Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Black River Falls, WI

What are you looking for in a therapist? A supportive, trusted voice? An empathetic ear? A sense of humor? Someone who's therapy space creates both safety...and confidence? I strive to bring all of the above to my clientele. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, with a family of my own. As I bring my practical experience of marriage (and raising kids) to my practice, I am continually inspired by the courage and open-heartedness of my clients; as we set out, co-conspiring toward change and healing. Website: heartwood counseling.net

Delaney is a Licensed Professional Counselor- In Training. She received her bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Wisconsin-Superior. Delaney enjoys working with any children, adolescents, adults, and families. She works with those who are struggling with grief and loss, depression, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and struggling with significant life changes.

My goal is to create a therapeutic space for clients that is non-judgmental, safe, collaborative, and welcoming. I am passionate about hearing client's stories and supporting them in their growth. I have a feminist, trauma-informed, and gender-affirming lens with individuals, couples, and families. I am under the supervision of Gia Hepfler, PhD, LMFT

As a marriage and family therapist, I greatly enjoy working with couples and families, especially those who struggle with communication. I love teaching people skills to help with conflict resolution. I also work with individuals ages 5 and up. I am passionate about helping those with trauma, grief/loss, adjustment, depression and anxiety. I work with many who struggle to have healthy boundaries and saying no. I am particularly interested in working with underserved and underrepresented populations, and strive to offer culturally sensitive and competent services. I am bilingual and can also offer services in Hmong.

I specialize in working with individuals who have been impacted by traumatic and/or distressing life experiences and circumstances. Attachment wounds as well as single incident traumas are ruptures that result in a sense of disconnection from ourselves, others, and the world. This is an adaptive reaction to abnormal events. In time, you may realize that living life in ‘survival’ mode is no longer serving you. You may feel disengaged from those around you, numb or empty, or feel ‘too’ sensitive, emotional, or reactionary. Connecting with others may feel overwhelming. You are deserving and capable of growth, connection, and healing.

Getting help can be one of the hardest steps to take. Shame, guilt, feeling trapped in life; it can be so overwhelming. Not to mention the anxiety of meeting a therapist for the first time. I am here to listen, to serve as a guide, and to help if you want me to help. The cliché is the axiom, “You’re stronger than you think;” the truth is you absolutely are, and you matter. I am here to help you along the way.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with anxiety, anger management, cognitive delays, peer difficulties, oppositional defiant disorder, sensory concerns, have experienced trauma, or have sexually reactive behaviors.

Lee Folstad is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been practicing since 1989. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. Lee believes in the use of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. His main areas of focus are trauma, anxiety, and adult lifespan development transitions. In his spare time Lee enjoys reading, golfing, hiking, spending time with family, studying the Norwegian language, and supporting all of Wisconsin's sports teams.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults age 12 through adulthood. My clinical experience is working in a community based setting to provide individual, family, and group therapy to teenagers and young adults. As a therapist, I have had worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, suicidality, trauma, and much more.

My goal is to provide a safe, open space to explore any areas of your life that you would like to improve. Clients describe me as warm and engaging with a great sense of humor. I have a broad range of personal and professional experiences to draw from. I enjoy seeing my clients succeed and will walk alongside you for support through it all.

I enjoy working with adults and adolescents through individual and family counseling. I personalize my approach to meet the individual needs of each person I work with.

I specialize in providing care to people from diverse backgrounds with unique needs and struggles seeking Individual Counseling ages 18 +. I look forward to helping those who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, adult development, relationship issues, and career and life adjustment issues related to grief, loss, and life changes. I would be honored to join you on your journey towards change as we work together to help you find the holistic balance and wellness you desire. I will work to empower you to gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as you gain awareness, help, hope, and healing.

My name is Holly Erskine and I am a licensed clinical social worker. You have demonstrated a lot of courage by reaching out for help. I am here to offer you a safe space where you can feel heard. I approach psychotherapy using a trauma-informed perspective which means your struggles are understandable based on your life experiences and we can work together to find effective ways to achieve your goals. I am committed to providing empathic and compassionate care so you feel comfortable and free to explore personal change.

Hello there! :) I am Jaclene Newell (Jac-lean), as the pronunciation name. I am licensed as a licensed professional counselor with a specialization in forensics here in Wisconsin. My great compassion is to bring healing to those who are experiencing life's difficulties and guide my clients through the obstacles life often presents to us. I help many clients including adolescents, couples, adults, and families, to find healthy perceptions of themselves, strengthen their relationships, to become their most radiant selves as they work through their trauma, depression, anxiety, and stressors.

Trauma, a difficult childhood, deep loss—they leave a mark. We’d all love to believe that what happened “back then” doesn’t have to affect us in the “here & now.” But they do. Painful experiences change how we feel about ourselves, our relationships, and how we view the world. We want to move on but we're stuck. No matter how hard we try to push the pain back or down or away... it leaks back in and we find ourselves living in the same old pain with the same old problems: Stuck. Exhausted. Frustrated.

My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.

For over forty years I've helped individuals and couples heal their emotional wounds. If you grew up in a dysfunctional family, the traumatic effects of that environment, such as anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship problems, are with you to this day. To have the fully functioning life you want, it is essential to recover from the neglect, abuse, and lack of parental attunement from which you may have suffered in your early years. I'll collaborate with you to help you understand how your past affects your present, and how you can make the changes you need to improve your life and relationships.

I help marriages on the verge of divorce, parents whose children are a mystery or having behavioral/emotional problems, and individuals who struggle with depression, trauma and anxiety. My success rate for saving marriages on the brink of divorce is approximately 80%. I believe my extensive training in Gottman marriage therapy Level 1 and 2, solution focused therapy, trauma, stress, and attachment theory and measures (AAI, Ainsworth Infant Scales, Circle of Security, Attachment Storytelling Completion Task,Mac Arthur Preschool Method) provides me unique insight into how relationships work. Dr. Bruce Perry was also my mentor.

I work with Wisconsinites who struggle with depression, anxiety, life stressors, eating disorders, and trauma. I use an eclectic approach to bring a tailored approach to therapy because I realize what is helpful for one person may not be helpful for another. My goal in therapy is to understand my client's needs and to help my clients experience healing by understanding themselves better, improving their relationships, and improving coping skills.