Female Therapists in Bayside, WI
I offer a warm, thoughtful style to create a space for understanding who you are and what brought you to therapy. To me, therapy is a kind of ongoing conversation that builds on that understanding. You come to it with your experience of yourself and your life story. I bring my many years of experience with people and life. It's supported by us working intentionally to quiet your self criticism and reframe what causes you pain to make more exploration possible.
I offer a warm, thoughtful style to create a space for understanding who you are and what brought you to therapy. To me, therapy is a kind of ongoing conversation that builds on that understanding. You come to it with your experience of yourself and your life story. I bring my many years of experience with people and life. It's supported by us working intentionally to quiet your self criticism and reframe what causes you pain to make more exploration possible.
As a therapist, I can understand the anxiety and fear surrounding your decision to seek therapy for yourself. I would like to partner with you as you navigate your world. As a therapist, I provide an eclectic approach to counseling, with a belief that in order to understand the present, one must understand his or her past. I operate from a strengths-based perspective because I believe both children and adults are resilient and given the right tools, can solve their own problems.
As a therapist, I can understand the anxiety and fear surrounding your decision to seek therapy for yourself. I would like to partner with you as you navigate your world. As a therapist, I provide an eclectic approach to counseling, with a belief that in order to understand the present, one must understand his or her past. I operate from a strengths-based perspective because I believe both children and adults are resilient and given the right tools, can solve their own problems.
I practice what I preach. I’m very open with the people I work with about what we’re doing and share my own experiences with OCD. I like to make sure members guide the session as much as they can, and I incorporate humor to lighten the mood. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. Additionally, we have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
I practice what I preach. I’m very open with the people I work with about what we’re doing and share my own experiences with OCD. I like to make sure members guide the session as much as they can, and I incorporate humor to lighten the mood. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. Additionally, we have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unsure how to manage anxiety, depression, anger, or family stress. They may struggle with emotional regulation, confidence, school or relationship challenges, or the impact of past experiences. They need a safe, supportive space to feel heard and understood, along with practical tools for coping and communication. Their goal is to feel calmer, more confident, and in control of their emotions and relationships. They want clarity, relief, and support because they are ready to grow, heal, and move forward in a healthier way.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unsure how to manage anxiety, depression, anger, or family stress. They may struggle with emotional regulation, confidence, school or relationship challenges, or the impact of past experiences. They need a safe, supportive space to feel heard and understood, along with practical tools for coping and communication. Their goal is to feel calmer, more confident, and in control of their emotions and relationships. They want clarity, relief, and support because they are ready to grow, heal, and move forward in a healthier way.
Hello, my name is Molly Jelak, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I serve clients statewide through telehealth, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to equip my clients with effective tools for their mental health concerns, aiming to provide relief and enhance their quality of life. I primarily serve adults, working with individuals facing mild to moderate mental health concerns, as well as those with severe and persistent mental illness.
Hello, my name is Molly Jelak, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I serve clients statewide through telehealth, specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to equip my clients with effective tools for their mental health concerns, aiming to provide relief and enhance their quality of life. I primarily serve adults, working with individuals facing mild to moderate mental health concerns, as well as those with severe and persistent mental illness.
As a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals heal and thrive, I bring a wealth of experience and specialized training to my practice. I am proud to serve as a bilingual therapist, offering services in both English and Spanish to create culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all clients. Your healing journey with me will support navigating the complexities of trauma, addiction, and recovery. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life challenges, my goal is to empower rediscovery of your inner strength, resilience, and hope.
As a dedicated therapist with a passion for helping individuals heal and thrive, I bring a wealth of experience and specialized training to my practice. I am proud to serve as a bilingual therapist, offering services in both English and Spanish to create culturally sensitive and inclusive care for all clients. Your healing journey with me will support navigating the complexities of trauma, addiction, and recovery. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, or other life challenges, my goal is to empower rediscovery of your inner strength, resilience, and hope.
As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I specialize in using body-based approaches to support clients moving through Trauma, Loss and Grief. My training is in holistic Somatic Psychotherapy. I offer Brainspotting and Ketamine-assisted and psychedelic integration work. I support clients to heal from loss and trauma, improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others. If you are tired of talking about the same issues week after week without real change, let's work together toward deeper processing and accelerated healing.
As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I specialize in using body-based approaches to support clients moving through Trauma, Loss and Grief. My training is in holistic Somatic Psychotherapy. I offer Brainspotting and Ketamine-assisted and psychedelic integration work. I support clients to heal from loss and trauma, improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others. If you are tired of talking about the same issues week after week without real change, let's work together toward deeper processing and accelerated healing.
So you started building your family expecting joy and excitement - and instead found stress, anxiety, or sadness.
Maybe you're navigating fertility challenges.
Maybe pregnancy feels overwhelming or isolating.
Maybe postpartum life has brought exhaustion, anxiety, or a sense of losing yourself.
If you're struggling with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, pregnancy-related mood changes, birth trauma, or the transition to new parenthood, you are not alone, and you deserve support.
So you started building your family expecting joy and excitement - and instead found stress, anxiety, or sadness.
Maybe you're navigating fertility challenges.
Maybe pregnancy feels overwhelming or isolating.
Maybe postpartum life has brought exhaustion, anxiety, or a sense of losing yourself.
If you're struggling with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, pregnancy-related mood changes, birth trauma, or the transition to new parenthood, you are not alone, and you deserve support.
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I specialize in women’s mental health, specifically perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and also see young adults experiencing various life transitions. Whether you're a new parent and experiencing intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or depression, or you are feeling lost and unsure due to different life circumstances and changes, it can be hard to experience the great joy of these new beginnings when you're not feeling your best. I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as a collaborative, non-judgemental approach where we will explore the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are interfering with your ability to thrive.
I specialize in women’s mental health, specifically perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and also see young adults experiencing various life transitions. Whether you're a new parent and experiencing intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or depression, or you are feeling lost and unsure due to different life circumstances and changes, it can be hard to experience the great joy of these new beginnings when you're not feeling your best. I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as a collaborative, non-judgemental approach where we will explore the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are interfering with your ability to thrive.
Seeking therapy is both an admirable and courageous first step in your journey towards wellness as defined by you. Whether you are facing a difficult life transition, wish to manage distressing mental health symptoms, or would like help identifying and breaking free from patterns that are interfering with your personal growth, you deserve an emotionally safe and judgement-free space to explore any and all facets of your life. Each client has unique needs, therefore there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health.
Seeking therapy is both an admirable and courageous first step in your journey towards wellness as defined by you. Whether you are facing a difficult life transition, wish to manage distressing mental health symptoms, or would like help identifying and breaking free from patterns that are interfering with your personal growth, you deserve an emotionally safe and judgement-free space to explore any and all facets of your life. Each client has unique needs, therefore there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health.
Krista Oelhafen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, life transitions, and children s behavioral issues. Krista treats patients between the ages of 5 to 30 utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Family Based Therapy.
Krista Oelhafen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, life transitions, and children s behavioral issues. Krista treats patients between the ages of 5 to 30 utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Family Based Therapy.
You are busy, hardworking, and known to be capable. On the outside, you’ve got it together but on the inside you’re wondering how to keep your head above water. Stress, anxiety, or distress from obsessive-compulsive (OCD) disorder is too much to take on alone. You're saying "yes" more than you should and losing track of who you are while you succeed in making things ok for everyone else. You have a mind that you can’t turn off and you could really use a moment of peace. Emotions are coming up and out at times you didn't plan. It's hard to be joyful because you wonder, "when is the other shoe going to drop?" Something’s got to give.
You are busy, hardworking, and known to be capable. On the outside, you’ve got it together but on the inside you’re wondering how to keep your head above water. Stress, anxiety, or distress from obsessive-compulsive (OCD) disorder is too much to take on alone. You're saying "yes" more than you should and losing track of who you are while you succeed in making things ok for everyone else. You have a mind that you can’t turn off and you could really use a moment of peace. Emotions are coming up and out at times you didn't plan. It's hard to be joyful because you wonder, "when is the other shoe going to drop?" Something’s got to give.
Everyone’s brain has its own rhythm, and sometimes that rhythm feels “sticky.” Thoughts get stuck, worries loop, focus drifts, or emotions feel bigger than expected. I work primarily with children, teens, and young adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, ASD, executive functioning challenges, life transitions and emotional regulation. I also work closely with parents who want to better understand how their child’s brain works and how to support them with confidence. Many parents reach out when they want clarity about what is happening beneath their child’s behavior and practical tools to support them at home and at school.
Everyone’s brain has its own rhythm, and sometimes that rhythm feels “sticky.” Thoughts get stuck, worries loop, focus drifts, or emotions feel bigger than expected. I work primarily with children, teens, and young adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, ASD, executive functioning challenges, life transitions and emotional regulation. I also work closely with parents who want to better understand how their child’s brain works and how to support them with confidence. Many parents reach out when they want clarity about what is happening beneath their child’s behavior and practical tools to support them at home and at school.
Are you navigating a major life change that’s left you feeling untethered or unsure of your next steps? Whether you’re grieving a loss, reimagining your identity, or facing a new chapter, I provide a supportive space to process change, build resilience,
I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic and existential therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches like ACT. These frameworks help us explore your inner landscape with curiosity, not judgment—and to create a process that feels both thoughtful and practical.
Are you navigating a major life change that’s left you feeling untethered or unsure of your next steps? Whether you’re grieving a loss, reimagining your identity, or facing a new chapter, I provide a supportive space to process change, build resilience,
I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic and existential therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches like ACT. These frameworks help us explore your inner landscape with curiosity, not judgment—and to create a process that feels both thoughtful and practical.
Welcome. I’m Maureen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps adults struggling with anxiety, chronic stress, and grief. Many of my clients experience constant worry, racing thoughts, or feel stuck in patterns that are hard to change, often during life transitions or after a loss. Therapy can be a supportive space to slow down, understand what’s driving your anxiety, and develop greater clarity and calm. In our early sessions, we’ll focus on your experiences and goals at a pace that feels right for you.
Welcome. I’m Maureen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps adults struggling with anxiety, chronic stress, and grief. Many of my clients experience constant worry, racing thoughts, or feel stuck in patterns that are hard to change, often during life transitions or after a loss. Therapy can be a supportive space to slow down, understand what’s driving your anxiety, and develop greater clarity and calm. In our early sessions, we’ll focus on your experiences and goals at a pace that feels right for you.
Let’s face it, adulting can be difficult! Experiencing stressors related to work, school, the aging process, bereavement, parenting, and strained relationships can accumulate and weaken one’s ability to manage their day to day functioning.
Let’s face it, adulting can be difficult! Experiencing stressors related to work, school, the aging process, bereavement, parenting, and strained relationships can accumulate and weaken one’s ability to manage their day to day functioning.
Kari believes the presence of a supportive, trusting relationship is necessary for growth, both in life and in treatment. Using authenticity, compassion, acceptance, and consistency, she strives to help her young clients and their caregivers understand that we are all imperfect people who have the strength and tools within ourselves to survive and thrive.
In her spare time, Kari enjoys spending time outdoors as much as possible biking, running, walking with friends, and taking care of her chickens. While indoors, she enjoys reading, knitting, and playing the piano.
Kari believes the presence of a supportive, trusting relationship is necessary for growth, both in life and in treatment. Using authenticity, compassion, acceptance, and consistency, she strives to help her young clients and their caregivers understand that we are all imperfect people who have the strength and tools within ourselves to survive and thrive.
In her spare time, Kari enjoys spending time outdoors as much as possible biking, running, walking with friends, and taking care of her chickens. While indoors, she enjoys reading, knitting, and playing the piano.
I am honored for you to consider my practice to assist you in navigating this journey we call life. Are you experiencing a life changing event that you are struggling to navigate? At a crossroads, trying to decide where to go or what to do next? In a time of transition with your partner, or loved one? Struggling to get along or communicate? Do you need an objective impartial party to help guide you? There is no right or wrong answer, just what is best for your situation and those involved. I am affirming and supportive of the LGBTQ+ and Poly(ENM) communities. My hope is to guide you to a place of "transformation and new beginnings".
I am honored for you to consider my practice to assist you in navigating this journey we call life. Are you experiencing a life changing event that you are struggling to navigate? At a crossroads, trying to decide where to go or what to do next? In a time of transition with your partner, or loved one? Struggling to get along or communicate? Do you need an objective impartial party to help guide you? There is no right or wrong answer, just what is best for your situation and those involved. I am affirming and supportive of the LGBTQ+ and Poly(ENM) communities. My hope is to guide you to a place of "transformation and new beginnings".
Everyone needs HOPE. Whether it is hope for a career, a happy family, overcoming a life challenge, an addiction, or surviving a traumatic event, we all need something to hang on to until things get better. You are on this page today because you need Help. I commit to allowing you to explore the options, consider the choices, and find the resources to make an informed decision. I will give you Praise for having the courage to make the phone call and show up ready to make your life better, and I will encourage you to keep working, keep trying, keep changing, and to never give up. All these together will give you HOPE.
Everyone needs HOPE. Whether it is hope for a career, a happy family, overcoming a life challenge, an addiction, or surviving a traumatic event, we all need something to hang on to until things get better. You are on this page today because you need Help. I commit to allowing you to explore the options, consider the choices, and find the resources to make an informed decision. I will give you Praise for having the courage to make the phone call and show up ready to make your life better, and I will encourage you to keep working, keep trying, keep changing, and to never give up. All these together will give you HOPE.
I am a licensed professional counselor who provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. My specialty is working with individuals that have anxiety, depression; or grief. My experience is gained from a clinical setting as well as providing services within schools. I collaborated with school staff and parents to provide students with quality therapy in their schools. My approach to therapy is based on cognitive behavioral therapy along with a person-centered feel for what my clients need. I would be happy to talk with you about your therapy journey to better mental health and well-being.
I am a licensed professional counselor who provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. My specialty is working with individuals that have anxiety, depression; or grief. My experience is gained from a clinical setting as well as providing services within schools. I collaborated with school staff and parents to provide students with quality therapy in their schools. My approach to therapy is based on cognitive behavioral therapy along with a person-centered feel for what my clients need. I would be happy to talk with you about your therapy journey to better mental health and well-being.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.