Are you looking for something different and effective? Online teletherapy is a great way to get your mental and emotional needs met at your convenience. With extensive experience in self-esteem, addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety,, grief/loss, divorce, and co-occurring disorders; I work with diverse populations with multicultural backgrounds. I look forward to speaking with you.

I have worked for over 20 years in inpatient mental health facilities and in the community serving individuals with a range of psychological issues and sexually problematic behaviors. I have experience assessing and treating people with sex offending histories, sexually compulsive behavior, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Pornography, affairs or internet sex controlling your life? Afraid you or your loved one is a sex addict? As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, sex therapist and psychotherapist providing counseling and sex therapy to the Madison Wisconsin area for over twenty years, people often tell me that before therapy with me they had never told anyone the extent of their pain from sexual addiction, abuse, assault or other sexual problems. Shame, hopelessness and embarrassment fed isolation and depression. Clients tell me my respect, compassion and sound clinical strategies build safety and hope as we work together as a recovery team.

It takes courage to heal and act in one's own best interest. Shadow has had the honor of supporting individuals (women, teens, children, LBGQT+), and families toward healing, resilience, and self-efficacy. She has worked in a variety of environments including schools, residential treatment, criminal justice, eating disorder clinic , crisis intervention, AODAT, and private practice. Shadow wants all of her clients to feel empowerment to live safe, balanced, fulfilling lives. She does this by helping others build the muscle of self-awareness, -acceptance, and intuition. She proposes that life is a journey toward loving yourself.

Counseling is a journey of change and self-discovery and it is not always easy to take that first step. There are not issues that are “too small” or “unimportant.” They are worth addressing because they are affecting your life. We will work together as a team to find the best solutions for your situation. I believe in beginning with the strengths you already have and building on those. We will develop coping mechanisms and strategies to help you through what is bringing you to counseling. The journey toward living the life you want begins with you taking the first step.

Real change lies in a person’s willingness to become more of who they really are rather than trying to become what they are not. You are not a problem to be solved or fixed. Competent therapy offers no gimmicks, no quick fixes-- what matters is a willingness to explore who you are rather than who you "should" be. I cannot promise quick and easy relief from your suffering. What I can promise is my full attention and engagement. Every difficulty is an opportunity; perhaps not a welcome opportunity but your struggle has meaning—that you are not satisfied with the status quo, that you have not given up.

Many people ask me, "Why would I want to feel my feelings?” Whether you are constantly staring at a screen, filling every space on your calendar to avoid being alone with your thoughts, putting on a new mask for every person you encounter, or using alcohol as "social lubricant" to quiet the noise, many of us have mastered the art of avoidance. Some of us neatly tuck our feelings away, trading our emotions for a nicely organized life with lots of explanations and justifications, while others stuff the jumbled up mess under the bed.

For 15+ years, I have helped individuals and couples live fuller lives by addressing anxiety, depression, and a wide range of other personal issues. When we meet for a consultation, my primary goals are to begin getting to know you as person, to understand specifically what has brought you in, and to go over some effective ways for us to work together. Years of experience tells me that the signs of a good initial consultation are that you feel 1) well understood and respected, and 2) confident that your therapist will take a thoughtful, active approach to helping you with your concerns.

You may be wondering how to choose the right psychologist for you. After appropriate qualifications, the next most important thing is that you will feel comfortable, connected and understood. This is hard to predict, but check the website, and phone or email as a first step. Listen to both your heart and your head. You may have to make a few tries to get the right person but it will be worth the trouble.

There are many reasons for seeking guidance and today, you have taken the first courageous step by looking for help. I invite you to take the next step and call 608-577-4222 for a NO COST “get acquainted” phone consult. Maybe your current coping strategies are not working, or you haven't healed from emotionally painful life experiences/trauma. Perhaps you want to improve your relationship and learn effective communication skills. Together we can work to find effective solutions and coping strategies.

I am currently a psychotherapist working at Madison Mental Health Services, I have a master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. My therapeutic approach is client centered, strength based, and about cultivating a therapeutic alliance that the priority is always on the person and what they want to achieve. I have training in anxiety, depression, chronic illness, domestic violence, lgbtq community, eating disorders, as well as dealing with familial and peer conflicts that arise across the lifespan. I also have experience and a strong passion for non-profit advocacy work and working with elders.

AA not your cup of tea? Come see me. Love your spiritual fellowship - I can still help with science-based methods. With 30 years experience & my continuing love of science, I offer practical, up-to-date, evidence-based practices and warm understanding. I'm active-directive, not just reflective; empathic and not confrontational. You'll feel understood & accepted. Discover, commit & ACT on your values; overcome unnecessary suffering, get motivated, accept yourself unconditionally, act assertively without guilt, and change harmful addictive behaviors without (or with) 12-Steps spirituality. Cut down or quit; you choose. Call & let's jump start your changes.

I am a skilled therapist who helps clients manage and overcome life's challenges with a gentle, interactive approach. I work with individuals of all ages and ethnicities, married and pre-married couples, families, individuals and mental disabilities. I have actively counseled since 2003, and has received training in several areas including grief, anxiety and depression. I received a BA in Physical Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and he received his MA in Community Counseling at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

I work with a variety of clients, and I seek to create a personalized approach to meet each of their needs. I believe that my clients can experience profound and lasting change in their lives, and I empower them to implement that change. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify lasting solutions to problems so that they can have more satisfying lives.

Here is how I help: I offer grounded and compassionate therapy that is open, present, and realistic. You will be understood and accepted as you are so we can work toward resolving the problems that stand in your way, whether they are challenges you want to face on your own, or relationship issues you want to resolve with your partner or family. With couples, Meshel Lewinski is my co-therapist. Having both of us provides balance, perspective, and support (please see our website, linked on this page).

Do you sense that you are "just getting by" in life? Do you feel weighed down by a sadness, restricted by anxieties, or just a sense of detachment and numbness? Are you concerned about a relationship or lack thereof? Or perhaps there are old, unattended wounds still hurting from long-ago. Buddhism reminds us that suffering is universal, but not necessary, and that it emerges from a disconnection from our essential nature. Therapy with me uses mindfulness practices and trauma-informed therapy (EMDR) to reconnect with that nature and inquire into the barriers that resist such connection to ourselves and others.

I'm excited to be a part of your journey toward change. I believe in the capacity each person has to create growth in their lives, and will work hard to foster a trusting, compassionate, and egalitarian relationship with you. Clinically, I focus on addressing day-to-day challenges while also exploring the larger concerns that underlie your immediate difficulties. I work with a strong sense of optimism and hope, and have found the therapeutic relationship to be a powerful agent of positive change.

•••• Private, Trustworthy, Effective Therapy & Coaching for Couples & Adults•••• I applaud you for taking the first step to living a life you love! My office is your safe and soothing therapy space to talk about whatever you’d like. My clients are open to change, want to take an honest look at themselves, and learn: *healthy communication with partner, friends, family, colleagues *productive self-reflection *clarity in decision-making *effective coping for depression/anxiety/irritability/anger *stop co-dependent tendencies *empowerment via self-esteem *feel free by confidently setting boundaries

Keeping a relationship knit together through the challenges of life is not easy. I work with couples who discover that their relationship has frayed over time due to deep disappointments and betrayals or life's difficult transitions, such as parenting changes, career set-backs, illness, losses and retirement. I use couples therapy approaches with proven effectiveness to soothe anger, increase connection and explore the underlying patterns and buried feelings that have led to the surface conflict or coldness. In this therapy, you can expect a safe, compassionate and supportive environment where your perspective will be valued and respected.