Dr. Sheri McCallister, DMin, MA, LPC

Dr. Sheri McCallister graduated in 1983 with a Bachelors in Psychology from Trinity College in Deerfield, Illinois. She earned a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1988, followed by a Doctorate in Christian Counseling with an emphasis on developmental attachment and attachment to God in 2014. Sheri has been working as a counselor for 34 years.

Sheri and her husband Del have been married for 40 years. They have two adult children, a son-in-law, grandson, and granddaughter. When Sheri isn’t spending time with her grandkids she enjoys reading, gardening, and decorating.

Coming alongside hurting people to help position them to receive healing and transformation from God is Dr. McCallister’s passion. She works from a stance of “wounded healer,” which means that her counseling is embedded with the healing and transformation she has personally experienced with the Lord. She believes true healing includes both emotional and spiritual development and maturity.

Dr. McCallister works with couples to heal their relationships as well as with individuals and groups. Her area of expertise is working with trauma recovery and related issues which include anxiety, depression, low self esteem, anger issues, and personality disorders.

Elizabeth McDowell, MA, LPC

Elizabeth graduated in 2011 with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Gulf Coast University and earned her graduate degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2015. She has been working as a therapist in private practice since 2015 and also taught Psychology for several years.

Elizabeth is a highly relational and integrative therapist, meaning that she utilizes an assortment of different theories and techniques in her approach, but she is truly a cognitive behavioral therapist at her core. She is passionate about developing the unique characteristics and strengths of the individuals she works with, to help them achieve the emotional, behavioral, relational, and spiritual lives they desire. She has a knack for connecting with individuals in a meaningful way, which allows her to encourage her clients to learn self-acceptance, while also challenging themselves toward change.

In her experience as a therapist, Elizabeth has had the privilege of working with a variety of different clients and issues, but her areas of expertise include working with families, children, adolescents, and couples. Her experience has also included a focus on depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, self-esteem issues, and family issues. She also enjoys working with people who consider faith and spirituality to be an important aspect of their lives.

Elizabeth has been married to her best friend, Sam, for 9 years and together they have three beautiful children, two little boys, and a baby girl. She enjoys spending time with her family and serving at their local church. When she isn’t busy wrangling her toddlers, she enjoys reading a good novel, learning about nutrition, completing a DIY project, baking, and singing.

Teresa Fluegel

Teresa Fluegel earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Sociology through University of Wisconsin Park-Side. Teresa also earned her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling through Capella University. She is certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors and is a Certified Trauma Professional. She works with teens ages 15 through 19, adults 20 through 65, and senior citizens and works with a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Teresa studied through Berean Bible College and has worked in health care for many years. When Teresa is not at work, she enjoys running, biking, hiking, reading, solving puzzles, snow skiing, lifting weights, and cooking (please feel free to bring your favorite recipe to session).

Teresa’s position is that of a “wounded healer,” which means she counsels from a place of healing and transformation she personally experienced from Jesus. She sees it as an honor and privilege to help those who are hurting and walk with them as God transforms the pain into something meaningful.

Teresa knows it takes a great deal of courage to ask someone for help. She emphasizes genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy in each session. The most effective therapeutic work happens without judgment, with complete acceptance, and curiosity. She is passionate about working with individuals who are struggling with issues that are interfering with functional living. She is excited to be part of your mental health journey, and will strive to give you her earnest attention to help you navigate through life choices and find effective solutions.

Teresa customizes counseling interventions, techniques, and procedures to meet each client and to treat specific issues. She knows and respects each client as the expert of his/her lived experiences and invites each client to explore possible experiences that may be hindering him/her from living his/her best life.

Teresa works with individuals in the area of depression, anxiety, low-self-esteem, anger, trauma recovery, and many other issues, in one-on-one sessions.

When confronted with life challenges and hardships, we find ourselves feeling alone and isolated and it can be difficult to reach out for help. If this is you please feel free to contact Teresa.