Michelle Elert
Counselor, MS, LPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Let's Connect (414) 240-4490
I specialize in helping high-achieving individuals navigate the complex relationship between anxiety and substance use. I work with clients who are in recovery and those that exist in the "gray area" of substances—where you may not need a detox center, but you know your relationship with substances is no longer serving you. I won't just nod and listen; I will actively help you build a toolkit to handle life’s stressors with clarity and confidence.
We’ll move beyond symptom management to understand the anxiety driving the urge to escape.
Whether your goal is recovery, sobriety or moderation, we will create a plan that aligns with your values, not a one-size-fits-all label.
You will leave sessions with actionable strategies to manage triggers, urges, and stress.
I approach work with all clients from a position of dignity and respect. Regardless of whether this is your first time or your 25th time in treatment, all clients are worthy of respect and compassion. Taking that first step to seek care, can be overwhelming. I am sensitive to that and here to help.
Call or Email Michelle Elert now for a free 15 minute consultation - (414) 240-4490
Let's Connect (414) 240-4490
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $275
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Anthem
- BadgerCare
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Michelle Elert
Counselor, MS, LPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (414) 240-4490
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Wisconsin / 8131-125 Michelle Elert
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, MS , Graduated 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Michelle Elert
Counselor, MS, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (414) 240-4490
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Substance Use
- Anxiety
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Schema Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Michelle Elert
Counselor, MS, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (414) 240-4490