Addiction Therapists in Madison, WI

"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." --Albus Dumbuledore. Seeking therapy for yourself and your loved ones, is the first step to making your desire for happiness a reality. Although you may not know what makes you happy, the fact that you know you cannot continue to feel the way you do or be in your current situation, demonstrates your willingness to make the necessary changes toward a more fulfilling life.

Are you looking for help with life's challenges? Do you strive for inner peace and happiness? I can help you through these difficult times and assist you with making important decisions you may be facing. We will work together to come up with individualized solutions to help you overcome your obstacles so you can be your authentic self. I want to provide you with a safe, supportive environment, and want you to feel comfortable, so I often incorporate relaxation exercises into sessions. I am experienced in providing a wide variety of therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families.

Offering video sessions, phone sessions, and live chat sessions. I have had the honor and satisfaction of working with a wide range of people experiencing relationship and/or transitional issues, as well as more serious problems including mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, menopausal issues, pre and post bariatric surgery adjustment, trauma, OCD, grief and divorce recovery. Within the scope of general adult and child and adolescent counseling I offer individual psychotherapy, family sessions, couple's counseling, and some testing. I use Hope therapy and seek to build on people's strengths.ver

I began my career in social work and community activism. I worked as a child and family social worker, drug and alcohol counselor and treating eating disorders. After completing graduate studies/ Marriage and Family Therapist training, I entered private practice. I provide training on Problem Gambling and specialize in trauma and addictive-compulive behaviors. It is a gift and a mission to be able to help people attain their life goals. I believe that all individuals can attain healthy, serene and fulfilling lives if they are honest, open-minded and willing to work toward those ends.

It is not uncommon for people to talk and think their way 'better'. They have made sense of their problems and wish to 'just move on'. However, they can't seem to rid themselves of the emotional turmoil and physical pain that remains. My clients say to me, 'I just want to move on but my anxiety, depression, trauma, bad habits, pain, guilt, shame, family members...just won't let me'.

I work closely with individuals who have lived through trauma and/or painful life experiences. I help them process their experiences to find their way toward healing; whatever that may look like for them, based on their individual goals.

Anxiety is a b!tch - the heart racing, chest tightening, skin crawling, keeps you up all night kind. If you grew up in an emotionally or physically unsafe environment, been in inconsistent and unstable relationships, and live on edge with the fear of never reaching enoughness, then you get it. You find yourself being on guard, overachieving, people pleasing, and quieting your voice as a means to survive with the least amount of damage. You minimize your experiences and often say “I’m fine” when really you are living in your own personal hell and trauma is the prison keeper.

I identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and have experience working with people of many different gender identities and sexual orientations. I strive to offer a safe space for people of all demographics.

My focus is to help my clients to set goals for self-improvement by identifying their strengths, weaknesses or challenges that may prevent self-growth. As a facilitator on your journey of healing, I will guide you on a path to help you face challenges with confidence. I specialize in creating personalized plans and providing tools to guide you forward and to achieve your desired goals.

How are you feeling these days? If stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationships, marriage, parenting challenges, career or job stress, the weight of the pandemic (just to name a few) has affected you, we want to help. Our clients are people like you who are problem aware. You know when something is wrong, it's time for a change or even that something is just "off". Simply put - you know what you want and how you want to feel but you need some support or guidance on how to get there.

The healing power of connection makes the foundation of my therapeutic practice. I strive to develop a collaborative relationship that fosters exploration and understanding of self, others, and contexts. In our work together, we will process your lived experiences, emotions, and cognitions with the intentions of developing insight and utilizing self-determination. We will move alongside each other in efforts to alleviate your suffering and build your resiliency.

Are anxiety, OCD, or depression symptoms limiting your life? Do you or a loved one have daily struggles with unwanted thoughts & worries, social anxiety, perfectionism or panic attacks? Over time, anxious thoughts, emotions, and physical symptoms build & everyday stress can be debilitating. Symptoms are difficult to control, making going to school, performing at work and keeping up with relationships & responsibilities feel impossible. Seeking mental health treatment can be overwhelming and it's normal to feel worried or unsure. It takes tremendous strength to acknowledge that anxiety, fear & emotions are a barrier to enjoying life.

If you ever go home feeling like you just can’t shake what you saw on a call, at work, throughout a career, or in life, I can help. You want to find a sense of peace. To feel whole again. Maybe you feel a bit lost and unrecognizable to yourself. You want to feel understood. You want to feel like you matter. You tell yourself “no one else could possibly get it.” If you find yourself more irritable and angrier with the people you love and care about, I can help. If you ever feel like there are pieces of yourself you’ve lost, I want to partner with you to find them.

Reaching out to a therapist feels like the first time in a bathing suit after a long winter on the couch. Yes, it's scary, but it can also be transformative. When we are struggling in life, feeling stuck, hurt, confused, or alone, we all deserve a place to talk with someone who will not judge or shame us, but instead walk alongside us to create change, grow, heal and come into more fullness in ourselves and our relationships.

Greetings! I specialize in getting you to specialize in you! I work from a client-oriented perspective. I can easily adapt and help you to work on everything from developing a safety plan to creating a self-love/self-care plan to developing healthy coping mechanisms to career counseling. I am here to help:)

I provide confidential, easily accessible, quality, Online Therapy (video chat) to individuals, couples, and clinicians from the comfort of your home and I want you to be WELL. I truly believe that wellness won’t happen by accident. Wellness is a state of being healthy in your mind, body, and spirit and is a result of deliberate effort. Because of that I offer deliberate structured, thought provoking, mental health booster sessions and traditional therapy working towards goals you decide, since you are the expert on your life! I implement mindfulness, humor and genuine care and attention to whatever issue you are trying to overcome.

Kelly specializes in couples counseling. She utilizes the Gottman Method in all of her couples counseling. Expect meaningful and productive work, homework activities in between sessions and even some laughs when working with her. In your work together you will learn to do the small things again, change hard and damaging conversations to productive conversations allowing you to feel heard, understood and so much more. Kelly provides in-depth assessment to ensure she knows you as a couple, including both the good and bad times.

Depression, anxiety, stress & trauma can be crippling! Living with a "mental health diagnosis" can feel like you're damaged or broken. Or do you feel "stuck?" Whatever you're dealing with, it doesn't have to disrupt your life, nor are you broken or damaged! Think about this.. have you ever wondered why some people coast through life and everything seems to be going amazing for them, yet you feel stuck??? I can help you move forward and give you the tools that the most successful and content people know and use!

I bring warmth and a deeper understanding to your struggles to help find practical and effective solutions when you feel overwhelmed or stuck. My approach is non-judgmental, honest, and collaborative, ensuring that you are heard and actively engaged throughout the process. Sometimes the work is building a sense of hope that things can be better. Other times it might be focused on practical solutions or a deeper understanding of the underlying issues contributing to your struggles. I can help you live a life more aligned with your values and goals.