Your life
authentic, empowered, connected.
authentic, empowered, connected.
Oh hello~
and welcome.
Do you have a sense
life could feel
- more enjoyable?
- less overwhelming?
- just… better somehow?
You are not alone.
The struggle is real. And you’re right – you CAN do something about it. That’s why you’re here. You are ready to create, nurture, and restore feelings of:
focus. purpose. calm. self-confidence.
peace. connection. meaning. positive anticipation.
intentionality. groundedness. gratitude. joy.
It is courageous to acknowledge you want to change your life.
We believe you have the power and ability to make this change happen!
Services
We are a pro-insurance practice of awesome, effective providers
At Affinity, we help you harness your strengths so that you can move your life in a different direction. That’s the work we love. That’s the work we do with our clients every day. And that’s the work we’ll do with you, too!
You can schedule with confidence knowing that all Affinity providers are:
- Specially trained to effectively deliver services through teletherapy.
- Experts in their chosen specialties.
- Confident in their ability to help you.
- Warm, upbeat, and optimistic.
- Committed to providing you with the highest quality of care.
If you’re ready to get started right now, you can use the links below to email us, text us, or go ahead and schedule your own appointment through our secure and up-to-date online calendar.
You have the power and the ability to bring about
change in your life.
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With expertise
Who We Serve
- Gifted and talented individuals
- Perfectionists
- Creative types
- “Type A” personalities
- Undergraduate and graduate students
- Young adults, Millenials, iGeneration
- Managers, executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners
- Mental health professionals
- Those in need of teletherapy services
- Transplants to the Midwest, new to the area
- Minority populations
- Immigrants
- Sexuality and LGBTQI+ communities
- Children, adolescents with social and emotional struggles
- Couples in conflict / distressed relationships
- Couples with a partner who is transitioning
- Open, poly, and Non-monogamous relationships
- Couples seeking to deepen connections
- Those with uncertainty about their relationship
- Pre-marital couples
- Families in conflict
- Families created through adoption
- Overwhelmed parents
Clinician Spotlight
Sierra Barger, MA, LMFT sierra@affinitypsych.com
Sierra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works primarily with adolescents, adults, and their families. She is relationship-focused and works to partner with individuals and/or their families to improve quality of life by creating a safe, non-judgemental space for exploring stressors, focusing on solutions, and developing healthy and meaningful relationships.
Sherry Fridlund, MA, LPsherry@affinitypsych.com
Sherry is a Licensed Psychologist who works with children through seniors, specifically focusing on those who have or may have a diagnosis on the autism spectrum. She brings decades of experience to her work, allowing her to provide wise, directive, skills-based suggestions alongside her warm and supportive demeanor.
Denise Wing, MA, LMFTdenise@affinitypsych.com
Denise is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Board approved supervisor who has been collaborating with adults and families for over 20 years. Developing a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of her work. This allows for an emotionally safe environment to explore, build self-understanding, self-love and to empower her clients to live their preferred lives.
Angela Ackerman, MA, LPCCangela@affinitypsych.com
Angela is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with individuals and families, and especially loves to work with children (0-5) and their caregivers. Angela brings a balance of compassion and practical steps to help clients shift and grow. She uses a variety of creative approaches in her work because serious problems don't always need a serious solution!
What We Treat
- Depression
- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
- Disordered eating
- OCD
- Break-ups
- Gottman couples therapy
- Prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders
- Self-confidence, self-esteem, and assertiveness
- Parenting conflicts
- Career development and navigating the work-life ratio
- Negative thinking and core beliefs
- Divorce
- Burnout and compassion fatigue
- Trauma and PTSD
- Gender identity exploration, gender transition and letter-writing for hormones or surgery
- Art Therapy for Adults and Children
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