Stephanie Knueppel, LPC

Owner and Lead Therapist at Stateline Mental Health Services, Stephanie received her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Transylvania University. She later attended the University of Kentucky where she received her M.S. in Counseling Psychology. Stephanie is originally from Kentucky, but has been in Wisconsin since 2003. She has been a resident of Beloit since 2010. Stephanie has held numerous positions in the counseling field throughout Kentucky and Wisconsin. Stephanie has been trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, Christian counseling, behavior modification, and brief solution focused therapy. She sees individuals of all ages, couples, and families. She specializes in ADD/ADHD, anxiety and panic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, depression, blended family issues, trauma, and women's issues.

Kelley Everson, LPC

Kelley joined the Stateline Mental Health Services team in August 2015. She received her B.S. in Sociology from Northern Illinois University. She then attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where she received her M.S. in Counselor Education and later added an emphasis in School Counseling. Kelley works full-time as a school guidance counselor, but has worked part-time as a mental health therapist for the past several years. She is also currently an adjunct professor at Concordia University where she teaches masters-level classes coinciding with counseling education. Kelley specializes in abuse and trauma, ADHD, adjustment disorders, anger management, anxiety and panic disorders, mood disorders, grief, OCD, and PTSD. She has also been trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, Christian counseling, crisis intervention, and grief/loss counseling.

Donna Fisher, LPC

Donna joined our office in June 2016, and she brought her experience working with families with her. She earned her M.S. in Community Counseling at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.  She has also received training through University of Wisconsin-Madison. Donna also works with the Head Start program in Beloit. She specializes in ADHD, adjustment disorder, anger management, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, developmental disorders, divorce mediation, OCD, PTSD, and general health and wellness. Donna has been trained in grief/loss counseling, crisis interventions,  and Christian counseling.

Heidi Schildt, LPC

Heidi joined Stateline Mental Health Services in August 2016 as a part-time therapist. She received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her M.S. in Counselor Education with an emphasis in School Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.  Heidi works full-time as a School Counselor with 25 years of experience, and she is also an adjunct professor in the Counselor Education Department for Concordia University Wisconsin where she teaches master-level counseling education courses.  Heidi has been trained in behavior modification,  cognitive behavioral therapy, health and behavior assessment and intervention services, and couples and family therapy.  She specializes in abuse and trauma, anger management, anxiety, ADHD, child welfare, learning disabilities, mood disorders, personality disorders.

Christina Lachner, LPC

Christina joined our practice as of February 2016. She received her B.A. in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and her M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Concordia University of Wisconsin. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is passionate about helping her clients feel better about themselves, their relationships and their lives.  She specializes in adjustment disorders, anger management, anxiety and panic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and reactive attachment disorders. 

Garth Fisher, LCSW

Garth has been with Stateline Mental Health since January 2017. He has a M.S.W from Indiana University and has spent his career studying the process of human change. He has studied Biofeedback, Meditation, Wilderness Therapy, Sound Therapy, Massage Therapy, Martial Arts, and Relationship Therapy. He practices a client centered form of therapy that seeks to define the presenting problem clearly and facilitate the client's inner strengths and skills to find a solution. He takes into consideration physical problems, life style issues regarding health, and environmental issues that may be impacting the presenting problem. Garth specializes in abuse, anger management, ADHD, mood disorders, dissociative disorders, grief, hypnosis, military treatment, OCD, pain management, and phobias. He works with adults and couples using an eclectic approach based on his years of experience. 

Tyree Gamble, LPC

Tyree joined our team as a part-time therapist in January 2017, but he also works full-time as a school counselor. He received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in History with a minor in Geography and Psychology. He also received his M.S. in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has had experiences working with traditional and non-traditional students for numerous years and worked at the collegiate level both as a counselor and adjunct professor. Tyree works with anyone 14 and up. 

Melony Walsh, LPC-IT

Melony joined Stateline Mental Health Services in May 2017.  Prior to that, she worked in the social service sector, managing local not-for-profits at the executive level for approximately 20 years.  She has extensive experience working with people with physical and developmental disabilities, children and families in crisis, trauma, and addiction.  She is currently serving as Vice-President on the Board of Directors for Shatter Our Silence, which is a local not-for-profit providing suicide prevention awareness and education on the factors that lead to suicide.  She received her M.S. in Counseling at Concordia University, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in training. She is also a Brainspotting Practitioner, specialized in trauma care, drug and alcohol counseling, parent coaching, divorce care and blending families, couples work, performance enhancement, and working with the LGBT community.  Melony works with all ages from a systematic, existential, and cognitive behavioral background, with a holistic focus central in her therapy.  

Jenniffer Beu, LPC-IT

As of June 2017, Jenniffer has been working as a full-time therapist in training at our practice. She graduated with a B.A. in Theology and a M.S. in Counseling from Concordia University Wisconsin. Her experience as a parent, co-parent, wife, sister and daughter offer insight to all the roles we play and the struggles we face on a daily basis. Her education and experience with AODA issues has given her a passion to meet people where they are and help figure out where to go from there. She looks forward to working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and groups on the journey to better mental health. Jenniffer has also been trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

​​Samantha Ball, LCSW

​Samantha joined Stateline Mental Health Services in January 2018.  She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  Samantha received her B.S. from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Social Work and her M.S.W from George Williams College of Aurora.  She has experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. Samantha specializes in abuse and trauma, anger management, anxiety disorders, ADHD, child welfare, mood disorders, developmental disabilities, domestic violence, OCD, parental support training, personality disorders, and PTSD. She has also been trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Samantha currently works through SMHS in the Clinton School District.

Faith Mattison, LCSW

Faith joined the team in September 2018. She graduated with both her  B.S and M.S.W. in University of Wisconsin Madison.  Faith has worked in the area for the last 20 years including Juvenile Probation, In Home Family Treatment for the County and as a school social worker for about 10 years in Beloit.  Faith has experience working with children as young as 4 all the way to young adults. Faith specializes in anger management, anxiety, ADHD, autism, child welfare, fetal alcohol syndrome, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, intellectual and developmental disabilities, learning disabilities​mood disorders, PTSD,  and trauma. She focuses mainly on behavior modification, positive behavioral interventions and support, parental support and training, and health and behavior assessment and intervention services. Faith currently works in the Turner School District through SMHS.

​​Taylor Leibfried, CAPSW

Taylor became a part of our team in January 2019. She graduated with a B.S. in Psychology and Interpersonal Communications from University of Wisconsin Lacrosse. Then she collected her M.S.W. from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Prior to working at Stateline, Taylor briefly worked as mental health care coordinator at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She is passionate about working with kids from ages 5 to young adults and specializes in anxiety, anger management, impulse control, behavior modification, ADHD, mood disorders, and trauma. Currently, Taylor is also working with Broadhead, Edgerton, and Parkview School Districts through SMHS.