As a client of the Clinical Services Center, you will have a whole team of trained therapists working for and with you to help you reach your goals. Student therapists in the final year of their master's degree program work alongside highly experienced supervisors to ensure that your care is according to the excellent standards and reputation of one of the nation's most respected and longest continually accredited Marriage and Family Therapy graduate programs.
Clinical Services Center Student Therapists
Clinical Staff & Supervisors
Beth Biederman (she/her)
While I am new to the CSC Office Manager role, I have worked at UW-Stout Polytechnic for more than 18 years. Most of that time has been with the Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute (SVRI), where I serve as the database administrator, provide operational support to the SVRI Services team, and coordinate recruitment and records management. I’m sure that balancing these two roles might be challenging at times, but my experience working with SVRI clients has already proven helpful in my role at the CSC. I studied at UW-Stout Polytechnic and recently completed some software development coursework at the Chippewa Valley Technical College.
Heather Hessel, Ph.D. (University of Minnesota)
Heather Hessel (she/her) is an assistant professor in the Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Human Services department, and the Director of the Marriage and Family Therapy program at UW-Stout. Her research interests include the young adult life stage, and the role of technology in family relationships. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and maintains a small online clinical practice. Dr. Hessel's clinical interests include parent-child relationships, mindfulness, and Buddhist Psychology.
Somi Hynes, Ph.D. (University of Connecticut)
Somi Hynes (they/she/he) is an assistant professor in the Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Human Services department. Their program of research focuses on disparities in mental health outcomes with minority populations and the utilization of technology for therapists. They are a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. They maintain a small clinical practice and their clinical interests include work with marginalized and underserved populations, including ethnic/racial minorities and the LGBTQ community.
Lara Hoss, Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Lara Hoss (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Human Services department and the Clinical Director of the Clinical Services Center at UW-Stout. She holds an associate license in Marriage and Family Therapy in the state of Minnesota. She is also an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor. Dr. Hoss's program of research focuses on clinical work with clients experiencing intimate partner violence (e.g., domestic violence) and therapists’ clinical work with providing culturally attuned care to clients belonging to marginalized communities. Dr. Hoss’ clinical orientation entails trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and empowerment-based lenses.
Candice Maier, Ph.D. (University of Iowa)
Candice Maier (she/her) is an associate professor in the Counseling, Rehabilitation and Human Services Department. Her research interests include clinical couple therapy and gender equity as contributions to mental and physical health. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and AAMFT Approved Supervisor and works in private practice at Adulteen Counseling, LLC. Dr. Maier is active in the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) and serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Marriage and Family. Dr. Maier's clinical and research interests include feminist-informed practice, couple relationships, and Narrative Therapy.