Jonathan Stone, LCSW
Primary Wilderness Therapist
Jonathan is a primary wilderness therapist licensed in Wisconsin with 25 plus years of professional work experience. He has worked with a variety of ages and dynamics (teens, adults, families) to address stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and depression. Jonathan believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, often tailoring dialog and…
Tara McGovern, MA, LPC
Clinical Support Therapist
Tara McGovern, MA, LPC is a Clinical Support Therapist at New Vision Wilderness Therapy. She has spent the last decade working with children, adolescents and adults in inpatient and outpatient settings, wilderness therapy programs, equine facilitated therapy centers, and private practice. Tara received her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in Transpersonal Wilderness…
Rebecca Wratkowski, B.S.
Field Instructor
Rebecca’s love for nature began early, with family trips to a YMCA family camp, the Boundary Waters, and various National Parks. Her beliefs in the healing powers of the wilderness and her passion for helping others is what led her here to New Vision Wilderness. She finds the ability to help our students and unlock…
Joanne Coddington, EdD, LCMHCS, LPC, LCAS
Primary Wilderness Therapist
Joanne Coddington, EdD, LCMHCS, LPC, LCAS is a Primary Wilderness Therapist at New Vision Wilderness in Medford, WI. Joanne is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (North Carolina), Licensed Professional Counselor (Wisconsin), and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (North Carolina). She completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a master’s degree in Professional Counseling, and a…
Sabina Badola, B.A.
Field Instructor
Sabina’s belief that the outdoors is inherently therapeutic and the desire for growth brought her to New Vision Wilderness, where she enjoys supporting, challenging, and learning from students throughout the life-changing experience that is wilderness therapy. After receiving her degree from University, Sabina worked for 2 years at an outdoors-based residential program for adolescents and…
Ryan Treuthardt, B.S.
Field Instructor
Ryan is a born and raised Wisconsinite with a myriad of interests who loves engaging the kids in their own hobbies and learning alongside them. Before joining New Vision, Ryan fueled a strong interest in game development. Whether it was hosting ‘Humans vs Zombies’ tag in the park or composing music with friends for indie…
Ben Berthiaume, B.S.
Field Specialist
Ben is a Field Specialist here at New Vision and has personally experienced the change that positive role models and outdoor adventures can have on an individual’s path in life. Ben has made it his mission to model healthy living and personal growth to our students here. He is continually inspired by the strides that…
Luke Mohar, B.S.
Field Instructor
Luke works for New Vision because of his love for guiding kids into a future full of success. He finds joy in developing healthy relationships with the students at this camp and being able to entertain them with all the goofiness of his personality. Luke’s love for helping kids didn’t start with New Vision, however.…
Eric Simon, B.S.
Field Mentor
Eric works at NVW because he is passionate about empathy and the outdoors. Nothing excites him more than transparent, authentic, and compassionate communication—and all of that while living in the forest! Eric finds purpose and meaning in supporting others in their healing journey and always sees the best in every person. He revels in those…
Morgan Steward, B.A.
Admissions Coordinator
Morgan Steward is the Admissions Coordinator at New Vision Wilderness. She received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from University, then immediately began her career in various residential treatment centers. After several years of working as a direct care provider she made the transition to admissions work in 2015 where she has since served…