Psychiatric Care
Innovative Counseling is a therapeutic clinic where therapists and prescribers team together to offer quality treatment services. Psychiatric treatment involves the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions. It typically includes a combination of therapy, medication, and other interventions tailored to individual needs.
Innovative Counseling’s prescribers and therapists work collaboratively to provide comprehensive care and support to individuals experiencing emotional distress or mental illness with the goal being to alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and promote overall well-being. Genetic testing is available through GeneSight to provide best options for medications based on individual genetic makeup.
Our prescribers are available for clients actively engaged in ongoing therapy at our clinic. To access our Psychiatric Clinic, clients must consult with their therapist for a referral.
The Referral Process
1. Begin by seeing a therapist in our clinic for psychotherapy. Discuss with your therapist if a Psychiatric Evaluation would be beneficial for your treatment.
2. Your therapist can make the referral for you (after a minimum of 2 therapy sessions). The referral will include a referral form and releases of information for current and past providers.
3.Our psychiatric team will request and review your medical records from other providers and then will contact you to schedule a Psychiatric Evaluation.
4. Continue seeing your therapist throughout the referral process, and after you begin psychiatric care. Being in ongoing therapy is a required to maintain access to our psychiatric services.
5. Attend Psychiatric Evaluation with prescriber (1 hour appointment). These cannot be rescheduled if missed or canceled with less than 24 hour notice.
6. Schedule follow up medication management appointments with prescriber (30 minutes) Call our refill line (920)497-6161 or use Patient Portal to request medication refills
Meet the Team
Glenda McConnell, PMHNP
Children, Teens & Adults
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Education
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Masters of Science- Nursing
Specialty Areas
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD
LGBTQ population
Oppositional & Conduct Disorders
Treatment Modes
Supportive person-centered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Approach to Therapy
I believe therapy is very beneficial when someone is depressed due to life situations and it’s difficult to think clearly depending on the severity of the situation. Therapy can help a person stop and look for practical ways to deal with the situation.
Personal Interests
Reading, swimming, spending time with family and friends, playing cards & shopping with my daughter
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Education
Walden University
Masters of Science- Nursing
Treatment Modes
Supportive person-centered
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused
Psychoeducation
Wellness skills training
Approach to Therapy
My approach is compassionate, collaborative & patient-centered. I use a holistic, trauma-informed framework that considers the biological, psychological and social factors affecting mental health. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgemental space where patients feel heard and empowered. By integrating psychotherapy, medication management and psychoeducation when appropriate, I help individuals build practical coping skills, improve resilience and achieve meaningful, lasting wellness.
Personal Interests
Spending time with family, participating in motorcycle benefit rides and trips, restoring my classic 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass, gardening, cooking & baking, and crafts
FAQs
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Typically, a psychiatric evaluation takes an interview format and can be completed in one hour.
The prescriber will ask you to describe your symptoms, the time and circumstances of when your symptoms began, and ask you to recall any patterns of your symptoms. They will ask about your health history, family situation and any family history of similar problems. You may be encouraged to talk about your childhood, any support systems you have (family, friends and community) and your general wellbeing.
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If medication is prescribed to treat your condition, it is important for the prescriber to follow up on a regular basis to ensure that the treatment is working and that there are no adverse side effects. You will be asked to schedule short appointments (30 minutes) for your progress to be monitored and medications to be adjusted as needed.
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Yes. Innovative Counseling is a therapy based clinic who follows a best practice model of combining therapy and medication management for the best outcomes for our clients.
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This is decided between you and your prescriber and may change overtime depending on your symptom severity and treatment progress.
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This is decided between you and your therapist and may change overtime depending on your symptom severity and treatment progress.
However, agency policy requires a minimum of once every 3 months.
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Medication refill requests can be made by calling the refill line, 920-497-6161 ext 116, or through our online Patient Portal
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Yes! We do offer, and encourage the use of genetic testing for medications to provide the most effective treatment for our clients.