About Us
Providing an Atmosphere of Warmth and Acceptance
MEET THE OWNERS OF HOPE
Please click on each photo to learn about each of us!
Gary and Jamie Wagner have been in the helping profession throughout their careers. Their journey led them to develop a counseling agency to foster hope, positive emotional health, and healthy relationships for the individuals and families served. They strive to provide an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance while also offering therapeutic services that are developmentally appropriate for children and adolescents, family-focused to increase healthier interactions between family members, and individually tailored to meet the unique needs of each person seeking counseling services.
Evan and Jasmin have been an active part of the growth and development of HOPE. Evan has his Master's in Business Administration and works behind the scenes providing direction and consultation on business practices and solutions. His work for HOPE has been priceless as he established financial principles keeping HOPE strong and viable.
Jasmin is an RN and Lactation Consultant for Mereter Hospital in Madison, WI. She has previously worked for HOPE with a focus on nutrition and mental health but is taking time off to raise her family and focus on her nursing career. Jasmin continues to be available for consultation.
MEET OUR TEAM
Office and Support

Candace Frye
Administrative Assistant
Counselors
Our counselors at HOPE provide in-person counseling at our onsite locations and Teletherapy, a live video face to face counseling. Please click on their picture for more information!
Counselor Interns
Eileen Westerman
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Northwestern University
Casey Try
Counseling Intern
Concordia University Wisconsin
Joe Marella
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Bradley University
Pediatric Therapists
Each pediatric therapist at HOPE are self-employed and partner with our counselors to provide more comprehensive interventions.

Pat Santucci
PTA
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
Care Staff
Amber Nemetz, BS in Social Work
Amber is beginning her first year as an intern with HOPE. She is currently attending Concordia University-Wisconsin and pursuing her Master’s in Professional and School Counseling. She will graduate in May of 2020. Amber received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in May of 2017. Her experiences include: interning for the Department of Juvenile Corrections-Wauwatosa, Pathfinders Youth Shelter-Milwaukee, and the School Districts of Janesville and Beloit. She has also worked as a Project Coordinator for a day program focusing on adults with special needs.
Amber is a trauma informed counselor specializing in child, adolescent, and adult trauma with individuals and families. Other areas of experience include: anxiety, depression, addiction, and psychoeducational assessments. She has completed many trainings through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and implements a variety of person-centered techniques. Amber works passionately to utilize a holistic, whole body approach to foster healing and resilience while focusing on connection.
“Healing is an art. It takes time, it takes practice. It takes love.” –Maza Dohta
Christina Holm, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pat Santucci, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pat has an extensive history working with young children as well as adult. She has been an Early Intervention Specialist through the Easter Seals Children's Development Center in Rockford, IL and is now in her own private practive under the supervision of LPT continuing her work at HOPE.