Expressive Arts Therapists in Silver Lake, WI

Do you feel you’ve lost hope and don’t know which way to turn? At times, life can be overwhelming, lonely and hopeless. I would be honored to provide support, hope and compassionate counsel for you and your family during life’s challenging seasons. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Play Therapy and Christian Counseling; to promote hope, healing and growth for kids and their families. I am very passionate about utilizing play with kids, (five years and above) teens and families to strengthen communication, family relationships, emotional regulation and promote healing.

If you're reading this, you've already taken a courageous step toward prioritizing your mental health and well-being. I want to commend you and I'm here to offer you a path to healing and self-discovery. My name is Andi and I'm not just a therapist, but a passionate advocate for holistic healing through expressive art , somatic psychotherapy, and mindfulness and meditation. My journey into this field began with a deep desire to help individuals navigate life's challenges with empathy, support, and unwavering care, ultimately guiding them toward healing and self-discovery.

Is your substance use is getting out of hand? Do you feel like you can’t control your anxiety, worry, or fears? Or, are you tired of just existing and feeling like there’s no hope? Maybe you have experienced a traumatic event, are struggling to adjust to a life change, or have been using substances to cope. What if I told you there was hope, and there is another way to live? I have the tools to help you engage with your life, and the people in your life, in a more meaningful, authentic, and peace-filled manner.

Are you looking for something different in your therapy experience? You've been to therapy and increased your self-awareness. Yet, you feel deep in your bones that something is missing. You’re looking for a genuine connection to help you transform. You feel stuck and know you want more but can't pinpoint what's wrong. You’ve been doing the 'supposed' right thing and are back at square one. You want to find a way to express yourself, but you’re thinking: “I'm too much, or I can't say what I feel; they might leave” You want to let go of the worry that keeps you from being your real self. You're ready for long-lasting change.

Together, we will navigate from where you are now to where you want to be. I'm here to help you achieve your dreams for yourself, or your child, teen, or family. As someone who has engaged in my own healing journey, I understand that the first step takes courage. Do you want a fuller, more vibrant life? Need help adjusting to change? Feel overwhelmed with trauma or grief? Know what you need to do and can't seem to do it? Struggle with depression or anxiety or both? Parents, do you need help for a child with issues related to learning, high-sensitivity, development, behavior, or health? Ask me about my caring, holistic approach.

My best fit client is an individual or couple or family that is ready for change. I work best with clients who are ready to embrace themselves or relationships in a nonjudgemental and accountable way. I will at times provide therapeutic homework and I can extend sessions to longer than hour because people need to express themselves in more than 55 minutes sometimes. If you are someone who likes to think outside of the box, you will enjoy my expressive arts background that supports inner wisdom and treats you, the client, as the other expert in the room.

You are the expert on yourself and your life. And, I'd like to help you tap into your inner resources to get from where you are to where you want to be. As an individualistic, integrative therapist, I treat and respect you as the unique individual you are, and tailor my approach to meet your needs, pulling from a variety of techniques including ACT, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Expressive Arts, Attachment theory, and Solution-focused therapy. Together, we will work collaboratively to identify your goals and create a plan to help move you toward your more ideal self.

Welcome! You deserve good things from life. To feel better when you're hurting. To turn mistakes into growth, not self-hate. To find people who accept you as you are. To become who you truly want to be. Sometimes these things may feel impossible. I'll help you find what you seek, whether it's your path, your people or your passion. I can also help you discover your unique strengths and turn them into superpowers.

Are you experiencing overwhelm, anxiety, depression? Are you looking to process past events and find peace? Do you have difficulty setting boundaries or making the changes you want in your life? I am passionate about supporting people of all ages through life’s challenges. I especially enjoy working with young adults grappling with relational, college, and career transitions. I offer deep empathy and gently hold space as you navigate your journey of healing and transformation.

You are juggling many roles in your life, parent, partner, friend, worker, etc. Holding all these roles is making you feel a little lost and you want a space to find yourself again. Maybe you are struggling with not being able to start or continue your family and the grief feels impossible to process. The transition into parenthood or the lack thereof creates a lot of challenges for mothers and the entire family unit. Ranging from anxiety to trauma, these issues can be processed to find yourself again.

Life gets difficult. -Our distress may make us uncomfortable, overwhelmed, anxious, angry, sad and/or depressed. -Maybe we experienced a job loss, have to move, had a significant relationship end, or experienced a major shift, change, or transition in our life. -Really, we want to feel "better" and "happier", but how do we get there? Short-term counseling or coaching can help and sometimes we needed to address deeper issues and patterns through psychotherapy. Each of us is different, but maybe you found your way here because you are ready to let go, ready to grow, and ready for something new, different, and better for your life.

I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. You are the expert on yourself; I am just here to walk side-by-side with you on the path towards however you envision your healing journey and your most optimal self. If your goals are to go deeper, explore patterns, process emotions, build empowerment, discover your strengths, and understand the "why," we will work well together. My personal goal for each client is to create an environment of unconditional positive regard - to allow you a safe space to process, grow, and feel seen.

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.

You are the expert on your life and your own experiences. Together, we will create space for you to heal. Although at times you may feel broken, you aren’t in need of fixing; you are navigating systems that are unsatisfactory, which can leave anyone feeling fragmented. Support is the driving factor for change, and I aim to support you through whatever changes present themselves on your path to feeling whole. My clients begin to feel a sense of wholeness that comes from accepting their thoughts and feelings as valid parts of a human experience. These moments of connection in therapy extend into relationships with others and yourself.

As a psychologist, professional counselor, clinical substance abuse counselor, and music therapist, I have learned how much I enjoy working with people to help them overcome obstacles, develop techniques for them to live within the range of their personal capabilities, as well as pursue activities to complement and strengthen personal talents. I view the therapeutic alliance as one of the most complex and rewarding tools when working within the therapy setting. My two careers dovetail to give me the best opportunities to present clients with both traditional and non-traditional methods of working towards a lifestyle that is healthy.

Are you struggling to make sense of your child’s behavior? They may be having difficulty in school or at home, and it’s hard not to feel like a failure as a parent. Getting a handle on your own emotions is hard, especially as you find your child angrier, more confrontational, and no longer their once bubbly, happy self. Maybe you’re here because you’re not enjoying what you used to and keeping up with relationships is hard & overwhelming. Is it possible to break this cycle of struggle? You’ve come to a place where you can be understood. I want to help you and your children get where you want to go.

Navigating and healing from difficult life events can leave you feeling lost or overwhelmed. Together, we can build more resilient ways to relate to yourself and those important to you. As part of this work, I create space for reflection and intentional growth, helping clients find ways to strengthen their connections with others.

At Marriage and Family Focus we strive to provide the best therapeutic experience we can. Our therapists offer well-rounded and open-minded therapeutic approaches that are modeled to help best suit your personal needs. Please visit our website: marriageandfamilyfocus.com to learn more about us and what we can offer you!

I'm here to help by providing a supportive environment to help navigate the challenges of addiction and relapse while encouraging you through your journey to sobriety. I understand that addiction isn't just to alcohol and substances. Together we can navigate the challenges that addiction presents as well as exploring the root of your addiction. Together we can explore the relationship that has been created with addiction and collectively create a more positive and healthier lifestyle.