Substance Use Therapists in Altoona, WI
Kevin Fisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Altoona, WI 54720
I am a provider of professional counseling services, utilizing EMDR therapy and traditional psychotherapy to help with whatever you choose to work on (trauma, PTSD, divorce, relationship issues, substance abuse/dependency, life changes/transitions, depression, anxiety, childhood issues, etc.). I began my clinical work at Austin Recovery, working with individuals facing addiction and the many issues underlying addictive behaviors. During this work, I developed a strong interest in helping individuals deal with past traumatic experiences and negative life events.
I am a provider of professional counseling services, utilizing EMDR therapy and traditional psychotherapy to help with whatever you choose to work on (trauma, PTSD, divorce, relationship issues, substance abuse/dependency, life changes/transitions, depression, anxiety, childhood issues, etc.). I began my clinical work at Austin Recovery, working with individuals facing addiction and the many issues underlying addictive behaviors. During this work, I developed a strong interest in helping individuals deal with past traumatic experiences and negative life events.
Victoria Zweifelhofer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Altoona, WI 54720
My clinical approach is integrative and collaborative as all people are different. Mindfulness is at the core of all approaches I utilize in practice. I utilize Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help clients build a base of skills to improve their quality of life including decreasing unhealthy coping mechanisms and building healthier relationships. I work with a variety of techniques with individuals who struggle with PTSD or Complex PTSD including Self-Compassion, Prolonged Exposure, and Somatic therapies. I provide tools for clients to practice in between sessions to help them progress toward their individual goals.
My clinical approach is integrative and collaborative as all people are different. Mindfulness is at the core of all approaches I utilize in practice. I utilize Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help clients build a base of skills to improve their quality of life including decreasing unhealthy coping mechanisms and building healthier relationships. I work with a variety of techniques with individuals who struggle with PTSD or Complex PTSD including Self-Compassion, Prolonged Exposure, and Somatic therapies. I provide tools for clients to practice in between sessions to help them progress toward their individual goals.
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Katie Plotz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (Online Only)
If you're needing support, skills, or a safe place to talk about mental health, substance use, or trauma please call and get scheduled with Katie today.
Counseling is a collaborative process. I strive to meet each client where they are at, validate their experience, and assist them in making healthy lifestyle changes. My approach is client centered and strength based.
If you're needing support, skills, or a safe place to talk about mental health, substance use, or trauma please call and get scheduled with Katie today.
Counseling is a collaborative process. I strive to meet each client where they are at, validate their experience, and assist them in making healthy lifestyle changes. My approach is client centered and strength based.
Arianna Gerrits
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I have experience working with adults navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, anger management and substance use concerns. I also have an interest in working with individuals who are dealing with grief, postpartum and perinatal depression, mood regulation issues, as well as women's issues. My hope is to support my clients in finding meaning and purpose in their lives, in whatever way that looks to them.
I have experience working with adults navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, anger management and substance use concerns. I also have an interest in working with individuals who are dealing with grief, postpartum and perinatal depression, mood regulation issues, as well as women's issues. My hope is to support my clients in finding meaning and purpose in their lives, in whatever way that looks to them.
Alexandra Dorn
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Online Only)
I am experienced in treating a variety of mental-health-related concerns amongst adults of various ages and offer therapy to couples. I strive to always provide a non-judgmental, accepting and honest environment that allows you the ability to embrace vulnerabilities in an effort to generate change. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, substance use, and trauma-related experiences that may be negatively impacting your current well-being. I use an integrative therapeutic approach individualized to your aspirations and goals, often incorporating various techniques most beneficial towards growth.
I am experienced in treating a variety of mental-health-related concerns amongst adults of various ages and offer therapy to couples. I strive to always provide a non-judgmental, accepting and honest environment that allows you the ability to embrace vulnerabilities in an effort to generate change. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, substance use, and trauma-related experiences that may be negatively impacting your current well-being. I use an integrative therapeutic approach individualized to your aspirations and goals, often incorporating various techniques most beneficial towards growth.
Amber Greuel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Throughout my career, I have gained extensive training in marriage & family therapy, parenting/co-parenting, trauma, schema-focused therapy, behavioral and substance use disorders.
I practice a person-centered approach where I strive to treat all individuals with respect which promotes autonomy. I provide a respectful, accepting, and empathetic counseling perspective. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families and I have a special interest with working within the framework of holistic wellness.
Throughout my career, I have gained extensive training in marriage & family therapy, parenting/co-parenting, trauma, schema-focused therapy, behavioral and substance use disorders.
I practice a person-centered approach where I strive to treat all individuals with respect which promotes autonomy. I provide a respectful, accepting, and empathetic counseling perspective. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families and I have a special interest with working within the framework of holistic wellness.
Cora Reuter Looker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Trained in various treatment modalities, I offer treatment options for those suffering from trauma-related issues, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and various personality disorders.
Passionate about helping others, I offer a space that is safe and genuine to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and offer services to adults, couples, and adolescents. I have extensive experience and a desire to work with individuals who have experienced the impacts of trauma in their lives. Trauma looks different for everyone and working through those memories, emotions, and body sensations can be both scary and painful. Meeting you where you are at in your journey to create personalized goals with intention is my highest priority.
Trained in various treatment modalities, I offer treatment options for those suffering from trauma-related issues, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and various personality disorders.
Passionate about helping others, I offer a space that is safe and genuine to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and offer services to adults, couples, and adolescents. I have extensive experience and a desire to work with individuals who have experienced the impacts of trauma in their lives. Trauma looks different for everyone and working through those memories, emotions, and body sensations can be both scary and painful. Meeting you where you are at in your journey to create personalized goals with intention is my highest priority.
Grace Grambort
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Hello! My name is Grace and I am licensed in the state of Wisconsin as an LPC. I enjoy working with adults and a few teenagers that are wanting to improve their quality of life and mental health through individual psychotherapy. I treat a host of diagnoses, including anxiety and depressive disorders, and disorders associated with trauma. I have additional training in treating eating disorders and substance use disorders.
Hello! My name is Grace and I am licensed in the state of Wisconsin as an LPC. I enjoy working with adults and a few teenagers that are wanting to improve their quality of life and mental health through individual psychotherapy. I treat a host of diagnoses, including anxiety and depressive disorders, and disorders associated with trauma. I have additional training in treating eating disorders and substance use disorders.
Troy A Bruns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54701
An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.
An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.
Heather Heide
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Waitlist for new clients
Relationships are the guiding forces in our lives for connection and where we learn to create meaning. I have built my practice exploring the unique needs of people struggling with the complexities of trauma and addictions. I have learned to understand the nuances and struggles that couples and families face in the discovery process of addictions as well as the daily impacts of living with secrets. Moving beyond secrets can be a difficult, but I can help guide you through it in an efficient and thoughtful manner. I believe change is collaborative process where trust, laughter, and safety are essential to the therapeutic journey.
Relationships are the guiding forces in our lives for connection and where we learn to create meaning. I have built my practice exploring the unique needs of people struggling with the complexities of trauma and addictions. I have learned to understand the nuances and struggles that couples and families face in the discovery process of addictions as well as the daily impacts of living with secrets. Moving beyond secrets can be a difficult, but I can help guide you through it in an efficient and thoughtful manner. I believe change is collaborative process where trust, laughter, and safety are essential to the therapeutic journey.
Curtis O'Malley Tindall
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (Online Only)
I see anyone within Wisconsin via telehealth - rural or urban, no more being put on the waiting list. I validate and encourage you to become aware of the coping strategies that do not serve you, such as avoidance, numbing, and not showing up for yourself. In the now, we explore how one may be stuck in the past or the future and unable to make healthy choices for today.
I see anyone within Wisconsin via telehealth - rural or urban, no more being put on the waiting list. I validate and encourage you to become aware of the coping strategies that do not serve you, such as avoidance, numbing, and not showing up for yourself. In the now, we explore how one may be stuck in the past or the future and unable to make healthy choices for today.
Lakeside Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with stress in your daily life that keeps you awake at night or ongoing depression that prevents you from feeling motivated? Maybe you've experienced a significant loss or trauma that causes debilitating intrusive thoughts or flashbacks. Additionally, if you are struggling with the stress of university life, setting healthy boundaries, or communication with a partner or family member, we are here to help you explore what is keeping you stuck and find new ways of coping.
Are you struggling with stress in your daily life that keeps you awake at night or ongoing depression that prevents you from feeling motivated? Maybe you've experienced a significant loss or trauma that causes debilitating intrusive thoughts or flashbacks. Additionally, if you are struggling with the stress of university life, setting healthy boundaries, or communication with a partner or family member, we are here to help you explore what is keeping you stuck and find new ways of coping.
Dennis Kinsel
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
At 67 years of age, I recognize how difficult life can be. As humans, we all struggle from time to time and need someone who can help us navigate our journey through life. As a therapist, I offer my clients a chance to enter into a caring, respectful, non-judgmental relationship that offers hope for healing. I utilize research based science, philosophy and creative expression to help clients examine their life, create strategies for change and ultimately, move forward in their life.
At 67 years of age, I recognize how difficult life can be. As humans, we all struggle from time to time and need someone who can help us navigate our journey through life. As a therapist, I offer my clients a chance to enter into a caring, respectful, non-judgmental relationship that offers hope for healing. I utilize research based science, philosophy and creative expression to help clients examine their life, create strategies for change and ultimately, move forward in their life.
Shelley Ramsey DeJongh, LPC, CSAC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Online Only)
I know that trying to cope with added pressures in life can create anxiety and depressive symptoms that, at times, feel lonely, strenuous, and persistent. What is often overlooked is the fear, guilt, loss, anger, and sadness associated with the changes it has brought to your life and those around you. Attending counseling can be an essential aspect of your healthcare strategy.
I know that trying to cope with added pressures in life can create anxiety and depressive symptoms that, at times, feel lonely, strenuous, and persistent. What is often overlooked is the fear, guilt, loss, anger, and sadness associated with the changes it has brought to your life and those around you. Attending counseling can be an essential aspect of your healthcare strategy.
Monica Lindahl
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Online Only)
Does worrying get in the way of day-to-day life? Are seemingly small tasks overwhelming? Do changes feel too much to handle? Is food a source of comfort for you? Does your eating feel out of control? As a team we can address these concerns and more. I specialize in treating anxiety and panic and binge eating. You CAN learn new ways of tackling problems, improve your emotional wellbeing, and feel more confident with your decisions throughout your day. We will work together to guide you to self-compassion and a sense of peace.
Does worrying get in the way of day-to-day life? Are seemingly small tasks overwhelming? Do changes feel too much to handle? Is food a source of comfort for you? Does your eating feel out of control? As a team we can address these concerns and more. I specialize in treating anxiety and panic and binge eating. You CAN learn new ways of tackling problems, improve your emotional wellbeing, and feel more confident with your decisions throughout your day. We will work together to guide you to self-compassion and a sense of peace.
Mike Manor
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Online Only)
I am passionate about what I do. Helping people take control of their lives, especially their emotions, is what I do best. I like to help people learn to be “un-upset about upsetting things!” I work best with problems of anxiety, depression, relationship issues but I'm also quite experience and capable of helping clients reduce stress both personal and work related, and have significant experience helping client with PTSD.
I am passionate about what I do. Helping people take control of their lives, especially their emotions, is what I do best. I like to help people learn to be “un-upset about upsetting things!” I work best with problems of anxiety, depression, relationship issues but I'm also quite experience and capable of helping clients reduce stress both personal and work related, and have significant experience helping client with PTSD.
Kendra Dale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Not accepting new clients
I have a passion for working with adults of various ages, couples and children struggling with life transitions, grief, loss, aging, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe we experience grief and pain in all situations in life. Whether you are struggling with a recent death of loved one, experiencing a life change, or have experienced trauma, we learn to adapt and cope with our pain. Often, the way we learned to cope with our pain no longer works for us, and we may feel struck, not knowing how to help ourselves change. I strive to offer clients a person-centered approach toward healing and their desired change.
I have a passion for working with adults of various ages, couples and children struggling with life transitions, grief, loss, aging, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe we experience grief and pain in all situations in life. Whether you are struggling with a recent death of loved one, experiencing a life change, or have experienced trauma, we learn to adapt and cope with our pain. Often, the way we learned to cope with our pain no longer works for us, and we may feel struck, not knowing how to help ourselves change. I strive to offer clients a person-centered approach toward healing and their desired change.
Online Therapists
Loria Boone
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
La Crosse, WI 54601
I’ve also seen firsthand the profound impact that mental health, and substance use concerns as well as subsequent treatment can have on people, families, and communities.
Hi, my name is Loria Boone. I am a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience in behavioral health. I am intensively trained in dialectical behavioral therapy. This is an evidence-based practice used to treat an array of concerns including borderline personality disorder, self-harm, interpersonal issues, and difficulty coping with life stressors. I approach therapy collaboratively. My clients are the experts in their own lives. I use dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to increase mindfulness, build insight, and teach skills.
I’ve also seen firsthand the profound impact that mental health, and substance use concerns as well as subsequent treatment can have on people, families, and communities.
Hi, my name is Loria Boone. I am a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience in behavioral health. I am intensively trained in dialectical behavioral therapy. This is an evidence-based practice used to treat an array of concerns including borderline personality disorder, self-harm, interpersonal issues, and difficulty coping with life stressors. I approach therapy collaboratively. My clients are the experts in their own lives. I use dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to increase mindfulness, build insight, and teach skills.
Daniel Dashner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
La Crosse, WI 54601
My name is Dan Dashner. I am dually licensed in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. As a therapist, I prefer to look beyond labels and identify and resolve root causes for emotional pain and suffering. Clients I work with are typically individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing some form of emotional discomfort, or emotional pain. Sometimes this is stress brought on by recent changes to work, family, or significant relationships. Other times the focus of therapy is with clients who've made repeated but unsuccessful attempts at resolving a persistent condition.
My name is Dan Dashner. I am dually licensed in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. As a therapist, I prefer to look beyond labels and identify and resolve root causes for emotional pain and suffering. Clients I work with are typically individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing some form of emotional discomfort, or emotional pain. Sometimes this is stress brought on by recent changes to work, family, or significant relationships. Other times the focus of therapy is with clients who've made repeated but unsuccessful attempts at resolving a persistent condition.
Jenna Manke
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, CAPSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hudson, WI 54016
My specialty is helping people with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, personal development, and relational issues.
I work with adolescents and adults from all backgrounds. I provide an integrative therapeutic approach that strives to meet the individual with where they are currently at. I have a special interest in working with individuals with a background of trauma.
My specialty is helping people with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, personal development, and relational issues.
I work with adolescents and adults from all backgrounds. I provide an integrative therapeutic approach that strives to meet the individual with where they are currently at. I have a special interest in working with individuals with a background of trauma.
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.