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I am honored to be a person with whom friends, colleagues and clients have trusted to share their stories and trials and triumphs of life. I believe that our shared connections, compassion and authenticity are precious gifts to our health and wellness. The ups and downs of life often get in the way of becoming our best selves. I love working with clients who are struggling to find that voice of authenticity that’s been hidden by loneliness, comparing themselves to an impossible ideal, or even years of trauma and abuse. Together, we’ll work in collaboration, incorporating connection to mind and body to reclaim a sense of wholeness.

Are you an adult, notably a man, and/or someone who stutters struggling with stress, anxiety, and/or depression? Maybe you want to talk about it but don’t know where to turn and don't want to be judged or feel vulnerable? Perhaps you feel like no one understands what you’re going through. As a man who stutters, I hear you. You are not alone. Unfortunately, many adults and/or people who stutter try “white-knuckling” it and play tug-a-war with themselves until they burn out. I encourage you to take a moment. Breathe. Change is possible. This will be challenging, and you can feel like yourself again and be in more control of your life.

I support those with trauma & life transitions (job change/loss, marriage/divorce, menopause, & retirement). People looking to identify/establish integrative self-care routines find the personalized plans and methods I offer effective for physical and emotional wellness. Many individuals work with me to maximize, reduce, or eliminate medications through collaborative care. I also support children with attention and behavior regulation concerns as well as adolescents experiencing menstrual issues, behavioral outbursts that affect relationships, academic stress, & emotional distress resulting in suicidal ideation and/or self-harm.

Life can be intimidating especially in an ever changing world of technology, opinions, and expectations. Instead bearing the stress by yourself, I can assist you. I will utilize my skills to genuinely listen and empathize while creating a safe environment from a non judgement viewpoint to reach your individual goals. I will work with you on understanding your strengths and social systems to holistically assist with balancing life stressors. This will empower you to make your voice be heard as a step towards your personal development.

If you are looking for clarity, increased self-awareness and acceptance around issues related to relationships and couples, I'm here to help. Often times, people come in wanting to improve their romantic, family or friend relationships, and therapy is just one tool to work through the barriers that prevent us from achieving healthy connections. I also work closely with women in the perinatal period of life who are navigating a variety of emotions. Therapy is a great space to explore these issues, uncover your unique strengths and learn new skills to improve your life and relationships.

Stories have power. They can shape the way we see the world, how we interact with others, and how we see and treat ourselves, and these can have a great impact on our physical and mental well-being. As an Art Therapist and Counselor, it is my goal to listen and be present for your stories and work with you to unpack their meaning. I work primarily with children, adolescents, and teens, but have worked with individuals across the life span, including those with diverse physical and neuro backgrounds. Regardless of who I am working with, I strive to be strengths-based, trauma-informed, and resilience-focused.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual and couples therapy exclusively at my private practice, Two Willows Counseling, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Among my areas of expertise are mood disorders, trauma and eating disorders.

I believe that human connection, compassion, and empathy are key to our wellness and becoming our authentic selves. As a psychotherapist, I use an integrative approach that is client-centered, insight oriented, and rooted in a deep understanding of the impact of stress and trauma on the body, mind, and relationships. Together we will create goals and a holistic plan to foster your strengths and empower you to live your best life possible.

My name is Patricia Aniakudo. I have over 30 years of experience in the field and am happy to walk with you on your path as you develop and meet your goals. A little bit about me; I have Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work. Over the years I have trained and specialized in multiple areas such as: gender specific treatment for women and men, filial (parent/child) therapy, trauma informed/trauma specific treatments including responding to and managing chronic community violence, Criminality, Violence in Families, Gambling, Addiction, Parenting & Co-Parenting. individuals/ families involved in multiple systems.

I have two assumptions about you that I want to share. First, you are human. Second, being human means you need to feel understood, accepted, supported, and secure. In working with couples for over twenty years I have learned a lot about what helps them to connect again in ways that matter. Along with couples, I also regularly see individual clients with a specialty in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

Viewing therapy through the metaphor of a flower, I help clients plant seeds. Through intentional nurturing, the right environment and soil conditions, enough water, light and time, these seeds eventually flourish into beautiful blooms. I am both a board-certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor who works collaboratively with young adult and adult women who struggle with mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, poor body image, relationships issues, transitions, and general life concerns.

Welcome to Innovative Wellness LLC where we strive to help our client’s holistically, for symptom removal rather than symptom management. Innovative Wellness was developed to help individuals focus on their overall health and wellness to improve their mental health. Traditional talk therapy requires months or years of treatment and doesn’t give long-lasting results. Effectively treating anxiety and depression symptoms goes beyond the therapy sessions. We have used current research from child therapists as well as adult therapists, to create a strategic and comprehensive program for both adults and high school age children.

Over the past 12 years, I have worked with individuals, families, and couples in a variety of capacities; at a hospital, clinic, community behavioral health organization, and within school settings. I went to graduate school to specifically study how each aspect of our system plays a part in our overall mental and physical health. One's system might include family, friends, work, school, social activities, alone time, running errands, chores, etc. This is all part of our system and should be included in the therapy process and if it isn't symptoms are likely to resurface or become more prevalent.

Are you depressed, anxious, or stuck? Do you struggle with self-esteem issues, weight or your relationship with food?Are you looking for a therapist who is caring, supportive and accepting? I am an experienced psychotherapist who works with adults ages 18-70. My areas of interest include depression/mood disorders, addictions, anxiety, emotional eating/weight loss, grief, self-esteem, and women's issues. I consider it an honor and a privilege to help empower clients to make positive changes in their lives.

If you suspect that your present life is being affected by your past adverse experiences, you are not alone. If you feel that it is time for you to have a trained professional to help you with your healing journey, I will be honored to offer you my knowledge and experience. I help people feel more integrated and whole after surviving trauma, so that they can live to their fullest potential.

"Your vision will become clear when you look into your heart, who looks outside dreams, who looks inside awakens", Carl Jung. Temenos means sacred space and Sand Play Therapy is about the individual's free and protective space. Temenos Counseling Services can provide a free and protective sacred space to heal the trauma and awaken the vision within yourself.

LEARN HOW TO MELT STRESS. I will teach you how to return to your composure so you can think clearly again and direct your actions towards doing what you 'can do' and stop worrying about the rest. www.firststepacceptance.com is my website. Insurance companies that I accept are listed. I also offer a sliding scale. Videos explaining how I approach healing work are also available.