Therapists in Wisconsin

Steven has more than thirty-five years of clinical experience treating children, adolescents, families and adults with a specialization in children, adolescents and families. Areas of expertise include attention deficit disorder, depression, grief, anxiety, and school-related problems. He enjoys working with families and believes that parents need to be an integral part of the treatment process. Mr. Petrie works collaboratively with his patients to develop treatment goals that capitalize on their strengths and to develop solutions for the problems they bring to therapy.

Dr. Shay provides neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents. Her specialty areas include assessments for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disabilities, as well as assessments for children with neurological, developmental, or genetic disorders. She has worked extensively in the areas of epilepsy and traumatic brain injury/concussion. As a neuropsychologist, Dr. Shay's goal is to help patients to reach their greatest potential.

Ivan Ruvalcaba is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing mental health services to people ages five through adulthood in both English and Español. Ivan is experienced in assisting individuals, families, groups, and couples with many varied concerns. Ivan's therapeutic approaches combine aspects of solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, (CBT), motivational interviewing, and person-centered counseling. As a native Spanish speaker and immigrant, he also has a culturally sensitive lens through which he approaches therapy, taking special care to meet the needs of a diverse populace.

Paul is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor who has been practicing since 1987. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Master's degree in Educational Psychology. Paul has worked in both the public and private sectors as well as teaching in the college level. Paul has extensive experience providing services to kids, adults, couples and marital therapy. Major focus has been providing services for attention deficit disorders as well as anxiety and depressive disorders. Paul also works with clients who have drug and/or alcohol issues.

Monica is a skilled Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor with over 10 years of experience. She serves clients across the lifespan from 5 to 64 years of age. Sessions may be specialized to care for individuals or families. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD and substance dependence. Life changes, trauma/abuse and self-esteem development are also areas that are frequently focused on.

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Jen Patterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) who has been practicing since 2012. She graduated from Mount Mary College with a Masters in Counseling and a Post-Masters Certificate in Clinical Mental Health. Jen works with children, adolescents, adults and families. She addresses various diagnoses and mental health concerns, such as: mood disorders, anxiety and depression, parenting issues, ADHD, stress management, addictions, relationships, as well as trauma.

Sharon Fedderly is a psychologist who has been practicing since 1988. She received her doctorate from Northwestern University in Clinical Psychology. Sharon approaches her clinical work from the perspective of her client's life and relationship experiences, thought patterns and unique strengths. Sharon helps clients develop tools to manage their challenges so they can optimally live their lives. When working with children and adolescents, she works closely with parents and families. Sharon's main areas of focus are trauma/PTSD, ADHD, depression and chronic illness.

Ivaylo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Wisconsin and California. He has a BA and MA in Psychology from Sofia University, Bulgaria and he obtained his MSW from Sacramento State University in California. His past experiences include counseling children and families in a private practice setting, offering general mental health services, teaching, and consulting for police departments. Ivaylo has extensive training in Solution Focused Therapy and has practiced it for over 20 years.

Dr. Wendy Serketich is a licensed clinical psychologist who is listed in the National Register for Health Service Providers in Psychology. She obtained her Masters and Doctorate degrees from Purdue University. She has been practicing in the Milwaukee area for over 25 years. Besides her own practice, Dr. Serketich is the Site Director at the Airport Location for LifeStance Health. Dr. Serketich is licensed to work with all age groups, children through geriatric individuals. She uses a cognitive behavioral approach to treatment.

Ashley is a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years experience helping children, adolescents, and families experiencing crisis, ADHD, anger management, anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, selfharm, and suicidal ideation. She utilizes cognitivebehavior therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing to assist clients in understanding their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions while teaching new skills so clients can be empowered to make changes in their lives.

Brae Vlaj is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2021. She has a Master's in Professional Counseling from Mount Mary University. Brae enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a variety of mental health and behavioral concerns. She has experience in working with clients with ADHD, ASD, attachment issues, anxiety, self-esteem related issues, and a history of trauma. Brae uses a client-centered approach to counseling, so she believes that you are the expert of your own life, and she is here as a guide to help you along the way.

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Jill Jacobs is a licensed professional counselor who has been practicing since 1995. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin Madison and a master's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She has worked as a school counselor as well as an elementary teacher for over twenty years and coached high school tennis. Jill has experience working with parenting and relational issues, loss and grief, children of divorce, self-esteem, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and anger management.

Dr. Monica Garcia is a Psychologist in Wisconsin practicing in schools for the past 25 years. She has also taught in higher education for approximately 11 years. Dr. Garcia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Alverno College, a Master of Science in Educational Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Education from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and an additional Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction administrators license from Silver Lake College.

Ashley graduated with her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Alabama A&M University and is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Wisconsin. She has over 15 years experience providing counseling services primarily to youth, young adults and women. In her practice she uses a compassionate and strength-based approach to help individuals understand their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions while teaching them the skills to implement positive changes in their life.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and ADHD Coach, with much of my practice revolving around Adult ADHD and the impact on relationships, school/work performance, and self-esteem. Practitioners frequently refer their patients to me for psychological evaluations in order to clarify diagnoses, understand possible barriers to progress in therapy, and provide insight into stress tolerance, interpersonal relatedness and self-esteem. I also work with adolescents, LGBTQ+ populations, and High Functioning Autism (Aspergers). I have done forensic evaluations in the areas of divorce/custody, sentence mitigation, and personal injury.

Laura is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2010. She works with children aged 6 years and older, adolescents and adults. She graduated from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with a Master of Divinity degree. Laura also has her Master of Art's degree in Counseling. Laura utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, art therapy, mindfulness skills, grief counseling and psychodynamic approaches to treatment. Her main area of focus includes depression, anxiety, grief/loss and ADHD. She has a passion for Christian counseling.

Dr. Alyson Gerdes is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who earned her Ph.D. from Purdue University in 2004. She has been a faculty member at Marquette University (MU) since 2004. At MU, Dr. Gerdes trains clinical psychology doctoral students and conducts research on childhood ADHD and student wellness. She joined the LifeStance (formerly Cornerstone Counseling) team in 2021 and sees clients 1 day/week. She is an empathetic listener who enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. When working with children who are experiencing ADHD or behavioral issues, Dr. Gerdes works within a behavioral framework.