Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Brookfield, WI
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Robin Block
MS, LPC, SAC-IT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
She brings “fresh eyes” to stories of pain told by people affected by life's challenges, mental health and substance abuse issues, and
trauma
.
Robin believes people are hurting, are worthy of respect, and are doing their best to navigate life. She offers individual and group sessions which use an “all hands on deck” approach and focus on mindfulness, positive regard for self and others, value identification, boundary setting, honesty in recovery, and community building.

Anne Huebner & Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in evaluating and treating teens and adults with mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and symptoms related to
trauma
, pain, illness, or injury. I also work with families and couples to resolve communication, relationship, or other issues. Research-based techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other strategies help you develop a deeper understanding of your situation, build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem and self-confidence, and improve your overall well-being. View our website for information on our psychologists and therapists and their services for children, teens, and adults!

Claire Therese Stangl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAC
Verified
Verified
I treat ages 8 and older and specialize in Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorders, Depression, Grief and Bereavement, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders,
Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder, Relationship or Marital Issues, Substance Use Disorders, and
Trauma
and Abuse.
Understanding that the mind, body, and spirit all play key roles in your well-being, I use a person-centered therapy approach that focuses on all areas of your life. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental working environment in order to establish a positive rapport and trusting, therapeutic relationship.

Barbara Temple
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Specialties include marital, including blended family issues & affairs, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, grief and
trauma
, including EMDR.
I am a Nationally Certified Counselor, who specializes in Christian counseling. While working to resolve the issues bringing you to counseling, I will also seek to help you understand yourself more deeply so that you may enjoy lasting change and a closer relationship with God. My hope is that you will develop a sense of well-being that extends to all areas of your life. My approach to treatment is integrative, and draws from cognitive behavioral, solutions focused, and emotionally focused therapy. Although treatment approaches are important, I believe having a solid relationship with you is what facilitates change.

Jenna Schaefer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Verified
Verified
Jenna is trained in exposure and response prevention and exposure-based therapy techniques to help individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, panic, phobias, eating disorders/body image concerns &
trauma
-based disorders.
Jenna Schaefer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Science in Educational Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Emphasis. Jenna is a person-centered, and evidence-based therapist interested in helping individuals live a meaningful, values aligned life. Her approach is open, understanding, non-judgmental, and based in partnership between herself and her clients. Each person she works with is unique and she is here to help you navigate life's challenges and learn helpful skills to cope with internal and external difficulties and live your best life as a human being.
Not accepting new clients

Kelly Smerz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I also have specialized training in the treatment of
trauma
, substance abuse, and chronic pain.
My work as a clinical psychologist is based on my belief that good psychotherapy can be a powerfully transformative experience. While resolution of the symptoms or issues that brought you to treatment is undoubtedly important, I also provide for my clients the opportunity to work in a manner that promotes lasting change and a deeper understanding of themselves. To that end, I strive to assist my clients in developing a sense of well-being that extends to all areas of their lives. This also translates into my work with couples, where new insights, skills, and ways of relating can lead to more meaningful and rewarding relationships.

Ivaylo Hristov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Counseling for effective solutions and healing-oriented process for the following: stress, obsessive - compulsive problems, anxiety,
trauma
, depression and relationship problems.
I am licensed psychotherapist in the states of Wisconsin and California, with practices at Sofia Therapeutic Solutions, LifeStance Health, Inc and ICF Consultants in Wisconsin. I also work with clients in California and Europe. Medical providers keep referring their patients to me, considering the progress that I have been making over the years with my clients. My style is honest, accepting and results oriented. We will cooperate and you will be able to measure your progress. Further, we will develop successful plan for the post-therapy period of your life to assure your ability to cope in independent manner.
Waitlist for new clients

Carolyn Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SASD
Verified
Verified
As I have evolved in this field, I have become more focused on
trauma
of all kinds.
Trying to find your place in this world? Struggling to make changes in your life? Know where you want to go or be in life but can't figure out how to get there? I enjoy working with people battling any kind of "stuckness" including
trauma
issues, addictions, and issues faced by adolescents. I primarily work with individuals, but also work with a family when needed. I am often described as energetic, with a great sense of humor. If you need someone to help motivate and encourage you to make changes, then I am the therapist for you.

Monica Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My areas of interest include working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse,
trauma
/abuse, parent/child communication issues, behavioral problems, and spiritual issues.
My passion is working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples to meet the challenges they may be experiencing such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss,
trauma
, anger management, addiction, self-esteem issues or perhaps spiritual emptiness. One of my goals is to shed light on the issues that you are currently experiencing, noticing the internal roots of conflict, and finding ways to make meaningful and purposeful shifts in your life. My treatment approach is integrative, and following an assessment of the individual needs of my client determines which modalities I utilize.

Alex Luber
Counselor, MS, LPC, RYT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have always enjoyed getting to know the depths of what is going on inside of people. My favorite clients have been hurt and have kept masks on for a while. Their intuition tells them that coming to life means revealing their truth and becoming present with what's going on inside of them. My therapy is not designed to be a one size fits all and I appreciate those who are motivated to grow, even if they're not sure exactly the direction. I am also a yoga therapist and help folks heal through working with their bodies. I enjoy working with anyone overcoming
trauma
and anyone looking for a big permanent change in their life.
Not accepting new clients

John R Gielow
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Having specialized in
trauma
-based symptoms, I have witnessed how unprocessed
trauma
- especially subtle childhood
trauma
and attachment failures - lead to symptoms that might not initially appear related to our history.
Tired of enduring a difficult life, career or relationship? Looking for practical, out-of-the-box solutions for anxiety, depression, and the life circumstances that cause them? Tried therapy before with disappointing results? For 35 years, I have been augmenting traditional therapeutic methods with a variety of techniques, including EMDR Therapy, CRM Therapy, heart rate variability training (Heartmath), body centered approaches, mindfulness training, hypnosis, and ego-state interventions, to facilitate deep internal changes. These interventions take place within the context of a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment. My therapeutic style is interactive, engaging, and collaborative.
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Dan Buehler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Over the past ten years I have worked in the mental health field in a variety of capacities, including inpatient units, residential facilities, and day treatment settings. My experience and training with adolescents, adults, and families in these settings has given me a practical knowledge and understanding when working alongside my clients to facilitate change. A significant part of my experience has been working with adults and adolescents coping with past
trauma
to adjust and move past stuck points, decrease depression, and move forward on the life they want to live.

Mandi Degner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am honored to be a person with whom friends, colleagues and clients have trusted to share their stories and trials and triumphs of life. I believe that our shared connections, compassion and authenticity are precious gifts to our health and wellness. The ups and downs of life often get in the way of becoming our best selves. I love working with clients who are struggling to find that voice of authenticity that’s been hidden by loneliness, comparing themselves to an impossible ideal, or even years of
trauma
and abuse. Together, we’ll work in collaboration, incorporating connection to mind and body to reclaim a sense of wholeness.

Lori R Fairbairn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life not going quite as smoothly as you hoped? Relationship not as fulfilling as it was in the early days? Struggling with past hurts and
trauma
? Or feeling less motivated or more anxious? My passion to explore, learn, and help others, motivates me to find the best ways to help you become a better, happier, more fulfilled you. Truly, I believe transformation and change is possible through your own self-discovery and connection with others. I combine my humor and straight forward approach with a safe and encouraging environment. Together we work on goals and a plan for you to move forward to great opportunities for change!
Not accepting new clients

Sarah Casper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Christian therapist that specializes in working with women that have experienced
trauma
, anxiety,
PTSD
, sexual assault, low self-worth, experienced any emotional wounds, struggle to self-love, repeated patterns of self-sabotage, experience triggers within the context of relationships, and patterns of being attracted to or picking the relationship partners/friendships that are unhealthy for you. My goal is to foster healing, reduce/eliminate triggers, increase self-worth and love, reduce anxiety, and create serenity in the mind body and spirit.

Natalia Ottesen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified
Trauma
Counselor.
If you suspect that your present life is being affected by your past adverse experiences, you are not alone. If you feel that it is time for you to have a trained professional to help you with your healing journey, I will be honored to offer you my knowledge and experience. I help people feel more integrated and whole after surviving
trauma
, so that they can live to their fullest potential.

Rose Summers
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a clinician, I believe that the major mechanism of change during therapy comes from the relationship that is developed and foster between myself and my clients. My approach is individualized to meet each person’s uniqueness and I advocate for clients to take the lead as they are the experts in their lives. I work with clients of all ages, with a special interest in working with adolescents, eating disorder clients, as well as those with personality disorders, mood disorders,
trauma
, and grief to help them reach a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Meg Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have two assumptions about you that I want to share. First, you are human. Second, being human means you need to feel understood, accepted, supported, and secure. In working with couples for over twenty years I have learned a lot about what helps them to connect again in ways that matter. Along with couples, I also regularly see individual clients with a specialty in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and
trauma
.

Nanci Dierauer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am certified in Brainspotting, a
trauma
-healing therapy, and I believe in faith-based counseling.
Recovery. Healing. Rest. Balance. Empowerment. Connection. Purpose. Hope. Just pause for a moment and ask yourself which of those words resonates with you? What are you wanting out of life right now? I think you desire something different but may not know how to achieve this on your own. Whether its for mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual issues, therapy can help. By working together, we will create a plan so you can feel empowered to navigate the complexities of your life experiences and achieve the peace of mind and the balance you are looking for.
Not accepting new clients

Heather Sorensen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I have been trained in Brainspotting as well as Cognitive Processing Therapy for treating
trauma
.
I specialize in working with clients who are overwhelmed with life’s challenges and tend to shut down. I help my clients understand their triggers and find new coping, hope, and healing. Together we will develop new ways to react to life’s challenges. I will help you practice skills to get you unstuck and on the path to living the life you want.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.