Therapists in Madison, WI

Are you at a crossroads in your life, struggling with crippling anxiety or debilitating depression? Do you need help and support to gain strength and motivation to feel joy? Would you like to build confidence and identify what is your passion in life? Would you like help problem solving and coming up with strategies to overcome barriers that may be internal or external? Would you like to gain the courage to let go of these blocks and make progress toward something that gives life meaning and fulfillment? Would you benefit from learning to connect to yourself as well as others with whom you are in contact?

Do you sense that you are "just getting by" in life? Do you feel weighed down by a sadness, restricted by anxieties, or just a sense of detachment and numbness? Are you concerned about a relationship or lack thereof? Or perhaps there are old, unattended wounds still hurting from long-ago. Buddhism reminds us that suffering is universal, but not necessary, and that it emerges from a disconnection from our essential nature. Therapy with me uses mindfulness practices and trauma-informed therapy (EMDR) to reconnect with that nature and inquire into the barriers that resist such connection to ourselves and others.

I seek to create a non-judgmental and collaborative environment to explore one's current, past, and future goals. I am learning Internal Family Systems Therapy as well as Sensorimotor Therapy to work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have experience working with adolescents, anxiety, divorce, life transitions, and religious or cult trauma. I offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions, as well as group therapy and workshops. If you’re curious about becoming a client, the first step is a conversation. I have completed Level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Therapy provided is structured to promote spiritual growth and awareness. I provide psychotherapeutic counseling sessions for individuals seeking ways to maintain wellness, reduce stress or relieve pain, recover from physical, emotional or psychological injury or illness, and improve quality of life. I believe in our inherent human ability to heal and overcome mental, emotional, spiritual and psychological issues creating distress in our lives. Allow me to help you heal your pain, develop spiritual awareness, and recover your life.

When things feel overwhelming it is sometimes hard to see a path forward. I believe that anyone can make changes in their lives if they want to and are encouraged by a strong sense of hope, which I make every effort to provide. I work collaboratively, in a non-judgmental, client-centered, creative, accepting space. As a family systems therapist, I recognize how much that system influences one's perspectives and sometimes, struggles.

Seeking help is intimidating and uncertain. It is a hard step, and you have already made the courageous move to scan therapist bios. Your life is precious and worth the fight, so please find a therapist and make an appointment. If you choose me, you will find a therapist who is friendly, non-judgemental, and passionate about helping you make peace with your past and build hope for the future.

As a Psychologist, I have the honor of working with individuals in their journeys of self-discovery, healing, renewal, and growth; journeys which, at times, have emerged out of periods of life crises & emotional upheaval. I offer individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, working with people navigating a range life transitions and challenges. I work compassionately and collaboratively with clients to explore, discover and overcome aspects of their lives that keep them from recognizing and meeting their full potential. This also involves recognizing and emphasizing clients' strengths, resilience, and assets they already embody.

Currently taking a limited number of new clients in March as I return from maternity leave. I hope to empower you to take ownership of your story in order to thrive & for your family to be restored to one another through the healing space of therapy. I value whole-person care, taking into account the context of your family, life, culture, and beliefs. I utilize evidence-based practices & compassionate therapy by helping you take ownership of your relationships and recovery process as you seek to meet your goals.

Although I see clients from 4 yo to 94 yo, my expertise lies with connecting with disengaged youth and adult men who may struggle with a variety of concerns related to Anxiety, Depression, Anger and Grief.

I want to help empower you to be your best self. Sometimes we reach a point in life where we feel stuck and we ask ourselves if healing is possible. As humans, we can struggle when we carry unresolved trauma or stress, which can cause us to hold onto negative beliefs. These beliefs impact the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. I want to help you heal and grow from your past experiences, so that you can feel empowered and able to trust yourself to reach your potential.

I have practiced psychotherapy since 1971, with a special interest in the emotional and relationship problems of adults and couples. I work with adults in acute distress as well as those with persisting difficulties that interfere with effective functioning and the full enjoyment of adult life. I ESPECIALLY WORK WITH COUPLES WHO ARE UNHAPPY IN THEIR MARRIAGE. In my view, emotionally committed relationships tend to be A HOTBED FOR REACTIVATION OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS from the past that can produce unexpected misery.

I am a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Wisconsin. I see adults, older adolescents, seniors, couples and families. I have a general practice with over 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy for a wide variety of issues. I provide treatment for depression and anxiety disorders, and see adult survivors of sexual abuse. I work with issues related to physical pain and teach stress reduction and emotion regulation skills. I work with couples to enhance connection and communication. Where appropriate, I use hypnosis to facilitate habit change, self understanding, and calming.

Christy uses they/them/their pronouns and identifies as queer and gender fluid. They have over five years of clinical experience as a mental health professional working with both individuals and groups from a wide range of ages and mental health experiences. They have worked closely with the LGBTQ+ community as well as college-age students, post-grad students, young-to-middle-age adults, and people from all walks of life who have experienced oppression, adverse childhoods, and traumatic events. Prior to becoming a therapist, Christy primarily supported neurodivergent individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.