Meet the Personalities of
Northern Woods Wellness LLC
Timothy R. Foster, CEO, MA, LPC, PhD Student
Tim is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has practiced psychotherapy for over 10 years. He is an Eau Claire native and returned to the Chippewa Valley about 5 years ago. Tim loves what he does and being able to support positive mental health within the Chippewa Valley. He lives with his wife and a plethora of animals including 2 huskies named Aurora and Zelda. In his free time, Tim enjoys watching movies, playing video games, running, motorcycles, and building aquariums. He believes therapy is the process of becoming aware and creating congruency in our lifestyles. Tim's style of therapy is based on a realistic model that is designed to help clients integrate their past experiences fully and honestly. He empowers clients to believe in themselves while developing resiliency through a collaborative and experiential approach.
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Education
Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision - University of the Cumberlands (In Progress)
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Wheaton College, IL
B.A. Psychology - University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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Specialties
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
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Contact Information
Email: director@northernwoodswellnessllc.com
Phone: 715-600-1966
Kelly S. Swartos, LCSW
Kelly is an experienced mental health professional serving the Chippewa Valley for over 15 years. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate difficult and stressful situations.
Kelly's approach is integrative and client-centered, tailoring her care to meet the unique needs of each person she works with. She draws from various evidence-based therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
In her practice, Kelly partners with clients to identify personal goals and develop strategies to track and measure progress, helping them improve their overall well-being and mental health.
In her free time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband, their two sons, and their dog, Fern. Their favorite activities include going to sporting events, gathering with friends and family, and being outdoors.
Education
MSW in Clinical Social Work-University of St. Thomas/College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN
BSW in Social Work-University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Specialties
Anxiety & Depression
Mood Disorders
Grief & Loss, as well as Anticipatory Grief
Postpartum Depression
Navigating Major Life Changes
Athletes struggling with Anxiety on and off the field
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Contact Information
Email: kelly@northernwoodswellnessllc.com
Phone: 715-600-3260
Tara L. Thiele, MS, LPC
Life can be difficult and it takes a lot of strength and courage to seek out therapy. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, life stressors, or other mental health concerns you can renew your life through therapy. When clients come in to see me their goals are to enhance their life to live more present and fully. They learn ways to challenge their unhelpful thinking patterns that have been causing them distress. People want to be seen, heard, and validated. They want to be able to tell their story in a place that feels safe for them, and this is the place they can find that.
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Education
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of Wisconsin - Stout
Specialties
Anxiety & Depression
Mood Disorders
Grief & Loss, as well as Anticipatory Grief
Alcohol and Drug Use
Group Therapy
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Contact Information
Email: tara@northernwoodswellnessllc.com
Phone: 715-598-1568
Linda L. Foster, E-RYT500
A founder of a yoga and wellness center in the Chippewa Valley, Linda is a highly experienced Yoga Instructor, registered with the Yoga Alliance. Linda currently maintains certification as an E-RYT500. Linda enjoys sharing yoga with people of all ages and abilities; from those who are challenged with physical or developmental disabilities, to those who are healthy, strong, and physically fit. Linda teaches multiple modalities, such as Office Yoga, Chair Yoga, and is an iRest® Level II Teacher. She is also trained and Certified by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to teach Yoga for MS, and is a Certified Y12SR (Yoga 12 Step Recovery) Leader.
Experience
Owner/Founder of New Day Yoga and Wellness
Specialties
Linda specializes in yoga for multiple sclerosis (MS), addiction recovery, and personal wellness. With her entrepreneurial experience, Linda blends holistic practices with targeted yoga skills, fostering healing and well-being in her clients through personalized, compassionate care.