Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Madison, WI
Are you struggling with anxiety, hopelessness, or burnout? Each day your stress is piling higher, and you feel like you can’t keep up. You may be feeling alone like no one understands what you’re going through. Maybe you’re overwhelmed amid a big life change, where you’re struggling to find peace in your new reality, or a parent who feels lost in how to help their child. I want to assure you that you’ve found a supportive space here. I specialize in working with individuals ages 14 & up with a variety of struggles like complex trauma, autism, attachment issues, adoption, life transitions, anxiety, & more.
Are you struggling with anxiety, hopelessness, or burnout? Each day your stress is piling higher, and you feel like you can’t keep up. You may be feeling alone like no one understands what you’re going through. Maybe you’re overwhelmed amid a big life change, where you’re struggling to find peace in your new reality, or a parent who feels lost in how to help their child. I want to assure you that you’ve found a supportive space here. I specialize in working with individuals ages 14 & up with a variety of struggles like complex trauma, autism, attachment issues, adoption, life transitions, anxiety, & more.
I am an Integrative Counselor who combines Wellness with the treatment of ADHD/ADD, Depression and Anxiety. I draw from my experience as an Exercise Physiologist, Counselor and as a Pilates Instructor. I believe the whole person needs to be addressed when making systematic changes, so they can enhance their quality of life.
I am an Integrative Counselor who combines Wellness with the treatment of ADHD/ADD, Depression and Anxiety. I draw from my experience as an Exercise Physiologist, Counselor and as a Pilates Instructor. I believe the whole person needs to be addressed when making systematic changes, so they can enhance their quality of life.
Are you feeling stuck in life and not sure which direction to take? We can work together to address the challenges you feel may be affecting your day to day life; regaining clarity around your goals and allowing yourself the permission to move forward. Whether your struggles are with alcohol and drug abuse, an abusive relationship, a life transition or struggling with depression/anxiety, sometimes a different perspective and support is all that's needed to feel empowered and reconnected with you inner self.
Are you feeling stuck in life and not sure which direction to take? We can work together to address the challenges you feel may be affecting your day to day life; regaining clarity around your goals and allowing yourself the permission to move forward. Whether your struggles are with alcohol and drug abuse, an abusive relationship, a life transition or struggling with depression/anxiety, sometimes a different perspective and support is all that's needed to feel empowered and reconnected with you inner self.
Feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, rumination, or avoidance can be overwhelming—especially when you’re doing everything you can just to get through the day. I work with clients who feel trapped in their thoughts, tend to overanalyze or intellectualize emotions, avoid triggers, or carry a heavy sense of guilt or shame. Many of the people I support struggle with low self-esteem, internalizing distress, or believing they are more responsible than they truly are—for feared outcomes or past experiences.
Feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, rumination, or avoidance can be overwhelming—especially when you’re doing everything you can just to get through the day. I work with clients who feel trapped in their thoughts, tend to overanalyze or intellectualize emotions, avoid triggers, or carry a heavy sense of guilt or shame. Many of the people I support struggle with low self-esteem, internalizing distress, or believing they are more responsible than they truly are—for feared outcomes or past experiences.
You crave closeness, but the moment it’s there, something in you tightens. You scan for signs, hold back parts of yourself, or wait for the other shoe to drop. Love has felt inconsistent, so even when something good shows up, your body stays guarded. That guarding can show up everywhere, overthinking texts, rereading conversations, or never fully relaxing even when nothing is wrong. You’re not “too much” or “too anxious.” Your system learned that connection wasn’t always safe. Healing from trauma doesn’t always look like tears or intense sessions—it can feel like slowly learning to trust yourself more and second-guess yourself less.
You crave closeness, but the moment it’s there, something in you tightens. You scan for signs, hold back parts of yourself, or wait for the other shoe to drop. Love has felt inconsistent, so even when something good shows up, your body stays guarded. That guarding can show up everywhere, overthinking texts, rereading conversations, or never fully relaxing even when nothing is wrong. You’re not “too much” or “too anxious.” Your system learned that connection wasn’t always safe. Healing from trauma doesn’t always look like tears or intense sessions—it can feel like slowly learning to trust yourself more and second-guess yourself less.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in my practice.
I blend cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, play, and family systems interventions to build upon clients’ natural strengths and to facilitate improved problem-solving abilities, increased self-confidence, and a greater overall sense of wellbeing.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in my practice.
I blend cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, play, and family systems interventions to build upon clients’ natural strengths and to facilitate improved problem-solving abilities, increased self-confidence, and a greater overall sense of wellbeing.
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.
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.
Starting the journey towards therapy may be daunting and feel uncomfortable. My goal is to create a compassionate, inclusive space where you can feel safe and supported in your healing process. I am a clinical intern pursuing my master's and believe in a grounded, holistic, and person-centered approach to mental health, where the focus is on you as a whole person. I value authenticity, energy, self-exploration, and helping individuals recognize and expand their sense of self, while respecting their personal limitations.
Starting the journey towards therapy may be daunting and feel uncomfortable. My goal is to create a compassionate, inclusive space where you can feel safe and supported in your healing process. I am a clinical intern pursuing my master's and believe in a grounded, holistic, and person-centered approach to mental health, where the focus is on you as a whole person. I value authenticity, energy, self-exploration, and helping individuals recognize and expand their sense of self, while respecting their personal limitations.
I’m Bailey, a therapist who works with teens, college students, young women, and helping professionals.
I currently hold an LPC license. My work includes ages 13-60 and covers a variety of specialties including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, burn-out, people pleasing and friend/relationship dynamics. I pull from my training in EMDR, relational, ACT, CBT and an empathic trauma informed lens to best serve my clients.
I’m Bailey, a therapist who works with teens, college students, young women, and helping professionals.
I currently hold an LPC license. My work includes ages 13-60 and covers a variety of specialties including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, burn-out, people pleasing and friend/relationship dynamics. I pull from my training in EMDR, relational, ACT, CBT and an empathic trauma informed lens to best serve my clients.
I work with adults navigating the impacts of trauma, grief and loss, life changes, and relationship challenges. I also support those navigating oppressive systems and individuals looking to increase boundary setting and communication skills in order to hone their voice and better speak for their needs.
I work with adults navigating the impacts of trauma, grief and loss, life changes, and relationship challenges. I also support those navigating oppressive systems and individuals looking to increase boundary setting and communication skills in order to hone their voice and better speak for their needs.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and change. I work with families and couples who may be questioning their connection to one another, and with individuals who feel stuck, unmotivated, or afraid. As a family therapist, I encourage people to explore how the different systems they are a part of impact the quality of their lives. How does their family function? Their place of work? Their culture? Together we explore how making changes in ourselves impacts our relationships to these different systems. We change our world by changing our relationship to it.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and change. I work with families and couples who may be questioning their connection to one another, and with individuals who feel stuck, unmotivated, or afraid. As a family therapist, I encourage people to explore how the different systems they are a part of impact the quality of their lives. How does their family function? Their place of work? Their culture? Together we explore how making changes in ourselves impacts our relationships to these different systems. We change our world by changing our relationship to it.
I work with people 12 to 100 years old helping with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, relationship and family issues, anger, school and adolescent difficulties.
Significant experience working with adolescents, substance abuse and trauma as well as older age groups. Considerable experience working with all ages, genders and backgrounds, including members of LGBTQIA+ and BiPOC communities. I implement an eclectic style that meets the client where they are at including EMDR, DBT, CBT and IFS as well as others.
I work with people 12 to 100 years old helping with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, relationship and family issues, anger, school and adolescent difficulties.
Significant experience working with adolescents, substance abuse and trauma as well as older age groups. Considerable experience working with all ages, genders and backgrounds, including members of LGBTQIA+ and BiPOC communities. I implement an eclectic style that meets the client where they are at including EMDR, DBT, CBT and IFS as well as others.
My focus is to provide practical, solution-focused care that helps individuals navigate ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, stress, and work-related stress. I draw from a diverse clinical background in mental health, social work, and addictions counseling to support clients in building on their strengths and creating meaningful, sustainable change. My approach emphasizes present-focused strategies, realistic goal-setting, and empowering clients with tools to manage daily challenges with confidence.
My focus is to provide practical, solution-focused care that helps individuals navigate ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, stress, and work-related stress. I draw from a diverse clinical background in mental health, social work, and addictions counseling to support clients in building on their strengths and creating meaningful, sustainable change. My approach emphasizes present-focused strategies, realistic goal-setting, and empowering clients with tools to manage daily challenges with confidence.
Trained as a somatic & transpersonal psychotherapist, my work is rooted in the development and application of transformational techniques for healing and growth. Clients often report experiencing significant personal breakthroughs around life-long challenges. Finding acceptance for where we are and what we're dealing with in life opens the door to creating the life we want and know is possible.
Trained as a somatic & transpersonal psychotherapist, my work is rooted in the development and application of transformational techniques for healing and growth. Clients often report experiencing significant personal breakthroughs around life-long challenges. Finding acceptance for where we are and what we're dealing with in life opens the door to creating the life we want and know is possible.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families to identify strategies that can support them with identifying ways to increase communicational skills, building healthy and authentic relationships, and reorganizing patterns of behaviors that support individual and intergenerational healing.
With an understanding that you are an expert on your own life and experiences, I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to support them in their journey to actualized wellness. Utilizing a systemic lens allows for a non-blaming, holistic approach to identifying difficult interactional patterns, historical/familial patterns of behavior, and encourages clients to take ownership of the things that are within their control while allowing them let go of the things that are not. Therapy can be a scary and difficult process and I strive to show up authentically to allow clients' conscious exploration of their healing journey.
I work with children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families to identify strategies that can support them with identifying ways to increase communicational skills, building healthy and authentic relationships, and reorganizing patterns of behaviors that support individual and intergenerational healing.
With an understanding that you are an expert on your own life and experiences, I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to support them in their journey to actualized wellness. Utilizing a systemic lens allows for a non-blaming, holistic approach to identifying difficult interactional patterns, historical/familial patterns of behavior, and encourages clients to take ownership of the things that are within their control while allowing them let go of the things that are not. Therapy can be a scary and difficult process and I strive to show up authentically to allow clients' conscious exploration of their healing journey.
I see adults, teens, and kiddos ages 7+.
I specialize in trauma/complex trauma, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, cult & high-control group recovery, and exploring or reclaiming spirituality after spiritual abuse. I also focus on OCD and scrupulosity (aka "religious" or "moral" OCD), grief, and existential concerns. Often, these concerns make it feel like you're not where you want to be in life and you might find yourself spiraling about how to move forward. Together, we will work to figure out next steps and strategies that put you back in the driver's seat.
I see adults, teens, and kiddos ages 7+.
I specialize in trauma/complex trauma, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, cult & high-control group recovery, and exploring or reclaiming spirituality after spiritual abuse. I also focus on OCD and scrupulosity (aka "religious" or "moral" OCD), grief, and existential concerns. Often, these concerns make it feel like you're not where you want to be in life and you might find yourself spiraling about how to move forward. Together, we will work to figure out next steps and strategies that put you back in the driver's seat.
I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families from various backgrounds.
I have a special interest in working with trauma, self-esteem, sex-related concerns, burnout, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, couples, and relationship issues. I take a collaborative approach where we work together to identify your strengths, goals, and what works best for you. I enjoy working with people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families from various backgrounds.
I have a special interest in working with trauma, self-esteem, sex-related concerns, burnout, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, couples, and relationship issues. I take a collaborative approach where we work together to identify your strengths, goals, and what works best for you. I enjoy working with people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Hi folks, I'm a therapist in Madison, WI working with adults, teens, couples, families, and children.
I am passionate about my work with LGBTQ+ clients and queer families — including relationship conflict, identity exploration, and ENM/polyamorous relationships. A queer therapist myself, I bring both clinical training and lived understanding to that work. My approach is rooted in Narrative Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Hi folks, I'm a therapist in Madison, WI working with adults, teens, couples, families, and children.
I am passionate about my work with LGBTQ+ clients and queer families — including relationship conflict, identity exploration, and ENM/polyamorous relationships. A queer therapist myself, I bring both clinical training and lived understanding to that work. My approach is rooted in Narrative Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Let me help you take control of you life and reactions. I love helping people learn more about themselves and why they think and do the things they do. Together we can identify the reasons you feel stuck or the why's of your thoughts. I work with individuals, children, and families to help them address their needs and learn more about themselves. Everyone can benefit from learning more about their emotions, new coping skills and communication skills. Expanding these areas allows you to feel more safe, connected and understood. I love helping people explore and find their true self, including gender and sexual identity.
Let me help you take control of you life and reactions. I love helping people learn more about themselves and why they think and do the things they do. Together we can identify the reasons you feel stuck or the why's of your thoughts. I work with individuals, children, and families to help them address their needs and learn more about themselves. Everyone can benefit from learning more about their emotions, new coping skills and communication skills. Expanding these areas allows you to feel more safe, connected and understood. I love helping people explore and find their true self, including gender and sexual identity.
I help people change their lives.
Change can be hard. It asks you to let go of something and try something new. It is my role to help you through this process. I am invested in my client's growth and want to see you move out of old patterns and stuckness. I work with you to find a better you.
I often work with people struggling with ADHD, overthinking, burnout, or patterns around control with food, work, or relationships. Many of my clients are thoughtful and self-aware, but insight alone hasn't led to lasting change. I work with individuals and couples who want to feel better and are willing to do the work to get there.
I help people change their lives.
Change can be hard. It asks you to let go of something and try something new. It is my role to help you through this process. I am invested in my client's growth and want to see you move out of old patterns and stuckness. I work with you to find a better you.
I often work with people struggling with ADHD, overthinking, burnout, or patterns around control with food, work, or relationships. Many of my clients are thoughtful and self-aware, but insight alone hasn't led to lasting change. I work with individuals and couples who want to feel better and are willing to do the work to get there.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.