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About Family Service

When Life is Hard, We're Here to Help

Family Service is an independent, non-profit counseling center that provides state-of-the-art psychotherapy, education, and advocacy services to anyone needing help across life's continuum - every age, every stage. Founded in 1964, the agency was the first non-profit counseling clinic in Waukesha County. 

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At Family Service we know that mental and emotional health are the basis for confident individuals, good parents, happy children, strong families, and productive communities. 

Our Leadership Team

Board of Directors
 

President

Jacqueline Ruppel

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Vice President

Michael A. Contreras

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Secretary

Andrew Farris

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Treasurer

Scott Wille

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Members

Jeffry L. Anderson

Jon C. Hauser

David A. Laufenberg

Erin McCarthy

Stephanie Peterson

Alex Pyke

Chad Robinson

Christopher Spahr, MD

Paul Spencer

Angela Stemo

Scott Vifquain

Family Service Directors

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Executive Director

Melissa Carini

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Director of Agency Development
Laura Cherone

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Director of Finance and Business Operations 

Heidi Orsted

We assure confidentiality every step of the way.

counseling • support • compassion.

Whether an issue is effecting your life or you can’t escape what’s inside your head, we’re here to help.

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma

  • Parenting

  • Divorce/Changing

  • Family Circumstances

  • Work Issues

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Domestic Violence

  • Financial Problems

  • Anger Management

  • ​Bullying

  • Depression

  • Post-Traumatic Stress

  • Drug & Alcohol Abuse

  • Marriage & Relationship Problems

Common frequently asked questions

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