Self Esteem Therapists in Germantown, WI

Some of the best stories ever written include success, belonging, safety, and happiness, AND include moments of failure, loneliness, fear, and sadness. We relate to the characters in these stories because we see ourselves in them. My goal as your therapist is to help you write your own story of resilience, accomplishment, and contentment. My approach includes a combination of many evidence-based modalities in order to best assist you in reaching your goals, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Mindfulness, Systems Theory, and Strengths-Based Therapy.

Seeking support for anxiety, self-esteem, or life transitions? Imagine a space where your unique 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. Let's embark on this transformative journey together. You deserve a space where healing isn't just a goal, but a reality.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth? You deserve a safe place where your thoughts are heard, emotions are validated, and journey is respected. As a mental health and sports psychology practitioner, I am here to go beyond mere problem-solving. Together, we will foster positive life changes, boost self-esteem, cultivate healthy coping mechanisms, and achieve a resilient mental state.

Welcome! I am an individual therapist with experience working with kids, teens, and young adults. I strongly believe that connection is at the heart of the therapeutic process. Through fostering a genuine and trusting relationship, I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their challenges, emotions, and desires. I am here to listen and understand, offering empathy and support. By building a strong therapeutic alliance, we can work together towards positive change and personal growth.

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. I find that laughter is a good reminder that there is always hope for the future. My life and professional experiences have prepared me to help those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship issues, identity issues, belonging, life/work/school transitions, ADHD, women's issues, sexual dysfunction, parenting challenges, aging and couples issues.

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.

Imagine a life with more hope and more optimism; one in which you finally notice yourself making progress towards the goals you’ve struggled to accomplish because “it’s not realistic” or “there’s not enough time”. Imagine a life with less worry and more energy. Imagine finding success in achieving your ideal health and wellness goals or maybe improving the quality of your relationships with others.

I am a licensed professional counselor and graduated with my master's degree from Marquette University in 2012. Life often presents serious challenges that can feel overwhelming at times. It is my belief that each person has the inherent ability to overcome any obstacle. My goal is to meet you wherever you are at and help you develop evidenced based strategies, combined with your own natural strengths, to overcome any challenge or obstacle. I incorporate CBT and mindful based practice to help challenge ineffective patterns of thoughts and behaviors, create balance in your life and sustainable health of mind and body.

Are you trying to find a therapist that understands the complexities of neurodivergence? I'm here to help. I'm a neurodivergent therapist that specializes in working with teens and adults who often feel misunderstood and need the tools and resources to thrive. I have achieved success in guiding clients through their journeys of self-discovery and understanding of their thoughts, values, and behaviors on a deeper level. I assist my clients with identifying their needs, strengths, and past experiences so we can collaborate on making necessary adjustments in their lives to improve their overall mental health and well-being.

My clients are children, adolescents, adults, couples and families facing a range of life challenges including, depression, anxiety, loneliness, identity, relationship issues, and life meaning. I tend to work best with individuals who are curious about themselves and motivated to understand how their choices are impacting their lives.

Reaching out to a new therapist is a great first step. How will you know you have found the right person for you? I know how important the right fit is. I know you want to find a therapist who "gets you" and "understands your struggles." I have been where you are now. Counseling has helped me as well as so many people that I know and love. I wanted to find a way to help others who are experiencing difficult times in their lives. You can get help. It will get better. Together we can find ways to improve how you are feeling.

At Mosaic Counseling, we focus on offering compassionate and supportive evidence-based therapies to a wide variety of clients. Our specialties incude anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma and grief. We are open to all spiritual paths and all GLBTQ communities. We have many therapists who are located in Mequon, Sheboygan, Germantown, West Bend, Waukesha and offer virtual sessions within Wisconsin. To find the best match for you, please visit our website at www.mosaiccounseling-wi.com.

I have worked in the field of Mental Health Counseling for over 20 years and have extensive experience working with adults, families, adolescents and children. I received much of my clinical training and experience working in inpatient hospital, residential treatment and outpatient treatment settings. During that time I held a variety of professional positions, received quality supervision and completed my Masters Degree in Community Counseling.

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 have been practicing psychotherapy for over 25 years and strive to create an atmosphere where clients can feel empowered, respected, understood and safe. It is my hope the care I provide is both highly effective and compassionate. In my practice I provide individual, couple, and family therapy for both adolescents and adults. I work with a wide variety of problems and difficulties; however, areas of particular expertise include anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma, grief, and couple therapy. I have advanced training in using the mind/body connection to resolve difficulties, especially those related to trauma.

My desire as a therapist is to guide, support,and empower you to reach your goals. I believe that you have the strength to overcome and persevere the challenges that you are faced with in life. Developing a therapeutic relationship is the primary goal for me in helping identify strategies that would be most helpful for you. I like to look at the counseling relationship as a winning team approach.

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 am always marveled by the resilience individuals exhibit in the midst of chaos. However, we tend to forget our strengths as we face hardships. Working in Crisis management, I am marveled at the resilience I have witnessed in those who have experienced trauma. Therefore I want to journey with individuals and help them to identify their hidden strengths and empower individuals so they can function to their fullest potential in society and be their authentic selves.

**Contact by email preferred.**. Everyone gets stuck or overwhelmed and at these times we need additional support. Therapy creates opportunities for you to explore your thoughts and feelings so you can better understand and change what's getting in the way of you living as your fullest self. I work with adolescents and their parents as well as individuals; in order to address anxiety, depression, self criticism, anger, loneliness, or feeling numb and shut down. Our work together strengthens your sense of self, your relationships, and your capacity to best respond to life's inevitable changes and challenges.