*Piper offers in person and virtual appointments

Piper Linssen

About 

Piper is a Clinical Intern Therapist at Lighthouse Counseling Center, working under the

supervision of Cassandra Schraft, LPC, Clinical Director. She is in her final semester of

graduate school, pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lakeland

University, and plans to graduate in May 2026.

She brings experience from a variety of mental health settings, working with children,

teens, and adults. Piper has facilitated groups in inpatient programs for adults, supported

survivors through nonprofit domestic violence organizations, and worked with children in day

treatment programs, among other settings. She is now expanding her experience to include

outpatient therapy and virtual, school-based mental health services. This broad experience

allows her to meet clients where they are and provide care that is compassionate and tailored to

each person’s unique needs.

Piper’s approach to therapy is grounded in a complete absence of judgment. She

prioritizes each client’s needs and works to create a safe space where they feel comfortable

sharing and processing their experiences. Drawing on an understanding of how the body and

mind influence emotions, she integrates this awareness into her approach to support holistic

healing. She is passionate about helping clients build on their strengths and foster resilience to

navigate life’s challenges. When appropriate, Piper incorporates creative expression to help

clients explore their emotions in meaningful ways. When working with minors, she enjoys

collaborating with parents and guardians to support growth within the family unit and strengthen the parent-child bond.

Outside of work, Piper enjoys reading and listening to audiobooks, practicing yoga,

going for walks, and staying active at the gym. She is a proud cat mom and loves spending

hours on the couch with her kitty. Piper values time with her family and friends, though she

prefers smaller, more intimate social settings.

Specialties 

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Coping Skill Development

  • Self-Esteem

  • Social Skills

  • Boundaries and Assertiveness

Clients 

  • Individuals

  • Families

  • Children ages 10+

  • Adolescents

  • Adults

Modalities 

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Play Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Creative/Integrative Approaches

  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions 

School-Based Mental Health Program

  • Piper provides school-based mental health counseling in the following districts:

    • Lena

    • Peshtigo

    • Wittenberg

    • Wittenberg-Birnamwood

    • Gresham

    • Northland Pines

    • Tigerton

    • Oconto

    • Oconto Falls

Education

  • Master of Arts in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Lakeland University,

2023–present (expected graduation: May 2026)

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Family Studies – University of Wisconsin–Eau

Claire, 2022

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