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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Matthew Herald MD
Psychiatrist
I graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in Kinesiology, and went to medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. In medical school, I found that I really enjoyed the process of working with people and using medications to help them achieve their goals. Medications are not a quick fix, but when used appropriately can be very helpful. I really enjoyed the residency program at the University of Wisconsin, and feel lucky to have done my psychiatric training there. I also really enjoyed working with older adults and completed a geriatric psychiatry fellowship through UW, but enjoy working with all adults, and see people 18 and over.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two kids, dog, multiple barn cats, and spending time outside whether it is summer or winter.
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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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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.