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Benjamin Heeringa

Benjamin Heeringa

Life Skills Counselor Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC)

To improve the overall mental and physical health through recreation and life skills. It is rewarding to see clients smile, laugh, and having fun while having a positive influence on their mental and physical health.

Clinic Locations

  • Community-Based

Specialty Areas

  • Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC) & Therapeutic Education Collective (TEC)
  • Anger, Anxiety, Behavioral Problems, Depression, Emotional Dysregulation, Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Trauma
  • Ages Served: 6-17

Professional Experience

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation in December of 2020 and worked at a psychiatric residential treatment facility for about two years before being employed by Canvas Health. I also spent time interning at an inpatient behavioral health unit where I used recreation to enhance the mental and physical health of clients.

Education

  • Recreational Therapy - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Referral Information

To make a referral to the TLC program, contact Hailey Jones, Program Support, hjones@canvashealth.org (651) 251-5118.