Meet Our Team
Darlene Meiners MA, LPC, CAMS III
Licensed Professional Counselor
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to provide clients with personalized services to assist in meeting individual needs. As a professional with over 30 years of experience working with children, adults, and families in various environments, I understand the importance of having "your story" heard so appropriate strategies can be put in place to assist you in moving forward.
The approach I use with all my clients is based on compassion. It is important you feel supported, respected, heard, and safe as you proceed through your journey.
I have specialized training in Love and Logic, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Nurturing Parenting. I am also trained in working with children as young as two years of age in play and art therapy environments. In addition, I received specialized training in anger management and earned the Certified Anger Management Specialist III credential.
I provide flexible, affordable, and supportive services to children (as young as 2), adolescents, adults, and families. I am very privileged to get to do what I love every single day and I look forward to working with you and your family.
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Moireen Ring APNP, PMHNP-BC
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber,
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Moireen Ring, APNP, PMHNP- BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience in mental health nursing. Moireen is a strong advocate for clients. Her role as part of the Oak Tree team is to diagnose psychiatric conditions, prescribe medications, and provide therapy. She sees all ages, from children to older adults. She looks forward to meeting the mental health needs of our community.
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Kitty Sawyer
Certified Life Coach
Finding a balance in life and in relationships is sometimes difficult work. As a Certified Life Coach, I work with you to find that balance and to help you identify the roadblocks in your life that can keep you from being the you that you want to be.
I have 20 years of experience helping people become the best version of themselves, repair their marriages, walk through grief, learn to build boundaries, achieve their goals, and find their potential.
My approach is to listen, be compassionate and help you to find the path that moves you forward. I provide coaching for: Couples, Teens, Families, Parenting, Grief, Relationships, and much more.
Life can be hard. Sometimes you just need someone to walk with you for awhile.
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Ashley Derry MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Ashley Derry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Ashley has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Ashley received her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College. Prior to coming to Oak Tree Child and Family Services, Ashley spent over 5 years working with children on the Autism Spectrum. Ashley is certified in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) along with working on her national certification. Ashley is also a DBT informed clinician. In Ashley’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband, dog (Dixie) and being outside.
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Shelia Santos
Music Therapist
Sheila Santos is a a board-certified music therapist who graduated in 2014 from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas with a bachelor's of music in music therapy. She completed her clinical training internship in 2014.
As a young child, Sheila developed a deep love of music. Putting that love of music and an interest in how the human brain works led her to the study of music therapy. Sheila enjoys using music as a pathway to help clients meet non-musical goals.
In her spare time Sheila enjoys spending time with her husband and three wonderful children.
Sheila looks forward to helping you learn, play, grow, heal through music.
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Caren Waters, APSW
Advanced Practice Social Worker
My name is Caren Waters and I am a Social Worker. I have worked with individuals and families for almost four years. My previous experience had to do with folks with Attachment Disorder. I learned so much from that experience and have since moved from New Mexico to Wisconsin to be close to family.
One of the greatest joys and privileges, for me, is to work with someone who is ready to deal with their trauma. To be present while their lives change before my eyes is truly miraculous. Working with families with children is also incredibly gratifying because, in most cases, parents just don’t know, they don’t have the tools. It’s my job to educate and give them the tools they need to work with their children on a day-to-day basis. These powerful tools can make a tremendous difference, and I have seen it myself personally. Finally, I am also a Health Coach, trained by The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and I can incorporate diet into the mix if that is called for. I have dealt with my own sugar
addiction and I know what a difference that has made in my life.
For me it was life changing.
This is why I love this work so much!
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Kimberly J. Heine, MA, LPC
Professional Licensed Counselor
My name is Kim Heine and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been working in the mental health field since 2012. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have provided treatment for mental health diagnosis as well as substance use.
My primary focus and passion are with individuals that have or are experiencing trauma. I am nationally certified in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I have also received training and practice in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and ART (Aggression Replacement Therapy).
I am so excited for everyone to come and see our cozy therapy “home”. It really feels like a home, from the people that work here, to the building itself, and we strive for it to feel that way for you as well.
Speaking of home, my husband and I have 2 children, 2 cats, one dog, and a rabbit. We are very busy between sports and other family activities. I love to be creative. I am always up for a good DIY project.
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Jasmine Strang
Mental Health Aid
I am the Mental Health Aid for Oak Tree. My job is to support all the team members with projects, groups and much more! I love working for Oak Tree and being apart of their mission. I am so excited to be able to be apart of this team and to give back to the world!
When I’m not at work I am home with my three wonderful children and my husband of four years. We also have a dog, two cats and a snake!
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Katee Ames
Executive Director
I am the Executive Director of Oak Tree Child and Family Services. I have been working in Human Services for 8 years. My goals at Oak Tree are to make it a positive experience for our clients, A welcoming environment for our employees and to make sure everything runs smoothly. I'm here to help with any questions or concerns about scheduling, insurance, or general clinic questions.
One of my favorite parts of my job at Oak Tree is getting to bring my children with me to work. So, if you see little kiddos climbing all over me when you check in, you'll know why. I love being a mom and I love my job.