Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in 53716

I currently offer individual therapy to clients in both Maine and Wisconsin. Many clients I work with carry day to day stress and anxiety that is rooted in trauma. We tend to think of trauma as one big moment, but it can also be a culmination of moments leading to a negative narrative of the self and a shift in the way we see and interact in the world. My goal is to teach new skills that will help promote control over ones thoughts, feelings and behaviors that can improve health and happiness across multiple settings- emotionally, psychosomatically, in families or relationships and other areas of life.

Is your substance use is getting out of hand? Do you feel like you can’t control your anxiety, worry, or fears? Or, are you tired of just existing and feeling like there’s no hope? Maybe you have experienced a traumatic event, are struggling to adjust to a life change, or have been using substances to cope. What if I told you there was hope, and there is another way to live? I have the tools to help you engage with your life, and the people in your life, in a more meaningful, authentic, and peace-filled manner.

Michael Scott from The Office once said "Society teaches us that having feelings and crying is bad and wrong. Well, that's baloney, because grief isn't wrong. There's such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown." As a therapist, I would agree with Michael and add that all feelings are right and good and meaningful but sometimes we can get stuck in negative thought patterns, relationship conflicts, painful feelings or avoidance strategies. We sometimes need help to create and develop new tools for handling those difficult thoughts or situations.

Maybe you are a person dealing with the fall-out from divorce or a break-up, or you’re a couple struggling to “speak each other’s language”. Perhaps you’re a new mom who has experienced a traumatic birth, or feels guilt about being overwhelmed in your new role. Maybe you are a single mom or a stepmother, and you feel lost, frustrated, and a little (or a lot) alone. Maybe there's the nagging question of "Is what I'm experiencing really abuse?" With the requisite formal degrees & certifications buoying my own life experience of trips, falls, and triumphs, I want to help you shine a light in the dark, so you can find your truth.

Elizabeth Sayles (she/her/hers) is a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with adolescents, young adults, parents, adoptees, and families as they navigate life's challenges. She has worked across settings with families addressing custodial issues, foster care, hospital and medical care, and outpatient psychotherapy. Elizabeth looks forward to working with people looking to make a change or simply wanting support navigating the challenges of modern life.

Vanessa is a Masters Level licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities and her Graduate Degree from Edgewood College. Vanessa provides services to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has worked with anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma disorders, adjustment disorders, and relational disorders. Vanessa specifically enjoys working with couples and individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder and/or borderline personality disorder.

Tricia's down to Earth, no-nonsense approach is very reassuring. You may be confused and uncertain, but she will confidently set you on course and support you as you go. Tricia is comfortable managing a wide range of concerns and situations. She believes in allowing the therapeutic process time to unfold at each client's own unique pace. With over ten years of experience in the mental health field, working in residential, in home and outpatient facilities, Tricia has a strong background in trauma and trauma informed care. She has experience working with diverse populations of clients and employs a high level of cultural sensitivity.

You and your partner are struggling to communicate. The emotional intimacy has lost its spark and physical connection is fading. We aren't connecting and the stress is high. You want to heal together instead of growing apart. You want to be a better partner! You need to shake up how you talk to each other in order to make this to work; there is so much at stake to maintain the relationship you've built. There is so much you want to share with your partner, and you need help learning how to engage again. You can learn how to be vulnerable with one another by increasing your communication skills and learning how to listen again.

Kimberly Robertson (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Wisconsin. Kimberly has over four years of experience specializing in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. Kimberly treats patients between the ages of 15 and 64 utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Motivational Interviewing.

Deseree Nehrkorn is a Licensed Professional Counselor in WI. She received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and her Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Deseree creates a safe, inclusive space free from judgment or shame to provide quality, strength based treatment. She effectively collaborates with clients to identify their specific goals to empower each person to live their best life.

Abigail Heuring is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from Edgewood College with a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She believes in a collaborative approach and is drawn to helping people develop their own resources and learn to harness their own strengths and wisdom to effect change. Her main areas of focus include Systemic Therapy, Couples Work, Grief and Post-Partum Depression and Anxiety. In her spare time, Abby enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going on walks with her dog, and enjoying the outdoors.