Our Therapists
Steven R. Stein, PhD
Clinical Director
Steven R. Stein, PhD is a licensed psychologist who has been providing mental health assessments and treatment for the past 45 years. His specialty is adolescents and children and includes the family, community and schools. Dr. Stein is also the Clinical Director, cofounder and supervisor of the NorthStar Adolescent Day Treatment Program. His career includes research and teaching as a university professor for 11 years. He also has provided clinical consultation and supervision to a myriad of masters level therapists, counselors and treatment programs. Dr. Stein enjoys songwriting and producing music. He also enjoys camping with his family.
*Currently Not Accepting New Patients
Renee Doyle, LMFT
Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Relationship Issues
Renee holds a Masters Degree and is licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy. Renee has worked with teens and their families in a number of different settings, including Northstar Day Treatment for Adolescents. She uses several different treatment models including Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Model.
Sarah K. Adams, LPC
Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Relationship issues, Life Transitions, Problems of Life, Health Conditions
Sarah works with clients to identify challenges, nurture strengths, and reconnect with feelings of vitality, wholeness, and purpose. She supports each person to make meaningful connections to self and loved ones, to pets, to creative and spiritual practices, to work, community, and to the natural world. Compassion and a commitment to honoring each person as unique are guiding principles for her practice. Sarah is honored to listen to and support clients of diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Sarah completed the Gestalt Training Program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, trained as a teacher of iRest (Yoga Nidra) Meditation with the iRest Institute, and is currently in training with faculty of Somatic Experiencing® International to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
Theresa McMunn, LPC
Anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship issues
I've been working as a Licensed Professional Counselor for over 16 years, with diverse experience that includes crisis stabilization, providing intensive in-home therapy to children, adolescents, and families, as well as outpatient clinical support for individuals across the lifespan. My work has included helping people break cycles of violence - both at home and in the community - and supporting children and families on the autism spectrum.
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Before becoming a licensed counselor, I supported individuals transitioning out of the state hospital and worked across a variety of settings including nursing homes, schools, and career development programs.
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Throughout my career, my passion has centered on supporting the whole person - integrating self-care, family, community, education, work, and spirituality, with a strong emphasis on the healing power of play. I believe therapy is important because it gives people a voice in their own story while they work through their challenges.
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I've developed a strong understanding of the resources and systems available in Dane County, and I use evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs. My approach draws from models such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, and Play Therapy.
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I work with individuals across the lifespan - from age 3 through adulthood - who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, as well as challenges at home, school, work, or within their community.
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