Therapists in Madison, WI
Shariety L Gibbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53705 (Online Only)
While asking for help can be a frightening experience, it doesn't have to be. I strive to take the frightening out of therapy, and utilize empowering strategies to help individuals become the very best they can be. My professional experience involves working with teens, adults, and couples. I have experience with individuals working through traumas such as being victims of rape, incest, bullying, and abuse. I also work with military personnel, assisting through traumas such as PTSD, and assisting with reintegration.
While asking for help can be a frightening experience, it doesn't have to be. I strive to take the frightening out of therapy, and utilize empowering strategies to help individuals become the very best they can be. My professional experience involves working with teens, adults, and couples. I have experience with individuals working through traumas such as being victims of rape, incest, bullying, and abuse. I also work with military personnel, assisting through traumas such as PTSD, and assisting with reintegration.
Ellie Welch
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53719
Are you looking for relief from daily stressors and support in building a healthier future? I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families providing systemic, relational therapy to all clients. My therapy approach is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on client’s strengths to inform treatment. I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and EMDR into my therapy practice. I am passionate about helping clients process life transitions including working with adolescents and young adults.
Are you looking for relief from daily stressors and support in building a healthier future? I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families providing systemic, relational therapy to all clients. My therapy approach is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on client’s strengths to inform treatment. I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and EMDR into my therapy practice. I am passionate about helping clients process life transitions including working with adolescents and young adults.
Virtual Anger Management
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53704 (Online Only)
Sign up for a group or inquire about individual sessions with Andrea at www.anger-mgmt.com. If you are hoping to be able to express feelings of anger/frustration in a different way, if you have reacted in an aggressive manner in the past, or if you are worried that you may be unable to control an impulse to react aggressively in the future this group would likely be a good fit to help you develop new skills.
Sign up for a group or inquire about individual sessions with Andrea at www.anger-mgmt.com. If you are hoping to be able to express feelings of anger/frustration in a different way, if you have reacted in an aggressive manner in the past, or if you are worried that you may be unable to control an impulse to react aggressively in the future this group would likely be a good fit to help you develop new skills.
J Campbell LCSW SC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
I believe that psychotherapy is most effective when approached as a collaborative and relational process. I work with people seeking help with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma, bipolar disorder, anger, and life transitions. I use a combination of approaches including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, and dialectical behavior therapy. I have over twenty years of experience working with adults and adolescents (age 13 and older). If you have any questions about working with me, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I believe that psychotherapy is most effective when approached as a collaborative and relational process. I work with people seeking help with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, the effects of trauma, bipolar disorder, anger, and life transitions. I use a combination of approaches including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, and dialectical behavior therapy. I have over twenty years of experience working with adults and adolescents (age 13 and older). If you have any questions about working with me, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Christina Escuder
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53705 (Online Only)
Life is full of challenges and I want to help you navigate these. You may have suffered significant loss, acute or chronic health condition, or stressors in your relationship(s), work, or school. Whatever brings you to seek therapy, I work with my patients, where they are at, so you can feel better and start thriving.
Life is full of challenges and I want to help you navigate these. You may have suffered significant loss, acute or chronic health condition, or stressors in your relationship(s), work, or school. Whatever brings you to seek therapy, I work with my patients, where they are at, so you can feel better and start thriving.
Dustin Seth Lewis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53715
I am excited to work with individuals from all backgrounds, including children, couples, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am most experienced in working with anxiety, depression, and academic stress, while working to gain more experience with other client needs. As a veteran myself, I am also passionate about working with service-members, veterans, and military-affiliated individuals around the unique challenges of military life. I seek to provide a space free of judgement or criticism, where individuals can begin to heal from the challenges and traumas of life.
I am excited to work with individuals from all backgrounds, including children, couples, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I am most experienced in working with anxiety, depression, and academic stress, while working to gain more experience with other client needs. As a veteran myself, I am also passionate about working with service-members, veterans, and military-affiliated individuals around the unique challenges of military life. I seek to provide a space free of judgement or criticism, where individuals can begin to heal from the challenges and traumas of life.
Jeannie Lindskog
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, PSC
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53718 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself suffering from more stress and anxiety than usual? I offer exclusively online therapy sessions. I work with clients to raise their self-awareness, understanding and acceptance, in order to facilitate the changes they desire. I work with adults and adolescents around issues of depression, anxiety, stress, loss, family and marital relationships . I have over 30 years of experience and my clinical background spans across age, gender, racial/ethnic groups, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. I offer empathy, experience and a non-judgmental approach in the therapeutic relationship.
Do you find yourself suffering from more stress and anxiety than usual? I offer exclusively online therapy sessions. I work with clients to raise their self-awareness, understanding and acceptance, in order to facilitate the changes they desire. I work with adults and adolescents around issues of depression, anxiety, stress, loss, family and marital relationships . I have over 30 years of experience and my clinical background spans across age, gender, racial/ethnic groups, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. I offer empathy, experience and a non-judgmental approach in the therapeutic relationship.
Susan Knoedel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53703
From the outside you look like you've got it all handled. And yet, the toll that your sense of personal and professional responsibility takes, the cost of giving more and more of what you have less and less of lately - time, energy, emotional bandwidth - has become overwhelming. When things are hard - family crises, financial worries, new demands at work, relationship problems, caring for aging parents, launching children - you're the one people turn to. Of course they do. You're good at this. But you need a place to catch your own breath, to get support and learn how to include your own hopes and wishes in the mix of your life.
From the outside you look like you've got it all handled. And yet, the toll that your sense of personal and professional responsibility takes, the cost of giving more and more of what you have less and less of lately - time, energy, emotional bandwidth - has become overwhelming. When things are hard - family crises, financial worries, new demands at work, relationship problems, caring for aging parents, launching children - you're the one people turn to. Of course they do. You're good at this. But you need a place to catch your own breath, to get support and learn how to include your own hopes and wishes in the mix of your life.
Vivian Tamkin
Psychologist, LP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
Vivian L. Tamkin, PhD is a licensed psychologist (CA and WI), who has been practicing child and family psychotherapy since 2002. Dr. Tamkin has a PhD in Counseling Psychology, with a minor in Child Clinical Psychology, from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and an MA degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College and Children's School. Dr. Tamkin also has a BA degree in Child Development, with an emphasis in Child Mental Health from California State University, Northridge. Go Matadors! Dr. Tamkin's theoretical approach to clinical practice is rooted in a relational, life course lens.
Vivian L. Tamkin, PhD is a licensed psychologist (CA and WI), who has been practicing child and family psychotherapy since 2002. Dr. Tamkin has a PhD in Counseling Psychology, with a minor in Child Clinical Psychology, from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and an MA degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College and Children's School. Dr. Tamkin also has a BA degree in Child Development, with an emphasis in Child Mental Health from California State University, Northridge. Go Matadors! Dr. Tamkin's theoretical approach to clinical practice is rooted in a relational, life course lens.
Kristin Hartung
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT-IT, MS
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53717
I am passionate about helping couples form loving relationships by enhancing communication, connection, intimacy, and conflict resolution skills. I have completed level 1 and 2 in Gottman Trainings and use that as the foundational framework for guiding sessions together. I also work with individuals experiencing a wide variety of issues including those who need help managing conflict within their relationships, creating work-life balance, processing previous traumatic experiences, and navigating major life changes.
I am passionate about helping couples form loving relationships by enhancing communication, connection, intimacy, and conflict resolution skills. I have completed level 1 and 2 in Gottman Trainings and use that as the foundational framework for guiding sessions together. I also work with individuals experiencing a wide variety of issues including those who need help managing conflict within their relationships, creating work-life balance, processing previous traumatic experiences, and navigating major life changes.
Carrie Klein- Therapy for OCD/Anxiety
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53717
Do you wonder if your worries or behaviors are normal? Do you find yourself doing the same thing over and over again because it doesn't feel just right? Is anxiety interfering with your relationships, work, or school performance? If you would like to feel better by making some changes in your life, you are at the right place. Anxiety is treatable using researched-based therapy, techniques, and interventions. Equipped with a new set of skills and techniques learned in therapy, you will have the necessary strategies to cope with your anxious feelings, thoughts, and unhelpful behaviors.
Do you wonder if your worries or behaviors are normal? Do you find yourself doing the same thing over and over again because it doesn't feel just right? Is anxiety interfering with your relationships, work, or school performance? If you would like to feel better by making some changes in your life, you are at the right place. Anxiety is treatable using researched-based therapy, techniques, and interventions. Equipped with a new set of skills and techniques learned in therapy, you will have the necessary strategies to cope with your anxious feelings, thoughts, and unhelpful behaviors.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RDT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53716 (Online Only)
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.
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.
David Langford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53726
Here is how I help: I offer grounded and compassionate therapy that is open, present, and realistic. You will be understood and accepted as you are so we can work toward resolving the problems that stand in your way, whether they are challenges you want to face on your own, or relationship issues you want to resolve with your partner or family. With couples, Meshel Langford is my co-therapist. Having both of us provides balance, perspective, and support (please see our website, linked on this page).
Here is how I help: I offer grounded and compassionate therapy that is open, present, and realistic. You will be understood and accepted as you are so we can work toward resolving the problems that stand in your way, whether they are challenges you want to face on your own, or relationship issues you want to resolve with your partner or family. With couples, Meshel Langford is my co-therapist. Having both of us provides balance, perspective, and support (please see our website, linked on this page).
Amal Othman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53703
Resilience is the capacity to prepare for, recover from, and adapt in the face of stress, challenge or adversity. I provide a brave space for holistic health and well-being. I offer compassionate and integrative counseling to individuals and couples. I explore with you the practice of resilience, the embodiment of wellness, and how to access your innate wisdom to empower yourself and improve the quality of your life. My clinical approach is influenced by Internal Family Systems, somatic psychotherapy, and various relational, cognitive, and behavioral modalities.
Resilience is the capacity to prepare for, recover from, and adapt in the face of stress, challenge or adversity. I provide a brave space for holistic health and well-being. I offer compassionate and integrative counseling to individuals and couples. I explore with you the practice of resilience, the embodiment of wellness, and how to access your innate wisdom to empower yourself and improve the quality of your life. My clinical approach is influenced by Internal Family Systems, somatic psychotherapy, and various relational, cognitive, and behavioral modalities.
Melissa Walden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LPC, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53719
It is crucial to me to build a trusting relationship with my patients, providing a safe environment where patients feel comfortable exploring their beliefs, thoughts and feelings and how this can influence behaviors.
It is crucial to me to build a trusting relationship with my patients, providing a safe environment where patients feel comfortable exploring their beliefs, thoughts and feelings and how this can influence behaviors.
Heather K Sorensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53705
Not accepting new clients
My approach comes from an underlying trust that when we slow down and listen to the body, heart, and mind, we will find what we need to take that next step toward greater freedom in our relationships and our lives. My intention is to create a space where you can befriend yourself and your life, and in so doing, open up new avenues of healing, creativity and energy.
My approach comes from an underlying trust that when we slow down and listen to the body, heart, and mind, we will find what we need to take that next step toward greater freedom in our relationships and our lives. My intention is to create a space where you can befriend yourself and your life, and in so doing, open up new avenues of healing, creativity and energy.
Jaime Lam
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53703
I know that seeking therapy can be an intensely vulnerable act. My goal as your therapist will be to meet that vulnerability with the care and understanding that it deserves. This means approaching your concerns with curiosity and respect for all of the identities and experiences that you bring to the table. I have extensive experience working with adults with a variety of backgrounds, and make every effort to acknowledge how your environment, cultural factors and systems of power/oppression have shaped the concerns that have brought you to therapy.
I know that seeking therapy can be an intensely vulnerable act. My goal as your therapist will be to meet that vulnerability with the care and understanding that it deserves. This means approaching your concerns with curiosity and respect for all of the identities and experiences that you bring to the table. I have extensive experience working with adults with a variety of backgrounds, and make every effort to acknowledge how your environment, cultural factors and systems of power/oppression have shaped the concerns that have brought you to therapy.
Cat Stodola
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53705
Not accepting new clients
Sliding fee scale available. Life is complicated, finding a safe space to express yourself doesn’t have to be. My goal as a therapist is to create a space where anyone can bring any issue, no matter how personal or intimate. As a systemic therapist, I strive to look at every facet of your life, how they can affect you and how we can leverage them to best achieve your personal therapy goals. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families in different environments, including telehealth.
Sliding fee scale available. Life is complicated, finding a safe space to express yourself doesn’t have to be. My goal as a therapist is to create a space where anyone can bring any issue, no matter how personal or intimate. As a systemic therapist, I strive to look at every facet of your life, how they can affect you and how we can leverage them to best achieve your personal therapy goals. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families in different environments, including telehealth.
Elaine Rosenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53703
Imagine achieving what you want in life, such as fulfilling relationships and more self-awareness and insight. Imagine unburdening yourself of depression, anxiety, and self doubt. As a Certified EMDR therapist, I help clients transform traumatic experiences, allowing for more freedom and joy in life. As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families to create enduring secure bonds, thereby strengthening and improving connection with others. Working from a psychodynamic and attachment orientation, I encourage clients to reflect on patterns that may act as blocks to living authentically.
Imagine achieving what you want in life, such as fulfilling relationships and more self-awareness and insight. Imagine unburdening yourself of depression, anxiety, and self doubt. As a Certified EMDR therapist, I help clients transform traumatic experiences, allowing for more freedom and joy in life. As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families to create enduring secure bonds, thereby strengthening and improving connection with others. Working from a psychodynamic and attachment orientation, I encourage clients to reflect on patterns that may act as blocks to living authentically.
Jennifer Fortune
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53711
Are you tired of feeling sad and anxious? Are you ready to live the life you want instead of the life you feel stuck in? Are you seeking support as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? If you are looking for a therapist who balances a humorous, direct approach with warmth and individual support, I’ll be a good fit for helping you create change. I specialize in working with clients who are exploring gender identity, healing family conflict and transgenerational trauma, and helping neurodiverse individuals navigate a world designed for neurotypical people.
Are you tired of feeling sad and anxious? Are you ready to live the life you want instead of the life you feel stuck in? Are you seeking support as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? If you are looking for a therapist who balances a humorous, direct approach with warmth and individual support, I’ll be a good fit for helping you create change. I specialize in working with clients who are exploring gender identity, healing family conflict and transgenerational trauma, and helping neurodiverse individuals navigate a world designed for neurotypical people.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Madison, WI
700+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Madison, WI who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
84% | Depression |
75% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Self Esteem |
65% | Stress |
65% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
53% | Quartz |
51% | Other |
50% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Madison, WI see their clients
72% | In Person and Online | |
28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Madison?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.