Therapists in Chippewa County, WI

Are you feeling uncertain about what you need but know you need to do something different? Are you unsure about how to talk to or help your child as they navigate big emotions? Is your child asking for more support as they cannot tell you what’s wrong but you only sense a shift in themselves. Life can feel chaotic bringing a sense of isolation, loneliness and disconnection from yourself as you navigate the emotional wellbeing of yourself or your child. Therapy can be that space for you. Whether you or your child is struggling with symptoms of mental health, identity or sexuality, your feelings are valid and you deserve to be heard.

Parenting is difficult as is, but throw in trauma, mental health, and/or chronic illness, and it can feel like we're always treading water with no end in sight. As a chronic illness mama myself, I know how hard it can be to balance caring for our health & our kids! For over 10 years, I have been working with children, teens, & adults. I love working with parents & kids to assist them in meeting whatever goals they have from reprocessing trauma, building self esteem, or managing life transitions. Life can be hard, & I love helping others to recognize all the things worth celebrating in it especially themselves!

I know that trying to cope with added pressures in life while working our way out of a pandemic and into inflation can create a lot of anxiety and depressive symptoms. The constraints of the current issues in our country and around us can 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.

Isn’t it frustrating when your brain feels like scrambled eggs? like coming to an intersection with 8 street names pulling you in different directions, that all have your name on it ? Like all your emotions could spill out but it is just not the “right time” to let go or process. How are we supposed to be present when the world is still moving from yesterday and snowballing into tomorrow? it can feel like every day is “playing catchup” from yesterday with thoughts of what needs to be done tomorrow.

Life can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and the world around us, which can lead to difficult feelings like fear, sadness, shame, and confusion. Therapy provides space to explore and understand barriers to connection and to identify how to address them.

I have a passion and commitment to assist individuals lead a happier healthier life. My goal is to focus on the overall health and wellness of each person I meet to allow for personal growth and understanding. I have specialized training in areas of anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, crisis intervention, life transitions and work/life stress. I use an open and non-judgemental approach to assist with finding solutions. I am also currently a doctoral student of clinical psychology. I decided to further my education to assist others in a greater capacity.

Welcome! I’m happy that you are taking that leap and exploring how therapy may be able to help you in your healing process. I would feel privileged to be entrusted with your story and to walk alongside you on that journey. I believe that connecting with your therapist is foundational for doing great work in therapy. Therefore, I try to connect with my clients in a casual, authentic way and create a safe environment for people to speak their truth. I believe that you are the expert on you! I will work with you to create goals that are important to you and based on your individualized, unique needs. Immediate openings!

Relationships impact every aspect of our lives. Therefore it is especially problematic when the relationship with your spouse or partner is losing hope, joy, and satisfaction. Perhaps the distress is due to communication, betrayal, lack of care, expectations, or any other number of relational issues. If you are experiencing disconnect and pain within your primary relationship, reach out. You do not have to walk through this type of distress alone.

My clinical interests include working with individuals (14+) and have worked with individuals presenting with many different mental health concerns. I have particular interest in the areas of depression, anxiety, relational concerns, adjustment disorders, and individuals with persistent mental health issues.

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.

Do you find yourself dwelling on the past or worrying about the future? Are you feeling emotionally or mentally disconnected with yourself or in your relationships? Or maybe (if you're really being honest) there's a gap between what you know to be true about your Christian faith and what you actually believe in your heart? Stress and trauma can leave us feeling disconnected in so many ways. As a Christian therapist specializing in trauma, I help clients understand the deep impacts of trauma, while also supporting them in rebuilding a healthy connection with their body, soul, and spirit.

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.

Clients who get the most out of therapy with me are motivated to gain insight and are looking for answers to why they have not been able to stop taking on other people’s problems, making choices without excessive worry about what others want, or feeling lonely in many relationships including family. You may feel unworthy of receiving attention or fear of being authentic in relationships because of not wanting to burden or offend others. I can help you be unapologetically you while experiencing less guilt and more energy in your life!

I lead couples and families in finding new ways to communicate because every voice within the system has a right to be heard and valued. The therapy process is an exploration of alternative strategies to find what works for you. I don't believe any individual is broken or needs fixing. We all struggle with feeling lost after negative events. It can seem like a situation is hopeless, but I have witnessed clients courageously choosing to forgive, rebuild, and reconnect. Lighted Pathways Therapy LLC guides clients to embrace their inner resilience. Every human struggle makes you braver to face the next challenge with renewed strength.