Stephanie Knueppel, LPC

Owner and Lead Therapist at Stateline Mental Health Services, Stephanie received her Bachelors of Art degree in Psychology and Sociology from Transylvania University. She later attended the University of Kentucky where she received her Masters 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.

​Fun Fact: Stephanie is a big sports fan!
Favorite Quote: "Carpe Diem" and "It is what it is."

Kelley Everson, LPC

Kelley joined the Stateline Mental Health Services team in August 2015. She received her Bachelor's of Science in Sociology from Northern Illinois University. She then attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where she received her Masters of Science 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.

Fun Fact: Kelley used to be a Baton Twirler.

Donna Fisher, LPC

Donna joined our office in June 2016, and she brought her experience working with families with her. She earned her Master’s degree in Community Counseling at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is certified in grief counseling for all ages, and had training through University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

Fun Fact: She traveled to Eygpt with her daughter.

Heidi Schildt, LPC

Heidi joined Stateline Mental Health Services in August 2016 as a part-time therapist. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Master of Science degree 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.

Christina Lachner, LPC

Christina joined our practice as of February 2016. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and her Master’s degree 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.  

Garth Fisher, LCSW

Garth has been with Stateline Mental Health since January 2017. He has a Masters Degree in Social Work 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. He works with adults as individuals or couples using an eclectic approach based on his years of experience.

Tyree Gamble, LPC-IT

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 Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in History with a minor in Geography and Psychology. He also received his Masters degree 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.

Fun Fact:  He enjoys athletics. GO BADGERS!

Melony Walsh, LPC-IT

Melony joined Stateline Mental Health Services in May of 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 new, local not-for-profit providing suicide prevention awareness and education on the factors that lead to suicide.  She received her M.S. Ed 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 BA in Theology and a MSE 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.

​​Samantha Ball, LCSW

​Samantha joined Stateline Mental Health Services in January 2018.  She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  Samantha received her Bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Social Work and her Master’s degree in Social Work from George Williams College of Aurora.  She has experience working with children, adolescents, and their families.  Recently, Samantha completed her EMDR part 1 & 2 training and has a passion for working with trauma.

Fun Fact: March Madness is her favorite time of the year.