Therapists in Eau Claire, WI

Early childhood is crucial in the building of the foundation of self. When a young person experiences disconnect from the self and the world around them its impact can be lifelong. For many, it can be the stepping stones to finding substance use to cope with their emotions or deal with life. Recovery is about learning to reconnect to self.

Are you struggling with beliefs of "not being good enough", feeling guilty, sad, lonely, angry or worried often and don't know why? You are not alone. I’m passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults going through major life events or transitions. By learning to understand yourself better, seeking new perspectives and focusing on your own unique strengths, I know you are capable of living a healthier and more meaningful life. I strive to provide a safe, accepting, and warm environment to allow for self discovery, increased self awareness, and healing from your painful past. Invest in yourself, you deserve it.

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.

I enjoy working with individuals who have a desire to learn more about themselves and the experiences that shape their lives. Together we explore the influence of past and current stressors, develop healthy and effective means of coping, and draw on current strengths and resources to address life's challenges.

An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.

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 have experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are facing life transitions and mental health challenges. I have a broad range of interests including trauma, depression, anxiety, barriers related to disability, self-esteem, identity development, mindfulness, women’s issues, adoption, and attachment concerns.

Life is hard, plain and simple. Life is even more difficult when you or a loved one are struggling with mental health and people around you are constantly invalidating and dismissing those real emotions. The stigma that surrounds mental health is powerful—it can make the idea of therapy seem as though there is something wrong with you, when in reality, there is such power in realizing you need help and reaching out for it. Sharing your story in a confidential space may seem daunting, but ultimately, the process can lead you to greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and most importantly, a more fulfilling life.

Do you struggle feeling a sense of trust and connection in your personal relationships? Do you have a fear of being left or difficulty forming an attachment with someone you really care about? Someone who is really important to you? Often this is the case when we've experienced attachment wounds from our earliest caregivers. This wounding becomes a part of nervous system and sets the stage for our adult relationships.

I have experience working with adults and adolescents navigating trauma and abuse, PTSD, depression, self-esteem issues and substance use concerns. I also have an interest in working with individuals who are dealing with grief and loss, postpartum and perinatal depression, couples therapy, mood regulation issues, as well as clients with criminal behaviors and backgrounds. My hope is to support my clients in finding meaning and purpose in their lives, in whatever way that looks to them.

I am passionate about what I do. Helping people take control of their lives, especially their emotions, is what I do best. I like to help people learn to be “un-upset about upsetting things!” I work best with problems of anxiety, depression, relationship issues but I'm also quite experience and capable of helping clients reduce stress both personal and work related, and have significant experience helping client with PTSD.

Are you feeling lost, questioning what's important in your life, and struggling to move forward? It's okay, you're not alone. Seeking help from a therapist can be a great step towards finding compassion for yourself and improving your mental health. And I'm here for you. Whether you've been to counseling before or this is your first time, we'll work together to create a unique and tailored space that meets your needs. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is crucial to healing and achieving your goals.

Do you find yourself dwelling on the past or worrying about the future? Are you feeling disconnected with your body, mind, and emotions? Is there a gap between what you know to be true about your Christian faith and what you really believe in your heart?

The populations that I most enjoy working with are tween, teens, and young adults (ages 11 - 25). I love being able to work with clients through life transitions (going into middle/high school/college), struggles in communication, low self-worth, trauma and familial dysfunction. I am a certified CPT provider. I only accept private pay for services.

As we build a relationship, I ask you to set goals which fit with what may help you most in life, sometimes this is done by picking a theme by using one word or phrase.  Each session we build on skills learned and new insights which have been gained.  I use a strengths based approach and I mostly practice from a cognitive behavioral perspective meaning I look at how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected.  At times I pull from other theories, however, this is a starting point. I work to meet you where you are in life and work collaboratively with you to help you discover your inner strengths.

Hello! I have a passion for joining clients at whatever point they are in their journey and walking with them toward health and wellbeing. I take great care to provide an inviting and supportive environment and to meet clients with compassion and acceptance. It is my goal that you feel seen, heard, supported and safe. I strive to create a therapeutic alliance based on respect, allowing clients to be fully present with themselves. It is my belief that each person has within them the courage and resources for healing, and I strive to provide an affirming environment and research backed therapeutic tools to help access these resources.