Adults Therapists in Madison, WI

Choosing a therapist can be difficult. You want someone you can trust and who has the experience to help with your needs. I am qualified to treat most conditions that cause people distress. Some areas of special interest include LGBTQ+, healthcare workers, anxiety (OCD, phobias, general anxiety), phobias, stress, work-life balance, depression, trauma, relationships, parenting, boundary-setting, and developing assertiveness. I am a strong LGBTQAI+ ally and have experience and special training working with LGBTQAI+ couples and individuals. Hablo español y hago terápia en español. Tengo experiencia con gente de todas partes.

“What matters?” This is one of the most important questions I can ask of my clients. Without knowing what matters what they are passionate about, neither of us know why we are in the “room." To figure out the why (Why WOULD I do my homework, why would I go to practice, etc.) gives us a meaningful direction. Also let’s talk about fun. Isn’t that the whole point of NOT being an adult? If I’m not enjoying the session, I can bet my client is definitely not. I work hard to ensure a relaxed and welcoming environment that is filled filled with unconditional positive regard, hard work, humor, flexibility and appreciation, and fun.

As an APSW (Advanced Practice Social Worker) and therapist, I am passionate about providing psychotherapy services to adults including those seeking to overcome struggles related to trauma, anxieties, and identity. I know these issues can diminish your quality of life and I can support you along the way to making positive life changes. Understanding your past experiences, exploring underlying causes, and learning more about yourself can create opportunities for healing. Together we will process thoughts and experiences to assist you in exploring yourself and identifying skills to improve relationships with yourself and others.

Sometimes, we get stuck. Stuck in difficult emotions or relationships—stuck in what the world says is possible for us. I want to help you get unstuck. By centering your experiences and sharing evidence-based strategies, I empower you to use your strengths and life experiences to work against problems that feel inescapable. I don’t want to prescribe you with what I think makes a good life—I want you to live a fulfilling life that fits your values.

I love my work: helping individuals and couples solve problems, grow and flourish. We grow by learning mastery; to me this means being competent in dealing with yourself and the outside world. I help clients do this by gaining self-knowledge and learning the skills necessary to be empowered to reach their goals and improve their most important relationships. Since starting my practice in 1983 I have been dedicated to helping clients achieve mastery. I take a very active role, and do "what works" for each client, using a variety of treatment approaches.

My down to earth, compassionate and honest nature will make you feel supported and comfortable in the therapeutic process. I convey an empathic approach and gentle sense of humor as I create a safe space that allows clients to develop their authentic self. I bring a playful spirit to my work which is complimented by training and numerous years of experience. I am passionate about helping adults, children and families heal from past trauma and find success in building healthy relationships.

Shannon works with adolescents and adults to provide evidence-based psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and co-occurring Substance Abuse Disorders. She is a subject matter expert in the field of Suicide Prevention and has extensive experience working with individuals and families around the delicate subject of suicidality. Shannon places high value on a strengths-based approach to treatment. Her commitment to model fidelity yields data driven outcomes for clients with durable results promoting client’s to overcome mental health barriers and improve quality of life across life domains.

•••• Private, Trustworthy, Effective Therapy & Coaching for Couples & Adults•••• I applaud you for taking the first step to living a life you love! My office is your safe and soothing therapy space to talk about whatever you’d like. My clients want to take an honest look at themselves and learn: *HEALTHY COMMUNICATION with partner, friends, family, colleagues *PRODUCTIVE self-reflection *CLARITY in decision-making *effective COPING for depression/anxiety/irritability/anger *how to stop co-dependent tendencies *to feel EMPOWERED *confidently set and HOLD BOUNDARIES

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.

"When we struggle with Stress, Anxiety, and Trauma it can interfere with our relationships and ability to function. I work with adults, couples, and families, to work through these difficulties in a way that supports their needs. My goal is to provide a welcoming space where people feel safe, heard, that is inclusive and intersectional. A space that welcomes folks with a variety of identities, experiences, and perspectives whether that is as an individual or within the context of their relationships."

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.

Elizabeth Schrimpf is a licensed professional counselor, who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated from Lakeland College in Sheboygan, WI with a community mental health counseling focusing on young adults and individuals transitioning from one stage of life to another. Elizabeth believes in a holistic, whole-person approach to care focused on learning to manage and process complicated emotions. Her main areas of focus include anxiety and depression, grief, burnout and adjusting to lifestyle changes such as divorce/relationship end, parenthood and retirement.

I offer a warm space to work with individuals who are interested in processing relational trauma and developing skills to cope with a variety of mental health concerns. I specialize in working with adults who experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship conflicts.

Welcoming new clients beginning May 2024! My intention is to be your partner in a journey of self-exploration to tap into your full potential. I will encourage and challenge you to create your own meaning in life and express your most authentic self. We will explore the way you move through the world with a sense of curiosity, humor, and lightheartedness rather than judgment. My focus is on who people are, what they have to offer, and their strengths, rather than who they are not. I believe in the power of deep human connections; It is always an honor and privilege to be a part of my clients' journey. I look forward to meeting you!

I treat adults who want to make meaningful changes in their lives, or perhaps need a new way to view an old problem. I am a responsive therapist, a real person, not an "mm hmm" therapist. I will listen well, and give feedback, you will not feel you are alone in whatever struggle brings you to my office. Relationships, life changes and transitions, losses - coping - these are some, but by no mean all, of the issues that we might work on together. Seeing a therapist is a positive choice when one feels frustrated or alone.

Sometimes the journey of life will present challenges that are hard to face alone. As a licensed professional counselor and art therapist, I can walk alongside you with a creative approach on your healing journey. We will collaborate to increase self-compassion, foster resilience, set boundaries and diminish self-defeating thinking to help you live the life you want. I recognize the importance of creating a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment to manifest growth and change.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of challenges interfering with their lives. I always want to partner with clients first, because you are the expert on yourself and your own life. I am passionate about developing rapport and connection because it is important to feel safe before any change can happen. I operate from a person-centered, trauma-informed lens and want to help you identify patterns, behaviors, and ways of thinking and communicating that currently have you stuck. We will work together to identify tools and strengths to help you overcome your challenges.

Jen Burkel welcomes the opportunity to share her authentic, compassionate, and thoughtful approach to the work of assisting clients in finding their path. She sees therapy as a partnership in discovering each individual's truth. Jen believes that through our struggles we can create meaning and thereby transform into stronger, more resilient versions of ourselves. Jen blends a playful spirit with deep compassion to guide people to experience greater acceptance and joy in their lives. Jen has spent the last 20 + years helping people in our community.

As a counselor on the autism spectrum who works mostly with autistic adults, I offer a rare perspective that combines mental-health training with lived experience. Whether you are on or off the autism spectrum, I can help you understand yourself and adapt in terms of society, social dynamics, culture, thought process, emotions, and existential questions. Have you found that other therapists seemingly can't or won't talk about how social interactions work? I can help.