Existential Therapists in Wild Rose, WI
New Directions Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wild Rose, WI 54984
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.
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Peaceful Pines Healing Practices, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ED, LPC
Verified Verified
Pine River, WI 54965
I believe that every person has the ability to grow, change and overcome obstacles in their life. Within the nurturing environment of a therapeutic relationship, individuals can deepen their understanding of themselves, while learning new ways to handle life's difficulties. I strive to be compassionate, non-judgmental, genuine and down-to-earth, so individuals feel safe and comfortable sharing their deepest feelings. If this is your first time seeking counseling, please know that I will help you feel as comfortable as possible. Please see my website to watch my introduction video and to learn more about me and my practice.
I believe that every person has the ability to grow, change and overcome obstacles in their life. Within the nurturing environment of a therapeutic relationship, individuals can deepen their understanding of themselves, while learning new ways to handle life's difficulties. I strive to be compassionate, non-judgmental, genuine and down-to-earth, so individuals feel safe and comfortable sharing their deepest feelings. If this is your first time seeking counseling, please know that I will help you feel as comfortable as possible. Please see my website to watch my introduction video and to learn more about me and my practice.
Online Therapists
Dr. Nnenna Nwankwo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53719
I utilize an existential-humanistic approach which goes beyond symptom reduction and helps with understanding and developing new ways to experience self, others, and the world. This approach encourages introspection, self-reflection, and assists an individual with increasing self-awareness, self-knowledge, and opportunities for choice where they once felt frustrated, stuck, and hopeless.
I utilize an existential-humanistic approach which goes beyond symptom reduction and helps with understanding and developing new ways to experience self, others, and the world. This approach encourages introspection, self-reflection, and assists an individual with increasing self-awareness, self-knowledge, and opportunities for choice where they once felt frustrated, stuck, and hopeless.
Deidre Rachel Prosen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Shorewood, WI 53211
Waitlist for new clients
My approach incorporates IFS, somatic, psychodynamic, existential and person centered methods.
It takes courage to seek help when you are suffering. Taking steps to improve the quality of your life is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself. I believe it is the job of a therapist to help people on their journey and that the therapeutic relationship is an essential part of this process. The therapist must create an environment of trust where it feels safe to explore thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental, supportive manner. In this kind of atmosphere, we can begin the work to identify strengths and diminish self-defeating thinking and behavior so that you can move forward with your life.
My approach incorporates IFS, somatic, psychodynamic, existential and person centered methods.
It takes courage to seek help when you are suffering. Taking steps to improve the quality of your life is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself. I believe it is the job of a therapist to help people on their journey and that the therapeutic relationship is an essential part of this process. The therapist must create an environment of trust where it feels safe to explore thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental, supportive manner. In this kind of atmosphere, we can begin the work to identify strengths and diminish self-defeating thinking and behavior so that you can move forward with your life.
Ann Lawrence
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Elm Grove, WI 53122
My approaches include: 1) working toward understanding how your life experiences have come together to bring about your current thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and life circumstances; 2) using concrete and structured homework assignments to help you achieve your goals, resolve relationship issues, find greater happiness, and develop greater control over anxiety, depression, or anger; 3) discussing philosophical and existential aspects of life as they relate to your concerns; 4) providing support and empathy when life brings you hardship or pain; and 5) helping you to articulate your needs, desires, and goals, and to develop plans and solutions to help you satisfy them.
My approaches include: 1) working toward understanding how your life experiences have come together to bring about your current thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and life circumstances; 2) using concrete and structured homework assignments to help you achieve your goals, resolve relationship issues, find greater happiness, and develop greater control over anxiety, depression, or anger; 3) discussing philosophical and existential aspects of life as they relate to your concerns; 4) providing support and empathy when life brings you hardship or pain; and 5) helping you to articulate your needs, desires, and goals, and to develop plans and solutions to help you satisfy them.
Kristin H Holub
Counselor, HS-BCP, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53718
I am a counselor that works with clients to develop and initiate client centered goals while assisting clients with coping skills development. The goal is to help clients develop their best life from an existential perspective helping clients find purpose in life
I am a counselor that works with clients to develop and initiate client centered goals while assisting clients with coping skills development. The goal is to help clients develop their best life from an existential perspective helping clients find purpose in life
Jasmine Jaime Lammers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Manitowoc, WI 54220
I have extensive knowledge of trauma therapy, gender affirming therapy, DBT, & Existential Therapy.
I can help you with your trauma, coming out, transitioning, gaining acceptance, or finding your place in this world for youth and adults. I will help on your terms, not mine, and we work as a team. If you are having a hard time with any aspect of you life and need a relaxed, non-judgemental approach than I am the perfect fit. As gender specialist and transgender individual, I cherish acceptance and understanding towards all variants of life. I have a lot of experience with the LGBTQ+ and polyamorous community. I also specialize in suicide, self harm, stress, crisis, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, & personality disorders.
I have extensive knowledge of trauma therapy, gender affirming therapy, DBT, & Existential Therapy.
I can help you with your trauma, coming out, transitioning, gaining acceptance, or finding your place in this world for youth and adults. I will help on your terms, not mine, and we work as a team. If you are having a hard time with any aspect of you life and need a relaxed, non-judgemental approach than I am the perfect fit. As gender specialist and transgender individual, I cherish acceptance and understanding towards all variants of life. I have a lot of experience with the LGBTQ+ and polyamorous community. I also specialize in suicide, self harm, stress, crisis, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, & personality disorders.
Scott E Allen
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711 (Online Only)
As a counselor on the autism spectrum who works mostly with autistic adults, I offer a rare perspective that combines mental-health training with lived experience. Whether you are on or off the autism spectrum, I can help you understand yourself and adapt in terms of society, social dynamics, culture, thought process, emotions, and existential questions. Have you found that other therapists seemingly can't or won't talk about how social interactions work? I can help.
As a counselor on the autism spectrum who works mostly with autistic adults, I offer a rare perspective that combines mental-health training with lived experience. Whether you are on or off the autism spectrum, I can help you understand yourself and adapt in terms of society, social dynamics, culture, thought process, emotions, and existential questions. Have you found that other therapists seemingly can't or won't talk about how social interactions work? I can help.
Lee Schwarten
MSCP, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Bend, WI 53095
I use an Existential point of view to focus on the here and now in an effort to develop new strategies or techniques to cope with and adapt to the struggles that you are facing.
I believe that a strong/positive therapeutic relationship is essential to achieving the goals and outcomes desired. I also believe that honesty and trust are key pieces to developing that relationship. I strive to provide an environment that is safe, secure, and non-judgmental yet challenging you so you can grow to see past the problems you are facing
I use an Existential point of view to focus on the here and now in an effort to develop new strategies or techniques to cope with and adapt to the struggles that you are facing.
I believe that a strong/positive therapeutic relationship is essential to achieving the goals and outcomes desired. I also believe that honesty and trust are key pieces to developing that relationship. I strive to provide an environment that is safe, secure, and non-judgmental yet challenging you so you can grow to see past the problems you are facing
Kristen Yielding
Counselor, MA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Waukesha, WI 53186
As a counselor, I aim to ensure my clients feel supported in their work towards their goals. We are all on our own path in this life and travel it in our own ways. I am here to provide support, while helping you not only address your issues, but enhance your sense of joy and fulfillment along the way. I mainly work with teens and adults experiencing life transitions. I help with managing stress, anxiety and depression, as well as building self-esteem and confidence. Working through complex trauma, grief, and existential exploration are also issues I support my clients with.
As a counselor, I aim to ensure my clients feel supported in their work towards their goals. We are all on our own path in this life and travel it in our own ways. I am here to provide support, while helping you not only address your issues, but enhance your sense of joy and fulfillment along the way. I mainly work with teens and adults experiencing life transitions. I help with managing stress, anxiety and depression, as well as building self-esteem and confidence. Working through complex trauma, grief, and existential exploration are also issues I support my clients with.
Lori A Garfinkel
Psychologist, BS, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Garfinkel's therapeutic perspective is grounded in a existential-humanistic orientation to address troubling symptoms from traumatic physical, emotional, and spiritual experiences and current difficulties with authentically moving through life transitions or challenging relationships.
Dr. Garfinkel works to holistically to create a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space for the person to include all aspects of their lives. Openness in the therapeutic relationship helps the person reflect on their struggles. Through curiosity, inquiry, and validation, the person draws on their personal strengths to bring about change within Dr. Garfinkel's calm and welcoming in-person or virtual spaces.
Garfinkel's therapeutic perspective is grounded in a existential-humanistic orientation to address troubling symptoms from traumatic physical, emotional, and spiritual experiences and current difficulties with authentically moving through life transitions or challenging relationships.
Dr. Garfinkel works to holistically to create a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space for the person to include all aspects of their lives. Openness in the therapeutic relationship helps the person reflect on their struggles. Through curiosity, inquiry, and validation, the person draws on their personal strengths to bring about change within Dr. Garfinkel's calm and welcoming in-person or virtual spaces.
Carrissa Pannuzzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Neenah, WI 54956
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma (using somatic therapies, including somatic experiencing and brainspotting), relational and family issues, sexual issues (individuals and couples), grief and forgiveness, men’s and women’s issues, abuse recovery, existential concerns, ADHD in individuals and relationships, Christian counseling, and more.
I love working with clients who aren't afraid to be curious, or who may still be afraid, but are willing to gently explore those tender places in themselves that keep them stuck and unfulfilled. Anyone who is willing to dip a toe into unfamiliar waters is brave and capable of obtaining the healing and peace they're seeking. I love being a kind and, sometimes, firm guide in this process and am humbled and gratified to walk alongside my clients on this path.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma (using somatic therapies, including somatic experiencing and brainspotting), relational and family issues, sexual issues (individuals and couples), grief and forgiveness, men’s and women’s issues, abuse recovery, existential concerns, ADHD in individuals and relationships, Christian counseling, and more.
I love working with clients who aren't afraid to be curious, or who may still be afraid, but are willing to gently explore those tender places in themselves that keep them stuck and unfulfilled. Anyone who is willing to dip a toe into unfamiliar waters is brave and capable of obtaining the healing and peace they're seeking. I love being a kind and, sometimes, firm guide in this process and am humbled and gratified to walk alongside my clients on this path.
Julia Tami Witt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54913 (Online Only)
My philosophy is counseling is simple but powerful. I help people make sense of their feelings so that they no longer have to have a disconnection between what they think and how they feel. I work specifically to help you make sense of your feelings by teaching you how to feel so that you can find some emotional peace. The most painful thing is when you feel stuck, powerless, and can't make sense of your situation.
My philosophy is counseling is simple but powerful. I help people make sense of their feelings so that they no longer have to have a disconnection between what they think and how they feel. I work specifically to help you make sense of your feelings by teaching you how to feel so that you can find some emotional peace. The most painful thing is when you feel stuck, powerless, and can't make sense of your situation.
Ann Marie Arvoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mequon, WI 53092
My approach in therapy is to be honest and direct with the people I work with, but in a way that is combined with compassion and understanding. I am often told by my clients that they feel they are truly listened to and not judged. I have success in working with people who want to alleviate stress, decrease depression and anxiety, identify and work through negative patterns and create more joy and passion in their lives.
My approach in therapy is to be honest and direct with the people I work with, but in a way that is combined with compassion and understanding. I am often told by my clients that they feel they are truly listened to and not judged. I have success in working with people who want to alleviate stress, decrease depression and anxiety, identify and work through negative patterns and create more joy and passion in their lives.
Rachel Niespodzany
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pulaski, WI 54162 (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome! Thank you for looking at my profile. I hope you are able to find the help and support you are looking for! I see toddlers (18+ months), children, teens, and adults in sessions as individuals, couples and families for a wide variety of issues. I take a humanistic and behaviorist approach with my clients in therapy. I consider myself down-to-earth and open minded which I believe helps my clients during the therapy process and allows them to THRIVE again in their everyday life.
Hello and Welcome! Thank you for looking at my profile. I hope you are able to find the help and support you are looking for! I see toddlers (18+ months), children, teens, and adults in sessions as individuals, couples and families for a wide variety of issues. I take a humanistic and behaviorist approach with my clients in therapy. I consider myself down-to-earth and open minded which I believe helps my clients during the therapy process and allows them to THRIVE again in their everyday life.
Dr. Therese Borges
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brookfield, WI 53045 (Online Only)
Life is filled with peaks and valleys and it is my goal to help you navigate life's challenges and aid in your personal growth to become the best and healthiest version of yourself. I view therapy as a collaborative process and believe that you are the expert in your own life. I provide a safe and supportive space for you to start doing the deep and rewarding work of facing your struggles and moving towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Life is filled with peaks and valleys and it is my goal to help you navigate life's challenges and aid in your personal growth to become the best and healthiest version of yourself. I view therapy as a collaborative process and believe that you are the expert in your own life. I provide a safe and supportive space for you to start doing the deep and rewarding work of facing your struggles and moving towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Morgan Shafer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Omro, WI 54963
I believe in a holistic approach to counseling, creating a safe place to incorporate physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life. My goal is to encourage you and walk with you as you strive to reach your personal goals. With a collaborative approach, I aim to create a treatment plan with you that best fits your individual needs and unique personality. I work with adults and teens.
I believe in a holistic approach to counseling, creating a safe place to incorporate physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life. My goal is to encourage you and walk with you as you strive to reach your personal goals. With a collaborative approach, I aim to create a treatment plan with you that best fits your individual needs and unique personality. I work with adults and teens.
Jamie Pekarek Krohn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CYT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Each of us has our own unique story. Oftentimes, aspects of it can bring us pain and confusion, leading us to develop disruptive thoughts and behaviors. This is when therapy can be helpful. My clients tend to be individuals and couples who realize they are not living at their fullest potential and want to get there. Together, we can create a space where you feel safe to explore problematic patterns and connect with healthy, more productive ones that move you forward.
Each of us has our own unique story. Oftentimes, aspects of it can bring us pain and confusion, leading us to develop disruptive thoughts and behaviors. This is when therapy can be helpful. My clients tend to be individuals and couples who realize they are not living at their fullest potential and want to get there. Together, we can create a space where you feel safe to explore problematic patterns and connect with healthy, more productive ones that move you forward.
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.
Garrett Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54911
Throughout my professional journey, I have actively worked to unpack my own privilege in society and continuously strive to cultivate a practice that values and respects the unique experiences and identities of every individual I work with. With a focus on working with adults and adolescents, I firmly believe that building relationships with clients should be based on equality, mutual respect, and solidarity. I approach therapy with a genuine appreciation for people's stories, recognizing that these stories hold power and add meaning to the world we live in.
Throughout my professional journey, I have actively worked to unpack my own privilege in society and continuously strive to cultivate a practice that values and respects the unique experiences and identities of every individual I work with. With a focus on working with adults and adolescents, I firmly believe that building relationships with clients should be based on equality, mutual respect, and solidarity. I approach therapy with a genuine appreciation for people's stories, recognizing that these stories hold power and add meaning to the world we live in.
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Existential Therapists
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.