Life Coaching Therapists in 53545

My goal in counseling is to provide professional and compassionate services to clients. I do this by using a non-judgmental approach. The foundation of effective counseling is a good collaborative approach that requires honest caring without judgment. My focus is on anxiety, stress management, perfectionism, the high achiever, social anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship counseling, and life transitions.

Trauma is defined as "a deeply distressing or disturbing experience". Traumatic events are life changing. Living with constant fear and anxiety as a result can be debilitating; making it difficult to connect with others and navigate the world around us. I specialize in treating child and adolescent trauma as well as individuals and families. Early on in my career I worked with high profile trauma cases. This, paired with my experience working in the school setting and my deep curiosity of neuroscience has given me a unique set of clinical skills.

I love working with adolescents and adults who need assistance finding their authentic self and true voice. Those who suffer with trauma related to their life circumstances, past or present, are of particular interest to me, especially those in the professions of police, fire or EMT's. The issues at hand, be they anxiety, addiction, trauma or depression are only gateways to discovering healing, balance and wellness on multiple levels. I assist you in becoming the abundant, vibrant best version of yourself by helping you release old patterns of thinking and behaving that are stopping you from being who you want to be.

Oftentimes, life can get the better of us. Finding out how to handle stressful situations and learning how to redefine oneself is a journey of self-exploration. My mission is to help you; I do this by meeting you where you are at physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Together, we will explore where you are and where you want to be. We will make a plan and work toward your goals at your pace.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Wisconsin. I have worked in a variety of helping professions over the past 12 years. Started my career working as a sexual assault and domestic violence advocate for a non-profit program. I have a passion for advocacy and social justice.

For the past 20 years, I have worked with families, couples, adults, and adolescents. Using cognitive-behavioral theory with narrative techniques, I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them. However, I also believe that the therapeutic relationship is a vital component within any program, which means that I believe that any work needs to be collaborative between myself and my clients. I am certified to deliver trauma-focused treatments as well as providing services to help manage stress and anxiety.