Anxiety Therapists in Milwaukee, WI

Anita Astley is the founder and CEO of "Building Healthy Relationships" LLC and published author of “Unfuck Your Life and Relationships" (Simon & Schuster). She is a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping people navigate life's challenges including basic communication issues to depression, anxiety, emotional and physical intimacy issues, separation and divorce, conflict resolution, and infidelity to name a few. Ms.Astley is "solution focused" and believes there is a "solution" to every problem and arriving there successfully is possible through professional guidance & support.

From the outside, you seem to have it all together. You work really hard on the details, after all, you are responsible for everyone and everything. But you can’t shake the voice inside your head which screams you’re failing. Even though you put everyone’s needs in front of your own, you feel like you’re falling short as a mom. You can’t even remember what your hobbies are, let alone what really makes you happy. You’ve had enough, you don’t think you can keep holding it together.

Hi, my name is Victoria Jackson! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin and I have been working in the field for 14 years since obtaining my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and then I completed my Master's Degree in Social Work soon after. I've worked with individuals throughout the years in providing psychotherapy with the focus of Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Grief and Loss, Substance Abuse and Trauma. I utilize treatment approaches that sustain real results with Strengths-Based, Solutions Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Nakisha Stewart is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated from Alverno College with a Master's Degree in Community Psychology. Nakisha utilizes a treatment approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy( CBT) as a way to help provide insight into how our thoughts influence our emotions ad how emotions influence behavioral reactions, in addition to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) with introduction of distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.

“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.

Have you been feeling out of control, exhausted, and isolated by anxiety and depression? Do you find yourself struggling to maintain healthy relationships and boundaries? Are you tired of hating your body and obsessing about food? Do thoughts of food and weight consume you? If you can relate to any of these questions, therapy can help. I can help you overcome the challenges you are facing.

I am interested in the challenges and advantages of what it means to be highly sensitive or an empath. As a therapist, I am drawn to those who tend to struggle with issues like depression, life transitions/change, worry, anxiety, perfectionism, rumination, social anxiety, self-doubt, shame, and feelings of meaninglessness. I am here to help you through your challenges and provide support. My approach is to non-judgmentally understand what drives the behaviors that seem so difficult to change. I am dedicated to establishing an authentic, intentional, and trusting relationship.

I am a licensed professional counselor and nationally registered art therapist. I earned my undergraduate degree from Edgewood College and my master's degree from Mount Mary University. I have individual and group therapy experience in evidence-based treatment with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. The therapeutic techniques I am trained in are Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Experiential Therapy.

Sometimes the way you relate to yourself and others no longer aligns with who you truly are, your values or how you envisioned your life. You may feel disconnected from yourself and others. You may feel anxious or misunderstood, and start to question your worth or love. To cope, you wear a mask to hide parts of yourself, which creates feelings of tension within yourself and with others. What if you lived your life according to your values while accepting and expressing your genuine self? I create a judgement free, safe therapeutic space where you can explore, understand and find your authentic self.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Unsure of what to do or even what options there are for next steps? I hear you & I get it. I have walked along side individuals in their healing journey for the past 10 years & I'd be honored to walk along side you as you explore who you are & how to be a more full version of yourself, content & at peace within yourself. I work with people who face a variety of challenges in life, from a mental health issue like anxiety or depression to toxic relationships, traumas, & problematic patterns in life. I am direct & non-judgmental, I offer compassion & help you get the solutions for which you are looking.

Dr. Maria Erdmann Rodriguez is a psychotherapist of over 20 years experience. A specialist in treating mood-regulation disorders, Dr. Rodriguez has special interest and expertise in the psychological care of patients with chronic pain and other medical conditions. As a chronic pain sufferer herself, Dr. Rodriguez has personal insight into the unique needs and challenges facing those with invisible and chronic medical illness. Additional interests include the treatment of relationship issues, mood and anxiety related to the perinatal period, trauma, life-transition challenges, and grief .

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.

If you are feeling burned out, anxious, stuck, or just ready to make some changes in your life, but not sure how, therapy can help. Together, we can figure out what might be keeping you from feeling fulfilled and able to love yourself. As an experienced therapist, I will work with you to achieve your goals and restore a sense of joy in life.

Maureen Goldblatt is a Licensed Therapist, Child Specialist/Family Mediator, and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor. She has over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in areas including separation, divorce, depression, anxiety, anger management, mood disorders, grief, and abuse, as well as dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental health concerns. She has dedicated a substantial part of her practice to working with families going through separation and divorce.

In my 15+ years of clinical practice I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with a variety of mental health challenges. I have given special focus to adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, self-esteem, and self-identity issues. I am always learning in order to increase my specialized focus on concerns related to anxiety, adoption and emerging adulthood. I enjoy working with the 10-25 year old age group but throughout my years of private practice I have worked with children as young as 5 and adults as young as 65. I hope to help clients find satisfaction in life.

With warmth, compassion, and acceptance, Drake Wellness Group aims to understand your lived experiences; walking alongside you toward the change and healing you desire. My goal is to lead you to deeper connections, happiness, and improved wellness. My area of speciality is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) that I use to not only help couples strengthen the connective tissue within their relationships, but I also help individuals restore supportive bonds with those they love. Emotionally secure and satisfying attachments/bonds are critical components to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being; we are meant for connection!

My therapeutic philosophy is that it's not what is wrong with you but what happened to you. I believe that symptoms like anxiety and depression are not signs of weakness but messages to our mind and body telling us that something is not right and needs to be addressed. Maladaptive ways of coping may have once served us by dulling stress or pain but are not working any more, and so we have to learn new, healthier, more adaptive coping skills. I believe both the body and mind work together and are ultimately designed to survive, heal and thrive. Sometimes we just need understanding, validation and support to navigate the process.

My clients are adults and adolescents who tend to identify themselves as highly sensitive, perfectionistic, and self-critical. They often feel intense emotions and have active minds that always seem to be "on". Using strengths-based, solution-focused, and mindfulness approaches, I help individuals learn to step back and notice their thoughts and feelings rather than be controlled by them. In addition to alleviating the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma, these skills allow people to connect with their values and pursue what's important to them.

Putting the needs of others above your own? Preoccupation with protecting other people and fixing their problems? An intense need to be perfect and gain approval from others? These are all common patterns that can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety and lack of fulfillment. I have a unique understanding for those who are struggling with these issues. With deep empathy, I can help you understand how your past experiences and relationships are affecting present day and provide you the solid ground to stand on to take risks to change your life and relationships.