Female Therapists in Germantown, WI
Karen is a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor who places value on the individual, their life experience and perspective. Karen is skilled at helping adult and child clients address life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse as well as traumatic brain injury. For individuals, families and couples, Karen identifies areas of strength within the family structure as well as identifying emotional and verbal abuse that affect the balance and the overall quality of relationships.
Karen is a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor who places value on the individual, their life experience and perspective. Karen is skilled at helping adult and child clients address life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse as well as traumatic brain injury. For individuals, families and couples, Karen identifies areas of strength within the family structure as well as identifying emotional and verbal abuse that affect the balance and the overall quality of relationships.
Life can feel overwhelming — balancing school, friendships, family, and your future. Anxiety, stress, or past experiences may weigh you down, leaving you going through the motions while craving clarity and relief. You want a space to be real, feel understood, and gain tools that work in everyday life. Your goals may include building confidence, managing anxiety, healing from past hurts, and finding a path forward that feels authentic — all while knowing you don’t have to do it alone.
Life can feel overwhelming — balancing school, friendships, family, and your future. Anxiety, stress, or past experiences may weigh you down, leaving you going through the motions while craving clarity and relief. You want a space to be real, feel understood, and gain tools that work in everyday life. Your goals may include building confidence, managing anxiety, healing from past hurts, and finding a path forward that feels authentic — all while knowing you don’t have to do it alone.
Jill is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15+ years of experience working with diverse populations in a variety of therapy settings. She is well known for her sense of humor, compassion, and thoughtfulness. She works from the understanding that the therapeutic relationship plays an integral role in treatment and takes an insight-oriented and interactive approach to therapy. She believes that all individuals possess unique strengths, as well as the capacity to change and that her role is to guide, support, and collaborate with individuals in developing effective ways to cope.
Jill is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15+ years of experience working with diverse populations in a variety of therapy settings. She is well known for her sense of humor, compassion, and thoughtfulness. She works from the understanding that the therapeutic relationship plays an integral role in treatment and takes an insight-oriented and interactive approach to therapy. She believes that all individuals possess unique strengths, as well as the capacity to change and that her role is to guide, support, and collaborate with individuals in developing effective ways to cope.
Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m a no-nonsense therapist who offers a safe space for critical thinking, growth, and examining the world around you through your values. I’ll challenge you to rise above the status quo, confront what’s holding you back, and become the best version of yourself. With experience in anxiety, relationships, parenting, stress, and life transitions, I offer compassionate, practical care. I support clients in this upside-down world by building a trusting relationship with direct and honest communication. You deserve support now—let’s get started today.
Searching for a therapist can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m a no-nonsense therapist who offers a safe space for critical thinking, growth, and examining the world around you through your values. I’ll challenge you to rise above the status quo, confront what’s holding you back, and become the best version of yourself. With experience in anxiety, relationships, parenting, stress, and life transitions, I offer compassionate, practical care. I support clients in this upside-down world by building a trusting relationship with direct and honest communication. You deserve support now—let’s get started today.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when anxiety, depression, or life transitions begin to blur your sense of direction and well-being. My role as a therapist is to provide a grounded, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your inner strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when anxiety, depression, or life transitions begin to blur your sense of direction and well-being. My role as a therapist is to provide a grounded, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your inner strengths, and move toward meaningful change.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to supporting adults navigate symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, OCD, and stage of life issues. My practice focuses on both validation of intense emotions and also creating lasting change.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to supporting adults navigate symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, OCD, and stage of life issues. My practice focuses on both validation of intense emotions and also creating lasting change.
Have you been feeling stuck or dissatisfied with your life? Would you like to explore ways to not just get through each day, but truly thrive and find joy in your life?
Have you been feeling stuck or dissatisfied with your life? Would you like to explore ways to not just get through each day, but truly thrive and find joy in your life?
Cassandra Downey, EdD, LPC helps individuals and families across Wisconsin find healing, resilience, and renewed purpose through compassionate, evidence-based care. She works with adults and seniors who are facing life’s challenges, offering a safe and supportive environment to process emotions and discover effective strategies for growth. With many years of clinical experience, Dr. Downey specializes in treating concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles, while also helping couples build healthier communication and stronger bonds. Dr.
Cassandra Downey, EdD, LPC helps individuals and families across Wisconsin find healing, resilience, and renewed purpose through compassionate, evidence-based care. She works with adults and seniors who are facing life’s challenges, offering a safe and supportive environment to process emotions and discover effective strategies for growth. With many years of clinical experience, Dr. Downey specializes in treating concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles, while also helping couples build healthier communication and stronger bonds. Dr.
Cara Mastin, LPC, helps individuals and couples across Wisconsin build stronger relationships, manage overwhelming emotions, and reconnect with their personal values. Practicing at LifeStance Health, Cara works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults providing a supportive, affirming space for healing and growth. With a trauma-informed and strength-based approach, they collaborate with clients navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and identity-related challenges. Cara is especially passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent populations, and those navigating gender identity exploration.
Cara Mastin, LPC, helps individuals and couples across Wisconsin build stronger relationships, manage overwhelming emotions, and reconnect with their personal values. Practicing at LifeStance Health, Cara works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults providing a supportive, affirming space for healing and growth. With a trauma-informed and strength-based approach, they collaborate with clients navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and identity-related challenges. Cara is especially passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent populations, and those navigating gender identity exploration.
Life can be incredibly challenging and exhausting to navigate, especially when feeling alone. Given the current social climate and socio-cultural expectations, navigating who you truly are can feel limiting and confusing. Having an encouraging and supportive space to be yourself can help break through adversity and bring you closer to your authentic self. I believe that everybody has individual strengths. With empathy and passion, I support children, teenagers, and LGBTQ+ folks who may have concerns regarding identity exploration, emotion management, communication struggles, and self-esteem.
Life can be incredibly challenging and exhausting to navigate, especially when feeling alone. Given the current social climate and socio-cultural expectations, navigating who you truly are can feel limiting and confusing. Having an encouraging and supportive space to be yourself can help break through adversity and bring you closer to your authentic self. I believe that everybody has individual strengths. With empathy and passion, I support children, teenagers, and LGBTQ+ folks who may have concerns regarding identity exploration, emotion management, communication struggles, and self-esteem.
I have a strong passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma and who are motivated to find relief and better coping strategies. Additionally, I enjoy helping individuals who are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and relationship concerns.
I have a strong passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma and who are motivated to find relief and better coping strategies. Additionally, I enjoy helping individuals who are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and relationship concerns.
Are you looking to connect with a therapist that offers a safe, nonjudgmental and inclusive environment where you can be yourself? I strive to provide that to my clients. I approach therapy in a genuine and empathetic way and incorporate humor where appropriate because its part of who I am and I find it has great therapeutic value. My life and professional experiences have prepared me to help with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues with specialty in interracial dynamics, identity/belonging, life/work/school transitions, women's issues including peri/menopause, sexual dysfunction, parenting, aging, and couples' issues.
Are you looking to connect with a therapist that offers a safe, nonjudgmental and inclusive environment where you can be yourself? I strive to provide that to my clients. I approach therapy in a genuine and empathetic way and incorporate humor where appropriate because its part of who I am and I find it has great therapeutic value. My life and professional experiences have prepared me to help with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues with specialty in interracial dynamics, identity/belonging, life/work/school transitions, women's issues including peri/menopause, sexual dysfunction, parenting, aging, and couples' issues.
Hello and welcome! As a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience, I help individuals navigate their unique mental health challenges and identify their therapeutic goals. Through a variety of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy techniques (with children), I connect with kindness and empathy to help individuals identify what may be interfering with them achieving these goals. I help clients learn effective coping skills and how to utilize their own strengths to promote comfort and peace in their lives.
Hello and welcome! As a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of experience, I help individuals navigate their unique mental health challenges and identify their therapeutic goals. Through a variety of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy techniques (with children), I connect with kindness and empathy to help individuals identify what may be interfering with them achieving these goals. I help clients learn effective coping skills and how to utilize their own strengths to promote comfort and peace in their lives.
Wendy Herrick is a licensed professional counselor. She earned her undergraduate degree at Marquette University and her master's degree at Concordia University and is a nationally certified counselor. Wendy works with children aged 4 and older, adolescents, adults and couples. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, parenting issues, stress management and relationship building.
Wendy Herrick is a licensed professional counselor. She earned her undergraduate degree at Marquette University and her master's degree at Concordia University and is a nationally certified counselor. Wendy works with children aged 4 and older, adolescents, adults and couples. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, parenting issues, stress management and relationship building.
Seeking support for anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, or just dealing with life’s transitions? Or life itself? I offer a space where your strengths are celebrated, healing begins with trust, and laughter is a powerful ally on your path to well-being. I'm here to be more than a counselor; I'm your partner in growth. With a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, I'll walk alongside you. Together, we'll navigate the intricacies of your journey, using warmth, genuine care, and occasional humor to build trust and ease. You deserve a space where healing isn't just a goal, but a reality.
Seeking support for anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, or just dealing with life’s transitions? Or life itself? I offer a space where your strengths are celebrated, healing begins with trust, and laughter is a powerful ally on your path to well-being. I'm here to be more than a counselor; I'm your partner in growth. With a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, I'll walk alongside you. Together, we'll navigate the intricacies of your journey, using warmth, genuine care, and occasional humor to build trust and ease. You deserve a space where healing isn't just a goal, but a reality.
Nikki is a compassionate and empathetic therapist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for every client. With a deep commitment to understanding each individual’s unique experiences, Nikki fosters a judgment-free space where clients can explore their emotions, challenges, and goals. Recognizing the importance of trust and authenticity, Nikki prioritizes building strong therapeutic relationships based on mutual respect and genuine care.
Nikki is a compassionate and empathetic therapist dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for every client. With a deep commitment to understanding each individual’s unique experiences, Nikki fosters a judgment-free space where clients can explore their emotions, challenges, and goals. Recognizing the importance of trust and authenticity, Nikki prioritizes building strong therapeutic relationships based on mutual respect and genuine care.
I'm Gina! I'm a board certified Mental Health Therapist and Substance Abuse Counselor. I love helping clients through issues like Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationships, Women's Issues, Spirituality, LGBTQ, Mood Disorders and more. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to! I know it can be hard to ask for help but my goal is to make you feel comfortable and safe from your first call!
I'm Gina! I'm a board certified Mental Health Therapist and Substance Abuse Counselor. I love helping clients through issues like Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationships, Women's Issues, Spirituality, LGBTQ, Mood Disorders and more. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to! I know it can be hard to ask for help but my goal is to make you feel comfortable and safe from your first call!
I offer a personalized, holistic approach to therapy that moves beyond symptom management. Together, we’ll explore the roots of what’s holding you back, tending to the deeper patterns that impact your growth. You’ll build skills in self-regulation, self-awareness, and confidence, empowering you to heal and live with authenticity. When we know ourselves, we trust ourselves. That trust fuels meaningful change, helping you align with your values and live a life of purpose and connection.
I offer a personalized, holistic approach to therapy that moves beyond symptom management. Together, we’ll explore the roots of what’s holding you back, tending to the deeper patterns that impact your growth. You’ll build skills in self-regulation, self-awareness, and confidence, empowering you to heal and live with authenticity. When we know ourselves, we trust ourselves. That trust fuels meaningful change, helping you align with your values and live a life of purpose and connection.
Monica Scheftgen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC-IT
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Waitlist for new clients
I work with people, ages 7 and up, seeking help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions. Potential clients include those who seek strategies to help manage their mental health concerns, those looking to heal from past trauma, and those who need a safe space for sharing their thoughts and feelings. My clients are willing to be active participants in the therapeutic process, recognizing that the changes they make impact their growth and healing. They are open to evaluating their strengths, while looking for opportunities for growth.
I work with people, ages 7 and up, seeking help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions. Potential clients include those who seek strategies to help manage their mental health concerns, those looking to heal from past trauma, and those who need a safe space for sharing their thoughts and feelings. My clients are willing to be active participants in the therapeutic process, recognizing that the changes they make impact their growth and healing. They are open to evaluating their strengths, while looking for opportunities for growth.
I work well with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families who are experiencing difficult circumstances, relationships, or life issues. There are times when all it takes is someone to listen, and there are other times when life is messy and disjointed and direction is lost. I am able to partner with clients through the most traumatic of events and give unique perspective.
I work well with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families who are experiencing difficult circumstances, relationships, or life issues. There are times when all it takes is someone to listen, and there are other times when life is messy and disjointed and direction is lost. I am able to partner with clients through the most traumatic of events and give unique perspective.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.