Therapists in Madison, WI
David Michael Guilfoose
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPsych, MEdu
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53719 (Online Only)
David is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in guiding adults in exploring and identifying patterns that influence anxiety and depression. He has more than 20 years experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a diversity of work settings. David is thoughtful and compassionate with an educational background in philosophy and psychology. Some of the approaches he identifies with to influence positive growth and healing are Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Holistic modalities. David works both virtually and in-person and can be contacted by phone or email.
David is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in guiding adults in exploring and identifying patterns that influence anxiety and depression. He has more than 20 years experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a diversity of work settings. David is thoughtful and compassionate with an educational background in philosophy and psychology. Some of the approaches he identifies with to influence positive growth and healing are Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Holistic modalities. David works both virtually and in-person and can be contacted by phone or email.
Danielle Falesnik
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53718
Danielle Falesnik is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2011. Danielle matriculated from Mount Mary College with a MS in Art Therapy with a Concentration in Community Counseling. Danielle has been a therapist for more than 12 years. As a part of the LGBTQ community, Danielle is proud to help people navigate sexuality and gender identity concerns. Her approach centers on the goals you want to make. Danielle incorporates many types of non-traditional techniques that include art, reiki, tarot, and general metaphysical spiritual practices.
Danielle Falesnik is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2011. Danielle matriculated from Mount Mary College with a MS in Art Therapy with a Concentration in Community Counseling. Danielle has been a therapist for more than 12 years. As a part of the LGBTQ community, Danielle is proud to help people navigate sexuality and gender identity concerns. Her approach centers on the goals you want to make. Danielle incorporates many types of non-traditional techniques that include art, reiki, tarot, and general metaphysical spiritual practices.
Brita Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53705
When anxiety strikes, you feel it everywhere in your body and it becomes completely overwhelming. You feel both incapable of doing what you need to do and also like you might jump out of your skin. You don’t have to live like this. It is possible to move through every day with ease and grace and live a life defined by inner peace and power. Together, we will unveil the barriers running your life and remove the underlying causes of your problem.
When anxiety strikes, you feel it everywhere in your body and it becomes completely overwhelming. You feel both incapable of doing what you need to do and also like you might jump out of your skin. You don’t have to live like this. It is possible to move through every day with ease and grace and live a life defined by inner peace and power. Together, we will unveil the barriers running your life and remove the underlying causes of your problem.
Madeleine Stoelinga
Counselor, MA, LPC-IT, ATR
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53703
Hi, I’m Madeleine! I am credentialed as an LPC-IT, a registered art therapist, and certified in ecotherapy. My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and client-centered, as I believe that you hold your own healing power within yourself. I am intentional about providing a creative, meaningful, inclusive, comfortable space where it feels safe to express and explore all aspects of yourself. The act of creating art provides healing, grounding, and regulation. Art is a practice of mindfulness, a way to increase self-esteem and connect more deeply to yourself and others, especially when enhanced through curiosity and conversation.
Hi, I’m Madeleine! I am credentialed as an LPC-IT, a registered art therapist, and certified in ecotherapy. My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and client-centered, as I believe that you hold your own healing power within yourself. I am intentional about providing a creative, meaningful, inclusive, comfortable space where it feels safe to express and explore all aspects of yourself. The act of creating art provides healing, grounding, and regulation. Art is a practice of mindfulness, a way to increase self-esteem and connect more deeply to yourself and others, especially when enhanced through curiosity and conversation.
Rachel Ellis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53719
Do you find yourself numbing because life feels too overwhelming? Or maybe you're using alcohol or other substances to cope with stress more than you'd like? If so, you are not alone! We can work together to identify areas of stress and anxiety and process past traumas that are standing in your way of living the life you want. Together, we can create new habits and work to remove the barriers that are standing in the way of where you want to go.
Do you find yourself numbing because life feels too overwhelming? Or maybe you're using alcohol or other substances to cope with stress more than you'd like? If so, you are not alone! We can work together to identify areas of stress and anxiety and process past traumas that are standing in your way of living the life you want. Together, we can create new habits and work to remove the barriers that are standing in the way of where you want to go.
Rachel Fashing
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53703
Pain. Pain is at the root of what typically initiates the desire for change. We have all endured some type of pain…however our world has somehow taught us to compare it to other’s. When we do this, we tend to not trust or believe that ours is enough to be looked at, enough to be talked about, enough to be held. I promise you whatever it is it deserves to be processed and healed.
Pain. Pain is at the root of what typically initiates the desire for change. We have all endured some type of pain…however our world has somehow taught us to compare it to other’s. When we do this, we tend to not trust or believe that ours is enough to be looked at, enough to be talked about, enough to be held. I promise you whatever it is it deserves to be processed and healed.
Amy Harvat
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53718
Are you struggling with pain and trauma from your past? Is your anxiety overwhelming you and causing issues in your relationship? I am passionate about working with women who experience anxiety and trauma. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to care to help you understand yourself from a holistic perspective, develop self-compassion, and increase strategies to manage your stress/conflict/symptoms. Together, we can heal the traumatic wounds from your past using EMDR and develop mental flexibility to help you manage your anxiety. My goal is to help you build a meaningful life that you love!
Are you struggling with pain and trauma from your past? Is your anxiety overwhelming you and causing issues in your relationship? I am passionate about working with women who experience anxiety and trauma. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to care to help you understand yourself from a holistic perspective, develop self-compassion, and increase strategies to manage your stress/conflict/symptoms. Together, we can heal the traumatic wounds from your past using EMDR and develop mental flexibility to help you manage your anxiety. My goal is to help you build a meaningful life that you love!
Greg Cox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53705
Whether you are considering making changes for the first time or looking to maintain long-term growth, my goal is to walk alongside you on that path for continued self-discovery. The goal of therapy is to promote biopsychosocial-spiritual wellness built on your values and boundaries. Therapy works best when it is collaborative so my intention is to provide the space for you to express yourself freely and get to know yourself on a deeper level as we work towards a collective goal. I like to draw from a background of CBT skills, shame-resilience, and positive psychology to empower the people I work with.
Whether you are considering making changes for the first time or looking to maintain long-term growth, my goal is to walk alongside you on that path for continued self-discovery. The goal of therapy is to promote biopsychosocial-spiritual wellness built on your values and boundaries. Therapy works best when it is collaborative so my intention is to provide the space for you to express yourself freely and get to know yourself on a deeper level as we work towards a collective goal. I like to draw from a background of CBT skills, shame-resilience, and positive psychology to empower the people I work with.
Linnea Cochran
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-I
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53703
Welcome! I’m excited to begin your counseling journey with you. I work with adults across the lifespan and am especially drawn towards working with young adults, college students, and adults navigating life transitions. My areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, disordered eating, Autism, ADHD, and self-esteem/identity. Whether this is your first experience with therapy, or you have sought counseling for many years, I will tailor my counseling approach to meet you where you’re at. My hope is that our work together can be collaborative, creative, and tuned in to what you need most in this moment.
Welcome! I’m excited to begin your counseling journey with you. I work with adults across the lifespan and am especially drawn towards working with young adults, college students, and adults navigating life transitions. My areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, disordered eating, Autism, ADHD, and self-esteem/identity. Whether this is your first experience with therapy, or you have sought counseling for many years, I will tailor my counseling approach to meet you where you’re at. My hope is that our work together can be collaborative, creative, and tuned in to what you need most in this moment.
Julia Cosgrove
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53704
If you feel like things could be better, you're probably right. Maybe you're struggling in your relationship — you keep having the same fight, and feel unheard and stuck. (Or you're not fighting, because you're more like roommates than romantic partners.) Or maybe you've always held it together pretty well, but you're finally realizing how anxiety, trauma, or that unkind inner critic has been subtly (and not so subtly) affecting you, keeping you from getting the most out of life. Whether it's been weeks, months, or years, you know don't want want to feel this way forever.
If you feel like things could be better, you're probably right. Maybe you're struggling in your relationship — you keep having the same fight, and feel unheard and stuck. (Or you're not fighting, because you're more like roommates than romantic partners.) Or maybe you've always held it together pretty well, but you're finally realizing how anxiety, trauma, or that unkind inner critic has been subtly (and not so subtly) affecting you, keeping you from getting the most out of life. Whether it's been weeks, months, or years, you know don't want want to feel this way forever.
Tim Fredrickson
Counselor, MS, MA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53703
We don’t have to have something “wrong” with us to come to therapy; instead, we can explore ways for you to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Sometimes we just need space to show up as ourselves and have the support to explore some of life’s difficulties. I take time to understand your unique experiences, identities, and life context. I approach our relationship with an open and accepting mindset, understanding that your feeling of comfort and safety in the therapy room is essential to creating a trusting bond and healing atmosphere.
We don’t have to have something “wrong” with us to come to therapy; instead, we can explore ways for you to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Sometimes we just need space to show up as ourselves and have the support to explore some of life’s difficulties. I take time to understand your unique experiences, identities, and life context. I approach our relationship with an open and accepting mindset, understanding that your feeling of comfort and safety in the therapy room is essential to creating a trusting bond and healing atmosphere.
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Pre-Licensed Professional, APSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53719
Becoming a parent as well as other life transitions and traumatic events can cause you to feel overwhelmed, isolated, filled with anger, frustration, shame, worry, sadness, and/or doubt. Life feels flipped upside-down and you hardly recognize yourself, you body, thoughts, moods, or behaviors, and your lived experiences do not match what you anticipated. You are not alone in your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe you are a good person having a hard time. You are brave and resilient.
Becoming a parent as well as other life transitions and traumatic events can cause you to feel overwhelmed, isolated, filled with anger, frustration, shame, worry, sadness, and/or doubt. Life feels flipped upside-down and you hardly recognize yourself, you body, thoughts, moods, or behaviors, and your lived experiences do not match what you anticipated. You are not alone in your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe you are a good person having a hard time. You are brave and resilient.
Merija Eisen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53703
Not accepting new clients
The confusion that comes with anxiety, depression, or conflicted relationships can make any person feels as if they are stumbling in the dark, unable to remember positive experiences such as simple happiness, curiosity, and fulfillment. Effective psychotherapy is like "turning on the lights" of awareness, allowing us to recover internal clarity, healthy connection with others, and meaningful sense of direction.
The confusion that comes with anxiety, depression, or conflicted relationships can make any person feels as if they are stumbling in the dark, unable to remember positive experiences such as simple happiness, curiosity, and fulfillment. Effective psychotherapy is like "turning on the lights" of awareness, allowing us to recover internal clarity, healthy connection with others, and meaningful sense of direction.
Matt Schneider
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53705
I work with adults and adolescents using an integrative framework in order to meet your individual needs. As long as you are motivated to make positive changes in your life, I'm here to help you through it. While, I am able to help you through a variety of difficulties, there are 3 primary groups that I specialize in working with. First, I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly around support with identity exploration or gender affirming care. I know the importance of having someone knowledgeable about some of the specific issues that this community faces and am available to talk about any difficulties.
I work with adults and adolescents using an integrative framework in order to meet your individual needs. As long as you are motivated to make positive changes in your life, I'm here to help you through it. While, I am able to help you through a variety of difficulties, there are 3 primary groups that I specialize in working with. First, I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly around support with identity exploration or gender affirming care. I know the importance of having someone knowledgeable about some of the specific issues that this community faces and am available to talk about any difficulties.
Allison Ommodt
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53713
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with anxiety, hopelessness, or burnout? Each day your stress is piling higher, and you feel like you can’t keep up. You may be feeling alone like no one understands what you’re going through. Maybe you’re overwhelmed amid a big life change, where you’re struggling to find peace in your new reality, or a parent who feels lost in how to help their child. I want to assure you that you’ve found a supportive space here. I specialize in working with individuals ages 14 & up with a variety of struggles like complex trauma, autism, attachment issues, adoption, life transitions, anxiety, & more.
Are you struggling with anxiety, hopelessness, or burnout? Each day your stress is piling higher, and you feel like you can’t keep up. You may be feeling alone like no one understands what you’re going through. Maybe you’re overwhelmed amid a big life change, where you’re struggling to find peace in your new reality, or a parent who feels lost in how to help their child. I want to assure you that you’ve found a supportive space here. I specialize in working with individuals ages 14 & up with a variety of struggles like complex trauma, autism, attachment issues, adoption, life transitions, anxiety, & more.
Lindsey Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-IT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53713
As a counselor, I greatly desire for my clients to know and believe that they matter and have purpose on this Earth. How amazing that you are already seeking out the help you desire and deserve! When working with me, you will find a warm, inviting, and non-judgmental space, where you have the ability to grow toward your goals and reach healing. I will always hold hope for my clients, and I truly believe that change is possible.
As a counselor, I greatly desire for my clients to know and believe that they matter and have purpose on this Earth. How amazing that you are already seeking out the help you desire and deserve! When working with me, you will find a warm, inviting, and non-judgmental space, where you have the ability to grow toward your goals and reach healing. I will always hold hope for my clients, and I truly believe that change is possible.
Ellie Welch
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53719
Are you looking for relief from daily stressors and support in building a healthier future? I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families providing systemic, relational therapy to all clients. My therapy approach is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on client’s strengths to inform treatment. I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and EMDR into my therapy practice. I am passionate about helping clients process life transitions including working with adolescents and young adults.
Are you looking for relief from daily stressors and support in building a healthier future? I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families providing systemic, relational therapy to all clients. My therapy approach is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on client’s strengths to inform treatment. I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and EMDR into my therapy practice. I am passionate about helping clients process life transitions including working with adolescents and young adults.
Vicky Frue
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53719
I will listen with 30 years of experience to help guide you from trauma and transitions in your life. I'm trained in transpersonal psychology, EMDR, and somatic experiencing all while blending indigenous teachings to allow the freedom of natural healing. I have a special focus on those who are curious about their inner wisdom and spirit that is ready for the next step of exploration and growth.
I will listen with 30 years of experience to help guide you from trauma and transitions in your life. I'm trained in transpersonal psychology, EMDR, and somatic experiencing all while blending indigenous teachings to allow the freedom of natural healing. I have a special focus on those who are curious about their inner wisdom and spirit that is ready for the next step of exploration and growth.
Kailin Kauffman-Jewell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53715
Insurances I am able to accept include Dean Health, Quartz, GHC and Alliance. I work with adults and teens 16+. I am trained in EMDR and specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I also have extensive experience doing identity exploration and affirmation work with LGBTQIA+ identified clients. Additionally, I enjoy working with clients who experience challenges related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, stress, inequity and discrimination, self-esteem, and relationships.
Insurances I am able to accept include Dean Health, Quartz, GHC and Alliance. I work with adults and teens 16+. I am trained in EMDR and specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I also have extensive experience doing identity exploration and affirmation work with LGBTQIA+ identified clients. Additionally, I enjoy working with clients who experience challenges related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, stress, inequity and discrimination, self-esteem, and relationships.
Samuel Annis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT-IT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53703
Sam (he/they), a transplant from New Jersey, is a recent graduate from Edgewood College's Marriage and Family Therapy program. Sam works with a wide variety of clients and concerns, with a particular emphasis on trauma (be it personal, intergenerational/familial, or cultural), identity, spirituality, death & dying, grief, family systems, and the ways in which our lives are impacted by the larger social systems and institutions around us. Sam is also engaged in understanding his own situatedness within these systems and their foundations in racism, sexism, capitalism, patriarchy, heteronormitivity, abilism, and phobias of all sorts.
Sam (he/they), a transplant from New Jersey, is a recent graduate from Edgewood College's Marriage and Family Therapy program. Sam works with a wide variety of clients and concerns, with a particular emphasis on trauma (be it personal, intergenerational/familial, or cultural), identity, spirituality, death & dying, grief, family systems, and the ways in which our lives are impacted by the larger social systems and institutions around us. Sam is also engaged in understanding his own situatedness within these systems and their foundations in racism, sexism, capitalism, patriarchy, heteronormitivity, abilism, and phobias of all sorts.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Madison, WI
700+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Madison, WI who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
75% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Self Esteem |
65% | Stress |
65% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
53% | Quartz |
50% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
50% | Other |
How Therapists in Madison, WI see their clients
71% | In Person and Online | |
29% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in Madison?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.