Support Ministers
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The Wisconsin Consortium of Catholic Therapists (WICCT) does our best to vet the support ministers listed on our page to ensure they are practicing Catholics and are faithful to Church teachings. The support ministers are other specialists and professionals, such as Life Coaches, Spiritual Directors, and other Pastoral Ministers, who work to assist people experiencing major life challenges. They are unlicensed professionals who cannot diagnose nor treat mental illness, they also typically cannot bill health insurance plans, but they are a tremendously helpful resource to people who may need support in various areas of their lives.
In choosing a Catholic support minister, you can rest assured that the counseling you receive will be in conformity with the Catholic Church. Our counselors know that Christ is the ultimate healer and He wants nothing more than to enter into our brokenness and transform it for His greater glory.
Life Coaches:
Life Coaches are specialists who focus on supporting people in clarifying values, setting personal and professional goals, and maintaining the motivation and focus in accomplishing them. Life coaches can assist with a range of areas, including career development, relationships, health and wellness, and personal growth. They help to empower clients to make positive changes and provide guidance and accountability.
Spiritual Directors:
Spiritual Directors have expertise in helping people deepen their relationship with God and the Church. They focus on helping people learn different forms of spiritual devotions and disciplines, such as through prayer and fasting. They help discern how the Holy Spirit is working in your life through your vocation and relationships, and they provide support in navigating through moral issues.
Interested in getting your practice listed with us?
You must be a Catholic mental health professional or minister located in the state of Wisconsin in order to be considered. Please click on the button below to learn more and submit an application.
Madison Diocese
Life Coaches
Monica Mack, MSW, CLC
Mental Health Specialist & Coach
Specialties: Working with adults 18 through post-retirement, Healing of Trauma, Family-of-origin dysfunction, relational problems & in religious life, attachment issues. Provide CBT, Internal Family Systems, Inner-Child work, and mental health coaching, within a Catholic framework and integration of one’s Catholic faith life. 23 years as a therapist, counseling, and mental health coaching.
- Virtual Visit Only
John Paul Schiedermayer, MPsy
Life & Relationship Coach
JohnPaulCoaching.com
5610 Medical Circle, Ste 3
Madison, WI 53719
608-305-4888
[email protected]
Specialties: Ages 16+. Life coach with prior education in clinical psychology, therapy, and seminary formation. I follow your lead to help you gain clarity about yourself and what you’re experiencing, and then we leverage this new awareness to help you make the changes you want to see. Special topics of interest include: Positive psychology, Human formation, Understanding your personality and unique design, Relationships and attachment, Family origin, Communication, Marriage and marriage prep, Effective goal-setting, Habit formation, CliftonStrengths, Prepare/Enrich, Life transitions and Decision discernment.
- In-Person Office Visit
- Virtual Visit
Milwaukee Archdiocese
Spiritual Director
Rita Igl-Riekkoff
Spiritual Director
Nutrire Fidem: Nurturing Faith LLC
414-254-9905
Specialties: I offer compassionate listening to help adults recognize God’s presence in their daily life. Areas of interest include discernment of major life decisions, healing through forgiveness, and the art of prayer. Trained in Ignatian Spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Educational background includes completing a MS in Educational Psychology and MA in Systematic
Theology. 32 years of experience as an educator, including work as a School Counselor and a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. Received a certificate in spiritual direction from Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington, IL.
*Spiritual direction sessions are generally scheduled once a month and last for about an hour. Location of meetings will be discussed at the time of initial interview.
- In-Person Office Visit
- Virtual Visit
The Wisconsin Consortium of Catholic Therapists (WICCT) does our best to vet through the support ministers listed on our page through an application to ensure they are practicing Catholics and are faithful to Church teachings. However, we cannot guarantee the client’s compatibility or satisfaction with each counselor. It is the sole responsibility of the client to determine if a counselor has the experience, specialty, and qualities he/she deems most important to their care. We encourage the client to ask the counselor questions to help determine if they will be the right fit for them.
Each support minister, although a member of WICCT, is independent and sets their own fee. They typically will not be able to accept insurance. Prior to scheduling a first appointment, it is the responsibility of the client to discuss payment the prospective counselor.
The Wisconsin Consortium of Catholic Therapists (WICCT) is not responsible for any client dissatisfaction with the care the client receives.