Emotionally Focused Therapists in Wausau, WI

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The Caring Tree - Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MSAT
Verified Verified
Wausau, WI 54401
The Caring Tree: Children & Counseling Center in Wausau provides therapy to children of all ages and their families. Our focus is on improving the overall wellness of children who are experiencing post-trauma, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADHD, and high functioning autism. Therapy facilitates communication and healing while supporting the family.
The Caring Tree: Children & Counseling Center in Wausau provides therapy to children of all ages and their families. Our focus is on improving the overall wellness of children who are experiencing post-trauma, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADHD, and high functioning autism. Therapy facilitates communication and healing while supporting the family.
(715) 301-0667 View (715) 301-0667
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Behavioral Health Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAS
Verified Verified
Wausau, WI 54401  (Online Only)
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.
(534) 400-1631 View (534) 400-1631
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Elizabeth Jane Unrath
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wausau, WI 54403
I have in-depth experience with anxiety disorders, depression and grief issues. I have 11 years of experience working in the mental health field in the following areas: Residential Treatment, Outpatient Mental Health, College Counseling and Employee Assistance Programs. I have a Masters of Arts Counseling degree from Lakeland College and an Undergraduate degree from the University of MN. Using a holistic, strength-based approach to therapy, I can help you on your path to healing, balance and a more meaningful life.
I have in-depth experience with anxiety disorders, depression and grief issues. I have 11 years of experience working in the mental health field in the following areas: Residential Treatment, Outpatient Mental Health, College Counseling and Employee Assistance Programs. I have a Masters of Arts Counseling degree from Lakeland College and an Undergraduate degree from the University of MN. Using a holistic, strength-based approach to therapy, I can help you on your path to healing, balance and a more meaningful life.
(715) 330-4594 View (715) 330-4594
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Rachel N Sheldon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wausau, WI 54401
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
(534) 248-4044 View (534) 248-4044
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Jeralyn T Stevens
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wausau, WI 54401
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
(715) 200-3623 View (715) 200-3623
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Kim Haas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wausau, WI 54401  (Online Only)
Living with ADHD can be like having a busy city in your brain with no crossing guards, no stoplights, and no working clocks. Everything is coming in fast from all directions and you’re not sure what comes first, last, or where it’s going. You know you’re smart. You know you’re capable. It’s the doing that always seems hard. Sometimes you get to it and then get tunnel vision and lose track of time. Other times you get distracted by something midway through. Sometimes you just don’t have enough juice to start. Sometimes you don’t know how to get started. Sometimes it’s so boring it’s painful. Why do other people get it so easily?
Living with ADHD can be like having a busy city in your brain with no crossing guards, no stoplights, and no working clocks. Everything is coming in fast from all directions and you’re not sure what comes first, last, or where it’s going. You know you’re smart. You know you’re capable. It’s the doing that always seems hard. Sometimes you get to it and then get tunnel vision and lose track of time. Other times you get distracted by something midway through. Sometimes you just don’t have enough juice to start. Sometimes you don’t know how to get started. Sometimes it’s so boring it’s painful. Why do other people get it so easily?
(715) 200-8824 View (715) 200-8824
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John (Lj) Booth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wausau, WI 54401
What are you looking for in a therapist? A supportive, trusted voice? An empathetic ear? A sense of humor? Someone who's therapy space creates both safety...and confidence? I strive to bring all of the above to my clientele. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, with a family of my own. As I bring my practical experience of marriage (and raising kids) to my practice, I am continually inspired by the courage and open-heartedness of my clients; as we set out, co-conspiring toward change and healing. Website: heartwood counseling.net
What are you looking for in a therapist? A supportive, trusted voice? An empathetic ear? A sense of humor? Someone who's therapy space creates both safety...and confidence? I strive to bring all of the above to my clientele. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, with a family of my own. As I bring my practical experience of marriage (and raising kids) to my practice, I am continually inspired by the courage and open-heartedness of my clients; as we set out, co-conspiring toward change and healing. Website: heartwood counseling.net
(715) 653-6342 View (715) 653-6342
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New Directions Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wausau, WI 54401
New Directions Counseling Center is the premier holistic outpatient mental health clinic is Stevens Point and Waupaca, offering non-traditional approaches to psychotherapy. In addition to conventional mental health counseling, our professionals offer alternative, cutting-edge techniques that address the person as a whole - mind, body and spirit. Our goal is to treat all clients with dignity and respect, while providing quality service in a comfortable setting.
New Directions Counseling Center is the premier holistic outpatient mental health clinic is Stevens Point and Waupaca, offering non-traditional approaches to psychotherapy. In addition to conventional mental health counseling, our professionals offer alternative, cutting-edge techniques that address the person as a whole - mind, body and spirit. Our goal is to treat all clients with dignity and respect, while providing quality service in a comfortable setting.
(715) 502-3383 View (715) 502-3383
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Megan Ferge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wausau, WI 54401  (Online Only)
I come here believing this: the relationship we have with ourselves is the center of how we show up in the world and experience all aspects of life. It's quite common that we all could use some repair with this relationship from time to time. I work with young adults and any individuals who are struggling with understanding who they are and where they fit into the world. This may include difficulties with depression, anxiety, interpersonal/family conflicts, trauma, adjustments towards change in life and stress. You can leave therapy better understanding yourself, equipped with internal and external resources, and feel more capable.
I come here believing this: the relationship we have with ourselves is the center of how we show up in the world and experience all aspects of life. It's quite common that we all could use some repair with this relationship from time to time. I work with young adults and any individuals who are struggling with understanding who they are and where they fit into the world. This may include difficulties with depression, anxiety, interpersonal/family conflicts, trauma, adjustments towards change in life and stress. You can leave therapy better understanding yourself, equipped with internal and external resources, and feel more capable.
(218) 309-5572 View (218) 309-5572

More Therapists Nearby

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Jess V. Martino
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mosinee, WI 54455  (Online Only)
Do you sometimes feel that your heart races out of your chest, your mind jumps around, and you second guess everything you say or do? Do you find it hard to get out of bed or keep going? Do you feel anger, overwhelm, or sometimes just unsure of yourself? Are you learning to love yourself through it all? Hi! I'm Jess, an LPC licensed for TN and WI. My clinical strengths focus on anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and religious trauma, and I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Do you sometimes feel that your heart races out of your chest, your mind jumps around, and you second guess everything you say or do? Do you find it hard to get out of bed or keep going? Do you feel anger, overwhelm, or sometimes just unsure of yourself? Are you learning to love yourself through it all? Hi! I'm Jess, an LPC licensed for TN and WI. My clinical strengths focus on anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and religious trauma, and I'm LGBTQIA+ affirming.
(865) 205-0252 View (865) 205-0252
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Alicia 'logan' Barrs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rothschild, WI 54474
Not accepting new clients
Ms. Barrs (“Logan”) is an expert in the field of trauma resolution. She believes that adult concerns have origins in trauma...whether from the accumulation of small stressful events over time (micro traumas), larger traumatic events throughout the lifespan, or difficult experiences during childhood/adolescence. Logan uses an integrated approach to counseling and is fully certified in the somatic based modalities of Brainspotting, Mindfulness, and EMDR. Other therapeutic modalities include Ego States Work/Parts Work, Exposure Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Coping Skills, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and more.
Ms. Barrs (“Logan”) is an expert in the field of trauma resolution. She believes that adult concerns have origins in trauma...whether from the accumulation of small stressful events over time (micro traumas), larger traumatic events throughout the lifespan, or difficult experiences during childhood/adolescence. Logan uses an integrated approach to counseling and is fully certified in the somatic based modalities of Brainspotting, Mindfulness, and EMDR. Other therapeutic modalities include Ego States Work/Parts Work, Exposure Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Coping Skills, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and more.
(715) 226-4505 View (715) 226-4505

Online Therapists

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Gina R Young
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I use a combination of therapies such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Gottman Couple Therapy.
Relationships impact every aspect of our lives. It is especially problematic when the relationship with your spouse or partner is losing hope, joy, and satisfaction. Perhaps the distress is due to communication, betrayal, lack of care, expectations, or other relational issue. If you are experiencing disconnect and pain within your primary relationship, reach out. You do not have to walk through this type of distress alone.
I use a combination of therapies such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Gottman Couple Therapy.
Relationships impact every aspect of our lives. It is especially problematic when the relationship with your spouse or partner is losing hope, joy, and satisfaction. Perhaps the distress is due to communication, betrayal, lack of care, expectations, or other relational issue. If you are experiencing disconnect and pain within your primary relationship, reach out. You do not have to walk through this type of distress alone.
(715) 288-2859 View (715) 288-2859
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HappinessNow Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Neenah, WI 54956
Welcome to HappinessNow Wellness! We all struggle at times as we face challenges in life and it is my hope to help the struggle become less of a burden and more of an experience that you will overcome. I have a wealth of experience working with individuals, groups, couples, sex offenders and families. I have the uncanny ability to use an array of innovative plans, therapy styles, and resources to develop ideal solutions for many therapeutic, community and systematic problems in order to empower a vast client base.
Welcome to HappinessNow Wellness! We all struggle at times as we face challenges in life and it is my hope to help the struggle become less of a burden and more of an experience that you will overcome. I have a wealth of experience working with individuals, groups, couples, sex offenders and families. I have the uncanny ability to use an array of innovative plans, therapy styles, and resources to develop ideal solutions for many therapeutic, community and systematic problems in order to empower a vast client base.
(920) 247-2151 View (920) 247-2151
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Kaaren V Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965  (Online Only)
Are you feeling "stuck" or struggling to reach your next level? Do feelings such as anxiety, depression, unresolved conflict, attachment concerns or trauma prevent you from living your best life and fully engaging in relationships?  There is a way forward and you don't have to go through this alone. I love being a therapist. I love providing a safe space and helping people find their inner tools to navigate life transitions, find true relief from mental health challenges, and reach their wellness goals.  It is my mission to help those I work with experience inner peace, fulfilling lives, and improved relationships.
Are you feeling "stuck" or struggling to reach your next level? Do feelings such as anxiety, depression, unresolved conflict, attachment concerns or trauma prevent you from living your best life and fully engaging in relationships?  There is a way forward and you don't have to go through this alone. I love being a therapist. I love providing a safe space and helping people find their inner tools to navigate life transitions, find true relief from mental health challenges, and reach their wellness goals.  It is my mission to help those I work with experience inner peace, fulfilling lives, and improved relationships.
(608) 527-0243 View (608) 527-0243
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All In Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Green Bay, WI 54301
Our world is a challenging place to live in right now. Anxiety and depression are common and yet isolating at the same time. We're encouraged to seek help and when we do, there can be consequences such as missed work, strained finances and even judgement from others. Are you experiencing any of these issues? Are you feeling nervous, scared, or worried and can't identify the cause? What about feeling isolated from friends or family, although surrounded by them most of the time? Sometimes these lonely and nervous feelings lead to further withdrawal and avoidance of the activities that typically bring us joy. I want to help you.
Our world is a challenging place to live in right now. Anxiety and depression are common and yet isolating at the same time. We're encouraged to seek help and when we do, there can be consequences such as missed work, strained finances and even judgement from others. Are you experiencing any of these issues? Are you feeling nervous, scared, or worried and can't identify the cause? What about feeling isolated from friends or family, although surrounded by them most of the time? Sometimes these lonely and nervous feelings lead to further withdrawal and avoidance of the activities that typically bring us joy. I want to help you.
(920) 291-3980 View (920) 291-3980
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Angela Tayson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Green Bay, WI 54311  (Online Only)
Hello, I am Angela Tayson I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and hold a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. At some point in our lives we all fall on hard times and face struggles that seem impossible to overcome and can leave us feeling lost. Allow me to guide you towards the life that you want and deserve. I believe that change is constant and certain so I like to meet clients where they are and help them get where they want to be. I have helped many achieve constructive changes that have lead them to emotional healing. With years of experience in mental health I’ll help you learn the skills you need
Hello, I am Angela Tayson I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and hold a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. At some point in our lives we all fall on hard times and face struggles that seem impossible to overcome and can leave us feeling lost. Allow me to guide you towards the life that you want and deserve. I believe that change is constant and certain so I like to meet clients where they are and help them get where they want to be. I have helped many achieve constructive changes that have lead them to emotional healing. With years of experience in mental health I’ll help you learn the skills you need
(920) 949-7175 View (920) 949-7175
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Sierra Widule
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54913  (Online Only)
The healing power of connection makes the foundation of my therapeutic practice. I strive to develop a collaborative relationship that fosters exploration and understanding of self, others, and contexts. In our work together, we will process your lived experiences, emotions, and cognitions with the intentions of developing insight and utilizing self-determination. We will move alongside each other in efforts to alleviate your suffering and build your resiliency.
The healing power of connection makes the foundation of my therapeutic practice. I strive to develop a collaborative relationship that fosters exploration and understanding of self, others, and contexts. In our work together, we will process your lived experiences, emotions, and cognitions with the intentions of developing insight and utilizing self-determination. We will move alongside each other in efforts to alleviate your suffering and build your resiliency.
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Lauren Gidley
Counselor, MSEd, LPC-IT, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
De Pere, WI 54115  (Online Only)
Hey! I'm Lauren, and I may not look like your typical therapist, however, I value and foster authentic and equal spaces for healing. There is more than one way to process mental health and I enjoy collaborating as a team to find creative solutions for what is going to work for you. Whether you are dealing with existing or new mental health concerns, substance use/ongoing sobriety, family/relationship struggles, work stress, grief, new or prior trauma, or would just like to have a person to talk to without shame or judgment - I am here for it all!
Hey! I'm Lauren, and I may not look like your typical therapist, however, I value and foster authentic and equal spaces for healing. There is more than one way to process mental health and I enjoy collaborating as a team to find creative solutions for what is going to work for you. Whether you are dealing with existing or new mental health concerns, substance use/ongoing sobriety, family/relationship struggles, work stress, grief, new or prior trauma, or would just like to have a person to talk to without shame or judgment - I am here for it all!
(920) 691-5597 View (920) 691-5597
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Mark A Wilkerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54913  (Online Only)
I am welcoming new clients who are looking for help with life transitions, grief and loss, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, or traumatic experiences. I currently have the capacity to serve older teens and adults via telehealth using a wide range of evidenced-based techniques and approaches. Whether this is your first time in therapy or not I believe in equipping you with knowledge and tools to use throughout your life to overcome behavioral and emotional barriers. If you are unsure of your goals or ideal outcomes, we collaborate to outline what you hope to change, improve, and accomplish and use outcome metrics to measure progress.
I am welcoming new clients who are looking for help with life transitions, grief and loss, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, or traumatic experiences. I currently have the capacity to serve older teens and adults via telehealth using a wide range of evidenced-based techniques and approaches. Whether this is your first time in therapy or not I believe in equipping you with knowledge and tools to use throughout your life to overcome behavioral and emotional barriers. If you are unsure of your goals or ideal outcomes, we collaborate to outline what you hope to change, improve, and accomplish and use outcome metrics to measure progress.
(920) 717-1401 View (920) 717-1401
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Dedra Buteyn
Counselor, MA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Menasha, WI 54952
Hello! My name is Dedra. I’m a therapist, which means that I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and I currently have a training license from the state of Wisconsin. Now that we’ve established that I’m qualified, let’s see if you think we’d make a good fit to get your mental health to a better place. Here’s some things about me: I am a mom - both human and dog, a wife, and a veteran. I enjoy traveling, being outside when there’s sunshine, and reading. While these may not apply to you, that's okay! I've worked with many people with a wide variety of traits, beliefs, backgrounds, and mental health concerns.
Hello! My name is Dedra. I’m a therapist, which means that I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and I currently have a training license from the state of Wisconsin. Now that we’ve established that I’m qualified, let’s see if you think we’d make a good fit to get your mental health to a better place. Here’s some things about me: I am a mom - both human and dog, a wife, and a veteran. I enjoy traveling, being outside when there’s sunshine, and reading. While these may not apply to you, that's okay! I've worked with many people with a wide variety of traits, beliefs, backgrounds, and mental health concerns.
(920) 696-9771 View (920) 696-9771
Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.