Think on This with MHA Lakeshore

Rev. Kristal M. Klemme has been the pastor at First Congregational United Church of Christ since October of 2017. Kristal is a graduate of Lakeland University with a Bachelors of Arts in Religion and a minor in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. She earned her Master of Divinity at Chicago Theological Seminary. 

Winner of numerous awards, including Woman of Achievement 2022, Young Professional of the Year 2021, Brainz Magazine 500 Global List 2021, SHEro 2021, and Woman of Vision and Courage 2012–2013, Kaitlyn Kenealy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds degrees in History and Women’s Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, and Counseling (Community and Mental Health). As a psychotherapist, she specializes in trauma and PTSD, domestic violence, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Kaitlyn is direct, solution-focused, and passionate about removing barriers to getting individuals and families the services they need. In addition to her private practice, Kaitlyn is proactively involved with many mental health services and outreach programs. Her podcast, Teatime with the Psychos, aims to break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Kaitlyn has also written her first book titled, “Healing is Messy AF”. 

https://kaitlynkenealy.mykajabi.com/ 

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Trisha has had a passion for working with children and youth for as long as she can remember. She graduated with a degree in social work from UW-Whitewater (Go Warhawks!) in 2008, and decided to continue her education by pursuing a Master's degree, which she earned in 2016. As the Director of Education and Advocacy at MHA Lakeshore, Trisha is able to pursue her dream of working with youth by educating students in Sheboygan County about a variety of mental health topics, including awareness, prevention, and stigma elimination. As a mindful classroom instructor, Trisha is able to share mindfulness with students in our area, teaching them valuable skills in order to focus, stay calm, self-regulate, and boost self-esteem. Trisha lives with her husband in the Sheboygan area with their son, Hayden, daughter Scarlett, and fur-baby Maddy.

Julie defines her 25-year career as a gift to serve others. She is an advocate for highlighting social determinants of health relating to barriers to access to care. She is dedicated to implementing stigma reduction and social inclusion strategies and strives every day in her work to normalize the conversation surrounding our mental wellness.

Her passion for serving vulnerable populations and the health and wellness of communities at large led her to earn her degree in Community Health Education at Hunter College in NYC. She holds certifications in suicide prevention as a Master ASIST Trainer – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Trainer. She also holds certifications in Bereavement Counseling, Field Traumatologist, and Health Education Specialist.

In 2018, she received the Award of Excellence in Health Promotion, and Disease Prevention for her work with the “Cultivate Mental Wellness Model” from the Wisconsin Public Health Association. She was recognized at the national level and presented at the National American Public Health Association Conference in San Diego.