Therapists in Dane County, WI

My clinical focus addresses the needs of people of all ages experiencing eating disorders, depression, anxiety and self harm/NSSI representing diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I work in tandem with my clients toward an enhanced understanding of the ways in which our constructions of experience impact the way we think and feel and our subsequent actions and behaviors.

Many clients I work with carry tremendous stress and anxiety that is rooted in trauma. My clients often feel stuck and need to know what kind of work will create positive changes in their lives. They may need to learn new skills that will help them have more control over their own thoughts, feelings and behaviors. An ideal client is open to the healing process, is motivated to find new positive ways of thinking and is striving to make his or her reactions to their stresses more productive. I offer individual counseling sessions depending on their needs.

Relationships aren't always easy... At times they may be our greatest source of ease and joy, but every couple knows that they can also be our greatest source of frustration and struggle. You may be asking yourself, "How did we get here?" or "How are we ever going to make this better?" Reaching out for help may not be easy either, but it's an acknowledgment that your happiness and your relationship are worth fighting for, and that's a good place to start. I'll help you to 1) Look with clarity at what has come between you, and 2) Do the vital work to rebuild trust, understanding, love, and intimacy in your relationship.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of challenges interfering with their lives. I always want to partner with clients first, because you are the expert on yourself and your own life. I am passionate about developing rapport and connection because it is important to feel safe before any change can happen. I operate from a person-centered, trauma-informed lens and want to help you identify patterns, behaviors, and ways of thinking and communicating that currently have you stuck. We will work together to identify tools and strengths to help you overcome your challenges.

The emphasis of my clinical work is in pediatric assessments including neuropsychological evaluations. I specialize in providing individually-tailored, extensive examinations of symptoms, development, and functioning in order to better understand each child or adolescent. Thus, the goal is not to arrive at a standardized diagnosis, but to achieve a deeper insight into each person's distinct biopsychosocial makeup. The most enjoyable aspect of assessment work is being able to provide children and families with clarifying "ah ha" moments, in order to help them make better sense and successes of their lives.

The Pauquette Center for Psychological Services is a group of experienced outpatient mental health clinicians who provide services for children, adolescents, adults, families, couples and groups in Wisconsin. We serve a wide variety of patients including individuals with high risk behaviors, adjustment difficulties, grief and loss, chronic mental health concerns, traumatic experiences, and behavioral difficulties.

Many people who come to therapy believe that there is something wrong with them. I used to feel that way. Through therapy, meditation, and a life-long spiritual path, I feel differently now. The deep work I have done on myself has allowed me to experience a wholeness I wouldn’t have thought possible. I want you to experience that kind of well-being, too. In addition to my thirty-five years as a psychologist, I have studied alternative approaches to healing, including meditation, self-acceptance healing, Gestalt therapy, and shamanism. I rely upon my heart in being with you. I use intuitive skills as well as my training.

It was Ralph Waldo Emerson who once said that, "What lies behind us and what lies before us matters little compared to what lies within us". For more than 30 years I have focused on helping children and adults, individually, in couples, in families and groups achieve strength, peace and confidence by improving conflict resolution, communication, stress and anxiety, anger management skills, child and adolescent behavioral problems, and parenting skills as well as improved functioning and decreased emotional distress related to depression, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress and bipolar disorders. Through a combination of interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral and motivational approaches I have seen my clients make meaningful and lasting transformations in both emotional and behavioral dimensions. I provide evidence-based, focused, and time-limited treatment with documented results for mental health, behavioral health and substance use issues.

David is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with men. He has more than 20 years experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a diversity of settings. David is thoughtful, compassionate and values-oriented in his work. His approach is trauma-informed with an emphasis on building awareness of the parts of ourself that impede happiness. His primary methods of influencing change are by utilizing Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Holistic Approaches to deepen understanding of ourselves.

I love working with adolescents and adults who need assistance finding their authentic self and true voice. The issues at hand, be they anxiety, addiction, trauma or depression are only gateways to discovering healing, balance and wellness on multiple levels. I assist you in becoming the abundant, vibrant best version of yourself by helping you release old patterns of thinking and behaving that are stopping you from being who you want to be.

My practice is oriented towards helping men, young and old, face the challenges of being a man in today's world: learning to be emotionally intimate in relationships, balancing the demands of work and family, managing anger and other destructive impulses, learning to be a more involved and loving father, and finding one's true path in life. Beginning therapy is not easy for many men. I use my extensive experience in working with men to offer both the compassion and directness men need to find the courage within themselves to face these challenges.

The relationship between client and therapist is the key to transformative change. I put emphasis on building a genuine connection and developing trust – and from there we explore the psychological, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual forces that make up your experience. My belief is that you are the expert on your life and your healing, and my role is to join you on your path to living well by offering compassion, insight, and guidance. I strive to create a space that is collaborative and inquisitive to explore your identities, experiences, patterns, strengths, and struggles.

Life feels like such a struggle. Every day is drudgery. You hate yourself. You often think, “There’s something wrong with me…I’m broken.” Powerful emotions such as shame, guilt, and sadness rule your life. You don’t feel alive. You don’t have any desires. Your thoughts can get so dark. You are constantly replaying situations and conversations with others, over-analyzing what you think you did wrong or what you could have done differently. You frequently feel hurt, rejected, or shamed in your interactions with friends, family, coworkers, or partners. You can't open up and feel close. This depression is stealing your life from you.

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Therapy is effective when the therapist is guiding the client down a path that the therapist has already successfully completed. My heightened emotional sensitivity to myself and the world surrounding me led me on a journey of self-discovery where I learned to resolve my personal losses and access my power and intuition. Through the lessons of my resolved cycles of suffering, I have found consistent access to my emotional maturity and intuitive wisdom: Giving me the gift of living in the flow of life. Once I became grounded in the depth & flow of my being, I felt called to guide others who are on a similar journey.

Margaret Lambert, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, teacher and author. She specializes in all areas of adult relationships. Her approach is eclectic in nature but has a strong foundation in Family Systems Theory, with a Cognitive-Behavioral and Mindfulness approach. Margaret has training and experience in a variety of areas including grief and loss, marital issues, divorce recovery, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem . She is currently teaching the following classes: Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends, Dating Dementia: Keeping Your Brain in the Dating Game, Women's Self-Esteem & Relationships and Men's Self-Esteem and Relationships.

Struggling with overwhelming thoughts and behaviors? Do you wish to find relief but are really struggling to make the changes that you want to have? Or are you looking for a supportive environment to work on your concerns and talk about things that are going on? Therapy can be intimidating, and I get that. I'm here to help you reach your goals in a comfortable environment.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has found their passion in treating diagnoses along the anxiety spectrum, including Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety and Trauma/PTSD, I enjoy working with individuals ages 13 and older, and utilize evidenced based treatments to support them in reducing challenges presented by their diagnoses. I have worked in several different settings including residential and intensive outpatient programs. I enjoy working with clients to meet their treatment goals, and celebrate their success with them.