Child Therapists in 53209
Jenna Behrens
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53209 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in working with ADHD, anxiety management as well as children and adolescents.
Therapy doesn't have to be a serious, scary or daunting process. In therapy with me, you will feel comfortable and supported while receiving the support and tools you need to meet your goals and move forward. I have been a licensed clinician for 15 years and, in that time, have loved working with clients who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression, life stress and life transitions including parenthood, career changes, going to college and relationship changes and peer concerns just to name a few.
I have extensive training in working with ADHD, anxiety management as well as children and adolescents.
Therapy doesn't have to be a serious, scary or daunting process. In therapy with me, you will feel comfortable and supported while receiving the support and tools you need to meet your goals and move forward. I have been a licensed clinician for 15 years and, in that time, have loved working with clients who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression, life stress and life transitions including parenthood, career changes, going to college and relationship changes and peer concerns just to name a few.
Don D Rosenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LP, LCSW, LMFT, CSAC, CEAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brown Deer, WI 53209
Personal emotional crisis? Struggling with couple problems? Troubled by child behavioral problems? Caught in a cycle of substance abuse? Come for an evaluation. Start and complete your recovery at Shorehaven. 80% of problems improve in under 16 visits. Comprehensive services include individual, child, couple, and family therapy. I am a trainer of therapists and President of Shorehaven. We will direct you to help and solutions for emotional, behavioral, problems. Shorehaven is a Future Fifty Company, honored by the MMAC, BBB+, and Wisconsin licensed.
Personal emotional crisis? Struggling with couple problems? Troubled by child behavioral problems? Caught in a cycle of substance abuse? Come for an evaluation. Start and complete your recovery at Shorehaven. 80% of problems improve in under 16 visits. Comprehensive services include individual, child, couple, and family therapy. I am a trainer of therapists and President of Shorehaven. We will direct you to help and solutions for emotional, behavioral, problems. Shorehaven is a Future Fifty Company, honored by the MMAC, BBB+, and Wisconsin licensed.
Christopher Borden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Glendale, WI 53209
Christopher Borden is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor who provides outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Christopher incorporates mindfulness into his practice and his therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Areas of particular interest to Christopher include child and adolescent behavioral problems, addictive behaviors, the LGBTQ+ community, and professionals going through adjustments in their careers.
Christopher Borden is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor who provides outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Christopher incorporates mindfulness into his practice and his therapeutic approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Areas of particular interest to Christopher include child and adolescent behavioral problems, addictive behaviors, the LGBTQ+ community, and professionals going through adjustments in their careers.
Amy Perkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Amy is a licensed therapist who provides individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, which may include psychoeducation and supportive work with families and guardians. Her experience includes working with ADHD, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ, and autism spectrum disorders. Amy utilizes a person-centered and strength-based approach to empower clients to identify their strengths and help them utilize these strengths to succeed in life. She also helps clients learn the impact their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors have on their overall well-being.
Amy is a licensed therapist who provides individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, which may include psychoeducation and supportive work with families and guardians. Her experience includes working with ADHD, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ, and autism spectrum disorders. Amy utilizes a person-centered and strength-based approach to empower clients to identify their strengths and help them utilize these strengths to succeed in life. She also helps clients learn the impact their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors have on their overall well-being.
Marie-Therese Hellrung
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Marie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She works with families, couples and individuals. Marie has experience working with children ages four through adolescence. Marie works from a strength-based approach using some of the most up to date types of therapy including CBT, ACT, ERP and Family Systems. When working with children, Marie uses creative approaches through art and play allowing them to communicate through their own language of play. In working with couples and families, Marie helps them build on their strengths and gain additional skills in effectively communicating about a variety of topics.
Marie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She works with families, couples and individuals. Marie has experience working with children ages four through adolescence. Marie works from a strength-based approach using some of the most up to date types of therapy including CBT, ACT, ERP and Family Systems. When working with children, Marie uses creative approaches through art and play allowing them to communicate through their own language of play. In working with couples and families, Marie helps them build on their strengths and gain additional skills in effectively communicating about a variety of topics.
Rebecca Kisley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, WI 53209
Through therapy I strive to empower clients to feel safe to open up and work through whatever issues they may be struggling with. I work to understand where clients are coming from and provide the extra support they need. I have a passion for working with a diverse range of clients from elementary school aged children all the way to adults with various presenting concerns. I believe in considering issues from a holistic perspective to inspire positive change.
Through therapy I strive to empower clients to feel safe to open up and work through whatever issues they may be struggling with. I work to understand where clients are coming from and provide the extra support they need. I have a passion for working with a diverse range of clients from elementary school aged children all the way to adults with various presenting concerns. I believe in considering issues from a holistic perspective to inspire positive change.
Kristen Holmes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209
I specialize in helping motivated, insightful children and adults struggling with moving through feelings and emotions, desiring to better understand how their past has impacted them. Clients I work with are experiencing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic disorders, resulting in disruption in most or all areas of their lives. Additionally, I specialize in working with clients separated from their birth parents and family, who experience complicated loss and grief.
I specialize in helping motivated, insightful children and adults struggling with moving through feelings and emotions, desiring to better understand how their past has impacted them. Clients I work with are experiencing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic disorders, resulting in disruption in most or all areas of their lives. Additionally, I specialize in working with clients separated from their birth parents and family, who experience complicated loss and grief.
Jennifer Robers Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209
She was part of a pioneering Head Start Mental Health project that targeted early intervention for children suffering the effects of exposure to trauma, poverty, and other mental health and behavioral issues in inner city Baltimore.
Jennifer Robers Miller, M.S. LPC is a licensed professional counselor specializing in infant and toddler mental health, trauma-informed care, and foster/adoption/attachment issues in families. She additionally treats children who have anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, DMDD, insomnia, eating issues, school/daycare issues, cognitive impairments, developmental delays, adjustment disorders, family change and grief and loss issues. Jennifer obtained her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Loyola College in Maryland in 2001.
She was part of a pioneering Head Start Mental Health project that targeted early intervention for children suffering the effects of exposure to trauma, poverty, and other mental health and behavioral issues in inner city Baltimore.
Jennifer Robers Miller, M.S. LPC is a licensed professional counselor specializing in infant and toddler mental health, trauma-informed care, and foster/adoption/attachment issues in families. She additionally treats children who have anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, DMDD, insomnia, eating issues, school/daycare issues, cognitive impairments, developmental delays, adjustment disorders, family change and grief and loss issues. Jennifer obtained her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Loyola College in Maryland in 2001.
Christine Wielgos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209 (Online Only)
Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals of all ages, including children. Christine specializes in treating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, substance dependence, self-esteem concerns, LGBTQ+, family/relationship conflict, and parenting. Her approach is non-judgmental, client-centered, and strengths-based to create a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship that empowers the client to make positive, long-term changes and promotes healthy personal growth.
Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals of all ages, including children. Christine specializes in treating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, substance dependence, self-esteem concerns, LGBTQ+, family/relationship conflict, and parenting. Her approach is non-judgmental, client-centered, and strengths-based to create a supportive and trusting therapeutic relationship that empowers the client to make positive, long-term changes and promotes healthy personal growth.
Jamie Garrow
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Jamie Garrow is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. Jamie received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Communications from the University of Milwaukee and earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Cardinal Stritch University. Jamie is skilled in working with children and adolescents ranging from ages 3 to 17. She is a passionate, dedicated clinician who utilizes an eclectic and integrative approach to psychotherapy that focuses on adapting therapeutic techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual.
Jamie Garrow is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. Jamie received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Communications from the University of Milwaukee and earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Cardinal Stritch University. Jamie is skilled in working with children and adolescents ranging from ages 3 to 17. She is a passionate, dedicated clinician who utilizes an eclectic and integrative approach to psychotherapy that focuses on adapting therapeutic techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual.
Andrea Knuth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Glendale, WI 53209
I had worked in a child/adolescent day treatment center for 7 years and then 10 years as an outpatient therapist working with clients ages 4-64.
Sometimes life gets hard and we just want someone to listen and help guide us through in the healthiest and safest way possible. I am a psychotherapist who has done just that for many clients in the 15 plus years I have been in practice. My first priority is to help you feel safe and comfortable in working with me. I am an eclectic therapist that uses different techniques and modalities because I believe every client’s needs are individualized. I am a laid-back therapist that can bring humor into session when appropriate but I am also able to be direct in what I see and what I feel the best treatment needs are.
I had worked in a child/adolescent day treatment center for 7 years and then 10 years as an outpatient therapist working with clients ages 4-64.
Sometimes life gets hard and we just want someone to listen and help guide us through in the healthiest and safest way possible. I am a psychotherapist who has done just that for many clients in the 15 plus years I have been in practice. My first priority is to help you feel safe and comfortable in working with me. I am an eclectic therapist that uses different techniques and modalities because I believe every client’s needs are individualized. I am a laid-back therapist that can bring humor into session when appropriate but I am also able to be direct in what I see and what I feel the best treatment needs are.
Ashley Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209
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.
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.
Veronica Pyatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Veronica Pyatt is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than five years of experience. Prior to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor, she worked in the field of education. She was licensed in the state of Wisconsin in elementary education with a focus in special education. It was her experience, working with children in the academic setting, that caused her to pursue a career in counseling. She earned a trauma certification while completing the master's program at Mount Mary University. Veronica works with children aged 2 and older, adolescents, adults, and families.
Veronica Pyatt is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than five years of experience. Prior to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor, she worked in the field of education. She was licensed in the state of Wisconsin in elementary education with a focus in special education. It was her experience, working with children in the academic setting, that caused her to pursue a career in counseling. She earned a trauma certification while completing the master's program at Mount Mary University. Veronica works with children aged 2 and older, adolescents, adults, and families.
Kailey Geitner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209
As Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Abuse Counselor, Kailey provides warm, intelligently informed psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and children experiencing anxiety, distress, depression, mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, relationship/family concerns and substance dependence. Beyond treating symptoms, she encourages self-empowerment transformative personal growth, which enables clients to maintain long-term, deeper gains from therapy.
As Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Abuse Counselor, Kailey provides warm, intelligently informed psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and children experiencing anxiety, distress, depression, mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, relationship/family concerns and substance dependence. Beyond treating symptoms, she encourages self-empowerment transformative personal growth, which enables clients to maintain long-term, deeper gains from therapy.
Colleen Drosdeck
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Dr. Drosdeck is a licensed psychologist with extensive experience providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families as well as psychological evaluations. Her approach is personable, interactive, strength-based, and solution-focused and primarily uses evidenced-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) approaches. In addition, Dr. Drosdeck has completed an intensive 100-hour course in Substance Abuse Counseling.
Dr. Drosdeck is a licensed psychologist with extensive experience providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families as well as psychological evaluations. Her approach is personable, interactive, strength-based, and solution-focused and primarily uses evidenced-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) approaches. In addition, Dr. Drosdeck has completed an intensive 100-hour course in Substance Abuse Counseling.
Jill Jacobs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209
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.
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.
Sharon Fedderly
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209
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.
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.
Linda Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Linda Lee is a Bilingual Hmong Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience working with individuals (including children, adolescents, and adults), families and groups with experience in Refugee Mental Health, school-based programs, community-based programs, Wraparound and CCS program along with outpatient services in addition to private practice settings. She completed her internship specializing in sexual assault and trauma. Before working in mental health services, she worked as a case manager for 4 years after obtaining her undergraduate degree in Theology.
Linda Lee is a Bilingual Hmong Licensed Professional Counselor. She has experience working with individuals (including children, adolescents, and adults), families and groups with experience in Refugee Mental Health, school-based programs, community-based programs, Wraparound and CCS program along with outpatient services in addition to private practice settings. She completed her internship specializing in sexual assault and trauma. Before working in mental health services, she worked as a case manager for 4 years after obtaining her undergraduate degree in Theology.
Samantha Bartlett
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53209
My goal is to provide a space where you feel comfortable to explore your needs. I believe you enter therapy with your best tool, you. I strive to meet every individual where they are while challenging them to move forward. I am here to walk alongside you as you discover what works best for you. My approach is creative and flexible to help you express yourself in your own unique way. I have experience integrating art, play, and music interventions. Together, we will find the best course of treatment for you.
My goal is to provide a space where you feel comfortable to explore your needs. I believe you enter therapy with your best tool, you. I strive to meet every individual where they are while challenging them to move forward. I am here to walk alongside you as you discover what works best for you. My approach is creative and flexible to help you express yourself in your own unique way. I have experience integrating art, play, and music interventions. Together, we will find the best course of treatment for you.
Meadowbrook Counseling of Wisconsin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209
At Meadowbrook Counseling, we specialize in helping people overcome trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, attachment disorders, relationship distress, and personality disorders. We personalize treatment based on your individual needs and use research based methods. Some of the methods we utilize are EMDR Therapy, CBT, DBT, SolutionFocus and Neurofeedback. We welcome individuals and families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We strive to help you improve mental health and strengthen family relationships by providing competent and compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples and families. We will help you navigate and conquer the unique challenges you face.
At Meadowbrook Counseling, we specialize in helping people overcome trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, attachment disorders, relationship distress, and personality disorders. We personalize treatment based on your individual needs and use research based methods. Some of the methods we utilize are EMDR Therapy, CBT, DBT, SolutionFocus and Neurofeedback. We welcome individuals and families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We strive to help you improve mental health and strengthen family relationships by providing competent and compassionate counseling services to individuals, couples and families. We will help you navigate and conquer the unique challenges you face.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in 53209 provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 53209 build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 53209 build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.