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Steve Wille

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Accepting clients Last Updated 22 days ago

Welcome! I am Steve Wille, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience specializing in the unique mental health needs of college students, young adults, and teenagers. I am the founder of Ascend Mentoring and Counseling, a practice built to serve as a supportive launchpad for individuals navigating high-pressure transitions, identity development, and the overwhelming weight of expectation.

College and early adulthood are times of incredible growth, but they can also bring intense anxiety, stress, and moments of feeling completely lost. Whether you are a student-athlete struggling with performance anxiety, a young adult trying to define who you want to be, or someone simply trying to find your footing in a new chapter of life, my goal is to help you build real-world resilience.

My therapeutic style is relaxed, warm, adaptive, and collaborative—often utilizing a healthy dose of humor to keep our work grounded and human. I draw from Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to ensure you leave sessions not just feeling heard, but equipped with actionable strategies.

Ascend Mentoring and Counseling is a strictly confidential, identity-affirming, and safe space for all individuals, including LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities. Let's move forward with confidence.


Specialties

Adoption related issues Anger management Anxiety Athletic Performance Autism Spectrum Disorder Bipolar Disorder Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Divorce Dual diagnosis Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Impulse Control Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Steve Wille is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Medicaid UMR UnitedHealthcare

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1851541080

Rates

First session $150
Ongoing sessions $120
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

4321 West College Avenue
200
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 610-3473
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Attachment-based Body positivity Bowen Family Systems Theory Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Eclectic Family Systems Humanistic Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Positive Psychology Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Sports Psychology

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Athletes LGBQ+ Neurodiverse Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 20
  • License(s): WI-4181 - 125

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Man
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Agnostic, Unitarian Universalist