Adults Therapists in Milwaukee, WI

American Behavioral Clinics is an outpatient treatment facility that specializes in psychiatric and behavioral health services for children, teens, and adults. As a center of mental health excellence, we continually remove barriers to ensure quick access to the right care for our clients. We empower every individual with the opportunity to receive a full continuum of recovery-oriented and compassionate care that is built around our industry leading experts. Our clinical team delivers specialized treatment for people who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, addiction issues, and more.

If anxiety and fear have more control over your life than you do, you are not alone. Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder's relentless-intrusive thoughts, scary images, panic attacks, and health-related fears is exhausting. If you support a loved one suffering from OCD and anxiety, it can be just as painful. I help clients gain a better understanding of what is happening, reduce unwanted symptoms like anxiety, fear, and shame, and teach helpful tools and coping skills to manage all of it.

Hi, I am John Morrell. My counseling focus is with adults who want to work on a wide variety of problems; some of these include depression, anxiety, insomnia and sleep disorders, attention problems, anger management and pain management. When I work with clients I seek to provide the support and direction they need to identify their goals. Then we work together to discover and change core beliefs, thinking, behavior and emotions so they can accomplish their life goals. I also talk with clients about their spiritual lives, as they have an interest; how faith relates to healthy living.

Your journey towards healing and self-discovery begins today! Carly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with her Substance Abuse Counseling in training license. Carly has eight years of direct clinical experience and specializes in working with adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns, trauma, anxiety and depression disorders and individuals facing adversity. Carly uses a variety of techniques including Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Motivational Interviewing and Internal Family Systems.

My approach to the therapeutic process is to walk alongside you and get to understand the heart of your primary concerns. Everyone heals at their own pace, and I aim to learn what bothers you or makes you feel stuck.

“A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP” (Tao Te Ching) I am a National Board Certified Counselor specialized in Evidence Based Treatment. My treatment philosophy is to help Adolescents, Adults and families manage stressful life situations, relational stressors, embrace change, acceptance and meet challenging goals.

Angela is a behavioral health and substance abuse counselor who received a Master of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling from Mount Mary University. She has extensive experience providing therapy for adults, both individually and in a group setting. Angela has worked as a behavioral health and substance abuse social worker and therapist since 2012. Angela's specialties include substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and stress management. She is trained as an art therapist and values creative expression as a form of healing. Angela uses cognitive behavioral therapy to address thought and behavior patterns.

My practice is half children and half adults. Having fostered and adopted myself, I am particularly skilled to assist foster and adoptive family needs. I also use play, expressive arts, sand tray and music to assist in therapy. First responders, gender non conforming, clients with anxiety, depression, thought and mood disorders, are particularly welcome. I am located in the east side of Milwaukee near the lake.

Dr. Williams’ style of treatment is both safe and judgment free. He provides the type of environment in which individuals are assisted examining their personal experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors which may be undermining their own happiness. Self-awareness leads to self-control and the freedom to make choices and decisions. He is responsive, engaged and offers feedback with the mutual goal being the improvement of your life by increasing problem-solving abilities. His goal is to assist patients with their own decision making.

Are you depressed, easily angered, or stressed out? My name is Shannon Smith with SLS Counseling Group, LLC, specializing in providing high quality behavioral and mental health services. I am a licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and I am committed to building self-esteem, improving decision making, and developing appropriate coping skills to adults in the community. I focus on individual and group therapy, which ranges from academic underachievement to substance abuse. Each individual has a trait to be resilient and the inherent capability of achieving goals.

It's important to me that my clients feel welcome and safe enough to show up exactly as they are. I do my best to attend to my clients in a fully present and available way so that I can deeply witness, listen, and respond with clarity, non-judgment, and compassion. I believe that psychotherapy can be a powerful vehicle for self-discovery, self-acceptance, and transformation. I draw on my own experiences of joy and suffering to be with my clients in a human way. (I am currently only working with individual adults - no couples work at this time)

“Perspective is the way we see things when we look at them from a certain distance, and it allows us to appreciate their true value.” -Rafael E. Pino. It takes courage to seek help when suffering and facing challenges in life. I strive to create a strong alliance with each person by fostering trust and open communication.

I work with adults (18+) who are experiencing a wide variety of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal issues, and more. As a queer therapist, I am especially passionate about working with individuals who identify within the LGBTQ+ community. In my sessions, I help my clients explore how their own self-concept may be related to what they are experiencing, as well as understanding the external and internal influences that may be impacting your mental health.

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.

My therapeutic journey has had me work with a diverse range of individuals. While I have assisted clients of all ages, my primary experience is with teens through middle-aged adults. Additionally, I possesses a specialized skill set for working with individuals with disabilities, stemming from my lifelong involvement in volunteering and working within the disability community. My proficiency extends to a wide array of diagnoses, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, adjustment disorders, and avoidance disorder.

Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults in settings that include outpatient, inpatient, school, and community-based. She uses treatment approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Structural family therapy, psychoeducation, mindfulness, play therapy, and crisis planning. She has a Bachelors degree in Family Studies and Human Relations and a Masters degree in Social Work. Melissa believes that it is a privilege to be a part of another person/families recovery and healing.

Hello there! :) I am Jaclene Newell (Jac-lean), as the pronunciation name. I am licensed as a licensed professional counselor with a specialization in forensics here in Wisconsin. My great compassion is to bring healing to those who are experiencing life's difficulties and guide my clients through the obstacles life often presents to us. I help many clients including adolescents, couples, adults, and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves, strengthen their relationships, to become their most radiant selves as they work through their trauma, depression, anxiety, and stressors.

My name is Dr. Christine McCasey, and I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin. My approach is often to provide an environment where you feel safe, accepted, and heard each time you spend time with me. I like working with clients who have had unfortunate or hurtful events or experiences, including those who have no idea what could be the matter with them. This category could be vast, but the result often is that unseen pain is universal and does not choose personality, age, or stages in life.

Hello, I am Deborah Thoennes. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am passionate about helping others to experience faith, hope, and joy in their lives. We are human, and knowing what is and isn't in our control is empowering.