Trauma is defined as "a deeply distressing or disturbing experience". Traumatic events are life changing. Living with constant fear and anxiety as a result can be debilitating; making it difficult to connect with others and navigate the world around us. I specialize in treating child and adolescent trauma as well as individuals and families. Early on in my career I worked with high profile trauma cases. This, paired with my experience working in the school setting and my deep curiosity of neuroscience has given me a unique set of clinical skills.

I am Maureen and I am glad that you stopped to read about me. During this pandemic, many people are finding that the ways that they have coped with stress in the past are not helping as well as it has before. Everyone reacts to stressful situations differently and the Covid-19 pandemic is unprecedented. Having fear and anxiety is normal. However, if you are finding that either you or your family member is experiencing anxiety or fear that is becoming overwhelming, therapy can help provide coping skills and relief.

**Individualized Care and Reasonable Rates!** Life has its twists and turns, whether you or your loved one is struggling with mental illness, addiction, behavioral, trauma or social issues, at times we all need to take a step back and seek assistance. You don't need to go it alone. Help is on its way, you just have to ask for it. I would like to assist you with whatever is making you feel overwhelmed, down, frustrated or anxious. **I charge very reasonable rates and have day, evening and weekend hours so more people can receive care.

I believe the body has the answer to all of your problems. My patients come to me with their body in a state of physical exhaustion, pain, and fatigue, and doing things that are unusual for them like shaking hands, non-stop migraines, sexual dysfunction, nausea, fainting, sudden weight gain/loss - I could keep going… They’re also stuck in a vicious emotional cycle of ups and downs; & mentally they struggle to focus on anything positive, failing to make any future plans because their body always takes precedence over anything else. My patients tend to seek “normalcy” and to live in a body that they no longer loathe.

My work with young adults as a resident assistant during my undergraduate career helped me to understand the need of more accessible mental health services within the community. This encouraged me to pursue my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater and gain licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor-in Training and a Substance Abuse Counselor- in Training.

Therapy is essential at times because we all hit rough spots and barriers that are beyond the scope of our natural support network of family and friends. I believe that most people are aware of the solutions to their problems but require the therapist's help in devising the framework to solve them. I strive to gain insight into areas of concern and then work with clients to uncover blindspots and alter thoughts and behaviors that are preventing them from leading their best quality of life.

LOVE! It is one of those words that either makes you giddy with joy or a little squirmy in your chair. Love is one of the things we long for most in our lives. Whether you struggle with romantic love, family love, agape love or even self-love, I would like to help. I provide therapy options in both Madison and Janesville to help make sure you have an option that is close to home. I aim to provide a warm space to help you feel at ease while you work through the toughest areas of your life.

While asking for help can be a frightening experience, it doesn't have to be. I strive to take the frightening out of therapy, and utilize empowering strategies to help individuals become the very best they can be. My professional experience involves working with teens, adults, and couples. I have experience with individuals working through traumas such as being victims of rape, incest, bullying, and abuse. I also work with military personnel, assisting through traumas such as PTSD, and assisting with reintegration.

Professional Services Group (PSG) provides individual, group, family, and couples therapy in Kenosha and Janesville for individuals struggling with a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues. We have therapists who work with clients as young as 4 years old, as well as adolescents, and adults. We are a trauma-informed practice that believes that it is our job to help clients reach their goals, on their terms.

One of the most difficult aspects of reaching out for help is finding a safe place to express yourself. My focus is on creating a collaborative relationship in an environment that encourages trust and is free of judgment. My goal is to help guide you as you work to find your way through life's challenges while identifying and holding true to who you are.

I founded my private practice on the principle of helping others create the life that they want. Often times that means resolving past trauma or issues that stand in our way. Change can be a difficult process, but with someone who understands how change occurs and the pitfalls that can hinder change it is possible. Every one deserves to be the person they want and I am here to help you on your journey of change and healing.

My clients typically struggle with addictions, anger, and experience difficulties in relating to loved ones. I focus on the child-parent relationship with both children and adults who have had adverse life experiences.

Terry Teipner, MS, LPC, LMFT-IT has a Master's Degree in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health emphasis) and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. I am a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. I utilize research based approaches in working with adults, children and families including person centered therapy, family systems therapy, solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. These therapies aid in helping individuals and couples achieve an enhanced sense of self and a better understanding of themselves and their relationships with others.

I strive to provide an environment for clients that is free of judgment in which clients feel safe to explore any issue that they are facing. My core belief is that all people have an innate ability and drive to achieve an overall state of happiness, comfort, and satisfaction with their lives. When given the tools that they need to move forward towards these goals, people will achieve the fulfillment that they have been hoping for. I will work with clients to identify any obstacles to personal fulfillment and incorporate evidence-based treatment techniques in order to overcome these barriers.

For the past 20 years, I have worked with families, couples, adults, and adolescents. Using cognitive-behavioral theory with narrative techniques, I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them. However, I also believe that the therapeutic relationship is a vital component within any program, which means that I believe that any work needs to be collaborative between myself and my clients. I am certified to deliver trauma-focused treatments as well as providing services to help manage stress and anxiety.

Pornography, affairs or internet sex controlling your life? Afraid you or your loved one is a sex addict? As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, sex therapist and psychotherapist providing counseling and sex therapy to the Madison Wisconsin area for over twenty years, people often tell me that before therapy with me they had never told anyone the extent of their pain from sexual addiction, abuse, assault or other sexual problems. Shame, hopelessness and embarrassment fed isolation and depression. Clients tell me my respect, compassion and sound clinical strategies build safety and hope as we work together as a recovery team.

Is the current pandemic causing you more stress? I offer exclusively online therapy sessions. I work with clients to raise their self-awareness, understanding and acceptance, in order to facilitate the changes they desire. I work with adults, adolescents and children around issues of depression, anxiety, stress, loss, family and marital relationships .My clinical background spans across age, gender, racial/ethnic groups, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. I offer empathy, experience and a non-judgmental approach in the therapeutic relationship.

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.

The counselors at HOPE - Child and Family Counseling/Adolescent and Adult Therapy specialize in therapy to promote emotional healing across the lifespan. We provide an atmosphere of acceptance and hope. Our skills are grounded in interpersonal connections and current interventions in neurobiology, attachment, cognitive-behavioral, trauma, family systems, child/play therapy, drug and alcohol treatment, and more. We apply principles that treat the whole person while knowing that the body, mind, and social world can interplay with how we feel, think, and navigate through life. Locations: Roscoe, IL, Gurnee, IL, and Janesville, WI.

Human beings are delightfully resilient creatures. People may experience pain, yet be determined to work through and move beyond it. I feel privileged to witness such courage and determination in my clients. I will work collaboratively with you. The expert on you is you! I bring my training, experience, and knowledge of psychological principles and treatments as tools to help you meet your goals. Often a balanced approach is helpful, developing practical strategies as well as identifying underlying issues contributing to your present-day problems. Some clients prefer emphasizing one approach over another; I aim to be responsive to your needs.