Kari Treu
MSE, LPC
Mental Health Provider
she/her
Education
BS, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
MSE, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Internship/Residency
Internship, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Post-graduate fellowship, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Biography
Kari joined UHS in 2022.
In her role, Kari provides individual counseling, group counseling, eating disorder assessments, and sexual wellness appointments.
Approach
Kari uses a holistic approach to counseling utilizing a foundation of feminist and person-centered theories, in addition to, providing psychoeducation and skill building through a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) lens. Kari is skilled in facilitating mindfulness, meditation, and creative art processing.
In her work, Kari values intersectionality, disability justice, self-compassion, body neutrality, Health at Every Size, trauma-informed care, and clients being the experts in their own lives. Kari’s therapeutic approach is gentle and prioritizes emotional safety and client-led pacing.
Language Proficiency
English
Professional Interests/Specializations
As a queer, disabled woman herself, Kari is experienced in the exploration of gender and sexuality and helping students get connected to accommodations. Kari’s additional clinical interests include eating/body image concerns, chronic pain/illness, identity exploration, and sexual health/wellbeing.
Personal Interests
Outside of her work at UHS, Kari enjoys nature, reading, playing video games, watching movies, crafting, and spending time with her cats.
