Jonathan Stone, LCSW
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…
Read MoreTara McGovern-Ortiz, MA, LPC
Tara McGovern-Ortiz, MA, LPC is a 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 Therapy in…
Read MoreJoanne Coddington, EdD, LCMHCS, LPC, LCAS
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…
Read MoreLaura Hayes, CSWA
I recently received my Master of Social Work degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to this education, I also received my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver. I have worked as a field guide at two different wilderness therapy companies based out of Saint George, Utah, and…
Read MoreRyan Price, MA, LPC, CADC II
Ryan is passionate about helping teens and families find and experience greater emotional freedom and connection. Prior to joining the New Vision Wilderness team, Ryan worked as a therapist for teens and families at a private practice in Fishers, Indiana, and as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor for adults at an Intensive Outpatient Program…
Read MoreAJ Frithiof, LCSW
AJ Frithiof comes to New Vision Wilderness with over 15 years of wilderness experience. She is passionate about empowering clients and families to find connection and healing in the wilderness. AJ is a licensed clinical social worker and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She also received a…
Read MoreXela Goodman LCSW
After receiving a B.A. dual degree in Education and History, Xela served in the Peace Corps for nearly three years in South Africa. It was during this pivotal time when she fully understood her passion for being of service to others. Upon returning to the States, Xela started her work in wilderness therapy as a field instructor, where…
Read MoreTim Moore, MA, LPC
I have been in the counseling and therapy field for over 25 years and have a diverse background including community mental health, inpatient, outpatient and wilderness therapy settings. I have a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Oregon and M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School in Keene New Hampshire. I…
Read MoreJames Nippert MA, LMFT
James Nippert started working with adolescents and their families in wilderness therapy in 2004 and has been passionate about wilderness therapy ever since that time. James’ personal approach to therapy focuses on the need for both the adolescent and the family to heal together. James received his Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from…
Read MoreKeri Sawyer BA, RYT
Keri comes to New Vision Wilderness with a strong business background. Keri walked in a world with some of the largest stressed filled corporations in the country. Through this experience, she came to realize the importance of somatic focused stress regulation. She has found a passion for working with highly stressed and sensitive clientele like…
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