A LEGACY OF HONOR AND SUPPORT

Our practice holds an awareness of our shared experiences as former first responders and family members of service professionals.

Angie's Place is an extension of our call to serve with the experience of awareness to honor and support the unspoken stories of those who serve us.

  • The story of Angie Wilhelmi’s vitality and her 25 years as a police officer lives in memory and dedication to our influence and work within Angie’s Place. We hope to honor Angie’s story. YOU CAN READ HER STORY HERE.

Therapy and support for first responders, veterans, and their family members.

HOW WE HELP

The Angie’s Place team actively considers the unique needs, experiences, and concerns that first responders, veterans, and their families have when they need support.

CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO TRAUMA CAN LOOK LIKE

  • Hopelessness

  • Loneliness

  • Indifference

  • Relationship Struggles

  • Suicidal Thoughts

  • Substance Use

  • Sleep Disturbances

BENEFITS OF THERAPY

  • Increased resilience and connection

  • Improved mental health

  • Improved physical health by processing traumas in a safe and confidential space

Meet the Team

  • Cristie Fry LCSW, CADC

    Director of Angie’s Place & Therapist

    Former police officer

    Clinical Specialties: Adults, trauma, PTSD, grief, substance use

  • Clark Beckley MSW, LCSW

    Founder & Therapist

    Former police officer

    Clinical Specialties: Teens, adults, couples, families, trauma, PTSD, grief, and addictions

  • Carla Marquez Ripley MA, LCPC, RPT

    Director of Clinical Development & Therapist

    CPD Gold Star Family Member

    Clinical Specialties: Children, couples, families, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief & loss

  • Mariah Carstens MSW, LCSW

    Client Services Manager & Therapist

    Wife of firefighter & daughter of a former police officer

    Clinical specialties: Teens, adults, life transitions, relationship issues

  • Alexandra Durdon, NCC, LCPC

    Therapist

    Skilled in Crisis Management, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adolescent Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Case Management.

  • Jennifer Ahrens, MS, MA, LPC, NBCC, CCTP

    Therapist

    Retired police officer

    Clinical specialties: trauma, critical incident stress management , anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, grief and loss, life transition issues, retirement, stress and anger management

  • Ken Tworek, Clinical Intern

    Angie’s Place Clinical Intern

    Retired Police Officer

    Clinical Specialties: adults, substance use, trauma

Contact us.

Please use this contact form for general questions or appointment scheduling.

Director of Angie's Place | Cristie Fry LCSW, CADC

Cristie@yourstoryinc.com | 630-442-1895 ext. 719

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