Counseling
Youth Service Bureau counselors have a Master’s Degree level education and provide services as part of the Community Justice Program and Prevention Services.
Counseling Services are provided to youth and their families regarding various issues, including relationship concerns, school performance, depression, parenting concerns, divorce, chemical use, ADHD and many other issues.
Our counseling staff focus on finding solutions to the problems that affect people’s lives and giving people the necessary tools and support to be able to make positive changes in their own lives.
Our counselors see beyond the problems and focus on the positive things that are happening.
Previous counseling clients have stated that they have discovered various techniques for dealing with teenagers, communication skills and ways to find joy in their life. Clients have stated that they like the non-judgmental support, down to earth, open and honest atmosphere provided at YSB.
Call the office to learn more about counseling services offered at YSB and how to access them.
About Kari Lyn Wampler, Youth and Family Counselor
Meet Kari Lyn Wampler, MA, Youth and Family Counselor in the Youth Service Bureau (YSB) Forest Lake office. She provides individual and family counseling to adolescents and their families in order to solve immediate issues, stabilize family or individual crises, strengthen skill development and assist in building healthy relationships.
Kari Lyn Wampler (karilyn.wampler@ysblakesarea.org)
“It is my intent, as their counselor, to help youth improve their experience of life by looking inside and outside of themselves,” says Wampler. “I look forward to doing this through self-reflection, family systems work and by encouraging positive interaction with others.”
Wampler grew up in Maple Grove, Minnesota and recently moved back there with her own family. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Augsburg College and Master’s Degree from Luther Seminary. Most recently, she finished post-masters work on her certification for Marriage and Family Therapy at Bethel Seminary. Wampler has worked with adolescents and their families in different capacities for nearly 20 years.
“I believe the Youth Service Bureau is an organization that is committed to helping improve the life situations of youth and encourages them to walk positive paths in life. I look forward to continuing the journey with YSB in their important mission to ensure the success of youth.”