Therapists in McFarland, WI

I am here to provide a Client-Focused approach to your therapy work. Prior to finding my calling in Counseling, I worked for years in the Finance and Healthcare fields and developed an authentic passion for service. But I recognized that in order to really support the growth of others, I would need to move beyond the "Business As Usual" model, and create something truly different and worthwhile. To that end, I have developed a counseling practice where your goals are front and center. You determine where and how we will go, and I will provide the flexible support and guidance for your healing journey. Let's get started. Kirk Stone

Although I see clients from 10 yo to 100 yo, my expertise lies with connecting with disengaged youth and adults who may struggle with a variety of concerns related to Anxiety, Depression, Anger and Grief.

My goal is for my clients to experience a clearing of the cobwebs from the past that are interfering with life today. I help clients to recognize and change childhood beliefs that may be preventing them from connecting to their true selves. I assist clients in allowing themselves to be in relationships that are loving, supportive, and respectful; empowering themselves to see their value; healing the past; developing an internal calm and peace; finding their natural flow; trusting themselves to make good decisions; and learning how to regulate themselves in healthy ways.

After suspending my practice in early March, 2019, I have notified my clients that I have placed my practice on hold until pandemic conditions permit. Remote therapy can help many people but it does not conform to what I bring to my patients. It has been very meaningful to have worked with those of you I have seen over a 40 year career. Thanks for your trust in sharing your "stories" with me. I encourage, but you have displayed the courage it takes to make meaningful change. I hope to resume my practice when conditions permit. See the movie, "Good Will Hunting." It is beautiful and "therapeutic." Dr. Levine

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 love being a therapist and having the privilege of helping people heal, grow, and discover (or re-discover) their purpose in life. It takes tremendous courage to share with another person what you want to change about yourself. I feel that my role is to be a compassionate guide and facilitator to help you learn about yourself, your roots, your helpful and unhelpful personal habits and patterns with others. I use art, music, psychodrama, dreamwork, intuition and active listening to help you challenge yourself and become the sort of person you want to be in the world.

The decision to begin therapy can be overwhelming and can carry a multitude of fears, uncertainties and challenges (Whether you are adjusting to loss, coping with anxiety or depression, or searching for ways to change behavior or attitudes which interfere with relationships or personal growth). Your concerns, whether for yourself alone or in relation to others, will be heard with caring and nonjudgmental attention.

I strive to help clients understand what is beneath the motivation of using harmful behaviors and attempt to help focus on self-compassion with an understanding that health and wellness is achievable. I like to view myself as a teacher of healthy coping skills where clients are able to over time, enact these skills in their own lives to have the confidence to make changes for themselves. Techniques used to help facilitate our sessions may include family therapy, exposure therapy, journaling and use of psycho-educational resources (homework, books, videos, etc).

Therapist seeks individuals who are ready to find themselves and their passion in life. Its difficult when we get stuck and do not know where to turn. Need someone to talk to? Or some guidance on situational issues? Relationship or communications with partners or family?

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.