Sarah J McDowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
17 Endorsed
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For high-functioning midlife women navigating burnout, perimenopause, and life transitions—you may look like you’re holding it all together, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Whether you’ve built a career, dedicated yourself to raising a family, or balanced many roles at once, you may find yourself wondering where you fit in now. You may be struggling with anxiety, changing relationships, confidence, self-compassion, or a sense that the life you created no longer feels aligned. Together, we can help you reconnect with yourself, find clarity, and create a next chapter that feels authentic.
I help midlife women navigate burnout, anxiety, perimenopause-related changes, and the emotional challenges that come with evolving roles and identities. Whether you are a professional, a stay-at-home mom, or balancing many responsibilities, therapy can help you develop healthier coping tools, strengthen self-compassion & reconnect with confidence & purpose.
If you are a midlife woman feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next, I invite you to reach out. Taking the first step toward therapy can feel vulnerable, but you don’t have to navigate this season alone. Together, we can explore what’s weighing on you and create meaningful change so you can feel more like yourself again.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Sarah J McDowell now - (262) 477-4306
Let's Connect (262) 477-4306

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Sarah J McDowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Email me or call with questions - (262) 477-4306
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Wisconsin / 6351-125 Sarah J McDowell
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended UW MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Education and Years In Practice
Sarah J McDowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (262) 477-4306
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Women's Issues
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Stress
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Compassion Fatigue & Burnout for Professionals
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Infertility
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- PMDD/Perimenopause
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
Sarah J McDowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (262) 477-4306
17 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Sarah J McDowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Email me or call with questions - (262) 477-4306
Location
Primary Location
Mental Wellness with Sarah, LLC
2717 N Grandview Blvd
Suite 204
Waukesha, WI 53188
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Additional Location
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(262) 477-4306Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Sarah J McDowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (262) 477-4306