Family Therapy in Wisconsin
Michael Thalasinos
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Monona, WI 53716
Michael has more than 15 years experience helping children, couples and families and would love to meet you and your family.
People and families wishing to feel closer and heal past hurts, look to Michael to lead them through those conversations. Children, teens, couples and families come to Michael to help with their thoughts, feelings and relationships. While therapy can feel difficult and hard at first, people oftentimes find themselves feeling better and enjoying happier relationships soon after they begin.
Michael has more than 15 years experience helping children, couples and families and would love to meet you and your family.
People and families wishing to feel closer and heal past hurts, look to Michael to lead them through those conversations. Children, teens, couples and families come to Michael to help with their thoughts, feelings and relationships. While therapy can feel difficult and hard at first, people oftentimes find themselves feeling better and enjoying happier relationships soon after they begin.
Amy Lynn Kerznar
Counselor, MS, LPC, SACIT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53227 (Online Only)
I grew up with the detrimental effects of trauma, pain, and substance use in my family and all around me.
Many people with trauma or PTSD also suffer from substance use issues . Feelings of anxiety, fear, anger, grief, depression, loneliness, feeling judged, and misunderstood are very normal. You may not trust the world around you and may not know how to cope with symptoms of trauma alone and will instead seek to numb your emotional turmoil. Both are lonely and isolating issues. Substance use is an outward manifestation of your pain and with supportive trauma and substance use counseling combined, your addiction can be treated as well as the underline symptoms that cause the need to numb your emotions and avoid your reality.
I grew up with the detrimental effects of trauma, pain, and substance use in my family and all around me.
Many people with trauma or PTSD also suffer from substance use issues . Feelings of anxiety, fear, anger, grief, depression, loneliness, feeling judged, and misunderstood are very normal. You may not trust the world around you and may not know how to cope with symptoms of trauma alone and will instead seek to numb your emotional turmoil. Both are lonely and isolating issues. Substance use is an outward manifestation of your pain and with supportive trauma and substance use counseling combined, your addiction can be treated as well as the underline symptoms that cause the need to numb your emotions and avoid your reality.
Here Now to Help LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Menomonie, WI 54751
Are you confused, scared, misunderstood, or miserable? No one listens? Are you disrespected? Feeling tired, bored and hopeless? Do others complain about your anger, your drug use? I am Ron Welsch, LMFT, and I’m Here Now to Help. I bring to the counseling experience a lifetime of living and learning in the working world and four years of professional experience with a wide range of family situations, including, nuclear, blended, single; families with addiction, abuse,violence, ADHD, CPTSD, personality disorders; immigrant families, families with truancy and incarceration, families facing death and recovering from distress.
Are you confused, scared, misunderstood, or miserable? No one listens? Are you disrespected? Feeling tired, bored and hopeless? Do others complain about your anger, your drug use? I am Ron Welsch, LMFT, and I’m Here Now to Help. I bring to the counseling experience a lifetime of living and learning in the working world and four years of professional experience with a wide range of family situations, including, nuclear, blended, single; families with addiction, abuse,violence, ADHD, CPTSD, personality disorders; immigrant families, families with truancy and incarceration, families facing death and recovering from distress.
John (Lj) Booth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stevens Point, WI 54481
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
Julie Ann Paleen Aronow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middleton, WI 53562
No matter who you are, or what you’re facing, you deserve a life worth living. I am here to help you break through the pain, anxiety, depression, and roadblocks holding you back from the life, and the relationships, you want and deserve. Are you living with unspoken pain from past trauma? Struggling with family or relationship conflicts that are never resolved? At the pinnacle of your career, yet drowning in workplace stress leading to anxiety, depression or substance use? Experiencing pandemic-related stress bubbling to the surface? If so, let’s talk.
No matter who you are, or what you’re facing, you deserve a life worth living. I am here to help you break through the pain, anxiety, depression, and roadblocks holding you back from the life, and the relationships, you want and deserve. Are you living with unspoken pain from past trauma? Struggling with family or relationship conflicts that are never resolved? At the pinnacle of your career, yet drowning in workplace stress leading to anxiety, depression or substance use? Experiencing pandemic-related stress bubbling to the surface? If so, let’s talk.
Liz Light
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53704
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! Sometimes we benefit from a non-biased, affirming source of support to open new pathways to pleasure and fulfillment - both of which we are all inherently deserving of. I invite clients to come as their authentic selves, explore the nuance of “what is,” and challenge narratives they may be ready to shed. As a systemic therapist, I believe all systems we exist within impact us. Clients can expect to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as experiences informed by family, partnership, community, work, and broader social systems.
Greetings! Sometimes we benefit from a non-biased, affirming source of support to open new pathways to pleasure and fulfillment - both of which we are all inherently deserving of. I invite clients to come as their authentic selves, explore the nuance of “what is,” and challenge narratives they may be ready to shed. As a systemic therapist, I believe all systems we exist within impact us. Clients can expect to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as experiences informed by family, partnership, community, work, and broader social systems.
Samantha Pierce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53713
Waitlist for new clients
You will be able to communicate with your child in a way that is beneficial for the entire family.
Does going out in public with your child feel like an impossible task? Do you feel guilt over your child's meltdowns or teen's isolation? Do you feel like doctors, teachers, and other adults just don't get it? Do you worry about their safety? Are you overcome with guilt looking at other families on Facebook and Instagram? Parents want to feel like things are under control; that your family can be happy and have productive evenings, and that your child can transition to school and activities, feel confident, have friendships, and like themselves.
You will be able to communicate with your child in a way that is beneficial for the entire family.
Does going out in public with your child feel like an impossible task? Do you feel guilt over your child's meltdowns or teen's isolation? Do you feel like doctors, teachers, and other adults just don't get it? Do you worry about their safety? Are you overcome with guilt looking at other families on Facebook and Instagram? Parents want to feel like things are under control; that your family can be happy and have productive evenings, and that your child can transition to school and activities, feel confident, have friendships, and like themselves.
Amanda Meyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fitchburg, WI 53711 (Online Only)
I'm a licensed marriage & family therapist.
I understand that starting therapy can be a scary process. I work to create an open and inviting atmosphere for everyone who walks through my door. It is important to feel like you have a "good fit" with your therapist, which is why I take the time to listen to what brings you in, hear your personal goals and explain what you can expect from therapy. It's not my job to judge, blame, or take sides. I will work with you to provide applicable tools and resources, identify your personal strengths and offer new ways of communicating to provide relief.
I'm a licensed marriage & family therapist.
I understand that starting therapy can be a scary process. I work to create an open and inviting atmosphere for everyone who walks through my door. It is important to feel like you have a "good fit" with your therapist, which is why I take the time to listen to what brings you in, hear your personal goals and explain what you can expect from therapy. It's not my job to judge, blame, or take sides. I will work with you to provide applicable tools and resources, identify your personal strengths and offer new ways of communicating to provide relief.
Krista Shabtaie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Choosing to begin therapy is a brave decision. My supportive and empathic nature will help you to navigate the struggles you may be facing in your family or other relationships, work, school, health or any other area of life, as well as develop solutions to unique and everyday problems. As a therapist, I utilize a collaborative and flexible approach to ensure you are an active part of the process. I believe that humor and lightheartedness are vital in our work together. I specialize in working with prenatal/postpartum mental health issues, mood/anxiety disorders, life transitions, and trauma.
Choosing to begin therapy is a brave decision. My supportive and empathic nature will help you to navigate the struggles you may be facing in your family or other relationships, work, school, health or any other area of life, as well as develop solutions to unique and everyday problems. As a therapist, I utilize a collaborative and flexible approach to ensure you are an active part of the process. I believe that humor and lightheartedness are vital in our work together. I specialize in working with prenatal/postpartum mental health issues, mood/anxiety disorders, life transitions, and trauma.
Marriage and Family Focus, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53703
We can offer individual, family, and couples counseling.
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!
We can offer individual, family, and couples counseling.
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!
Shifting Perspectives
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54914
Experience working in a variety of environments ranging from secure facility to in home family sessions.
Are you noticing life is difficult to cope with because of obstacles and/or stressors? Having trouble knowing/finding the person you want to be is a struggle for many of us. It can get in the way of how we want to present/ be recognized and live. If you or a loved one are struggling with difficulties no matter what stage of life you are or what circumstances you face; You don't have to, 'just deal with it alone,' there are caring professionals who can help us find a new normal. Have experience working with age ranges 7-60+ together we work to identify and find resolution to issues.
Experience working in a variety of environments ranging from secure facility to in home family sessions.
Are you noticing life is difficult to cope with because of obstacles and/or stressors? Having trouble knowing/finding the person you want to be is a struggle for many of us. It can get in the way of how we want to present/ be recognized and live. If you or a loved one are struggling with difficulties no matter what stage of life you are or what circumstances you face; You don't have to, 'just deal with it alone,' there are caring professionals who can help us find a new normal. Have experience working with age ranges 7-60+ together we work to identify and find resolution to issues.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
La Crosse, WI 54601
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults age 12 through adulthood. My clinical experience is working in a community based setting to provide individual, family, and group therapy to teenagers and young adults. As a therapist, I have had worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, suicidality, trauma, and much more.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults age 12 through adulthood. My clinical experience is working in a community based setting to provide individual, family, and group therapy to teenagers and young adults. As a therapist, I have had worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, suicidality, trauma, and much more.
Mary Ellen Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Elm Grove, WI 53122 (Online Only)
My interests are traumatic brain injury, both for the person and family members, autism spectrum disorders, depression, and anxiety.
My philosophy for therapy is that within everyone is the inherent will to be the best person one can be. Therapy acts as guideposts to assist individuals with developing and rebuilding their internal coping strategies, problem solving skills, and the desire to live life to the fullest. I utilize a wholistic approach to therapy by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual components in the therapy process
My interests are traumatic brain injury, both for the person and family members, autism spectrum disorders, depression, and anxiety.
My philosophy for therapy is that within everyone is the inherent will to be the best person one can be. Therapy acts as guideposts to assist individuals with developing and rebuilding their internal coping strategies, problem solving skills, and the desire to live life to the fullest. I utilize a wholistic approach to therapy by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual components in the therapy process
Jessica R. Thering
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC, CSAC, MTBC
Verified Verified
Grafton, WI 53024
Waitlist for new clients
Other areas of interest include self-sabotaging behaviors, family counseling, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, as well as eating disorders.
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.
Other areas of interest include self-sabotaging behaviors, family counseling, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, as well as eating disorders.
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.
Bedford F Hines
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MA
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
I am trained and licensed as both a personal counselor and a marital and family therapist.
What do you want to change? You may want relief from emotional pain, or you may desire improvements to yourself or in your significant relationships. Whichever the case, you set your goal and I'll help you as best I can to achieve it. Counseling is all about you. In your time with me I'll be bringing over forty years of counseling/coaching experience. And that includes knowing what approaches and techniques work best from those years of experience. All problems have some sort of solution. This is your life to improve and to enjoy to the fullest.
I am trained and licensed as both a personal counselor and a marital and family therapist.
What do you want to change? You may want relief from emotional pain, or you may desire improvements to yourself or in your significant relationships. Whichever the case, you set your goal and I'll help you as best I can to achieve it. Counseling is all about you. In your time with me I'll be bringing over forty years of counseling/coaching experience. And that includes knowing what approaches and techniques work best from those years of experience. All problems have some sort of solution. This is your life to improve and to enjoy to the fullest.
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.
Six Willows Counseling Services, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53703
At Six Willows, we offer a safe, all-inclusive environment in which to work with individuals, co-parents, couples, families, and care givers who wish to improve their personal and professional experiences, relationships, and forms of communication. If you, your partner, or a family member are feeling stuck, experiencing uncertainty, doubt, overwhelm, anxiety, loneliness, depression, trauma, grief, or other emotional and physical challenges, we can help you.
At Six Willows, we offer a safe, all-inclusive environment in which to work with individuals, co-parents, couples, families, and care givers who wish to improve their personal and professional experiences, relationships, and forms of communication. If you, your partner, or a family member are feeling stuck, experiencing uncertainty, doubt, overwhelm, anxiety, loneliness, depression, trauma, grief, or other emotional and physical challenges, we can help you.
Pathways Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kenosha, WI 53144
Pathways Consulting has therapists who specialize in: ADHD, behavioral issues, sexual abuse recovery, trauma, EMDR, anxiety, depression, family systems, couples, and alcohol and drug treatment.
Pathways Consulting has therapists that work with age ranges from 6 years old, adolescents, adulthood, and into senior transitions. We see individuals, couples and families.
Pathways Consulting has therapists who specialize in: ADHD, behavioral issues, sexual abuse recovery, trauma, EMDR, anxiety, depression, family systems, couples, and alcohol and drug treatment.
Pathways Consulting has therapists that work with age ranges from 6 years old, adolescents, adulthood, and into senior transitions. We see individuals, couples and families.
Sheree Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Glendale, WI 53209
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults with concerns of anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, communication and grief and loss.
I would be honored to walk this very important path of self discovery with you. I believe the foundation of good therapy is the trusting relationship developed between the therapist and client. I come to all sessions as my genuine, non-judgmental, compassionate self and you will see this immediately. Once this relationship is developed, a place of safety is built, upon which opportunities for positive insight and growth occur.
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults with concerns of anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, communication and grief and loss.
I would be honored to walk this very important path of self discovery with you. I believe the foundation of good therapy is the trusting relationship developed between the therapist and client. I come to all sessions as my genuine, non-judgmental, compassionate self and you will see this immediately. Once this relationship is developed, a place of safety is built, upon which opportunities for positive insight and growth occur.
Teresa Ortell
Occupational Therapist, OTR, EMT-P, IWA
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
I love helping people become the most positive, energized, happy and productive person while helping defining their vision and meet their personal goals. My focus is both on the individual as well as the family unit. I have a professional certification in Life Coaching, Family Trauma and The Management of ADHD both in the child and adult. Working through past trauma as well as current stressors helps my client find peace and contentment in this ever changing world.
I love helping people become the most positive, energized, happy and productive person while helping defining their vision and meet their personal goals. My focus is both on the individual as well as the family unit. I have a professional certification in Life Coaching, Family Trauma and The Management of ADHD both in the child and adult. Working through past trauma as well as current stressors helps my client find peace and contentment in this ever changing world.
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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.