Marriage Counseling Therapists in Eau Claire, WI

Coltan Schoenike
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LAMFT
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I trained in one of the longest-running accredited marriage and family therapy programs in the United States and furthered that education with an additional graduate certificate in Sex Therapy.
Growing up in a small, midwestern town, I came to realize that we don't get nearly enough information on how to properly engage with one another in our relationships in healthy and fulfilling ways. As a queer and trans person, the lack of information was exponentially worse. As a therapist, I want to be there for people who recognize this and want to have better relationships with others and with themselves. I also want to be there especially for my fellow queer and transgender people given how lonely I felt thinking that there were no therapists like me. While I didn't get that, I want to BE that for others.
I trained in one of the longest-running accredited marriage and family therapy programs in the United States and furthered that education with an additional graduate certificate in Sex Therapy.
Growing up in a small, midwestern town, I came to realize that we don't get nearly enough information on how to properly engage with one another in our relationships in healthy and fulfilling ways. As a queer and trans person, the lack of information was exponentially worse. As a therapist, I want to be there for people who recognize this and want to have better relationships with others and with themselves. I also want to be there especially for my fellow queer and transgender people given how lonely I felt thinking that there were no therapists like me. While I didn't get that, I want to BE that for others.

Do you desire to help your teen navigate the challenges of adolescence or to overcome the negative patterns in your marriage?
Known in the area for my experience working with adolescents and their families, my passion is helping teens make a healthy transition to adulthood. My other strengths include helping couples work through conflict to build stronger relationships and working with individuals suffering from anxiety, emotional trauma, and self-worth struggles.
Do you desire to help your teen navigate the challenges of adolescence or to overcome the negative patterns in your marriage?
Known in the area for my experience working with adolescents and their families, my passion is helping teens make a healthy transition to adulthood. My other strengths include helping couples work through conflict to build stronger relationships and working with individuals suffering from anxiety, emotional trauma, and self-worth struggles.

Amber Greuel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in marriage and family therapy, parenting/co-parenting, blended families, trauma-informed care, schema-focused therapy, and treating behavioral and substance use disorders.
I use a person-centered approach that prioritizes respect, autonomy, and empowerment for every individual. My goal is to create a warm, inclusive space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. I support adults, adolescents, couples, and families of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including LGBTQIA+ and kink communities. With a strong commitment to diversity, I offer a nonjudgmental, accepting perspective that affirms each person’s unique journey. I specialize in holistic wellness, integrating mind, body, and spirit to foster overall well-being.
I specialize in marriage and family therapy, parenting/co-parenting, blended families, trauma-informed care, schema-focused therapy, and treating behavioral and substance use disorders.
I use a person-centered approach that prioritizes respect, autonomy, and empowerment for every individual. My goal is to create a warm, inclusive space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. I support adults, adolescents, couples, and families of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, including LGBTQIA+ and kink communities. With a strong commitment to diversity, I offer a nonjudgmental, accepting perspective that affirms each person’s unique journey. I specialize in holistic wellness, integrating mind, body, and spirit to foster overall well-being.

I work with adults and adolescents around issues of depression, anxiety, stress, loss, family and marital relationships .
People have the power within themselves for change but sometimes need a facilitator and coach to help them find additional coping skills or to process something with an objective party.
I work with adults and adolescents around issues of depression, anxiety, stress, loss, family and marital relationships .
People have the power within themselves for change but sometimes need a facilitator and coach to help them find additional coping skills or to process something with an objective party.

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.
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.

Northern Woods Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
2 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54703
Hi! I am Tara Thiele! Life can be difficult and it takes a lot of strength and courage to seek out therapy. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, life stressors, or other mental health concerns you can renew your life through therapy. When clients come in to see me their goals are to enhance their life to live more present and fully. They learn ways to challenge their unhelpful thinking patterns that have been causing them distress. People want to be seen, heard, and validated. They want to be able to tell their story in a place that feels safe for them, and this is the place they can find that.
Hi! I am Tara Thiele! Life can be difficult and it takes a lot of strength and courage to seek out therapy. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, life stressors, or other mental health concerns you can renew your life through therapy. When clients come in to see me their goals are to enhance their life to live more present and fully. They learn ways to challenge their unhelpful thinking patterns that have been causing them distress. People want to be seen, heard, and validated. They want to be able to tell their story in a place that feels safe for them, and this is the place they can find that.

I enjoy working with adult individuals and couples who strive to better themselves, understand their unique qualities and are looking to create new paths in their journey of self-love and adventure. I strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard and understood.
I enjoy working with adult individuals and couples who strive to better themselves, understand their unique qualities and are looking to create new paths in their journey of self-love and adventure. I strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard and understood.

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. Currently, my availability is limited due to completing internship.
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. Currently, my availability is limited due to completing internship.

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.
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.

I work with adults navigating grief, trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I have a special interest in working with women struggling with self-esteem issues, as well as postpartum and perinatal depression. As your therapist, I hold unconditional positive regard for you and will show up as compassionate, validating and direct.
I work with adults navigating grief, trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I have a special interest in working with women struggling with self-esteem issues, as well as postpartum and perinatal depression. As your therapist, I hold unconditional positive regard for you and will show up as compassionate, validating and direct.

My name is Brigid, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals build awareness and empower themselves in their mental health journey. I work virtually with clients aged 18 and older, specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, severe mental illness, emotional regulation, suicide prevention, and grief/loss. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can freely express themselves and explore their emotions. My counseling approach is collaborative, strength-based, and solution-focused.
My name is Brigid, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals build awareness and empower themselves in their mental health journey. I work virtually with clients aged 18 and older, specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, severe mental illness, emotional regulation, suicide prevention, and grief/loss. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can freely express themselves and explore their emotions. My counseling approach is collaborative, strength-based, and solution-focused.

Relationships impact every aspect of our lives. 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 other relational issue. 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.
Relationships impact every aspect of our lives. 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 other relational issue. 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.

Alastair Wright - Current Openings- Teens Adults Couples
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
In individual and couples therapy, I support those who are healing from trauma and addiction, as well as those navigating grief, depression, and anxiety. I believe that the client is the expert on their own life, and I honor this by using holistic approaches that promote self-inquiry, build upon strengths, and improve emotional regulation. I work with clients from all backgrounds to help them find greater meaning and purpose in life so that they can create and achieve their personal goals.
In individual and couples therapy, I support those who are healing from trauma and addiction, as well as those navigating grief, depression, and anxiety. I believe that the client is the expert on their own life, and I honor this by using holistic approaches that promote self-inquiry, build upon strengths, and improve emotional regulation. I work with clients from all backgrounds to help them find greater meaning and purpose in life so that they can create and achieve their personal goals.

Adults and young adults with ADHD often benefit from ADHD Specialized therapy with me. You can get help addressing co-occurring conditions, developing coping skills, improving self-esteem, enhancing organization and time management, and building relationships. Ultimately you can expect better academic, work, and social outcomes after diagnosis. My specialty is to play a crucial role in your ADHD diagnostic process by initiating assessments and providing collaboration with your physician. This may include discussing with you, childhood background, life circumstances, presenting symptoms, ADHD diagnostic questionnaires and scales.
Adults and young adults with ADHD often benefit from ADHD Specialized therapy with me. You can get help addressing co-occurring conditions, developing coping skills, improving self-esteem, enhancing organization and time management, and building relationships. Ultimately you can expect better academic, work, and social outcomes after diagnosis. My specialty is to play a crucial role in your ADHD diagnostic process by initiating assessments and providing collaboration with your physician. This may include discussing with you, childhood background, life circumstances, presenting symptoms, ADHD diagnostic questionnaires and scales.

Emily Erikson - Current Openings- Couples Adults Teens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Eau Claire, WI 54701
As a therapist, it is my goal to create a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment for all of my clients. I seek to create a safe space where all feel comfortable exploring difficult and challenging topics. I believe that the client is the expert on their life and see it as my job to remain curious while offering alternative views and tools. My mission is to empower clients to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. While I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client’s individual needs, my approach to therapy generally includes a systemic, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed lens.
As a therapist, it is my goal to create a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative environment for all of my clients. I seek to create a safe space where all feel comfortable exploring difficult and challenging topics. I believe that the client is the expert on their life and see it as my job to remain curious while offering alternative views and tools. My mission is to empower clients to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. While I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client’s individual needs, my approach to therapy generally includes a systemic, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed lens.

I enjoy working with people to create a nonjudgmental space that is tailored to their needs and goals. My view is that we are connected internally and externally in a web of different systems that impact us, and through understanding how these systems and the client are affecting one another do we get a comprehensive view of what’s going on. When appropriate and agreed upon, I will work with people in these different systems (e.g., family, loved ones, teachers, primary care providers, social workers, parole officers, etc.) to help provide continuity of care and a cohesive treatment plan.
I enjoy working with people to create a nonjudgmental space that is tailored to their needs and goals. My view is that we are connected internally and externally in a web of different systems that impact us, and through understanding how these systems and the client are affecting one another do we get a comprehensive view of what’s going on. When appropriate and agreed upon, I will work with people in these different systems (e.g., family, loved ones, teachers, primary care providers, social workers, parole officers, etc.) to help provide continuity of care and a cohesive treatment plan.

Over the course of my career, I have provided counseling services for people struggling with a variety of issues and have worked in the public and private sector. I focus on the relationship between thoughts and feelings and guiding my clients to find solutions for challenging life issues. I enjoy assisting my clients in learning and practicing healthy and effective coping strategies to improve their overall well-being.
Over the course of my career, I have provided counseling services for people struggling with a variety of issues and have worked in the public and private sector. I focus on the relationship between thoughts and feelings and guiding my clients to find solutions for challenging life issues. I enjoy assisting my clients in learning and practicing healthy and effective coping strategies to improve their overall well-being.

Kendra Konkel - Current Openings- Teens Adults Couples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APSW
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I strive to create a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment that ensures my clients are valued and understood. I help children (5+), teens and adults manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and communication with family. Other specialties include couples, families, blended-families, divorce/separation, and teenagers.
I strive to create a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment that ensures my clients are valued and understood. I help children (5+), teens and adults manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and communication with family. Other specialties include couples, families, blended-families, divorce/separation, and teenagers.

Prior to becoming a therapist I was a pilot in the Army for about 8 years, and one of the big reasons I got into therapy was because of how impactful it was for me personally. My undergraduate degree was completed at the United States Military Academy: West Point in 2015, and my masters degree at UW-Stout in 2022. Since starting as a therapist, I have worked with a wide variety of concerns including trauma, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, couples counseling, and self-image.
Prior to becoming a therapist I was a pilot in the Army for about 8 years, and one of the big reasons I got into therapy was because of how impactful it was for me personally. My undergraduate degree was completed at the United States Military Academy: West Point in 2015, and my masters degree at UW-Stout in 2022. Since starting as a therapist, I have worked with a wide variety of concerns including trauma, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, couples counseling, and self-image.

Each of us can have a life worth living. If you are burned out or stressed out, or if you find yourself having the same, repeated conflicts with your loved ones, therapy can help. Therapy can help you interact differently with the stressors in your life. We can all benefit from therapy by gaining insight into ourselves, creating new patterns in our relationships or finding helpful ways to cope with life’s difficulties. Each person has the ability to find contentment, peace and meaning in life. It takes courage to reach out. I use a caring, non-judgmental approach to support clients in the important work of healing.
Each of us can have a life worth living. If you are burned out or stressed out, or if you find yourself having the same, repeated conflicts with your loved ones, therapy can help. Therapy can help you interact differently with the stressors in your life. We can all benefit from therapy by gaining insight into ourselves, creating new patterns in our relationships or finding helpful ways to cope with life’s difficulties. Each person has the ability to find contentment, peace and meaning in life. It takes courage to reach out. I use a caring, non-judgmental approach to support clients in the important work of healing.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.