Vira Wellness Initiative

Vira Wellness Initiative We are a mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate trauma informed care.

READY Clinic (Resource and Evaluation of Attention Deficits in Youth). The READY Clinic is an assessment based diagnosti...
02/05/2026

READY Clinic (Resource and Evaluation of Attention Deficits in Youth).

The READY Clinic is an assessment based diagnostic clinic for
youth (ages 6-12) with potential Attention Deficit Disorder Diagnosis. The READY Clinic is meant to provide timely and clinically appropriate diagnosis for uncomplicated ADHD. The READY Clinic is staffed by our therapy team and utilizes structured assessment tools to aid in clarification of diagnosis

Evaluation is a two-appointment sequence along with collection of rating scales completed by parent/guardian and teacher/educator or an alternate community rater to provide a review of the youthโ€™s functioning.

Call today for additional information 920.364.0747

Thoughtful Thursday: By incorporating simple yet impactful techniques like the 3-2-1 grounding strategy, you can reduce ...
02/05/2026

Thoughtful Thursday: By incorporating simple yet impactful techniques like the 3-2-1 grounding strategy, you can reduce stress and unlock a deeper sense of calm, clarity, and connection to the world around you. Try it now: tune in to 3 soothing sounds, focus on 2 visual cues , and feel 1 grounding sensation โ€“ and watch your presence, awareness, and perception grow!

Thoughtful Thursday: Guided ImageryGuided Imagery is a powerful tool that harnesses the mind's incredible ability to sha...
01/29/2026

Thoughtful Thursday: Guided Imagery

Guided Imagery is a powerful tool that harnesses the mind's incredible ability to shape our reality. By vividly imagining a peaceful scene, complete with sensory details, you can tap into a profound sense of relaxation and unlock a deeper connection with your inner self.

Staff Spotlight:  Traci Brown, LPCTraci has been with the Vira Wellness family since the beginning.  Traci provides serv...
01/27/2026

Staff Spotlight:

Traci Brown, LPC

Traci has been with the Vira Wellness family since the beginning. Traci provides services to adolescents and adults. Traci has a certification in Sports Psychology and has completed advanced training in Biofeedback. Biofeedback is a non-invasive treatment that uses real-time measurement of things such as heart rate and skin temperature to teach conscious control for stress reduction. Traci enjoys working with adolescents with depression, anxiety and a range of behavioral concerns, as well as student athletes. Traci's therapeutic approach is eclectic and pulls from Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Interpersonal and Solution Focused Therapies. Traci views therapy as a collaborative process and is patient and engaged in building relationships.

Traci enjoys spending time bowling, working out, and spending time with her husband and daughter and their Great Danes (who happen to think they are lap dogs).

Thoughtful Thursday: Core Mindfulness Technique- Body ScanUnlock Your Inner Calm - Body Scan - a mindfulness technique t...
01/22/2026

Thoughtful Thursday: Core Mindfulness Technique- Body Scan

Unlock Your Inner Calm - Body Scan - a mindfulness technique that empowers you to tune into your body's wisdom. By intentionally focusing on each part of your body, you'll cultivate a deeper sense of awareness, release tension, and unlock a profound sense of relaxation and presence.

Staff Spotlight: Katie DeBruin, LPCKatie joined the Vira Wellness family in May of 2024.  Katie provides services to chi...
01/20/2026

Staff Spotlight:

Katie DeBruin, LPC

Katie joined the Vira Wellness family in May of 2024. Katie provides services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Katie has extensive experience in working with anxiety and depressive disorders. Katie has completed specialized training in working with individuals experiencing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Katie also facilitates the Parent Education ADHD Group with Vira Wellness. Katie's therapeutic style focuses on education, with the foundation of knowledge and tools to create success.

Katie enjoys spending time reading, painting, and chasing her 2 energetic boys around with her husband. She also enjoys live music, coffee, and Golden Retrievers.

01/19/2026
12/11/2025

The holidays can hold so many emotions at once.

You can feel excited and overwhelmed, grateful and exhausted, loved and touched out, hopeful and unsure, festive and burnt out, healing and hopeful, fulfilled and frustrated, festive and fragile...all at the same time ๐Ÿ’™

If this season feels complicated, youโ€™re not alone. Your feelings are real, valid, and worthy of care.

PSI is here for you, every step of the way:
๐Ÿ“ž HelpLine: Call or text 1-800-944-4773
๐Ÿ“ž National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-852-6262
๐ŸŒ Resources and Support Programs: Postpartum.net

You deserve support through every feeling this season brings. ๐ŸŽ„โœจ

Thoughtful Thursday: There are many types of meditation, but most include 4 elements: a quiet location with few distract...
11/07/2025

Thoughtful Thursday: There are many types of meditation, but most include 4 elements: a quiet location with few distractions, comfortable posture, focused attention, and and open attitude.

We are delighted to celebrate our anniversary! Today marks another remarkable year for Vira Wellness. We are deeply grat...
11/06/2025

We are delighted to celebrate our anniversary! Today marks another remarkable year for Vira Wellness. We are deeply grateful for our exceptional clients and the team that has made this journey possible. Hereโ€™s to many more years of collaboration and success together!

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W6240 Communication Court Ste 2
Appleton, WI
54914

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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