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Alexander Yundt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Glendale, WI 53217
Even friends and family with the best intentions sometimes are not enough.
As the owner of Psychological Health Sanctuary, Alexander views clients as the experts of themselves, and clinicians as the experts of theory and application. Together a positive change can be made to develop new ways of experiencing life.
Even friends and family with the best intentions sometimes are not enough.
As the owner of Psychological Health Sanctuary, Alexander views clients as the experts of themselves, and clinicians as the experts of theory and application. Together a positive change can be made to develop new ways of experiencing life.
(414) 246-8713 View (414) 246-8713
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Frank P Urtz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53217
I find that clients who benefit from my services are typically experiencing excessive stress or a personal crisis in their lives. They may struggle with feelings of anxiety, grief, guilt or depression on a periodic or chronic basis; they may face work problems or ongoing health problems that increase their psychological distress; they may also feel confused or disheartened by relationship problems with partners, family members or friends. I am able to assist these clients by helping them understand the underlying source of their problems and by developing realistic alternatives that can help resolve these issues.
I find that clients who benefit from my services are typically experiencing excessive stress or a personal crisis in their lives. They may struggle with feelings of anxiety, grief, guilt or depression on a periodic or chronic basis; they may face work problems or ongoing health problems that increase their psychological distress; they may also feel confused or disheartened by relationship problems with partners, family members or friends. I am able to assist these clients by helping them understand the underlying source of their problems and by developing realistic alternatives that can help resolve these issues.
(414) 905-3075 View (414) 905-3075
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Caitlin Myles Weber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217
A Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, I help individuals and couples with their sex lives, relationship structures, conflict and communication, systemic oppressions, parenting, grief, family conflicts, infertility, pregnancy, perinatal, infidelity, trust building, life transitions, depression & anxiety.
I practice sex therapy, individual therapy, and couples therapy in southeastern Wisconsin. I also specialize in family building, queer families, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. I help clients ages 15-75 with issues in individual mental health, sex and sexuality, relationships, and family dynamics. Areas in sexuality I help people with include dissatisfaction with sex, sexual pain, desire and arousal issues, out of control sexual behavior, difficulty with orgasm, healthy sex after trauma, polyamory, swinging, kink, gender & orientation discovery. Health at Every Size aligned, ace spectrum affirming, neurodivergence specialized.
A Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, I help individuals and couples with their sex lives, relationship structures, conflict and communication, systemic oppressions, parenting, grief, family conflicts, infertility, pregnancy, perinatal, infidelity, trust building, life transitions, depression & anxiety.
I practice sex therapy, individual therapy, and couples therapy in southeastern Wisconsin. I also specialize in family building, queer families, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. I help clients ages 15-75 with issues in individual mental health, sex and sexuality, relationships, and family dynamics. Areas in sexuality I help people with include dissatisfaction with sex, sexual pain, desire and arousal issues, out of control sexual behavior, difficulty with orgasm, healthy sex after trauma, polyamory, swinging, kink, gender & orientation discovery. Health at Every Size aligned, ace spectrum affirming, neurodivergence specialized.
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David C Low
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSE, MA, LPC, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217
I am on faculty at the Family Therapy Training Institute where I teach couples counselling and family therapy.
Are you concerned that your relationship is drifting apart and you can't seem to get back that romantic love, friendship, closeness, emotional connection, comfort, support, and intimacy? Do you feel stuck again and again in similar misunderstanding and hurtful arguments, not being able to resolve your differences? Have your efforts to solve your relationship problems left you feeling so resentful, checked out, disheartened, disappointed and worn down and you are realizing that you are tired of feeling so alone and don't want to keep living like this? If you answered, “yes” to any of the above, I would like to help.
I am on faculty at the Family Therapy Training Institute where I teach couples counselling and family therapy.
Are you concerned that your relationship is drifting apart and you can't seem to get back that romantic love, friendship, closeness, emotional connection, comfort, support, and intimacy? Do you feel stuck again and again in similar misunderstanding and hurtful arguments, not being able to resolve your differences? Have your efforts to solve your relationship problems left you feeling so resentful, checked out, disheartened, disappointed and worn down and you are realizing that you are tired of feeling so alone and don't want to keep living like this? If you answered, “yes” to any of the above, I would like to help.
(414) 939-9645 View (414) 939-9645
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Cynthia J Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217
I treat both the child and their experiences as well as the foster family's adjustment to the child placed with them.
I have over 20 years of experience in working with children, adolescents (and their families) with behavioral challenges in the Treatment Foster System and private practice. I believe that a systemic approach to healing provides the most lasting benefits to the entire family. I also use a client centered approach to promote self-acceptance, improve self-esteem and increase confidence in relationships through positive communication skills. I believe in taking a collaborative approach with clients and using their strengths to encourage change and overcome difficulties.
I treat both the child and their experiences as well as the foster family's adjustment to the child placed with them.
I have over 20 years of experience in working with children, adolescents (and their families) with behavioral challenges in the Treatment Foster System and private practice. I believe that a systemic approach to healing provides the most lasting benefits to the entire family. I also use a client centered approach to promote self-acceptance, improve self-esteem and increase confidence in relationships through positive communication skills. I believe in taking a collaborative approach with clients and using their strengths to encourage change and overcome difficulties.
(920) 264-0087 View (920) 264-0087
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Cedar Lake Counseling
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Additional clinical focus areas include men's and women's issues, co-dependency, anger, panic disorder, marriage and family issues, life transitions, career, addictions (substances, pornography, sex, gambling), personality issues, divorce recovery, grief/loss, ADHD, school and social adjustment and more.
FREE PHONE CONSULTATIONS WITH DR. BLOEMER* will help establish your appointment with a best-fit therapist among our twelve therapists, who possess up to 30 years of experience. Specializations include Advanced Therapies (Brain-based treatment) for complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional pain, addictions and more. As symptom relief is achieved as quickly as possible, we assist in helping you improve your significant relationships and support your efforts toward achieving holistic awareness, life balance, and meaningful, personal growth.
Additional clinical focus areas include men's and women's issues, co-dependency, anger, panic disorder, marriage and family issues, life transitions, career, addictions (substances, pornography, sex, gambling), personality issues, divorce recovery, grief/loss, ADHD, school and social adjustment and more.
FREE PHONE CONSULTATIONS WITH DR. BLOEMER* will help establish your appointment with a best-fit therapist among our twelve therapists, who possess up to 30 years of experience. Specializations include Advanced Therapies (Brain-based treatment) for complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional pain, addictions and more. As symptom relief is achieved as quickly as possible, we assist in helping you improve your significant relationships and support your efforts toward achieving holistic awareness, life balance, and meaningful, personal growth.
(262) 947-4378 View (262) 947-4378
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Ben Endres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
I specialize in helping individuals flourish while meeting the challenges that arise in relationships, work, and family life.
I am experienced therapist who helps individuals and couples address challenges, enrich relationships and achieve deep insights into their personality and their emotions. My clients find that I offer a pragmatic, intelligent and empathetic response to their concerns. I focus on the immediate challenges that my clients are facing, while helping them to see themselves and their relationships in deeper way.
I specialize in helping individuals flourish while meeting the challenges that arise in relationships, work, and family life.
I am experienced therapist who helps individuals and couples address challenges, enrich relationships and achieve deep insights into their personality and their emotions. My clients find that I offer a pragmatic, intelligent and empathetic response to their concerns. I focus on the immediate challenges that my clients are facing, while helping them to see themselves and their relationships in deeper way.
(414) 502-8292 View (414) 502-8292
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Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53217
in Marriage and Family therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 22 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
in Marriage and Family therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 22 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
(262) 384-6163 View (262) 384-6163
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Susan Nolte
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217
I earned my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University's Family Institute.
Whether you are struggling with parenthood, having frequent conflicts with your partner, grieving a loss, trying to establish healthy boundaries with family and friends, or working to understand yourself better — having someone to help support you through that process with empathy, insight, and guidance can be life changing. I have a masters in the field of psychology, am married and a mother of four, and worked in a day treatment clinic for children doing individual, family, and group therapy so I have seen a lot. You are not alone and I have strategies and techniques to start helping you right now.
I earned my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University's Family Institute.
Whether you are struggling with parenthood, having frequent conflicts with your partner, grieving a loss, trying to establish healthy boundaries with family and friends, or working to understand yourself better — having someone to help support you through that process with empathy, insight, and guidance can be life changing. I have a masters in the field of psychology, am married and a mother of four, and worked in a day treatment clinic for children doing individual, family, and group therapy so I have seen a lot. You are not alone and I have strategies and techniques to start helping you right now.
(414) 310-7897 View (414) 310-7897
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Brigid Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT-IT
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Demanding careers and family life can also tax our relationships and coping skills.
Your time in therapy is valuable, and I’m here to help you grow in the ways you deem most important. My work with individuals, couples, and families includes difficulties with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity development, trauma, ADHD, autism, and relationship issues. I also help couples and families with communication, disconnection, infidelity, parenting, and more. Together we will explore the significant relationships in your life, and using your inherent strengths, we will develop insight and strategies to bring the change you seek.
Demanding careers and family life can also tax our relationships and coping skills.
Your time in therapy is valuable, and I’m here to help you grow in the ways you deem most important. My work with individuals, couples, and families includes difficulties with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity development, trauma, ADHD, autism, and relationship issues. I also help couples and families with communication, disconnection, infidelity, parenting, and more. Together we will explore the significant relationships in your life, and using your inherent strengths, we will develop insight and strategies to bring the change you seek.
(262) 235-5878 View (262) 235-5878
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Mark Hirschmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Do you miss the closeness you once had? Are the pressures of Covid-19 stressing your relationships? Afraid divorce may be on the horizon? I can help you regain a close loving relationship. Learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully and effectively, even when strong emotions are involved.
Do you miss the closeness you once had? Are the pressures of Covid-19 stressing your relationships? Afraid divorce may be on the horizon? I can help you regain a close loving relationship. Learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully and effectively, even when strong emotions are involved.
(414) 616-7367 View (414) 616-7367
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Madison Schiller
Counselor, LPC-IT, NCC
Verified Verified
Fox Point, WI 53217
Whether you are beginning your therapy journey, or looking to continue care, diving into therapy can be challenging and uncertain. So, I’m glad you’re here. I am a person-centered therapist who believes everyone has the power to create change and foster wellness in their lives.
Whether you are beginning your therapy journey, or looking to continue care, diving into therapy can be challenging and uncertain. So, I’m glad you’re here. I am a person-centered therapist who believes everyone has the power to create change and foster wellness in their lives.
(262) 624-0983 View (262) 624-0983
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Kind Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217  (Online Only)
We are here to support couples struggling with trust, communication, and various perpetual issues. At Kind Counseling, we believe that all relationships experience challenges & conflict. Using the Gottman Connect platform & various tools/resources, Kind Counseling's mission is to empower couples through the acquisition and practicing of the necessary skills in order to successfully address and navigate your relationships unique concerns.
We are here to support couples struggling with trust, communication, and various perpetual issues. At Kind Counseling, we believe that all relationships experience challenges & conflict. Using the Gottman Connect platform & various tools/resources, Kind Counseling's mission is to empower couples through the acquisition and practicing of the necessary skills in order to successfully address and navigate your relationships unique concerns.
(262) 500-4407 View (262) 500-4407
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Jessica J. Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217  (Online Only)
The therapeutic relationship can be a very important one and, like any other healthy relationship, it is based on mutual respect, trust and commitment. I approach our work together with a nonjudgmental stance. I will meet you wherever you are in your life's journey and honor your unique strengths. I support clients in creating their most fulfilling lives, in line with their values and goals. I incorporate mindfulness into a collaborative and client-centered process and employ an honest, direct communication style combined with warmth, compassion, and humor. I strive for a balance of embracing both change and acceptance.
The therapeutic relationship can be a very important one and, like any other healthy relationship, it is based on mutual respect, trust and commitment. I approach our work together with a nonjudgmental stance. I will meet you wherever you are in your life's journey and honor your unique strengths. I support clients in creating their most fulfilling lives, in line with their values and goals. I incorporate mindfulness into a collaborative and client-centered process and employ an honest, direct communication style combined with warmth, compassion, and humor. I strive for a balance of embracing both change and acceptance.
(262) 214-3769 View (262) 214-3769
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Paul Smerz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, WI 53217
I am the founder of the Relationship Center of Milwaukee, a group practice that focuses on providing couples with the skills, insights, and courage to develop themselves and their relationships. My 30-year experience as a psychologist and psychoanalyst has reinforced my belief that people heal, change, and grow in connection to others. Love relationships are simultaneously the greatest source of comfort and happiness in our lives, but also potentially the greatest source of intense stress and misery. Yet, we keep on trying. The thirst for good partnership is unquenchable.
I am the founder of the Relationship Center of Milwaukee, a group practice that focuses on providing couples with the skills, insights, and courage to develop themselves and their relationships. My 30-year experience as a psychologist and psychoanalyst has reinforced my belief that people heal, change, and grow in connection to others. Love relationships are simultaneously the greatest source of comfort and happiness in our lives, but also potentially the greatest source of intense stress and misery. Yet, we keep on trying. The thirst for good partnership is unquenchable.
(414) 455-4389 View (414) 455-4389
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Rachel Uihlein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, WI 53217
Change is inevitable, they say...and it’s hard. Whether the change you're experiencing is unexpected or was hard sought-after, the effect is largely the same: it leaves you feeling disoriented, misunderstood and alone. In place of the control and mastery you once felt in your life, there is now chaos. You find yourself either paralyzed by in-decision or fighting desperately to find a foothold, but you just keep slipping...
Change is inevitable, they say...and it’s hard. Whether the change you're experiencing is unexpected or was hard sought-after, the effect is largely the same: it leaves you feeling disoriented, misunderstood and alone. In place of the control and mastery you once felt in your life, there is now chaos. You find yourself either paralyzed by in-decision or fighting desperately to find a foothold, but you just keep slipping...
(262) 218-3477 View (262) 218-3477
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Alicia Meyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, WI 53217
Change begins with nonjudgemental curiosity. I am a good fit for people who feel lost or un-compassed in their life due to codependency and/or trauma.
Change begins with nonjudgemental curiosity. I am a good fit for people who feel lost or un-compassed in their life due to codependency and/or trauma.
(414) 626-0467 View (414) 626-0467
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Paul M Smerz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217
As a clinical psychologist I strive to provide a transformative experience that not only resolves the symptoms and issues that brought you to treatment, but also develops deeper insight and awareness that promotes lasting change. I work to collaborate with you to develop a plan for continued growth that reflects your life-long plans, goals, and unmet needs. To that end, I strive to facilitate an experience for you of change in those aspects of your life that are most meaningful to you, including your inner world, relationships, spiritual beliefs, work life and world views.
As a clinical psychologist I strive to provide a transformative experience that not only resolves the symptoms and issues that brought you to treatment, but also develops deeper insight and awareness that promotes lasting change. I work to collaborate with you to develop a plan for continued growth that reflects your life-long plans, goals, and unmet needs. To that end, I strive to facilitate an experience for you of change in those aspects of your life that are most meaningful to you, including your inner world, relationships, spiritual beliefs, work life and world views.
(414) 905-3081 x470 View (414) 905-3081 x470
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Kelsey Philippi
Counselor, MA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
Finding a good fit with a therapist can feel overwhelming. I'm so glad you landed on this page. My goal in work with clients is to understand how to best support them in journey to healing. Your story matters-the story that's been written, the one you're writing now, and the chapters that are in the future.
Finding a good fit with a therapist can feel overwhelming. I'm so glad you landed on this page. My goal in work with clients is to understand how to best support them in journey to healing. Your story matters-the story that's been written, the one you're writing now, and the chapters that are in the future.
(414) 895-6269 View (414) 895-6269
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Jeni Everts Beier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
Getting to this point takes a lot of courage. It can be a LOT to try to find the therapist that is right for you. I get it - I’ve been in that seat, too. It's scary to be vulnerable and try something new. But it’s also a lot to keep living and feeling the way you are right now. So let’s make some adjustments and start you on your way to feeling and living better. Spoiler alert: no therapist has all the answers. Instead, let's find the answers together. Therapy is exactly that - working together. I'm here to guide you along your path and help you in the direction that you want, not tell you where to go.
Getting to this point takes a lot of courage. It can be a LOT to try to find the therapist that is right for you. I get it - I’ve been in that seat, too. It's scary to be vulnerable and try something new. But it’s also a lot to keep living and feeling the way you are right now. So let’s make some adjustments and start you on your way to feeling and living better. Spoiler alert: no therapist has all the answers. Instead, let's find the answers together. Therapy is exactly that - working together. I'm here to guide you along your path and help you in the direction that you want, not tell you where to go.
(414) 877-8132 View (414) 877-8132
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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.