I started Delis Counseling Group because I wanted therapy to feel more like a real conversation and less like someone sitting across from you with a clipboard, nodding, and asking how that makes you feel.
Too many people come to therapy worried they are going to say the wrong thing, be judged, or be told how they are supposed to live their life. That is not how I work. You do not have to show up polished, organized, or even completely sure what is wrong. Sometimes the starting point is simply, “Everything feels like too much, and I have no idea what to do next.”
My approach is direct, practical, and honest. I am not going to throw fake positivity at you or pretend everything can be fixed by taking a bubble bath and thinking happy thoughts. We will talk about what is actually happening, including the messy, uncomfortable, frustrating parts, and figure out what might genuinely help.
I work with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, relationship stress, trauma, identity questions, and major life changes. A lot of the people I work with are exhausted from trying to hold everything together, meet everyone else’s expectations, and look like they are doing fine when they absolutely are not.
Therapy with me is not about becoming a perfect version of yourself. It is about understanding yourself better, learning how to handle life without constantly running on empty, and making choices that actually fit who you are.
I graduated from UW–Stevens Point with a degree in Sociology and earned my Master of Arts in Counseling from Lakeland University. I have worked in the mental health field for more than ten years. I also grew up in the Wisconsin Rapids and Marshfield area, so being able to provide services in the community I come from means a lot to me.
I am not exactly the stereotypical therapist. I have tattoos, a very straightforward personality, and a pretty low tolerance for pretending things are fine when they are clearly not. My style is more real life than clinical performance, and you will never be expected to look, live, believe, or communicate a certain way in order to belong here.
I work hard to create a space that is inclusive, respectful, and genuinely free of judgment. People of all backgrounds, identities, orientations, beliefs, and life experiences are welcome.
Therapy does not have to feel formal, awkward, or fake to be effective. It should be honest, useful, and focused on helping you build a life that works for you—even when that life looks nothing like what other people think it should.
Candace Delis, LPCC, LPC, LMHC
Owner / Licensed Professional Counselor
Janelle Tubbs, LPC-IT
Licensed Professional Counselor-In-Training
Janelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor–In Training (LPC-IT) at Delis Counseling Group who provides therapy under clinical supervision. She believes therapy works best when it feels honest, comfortable, and connected to real life. Many people come to counseling feeling unsure of what they are supposed to say or worried they will be judged. Janelle focuses on creating a space where clients can be themselves and talk openly about what is actually going on.
Her approach is supportive, practical, and down to earth. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, building coping skills, and finding ways to handle stress, relationships, and life changes in a way that feels realistic and manageable. The goal is not perfection—the goal is progress and feeling more confident in how you handle life.
Janelle works with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She enjoys helping clients develop insight, improve communication, and learn skills they can use outside of session.
Janelle graduated from Lakeland University with a Master of Arts in Counseling and has several years of experience in the mental health field.
Her style is warm, genuine, and approachable. She strives to create a space that feels respectful, supportive, and welcoming to people of all backgrounds and life experiences. Janelle believes therapy should be a place where you can be honest, ask questions, and work through challenges at your own pace.
Alana Stewart, LPC-IT
Licensed Professional Counselor-In-Training
Alana is a Licensed Professional Counselor–In Training (LPC-IT) at Delis Counseling Group and provides therapy under clinical supervision. She believes therapy works best when clients feel safe, heard, and accepted for who they are. Alana understands that opening up can feel uncomfortable, especially when someone is unsure of what to say or worried about being judged. She focuses on creating a warm, relaxed, and nonjudgmental space where clients can talk honestly about what is happening in their lives.
Her approach is supportive, practical, and centered around each individual client. Sessions may focus on understanding emotions and patterns, developing coping skills, building confidence, improving relationships, and finding realistic ways to manage life’s challenges. Alana tailors therapy to each client’s strengths, needs, and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Alana works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, life transitions, and personal growth challenges. She enjoys helping clients build resilience, feel more empowered, and create changes that feel meaningful and manageable.
With roots in both Malta and New York City before settling in Central Wisconsin, Alana brings a multicultural perspective and an appreciation for the different experiences that shape each person’s story. Her style is warm, genuine, and collaborative, and she strives to create a space that feels welcoming and respectful to people of all backgrounds and life experiences.
Olivia Grube
Counseling Intern
Olivia is a counseling intern at Delis Counseling Group who is completing her graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through the University of Wisconsin–Superior. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Lakeland University and lives in the Wisconsin Rapids area.
Olivia believes counseling should be a space where people feel comfortable being themselves, asking questions, and talking honestly about what is happening in their lives. She is interested in helping clients better understand themselves, develop practical coping skills, and feel more confident navigating stress, relationships, and life transitions.
As a counseling intern, Olivia is eager to learn, grow, and gain experience working with a variety of clients and concerns. She brings curiosity, openness, and a genuine desire to support others while continuing to develop her counseling skills under clinical supervision.
Olivia is excited to be part of Delis Counseling Group and looks forward to becoming more involved in the practice and the local community.