Dorothee Tshiela
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (952) 658-7185

I tend to work well with people who are often holding it all together for themselves & everyone else, sometimes with duct tape and a smile.
Many of my clients are used to carrying a lot for others while struggling quietly themselves.
You may be dealing with anxiety, burnout, low self-confidence, depression, trauma, or season of life that's left you feeling stuck.
You’re not looking for sugarcoating. You want honesty, kindness, and someone who will show up and work alongside you. You don’t have to have the perfect words to start therapy. I offer honesty, warmth, and a space to slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with yourself
I work with adults ages 18–60, and my approach is collaborative, culturally affirming, and flexible, shaped by what you actually need, not a one-size-fits-all formula. I draw on EMDR, Narrative Exposure Therapy, DBT, and other evidence-based methods, and I bring humor and directness when it fits.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together, you’re not alone. It makes sense that things feel heavy sometimes. Therapy can be a space to slow down, breathe, and feel supported without judgment. If this resonates, you’re welcome to reach out when you’re ready to take the next step.
Call or Email Dorothee Tshiela now for a free 15 minute consultation - (952) 658-7185
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- First Health
- HealthPartners of MN and WI
- Hennepin Health
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Dorothee Tshiela
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (952) 658-7185
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 1601 Dorothee Kasongo Tshiela
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended New York University, Graduated 2013
- License: North Dakota 1505-10-15-25 / 2025
- License: Wisconsin 10089-125 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dorothee Tshiela
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (952) 658-7185
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Dorothee Tshiela
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (952) 658-7185
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
Dorothee Tshiela
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (952) 658-7185
Location
Additional Location
Virtual only
Madison, WI 53703
(952) 658-7185Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Dorothee Tshiela
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Call for a free consultation now - (952) 658-7185