Anxiety Therapists in Merrill, WI
Whether you are dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, I want to work with you to lessen the amount of energy you are using to cope.
As a counselor I believe providing clients with information to assist them to make the best decision for them. I have several methods that we can utilize in our counseling sessions such as; EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT and others. What we use will be based on what we are focusing on; your background and what you feel comfortable using.
Whether you are dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, I want to work with you to lessen the amount of energy you are using to cope.
As a counselor I believe providing clients with information to assist them to make the best decision for them. I have several methods that we can utilize in our counseling sessions such as; EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT and others. What we use will be based on what we are focusing on; your background and what you feel comfortable using.
My ideal client is someone who knows, deep down, that something has to shift. They may not have all the answers (yet), but they’re done dancing in circles — ready to break old patterns, call themselves out (with love), and lean into real, lasting change.
Whether they’re 19 or 79, single and soul-searching or in a relationship that feels more like a roommate situation than a romance, they’re craving clarity, connection, and that click — the internal shift that changes everything. They’re open-minded but want grounded tools. They’re not here for fluff — they want the truth, even if it stings a little (or a lot).
My ideal client is someone who knows, deep down, that something has to shift. They may not have all the answers (yet), but they’re done dancing in circles — ready to break old patterns, call themselves out (with love), and lean into real, lasting change.
Whether they’re 19 or 79, single and soul-searching or in a relationship that feels more like a roommate situation than a romance, they’re craving clarity, connection, and that click — the internal shift that changes everything. They’re open-minded but want grounded tools. They’re not here for fluff — they want the truth, even if it stings a little (or a lot).
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
My goal is to provide a safe, open space to explore any areas of your life that you would like to improve. Clients describe me as warm and engaging with a great sense of humor. I have a broad range of personal and professional experiences to draw from. I enjoy seeing my clients succeed and will walk alongside you for support through it all.
My goal is to provide a safe, open space to explore any areas of your life that you would like to improve. Clients describe me as warm and engaging with a great sense of humor. I have a broad range of personal and professional experiences to draw from. I enjoy seeing my clients succeed and will walk alongside you for support through it all.
Sometimes a change in life circumstances can send any one of us on an unexpected "detour" of sorts - maybe it's a new medical diagnosis, a relationship ending, a change in job status, death & loss, or experiencing how the choices of others alters your life. Othertimes it's wanting to stop repeating your own life patterns which subtract from your quality of life. No matter what leads to seeking out change at this time, New Insights Counseling is here to offer guidance in creating the next steps in life.
Sometimes a change in life circumstances can send any one of us on an unexpected "detour" of sorts - maybe it's a new medical diagnosis, a relationship ending, a change in job status, death & loss, or experiencing how the choices of others alters your life. Othertimes it's wanting to stop repeating your own life patterns which subtract from your quality of life. No matter what leads to seeking out change at this time, New Insights Counseling is here to offer guidance in creating the next steps in life.
I am passionate about helping others live more authentically. I specialize in offering guidance in managing and problem-solving relationship difficulties. I help improve communication strategies and provide education about conflict and stress management. I address all aspects of the person, including their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
I am passionate about helping others live more authentically. I specialize in offering guidance in managing and problem-solving relationship difficulties. I help improve communication strategies and provide education about conflict and stress management. I address all aspects of the person, including their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
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Anxiety, Depression and other Mood Disorders , Stress: General Life/ Change of Life events , Trauma ( self defined), Adjustment DIsorders, Self Esteem Concerns, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Couples.
It is my belief that there are no life challenges, large or small , that cannot benefit from the therapeutic process. My approach to therapy is individually based to best fit my client so he/she can become confident in their ability to create achievable goals, make positive changes and sustain their progress throughout and after the therapeutic process. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, person centered and solution focused interventions allow for the most input from my clients with measurable results. I am also a strong believer in the benefits of humor and being more appreciative of our efforts to be the best version of ourselves.
Anxiety, Depression and other Mood Disorders , Stress: General Life/ Change of Life events , Trauma ( self defined), Adjustment DIsorders, Self Esteem Concerns, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Couples.
It is my belief that there are no life challenges, large or small , that cannot benefit from the therapeutic process. My approach to therapy is individually based to best fit my client so he/she can become confident in their ability to create achievable goals, make positive changes and sustain their progress throughout and after the therapeutic process. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, person centered and solution focused interventions allow for the most input from my clients with measurable results. I am also a strong believer in the benefits of humor and being more appreciative of our efforts to be the best version of ourselves.
Are you anxious and overwhelmed, as though you have lost control of your life and are unsure of how to get back on track?
I specialize in helping individuals rediscover their joy, purpose, and passion in their lives while providing clients with support, compassion, and understanding. Together, let's learn how to cut through the chatter in your head, build confidence and self esteem, cope with daily stressors, rediscover your strength, and feel empowered.
Are you anxious and overwhelmed, as though you have lost control of your life and are unsure of how to get back on track?
I specialize in helping individuals rediscover their joy, purpose, and passion in their lives while providing clients with support, compassion, and understanding. Together, let's learn how to cut through the chatter in your head, build confidence and self esteem, cope with daily stressors, rediscover your strength, and feel empowered.
I am trained in working with a wide variety of individuals and challenges and have a special interest in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, burnout, and women's health issues (pregnancy & post-partum, PMDD, peri-menopause & menopause).
Like nature, we ebb and flow through different seasons in life. While some seasons of life can feel overwhelming, these are often the times when we can experience the most growth. Therapy can be a wonderful tool to help individuals seek personal growth, overcome struggle, and thrive in life.
I am trained in working with a wide variety of individuals and challenges and have a special interest in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, burnout, and women's health issues (pregnancy & post-partum, PMDD, peri-menopause & menopause).
Like nature, we ebb and flow through different seasons in life. While some seasons of life can feel overwhelming, these are often the times when we can experience the most growth. Therapy can be a wonderful tool to help individuals seek personal growth, overcome struggle, and thrive in life.
I help folks with a variety of concerns like anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, ADHD, substance use, and relationship problems, but also help people with medical concerns like insomnia, chronic pain, weight loss, coping with the stress illness, making behavior changes to help with chronic problems, and more.
My goal is to offer scientifically supported best practices within a warm and supportive environment that allows for individuals to push themselves to make hard changes. I offer individual counseling and psychotherapy, group counseling, couples counseling, and a variety of psychological evaluations including ADHD, Memory, Presurgical Clearance, and more.
I help folks with a variety of concerns like anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, ADHD, substance use, and relationship problems, but also help people with medical concerns like insomnia, chronic pain, weight loss, coping with the stress illness, making behavior changes to help with chronic problems, and more.
My goal is to offer scientifically supported best practices within a warm and supportive environment that allows for individuals to push themselves to make hard changes. I offer individual counseling and psychotherapy, group counseling, couples counseling, and a variety of psychological evaluations including ADHD, Memory, Presurgical Clearance, and more.
I specialize in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Eating Disorders, Hair pulling/Skin Picking, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficult situations that have prevented them from living a healthier lifestyle. My mission is to help you name what's keeping you stuck and identify individual strengths that will help overcome those challenges. I am there to support you in finding and becoming the best version of yourself by letting go of old patterns of thinking and behaviors that are stopping you from being who you want to be. I am also available to provide services in Spanish, as it is my native language.
I specialize in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Eating Disorders, Hair pulling/Skin Picking, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing difficult situations that have prevented them from living a healthier lifestyle. My mission is to help you name what's keeping you stuck and identify individual strengths that will help overcome those challenges. I am there to support you in finding and becoming the best version of yourself by letting go of old patterns of thinking and behaviors that are stopping you from being who you want to be. I am also available to provide services in Spanish, as it is my native language.
My strengths are in treating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, grief, and ADHD/neurodivergence.
During the therapeutic process we explore your story at your pace. Sometimes we can just talk about it, and sometimes we can work on coping skills and engage in trauma informed therapy interventions - it depends on what you need. Usually people just want to talk, and we can pull in some evidence based therapy modalities and place it where it fits.
My strengths are in treating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, grief, and ADHD/neurodivergence.
During the therapeutic process we explore your story at your pace. Sometimes we can just talk about it, and sometimes we can work on coping skills and engage in trauma informed therapy interventions - it depends on what you need. Usually people just want to talk, and we can pull in some evidence based therapy modalities and place it where it fits.
Any of these can create anxiety, depression and a host of other symptoms.
What are you looking for in a therapist? A supportive, trusted voice? An empathetic ear? A sense of humor? Someone who's therapy space creates both safety...and confidence? I strive to bring all of the above to my clientele. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, with a family of my own. As I bring my practical experience of marriage (and raising kids) to my practice, I am continually inspired by the courage and open-heartedness of my clients; as we set out, co-conspiring toward change and healing. Website: heartwood counseling.net
Any of these can create anxiety, depression and a host of other symptoms.
What are you looking for in a therapist? A supportive, trusted voice? An empathetic ear? A sense of humor? Someone who's therapy space creates both safety...and confidence? I strive to bring all of the above to my clientele. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, with a family of my own. As I bring my practical experience of marriage (and raising kids) to my practice, I am continually inspired by the courage and open-heartedness of my clients; as we set out, co-conspiring toward change and healing. Website: heartwood counseling.net
Perhaps feelings of dread, anxiety, and cynicism crop up more than anything resembling engagement.
I focus on all things mental health as it relates to one's work and career, including how we perform, how we engage, and how we pursue fulfillment and satisfaction. The reality is many of us spend the great majority of our adult lives on what we do for work. It defines us in a big way. It influences our values, our view of the world, and the people in it.
Perhaps feelings of dread, anxiety, and cynicism crop up more than anything resembling engagement.
I focus on all things mental health as it relates to one's work and career, including how we perform, how we engage, and how we pursue fulfillment and satisfaction. The reality is many of us spend the great majority of our adult lives on what we do for work. It defines us in a big way. It influences our values, our view of the world, and the people in it.
Life altering experiences can cause us to feel physically and emotionally unsafe leading us to ruminate on the past, overthink and worry about the future, and expect something bad to happen.
I don’t believe that we need to talk through every detail to achieve healing. I use a combination of talk therapies and EMDR to shift from negative thoughts and responses to more positive adaptive beliefs and behaviors. I support healing by encouraging autonomy, helping you feel more present, even tempered and free from the things that weigh you down.
Life altering experiences can cause us to feel physically and emotionally unsafe leading us to ruminate on the past, overthink and worry about the future, and expect something bad to happen.
I don’t believe that we need to talk through every detail to achieve healing. I use a combination of talk therapies and EMDR to shift from negative thoughts and responses to more positive adaptive beliefs and behaviors. I support healing by encouraging autonomy, helping you feel more present, even tempered and free from the things that weigh you down.
My name is Melanie and I am a mental health therapist who has worked with individuals experiencing low self-esteem, relationship issues, difficulty managing anxiety related to depression, life stressors/changes, women's issues and more.
I believe my clients have many strengths and skills when they come to therapy. My job is to help them identify these in themselves and to provide additional tools to help navigate the challenges they are experiencing. Using a holistic approach, we look at not only your mental health needs, but also your physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
My name is Melanie and I am a mental health therapist who has worked with individuals experiencing low self-esteem, relationship issues, difficulty managing anxiety related to depression, life stressors/changes, women's issues and more.
I believe my clients have many strengths and skills when they come to therapy. My job is to help them identify these in themselves and to provide additional tools to help navigate the challenges they are experiencing. Using a holistic approach, we look at not only your mental health needs, but also your physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Donnie’s clinical expertise is in working with adolescents, adults, and elderly individuals on topics related to addiction, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression.
Donnie utilizes a solution-focused and client-centered approach that supports clients in setting and reaching personalized, obtainable goals that improve their overall wellbeing. He also draws on evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to teach clients coping skills and help them develop a better understanding of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With almost ten years of clinical practice, Donnie has abundant experience integrating these therapy modalities in a manner best suited to meet the needs of each client.
Donnie’s clinical expertise is in working with adolescents, adults, and elderly individuals on topics related to addiction, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression.
Donnie utilizes a solution-focused and client-centered approach that supports clients in setting and reaching personalized, obtainable goals that improve their overall wellbeing. He also draws on evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to teach clients coping skills and help them develop a better understanding of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With almost ten years of clinical practice, Donnie has abundant experience integrating these therapy modalities in a manner best suited to meet the needs of each client.
I most often work with clients who are dealing with relationship and communication issues, anxiety, non-monogamy/opening their relationships, chronic illness and disability, queerness, and kink/BDSM.
Are you feeling like it’s hard to authentically be yourself or connect with others? As a relational therapist, I recognize that our connections are the basis of both the greatest struggles and the greatest rewards we can know as humans. I specialize in work with couples, families, and individuals who have "non-traditional" relationships and sexualities. My work with clients is open and collaborative, often using narrative therapy, EFT/attachment theory, and systems theory to help people flesh out their sense of identity and strengths. You can expect transparency, a culturally-attuned lens, and a little humor in therapy with me!
I most often work with clients who are dealing with relationship and communication issues, anxiety, non-monogamy/opening their relationships, chronic illness and disability, queerness, and kink/BDSM.
Are you feeling like it’s hard to authentically be yourself or connect with others? As a relational therapist, I recognize that our connections are the basis of both the greatest struggles and the greatest rewards we can know as humans. I specialize in work with couples, families, and individuals who have "non-traditional" relationships and sexualities. My work with clients is open and collaborative, often using narrative therapy, EFT/attachment theory, and systems theory to help people flesh out their sense of identity and strengths. You can expect transparency, a culturally-attuned lens, and a little humor in therapy with me!
I am a psychologist with 4 specialty areas: 1) treating ADHD in adolescents and adults, and the anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation difficulties that often accompany ADHD; 2) anxiety disorders, more broadly; 3) existential concerns, including lack of fulfillment, values and meaning-making, and disconnection from self- and others; and 4) chronic pain.
I draw primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). Our time together will be conceptual and practical: we will work together to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, help you feel better, and live a life that feels more values-based and self-directed.
I am a psychologist with 4 specialty areas: 1) treating ADHD in adolescents and adults, and the anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation difficulties that often accompany ADHD; 2) anxiety disorders, more broadly; 3) existential concerns, including lack of fulfillment, values and meaning-making, and disconnection from self- and others; and 4) chronic pain.
I draw primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). Our time together will be conceptual and practical: we will work together to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, help you feel better, and live a life that feels more values-based and self-directed.
Are stress, worry or anxiety getting in the way of living your best life?
I’ve devoted my career to help people develop skills to overcome anxiety. I integrate several evidence-based treatments, like CBT, EMDR Therapy and Trauma Sensitive Yoga to help you heal and develop tools that will melt away the tension and help you more fully believe those rational, logical thoughts that your anxious mind loves to challenge.
Are stress, worry or anxiety getting in the way of living your best life?
I’ve devoted my career to help people develop skills to overcome anxiety. I integrate several evidence-based treatments, like CBT, EMDR Therapy and Trauma Sensitive Yoga to help you heal and develop tools that will melt away the tension and help you more fully believe those rational, logical thoughts that your anxious mind loves to challenge.
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What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.