Virtual & Onsite Mental Health Services

Are you...

Feeling overwhelmed
or stressed?
Struggling with anxiety
or fear?
Experiencing persistent sadness or low mood?
Having difficulty in relationships or communication?
Dealing with past trauma or painful memories?
Facing uncertainty in life transitions?
Struggling with self-esteem or confidence issues?
Navigating challenges in parenting?
Finding it hard to manage your emotions or anger?
Feeling stuck or unsure of your next steps?
Coping with grief
or loss?
Dealing with addiction or unhealthy habits?

We can help!

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Meet Your Therapists

ABOUT Compass Counseling & Consulting

Compass Counseling and Consulting LLC was established in 2024 as a teletherapy practice born from a deep need for accessible, compassionate mental health care, especially in rural communities like the one its founder calls home. Founded by a school counselor and lifelong resident of one such community, the practice emerged from firsthand experience with the challenges individuals and families face when local mental health services are limited or unavailable. Compass was founded as a small, community-focused practice rooted in connection, care, and accessibility, offering virtual therapy across Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, and Texas.

Building on the success of its telehealth model, Compass Counseling and Consulting LLC is now expanding its reach with the opening of a physical location in Ranchester, Wyoming. This new office will complement ongoing virtual services and serve as a local hub for in-person care. Joining the Ranchester team are two exceptional clinicians, Michele Fritz, MSW, LCSW, and Derek Waite, MSW, LCSW.

Together, the team is proud to bring high-quality, in-person care to Northern Wyoming and help fill a critical gap in mental health services for the community, while continuing to provide virtual services across Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, and Texas.

Compass Counseling and Consulting LLC was established in 2024 as a teletherapy practice born from a deep need for accessible, compassionate mental health care, especially in rural communities like the one its founder calls home.

Founded by a school counselor and lifelong resident of one such community, the practice emerged from firsthand experience with the challenges individuals and families face when local mental health services are limited or unavailable. Compass was founded as a small, community-focused practice rooted in connection, care, and accessibility, offering virtual therapy across Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, and Texas.

Building on the success of its telehealth model, Compass Counseling and Consulting LLC is now expanding its reach with the opening of a physical location in Ranchester, Wyoming. This new office will complement ongoing virtual services and serve as a local hub for in-person care. Joining the Ranchester team are two exceptional clinicians, Michele Fritz, MS MSW, LCSW, and Derek Waite, MS MSW, LCSW.

Together, the team is proud to bring high-quality, in-person care to Northern Wyoming and help fill a critical gap in mental health services for the community, while continuing to provide virtual services across Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, and Texas.

Keri Braunberger,
MS, LPC, LCPC, NCC, DQCS

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor | Nationally Certified Counselor | Designated Qualified Clinical Supervisor

Keri is a licensed professional counselor with 14 years of experience supporting individuals across a variety of settings, including schools, private practice, psychiatric residential care, and virtual platforms. She is passionate about working with adults seeking meaningful growth and healing in their mental health journey. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to create lasting change.

  • Currently providing teletherapy services only
  • Licensed and accepting clients in Arizona, Montana, Texas, and Wyoming
  • Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Aetna, and Medicaid (in select states)

Keri invites you to schedule a free consultation to see how she can best support you.

Michele Fritz,
MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Trauma-Informed | EMDR | Somatic Healing

Michele is a trauma-informed therapist passionate about collaborating with individuals of all ages to support healing through connection, compassion, and evidence-based practice. Her work integrates EMDR, somatic healing techniques, grief counseling, and parenting support, all within a person-centered framework. She offers a warm, grounded approach that honors each client’s story and fosters meaningful, lasting change.

  • Currently providing teletherapy and in-person sessions
  • Licensed and accepting clients in Wyoming
  • Accepts BlueCross BlueShield and Medicaid

Michele invites you to schedule a free consultation to see how she can best support you.

Derek Waite,
MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Cognitive Processing Therapy | EMDR | CBT/CBT for Substance Use Disorders

Derek is a licensed clinical social worker committed to supporting individuals through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. He specializes in the treatment of PTSD and substance use disorders, historically among Veterans, drawing on a deep foundation of clinical training and real-world experience in both acute psychiatric and residential treatment settings. His approach is rooted in these evidence-based modalities, adapted with care to each client’s needs and goals. He brings compassion, clinical rigor, and cultural sensitivity to his work, fostering an environment of safety and empowerment for every client.

  • Currently providing teletherapy and in-person sessions
  • Licensed and accepting clients in Wyoming
  • Accepts BlueCross BlueShield and Medicaid

Derek invites you to schedule a free consultation to see how he can best support you.
Online Counseling to Unlock Your Full Potential

Discover Therapy for a More Fulfilled Life

Prioritize Peace

It’s true—taking the first step is often the hardest. Choose to prioritize your peace by giving yourself permission to take control of your mental health.

Book a free consultation today to discover how Compass Counseling & Consulting can help you find greater peace in all areas of your life.

Restore Your Internal Relationship

Therapy is about fostering a healthy relationship with yourself, your therapist, and those around you. After connecting with one of our team members to discuss your needs and concerns, you'll create a flexible schedule that works for you, meeting virtually at your convenience.

Cultivate Personal Growth

Together, we'll set achievable goals and find solutions to the unique challenges you face. Each session will be tailored to your needs, fostering sustainable growth as we meet on your terms. We'll celebrate progress, refresh your perspective, and help you thrive, no matter what life brings your way.

Personalized One-on-one Therapy for Your Life

Individual Therapy Services

No matter your season of life, regular therapy can help you navigate roadblocks and improve your inner dialogue. Your therapy sessions will be tailored to your needs as we work together to process, understand, and develop strategies for healing and growth. Book a free fifteen minute consultation to get started.
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Parenting
ADD/ADHD
Career Counseling
Divorce
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Social Anxiety
Stress
Women’s Issues
Work Stress
Compassion Fatigue
Neurodiverse Parenting
and More...

Compass Counseling Accepts Most PPO Insurance

With or without insurance, Compass Counseling believes that quality mental health care should be accessible to everyone. Insurance plans and co-pays vary between providers. Please contact us for more details on session fees based on your out-of-pocket cost.

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Effective Therapy Approaches

Uniquely Tailored Therapy – the Approach That’s Right for You

There is no one-size-fits all approach to therapy. We are licensed in a variety of approaches that allow us to explore what is most effective for you, creating a truly compassionate and tailored experience that grows with you.

Counseling for Parents With Neurodiverse Children

Helping Parents Navigate Neurodiversity

As a parent, when you are faced with a diagnosis of neurodiversity in your child or yourself, it can be an isolating experience. But it doesn’t have to be. Together, we can work to find peace in their diagnosis and help families advocate for their child’s needs at school by finding effective solutions that foster learning.

What is a Neurodiversity Diagnosis?

A “neurodiversity diagnosis” is not a specific medical diagnosis, but an umbrella term that describes individuals whose brain functions in ways that differ from what is considered “typical.” It includes conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and other sensory processing disorders. Essentially, it refers to people who are “neurodivergent,” experiencing variations in cognitive processing, without necessarily having a single, clear-cut diagnosis. Often there are variations in how neurodiverse people present, even within the same diagnosis making each person’s experience and needs unique to them.

Accommodations - How to Advocate with Schools

While your child may have struggled in school before diagnosis whether it was with grades, auditory input, focus, physical presentations, or others, often schools will not make accommodations before formal diagnosis. Now that you have one or are in the process of getting one, what’s next? We’ll sit down and work through which route is best for your child/family and how to talk to the school and what exactly to request. You are your child’s greatest advocate, and we work to be yours.

 Finding Balance & Peace At Home

School is not the only place where parents of neurodiverse kids need support. Parenting is always hard, even for neurotypical families. While some families sit well in their home environments with accommodations they’ve either knowingly or unknowingly created themselves, others may need more coaching to create a life of balance and peace at home. Together we’ll work through your needs as a caregiver and your child’s unique needs at home in a way that will help you both feel supported and fulfilled.

FAQs

Questions About Therapy

Is therapy right for me?
Path Path

Therapy is designed to provide a safe space for self-exploration and emotional support. It offers tools to manage stress, improve relationships, and develop healthier coping strategies. Therapy also promotes self-awareness, boosts confidence, and supports lasting positive changes.

Navigating school accommodations can be hard enough on its own, add in the dynamic personalities that come with a diagnosis, every day can feel overwhelming. We love working with parents to help navigate accommodations with ease while finding methods for operating at home that make the often chaotic norm more manageable for both you and your child.

Therapy often becomes an afterthought between work and other responsibilities. Prioritizing your mental health should be first — and that’s why we’ve made Compass Counseling’s therapy schedule accessible for working adults, meeting in the evenings online, on your terms, where you’re most comfortable and open to talking.

Our team is located in Wyoming, where we are all licensed to practice. Keri is additionally licensed to practice in Texas, Arizona, and Montana.

Fill out the contact form to request a free consultation. In this time we’ll discuss insurance options and your unique needs. After this we can schedule a 60 minute, detailed intake appointment where we will deep dive into your goals for therapy and we will begin our work together.

Book a Free Consultation

Whether you’ve been in therapy for years, or you’re looking to start for the very first time, we’re excited to work with you. Sign up today for your free consultation, and learn how working with a compassion based therapist can help you navigate to your most fulfilling life. Your journey starts today.