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…

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Tara 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…

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Joanne Coddington, EdD, LCMHCS, LPC, LCAS

Headshot of Joanne Coddington from the waist up. Joanne is smiling with her blonde hair over her shoulders. She is wearing a black blazer with a yellow top underneath and a long necklace.

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…

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Jacob Thomason, MA, LPC

Jacob Thomason, MA, LPC is the Family Therapist at New Vision Wilderness Therapy in Medford, WI.  He has held multiple roles during his tenure at NVW including Clinical Director, Lead Therapist, and Family Services Director. Jacob is passionate about clinical work and is currently dedicated to providing direct care to our students’ parents/caregivers.     …

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Nicole Prescott, LPC, LCPC

Nicole Prescott, LPC, LCPC, is the Clinical Director at New Vision Wilderness Therapy.  She has worked with children and adolescents in a variety of settings including wilderness therapy programs, residential treatment centers, community mental health agencies, and private practice. After her years as a Lead Therapist for NVW, she naturally grew to the role of…

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Steve Sawyer, LCSW CSAC

Steve Sawyer is a licensed psychotherapist filled with passion and knowledge surrounding the intervention and change process. His experience comes from over a decade of intervention with tough-to-reach client populations in therapy settings ranging from residential, community-based, outpatient and wilderness therapy. Steve currently serves on the board of The National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping…

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