Katrina Tranel, MSW, APSW

Advanced Practice Social Worker

Psychotherapist – Children

Mental Health Provider

My easy-going and playful personality helps me to quickly build rapport and trust with those I work with. I aim to create a safe comfortable therapeutic environment to support children in moving through struggles and/or challenges going on in their lives. I enjoy getting to know a whole person, not just what they show on the outside. I believe that looking into all aspects of our life is important in shaping who we are, what we become, and making lasting change.

I have always enjoyed working with children and youth. I have experience working with kids in the foster care and adoption system, as well as the adults that support them, including adoptive families. Additionally, I have experience working with people with a variety of disabilities. These experiences have taught me a lot about trauma and mental health, as they often go hand in hand. I believe children have so much to offer and bring to the table, often showing us deep insight at an unfiltered level. A child’s strong behaviors are often them trying to communicate something to adults.

I enjoy helping kids learn coping strategies, emotion identification, self-worth, self-esteem, and so much more. I believe that play is important to children learning and communicating about the world. Play can be incorporated into therapy for individuals of any age. 

Interested in seeing if Katrina will be a good fit for you or your child? 

Call or email today to schedule a free 10-minute consultation.

*Katrina can accept the following forms of payment: Private Pay (sliding scale for those that qualify), Quartz Insurance (all plans), My Choice WI, CCS