Emotionally Focused Therapists in Merrill, WI
We’re a couple who specialize working with couples at all stages of their relationship. Whether you're struggling with communication, recovering from betrayal, or simply feeling disconnected, we offer an open, balanced space to work through challenges together. Our unique co-therapy model brings both a masculine and feminine perspective to your sessions, helping you feel seen, understood, and supported from all sides. We are dedicated to couples staying together and supporting them fully. Healing happens in connection and as a real-life couple, we understand the beauty and hard work that comes with building a healthy relationship.
We’re a couple who specialize working with couples at all stages of their relationship. Whether you're struggling with communication, recovering from betrayal, or simply feeling disconnected, we offer an open, balanced space to work through challenges together. Our unique co-therapy model brings both a masculine and feminine perspective to your sessions, helping you feel seen, understood, and supported from all sides. We are dedicated to couples staying together and supporting them fully. Healing happens in connection and as a real-life couple, we understand the beauty and hard work that comes with building a healthy relationship.
My ideal client is someone who recognizes the importance of prioritizing their mental health and is motivated to actively engage in the therapeutic process. They may be experiencing a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties, that are impacting their overall well-being and quality of life. Note: BHC has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Marshfield, Merrill, Grafton, Sheboygan, Wausau, and Stevens Point Wisconsin.
My ideal client is someone who recognizes the importance of prioritizing their mental health and is motivated to actively engage in the therapeutic process. They may be experiencing a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties, that are impacting their overall well-being and quality of life. Note: BHC has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Marshfield, Merrill, Grafton, Sheboygan, Wausau, and Stevens Point Wisconsin.
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.
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One of the most tragic stories of our time is how men’s emotional worlds have been dismissed. You want to connect with your loved ones, but no one ever showed you how. Maybe you’ve tried to open up, only to be misunderstood or met with conflict. You’d do anything for your family—it’s a drive you feel in your bones. You carry more inside than you show—even to yourself. Real strength grows from tenderness, self-understanding, and emotional honesty.
One of the most tragic stories of our time is how men’s emotional worlds have been dismissed. You want to connect with your loved ones, but no one ever showed you how. Maybe you’ve tried to open up, only to be misunderstood or met with conflict. You’d do anything for your family—it’s a drive you feel in your bones. You carry more inside than you show—even to yourself. Real strength grows from tenderness, self-understanding, and emotional honesty.
Lori Hall offers inclusive, compassionate individual and couples therapy for all identities and relationship structures, traditional and non-traditional.
Lori helps partners navigate communication breakdowns, emotional distance, trust issues, and the everyday (and not-so-everyday) challenges. She also specialize in sex therapy, providing a safe, affirming space to explore intimacy, desire, mismatched libidos, sexual pain, and kink.
Lori Hall offers inclusive, compassionate individual and couples therapy for all identities and relationship structures, traditional and non-traditional.
Lori helps partners navigate communication breakdowns, emotional distance, trust issues, and the everyday (and not-so-everyday) challenges. She also specialize in sex therapy, providing a safe, affirming space to explore intimacy, desire, mismatched libidos, sexual pain, and kink.
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
You may be someone who has already spent time reflecting on your life and wants to understand yourself more deeply. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and insightful, but feel stuck in patterns they cannot quite untangle on their own. They may be facing relentless anxiety, intrusive thoughts and compulsions, grief, depression, major life transitions or recovery from trauma. Often they are asking deeper questions about identity, values, and direction and want a space to explore those “why” questions and make meaningful changes. Many of my clients are also neurodivergent, and you will find this a welcoming space to be you.
You may be someone who has already spent time reflecting on your life and wants to understand yourself more deeply. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and insightful, but feel stuck in patterns they cannot quite untangle on their own. They may be facing relentless anxiety, intrusive thoughts and compulsions, grief, depression, major life transitions or recovery from trauma. Often they are asking deeper questions about identity, values, and direction and want a space to explore those “why” questions and make meaningful changes. Many of my clients are also neurodivergent, and you will find this a welcoming space to be you.
I provide art and play therapy for individuals who struggle in traditional therapy settings. By using innovative alternative methods of communication, I provide individuals with opportunities to express themselves through art and play therapy techniques. I strive on providing a unique environment for each individual in sessions by focusing on creating a positive and safe place for each individual to express themselves.
I provide art and play therapy for individuals who struggle in traditional therapy settings. By using innovative alternative methods of communication, I provide individuals with opportunities to express themselves through art and play therapy techniques. I strive on providing a unique environment for each individual in sessions by focusing on creating a positive and safe place for each individual to express themselves.
The Caring Tree - Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, AT
Wausau, WI 54401
The Caring Tree: Children & Counseling Center in Wausau provides therapy to children of all ages and their families. Our focus is on improving the overall wellness of children who are experiencing post-trauma, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADHD, and high functioning autism. Therapy facilitates communication and healing while supporting the family.
The Caring Tree: Children & Counseling Center in Wausau provides therapy to children of all ages and their families. Our focus is on improving the overall wellness of children who are experiencing post-trauma, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADHD, and high functioning autism. Therapy facilitates communication and healing while supporting the family.
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.
Offering Personalized Mental Health Care
The team at Weston Psychiatric works with each person to develop a personalized mental health care plan, suited to their unique needs. Our professional, knowledgeable, and experienced clinicians are confident in their approach and ready to help. In addition to psychiatry and medication management, we offer one-on-one therapy sessions for adults and children, couples and family counseling, and testing services for adults and children. Relationships are complex. Taking care of your mental health helps strengthen you and your relationships to bring about greater stability, peace, and happiness.
Offering Personalized Mental Health Care
The team at Weston Psychiatric works with each person to develop a personalized mental health care plan, suited to their unique needs. Our professional, knowledgeable, and experienced clinicians are confident in their approach and ready to help. In addition to psychiatry and medication management, we offer one-on-one therapy sessions for adults and children, couples and family counseling, and testing services for adults and children. Relationships are complex. Taking care of your mental health helps strengthen you and your relationships to bring about greater stability, peace, and happiness.
You might be used to holding everything together, but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected underneath. I work with adults whose past experiences continue to impact their ability to feel grounded, safe, or connected in the present. You may have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or find yourself struggling with self-doubt, shame, or relationship difficulties without fully understanding why. My work is rooted in trauma therapy, where we explore how past experiences shape your beliefs about yourself, others, and the world—and begin to gently shift those patterns.
You might be used to holding everything together, but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected underneath. I work with adults whose past experiences continue to impact their ability to feel grounded, safe, or connected in the present. You may have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or find yourself struggling with self-doubt, shame, or relationship difficulties without fully understanding why. My work is rooted in trauma therapy, where we explore how past experiences shape your beliefs about yourself, others, and the world—and begin to gently shift those patterns.
I use a variety of trauma-informed methods, including interventions such as, talk therapy, Brainspotting and EFT to work on calming your nervous system.
Women's Mental Health: I work with women ALL ages, and specialize in maternal mental health. I offer gentle, grounding support for stress resulting from grief, employment, relationships, pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, child loss, parenting, perimenopause, menopause, chronic health concerns and caregiving. My approach is warm, calm, and deeply validating. Although my work centers women’s experiences, I welcome all gender identities relating to these concerns.
I use a variety of trauma-informed methods, including interventions such as, talk therapy, Brainspotting and EFT to work on calming your nervous system.
Women's Mental Health: I work with women ALL ages, and specialize in maternal mental health. I offer gentle, grounding support for stress resulting from grief, employment, relationships, pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, child loss, parenting, perimenopause, menopause, chronic health concerns and caregiving. My approach is warm, calm, and deeply validating. Although my work centers women’s experiences, I welcome all gender identities relating to these concerns.
I work primarily with children who are struggling to adjust to parental divorce, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, processing emotions, and learning how to regulate themselves. Children often want to find ways to be more independent, while parents often want to know how they can help their children through the various stressors of life. Sometimes parents may also have their own mental health needs in addition to juggling parenting and perhaps the same stressors as the kids. I am here to help collaboratively so that the entire family system can become more resilient and have a better quality of life.
I work primarily with children who are struggling to adjust to parental divorce, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, processing emotions, and learning how to regulate themselves. Children often want to find ways to be more independent, while parents often want to know how they can help their children through the various stressors of life. Sometimes parents may also have their own mental health needs in addition to juggling parenting and perhaps the same stressors as the kids. I am here to help collaboratively so that the entire family system can become more resilient and have a better quality of life.
Hello! Thanks for taking time to get to know a little bit about me. I am a clinical health psychologist serving professionals and their families. 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. I have developed a specialty of working with high stress professionals in managing their health and wellbeing in demanding careers.
Hello! Thanks for taking time to get to know a little bit about me. I am a clinical health psychologist serving professionals and their families. 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. I have developed a specialty of working with high stress professionals in managing their health and wellbeing in demanding careers.
Hi, I’m Mary. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions, and who are feeling overwhelmed. I help clients find clarity, confidence, and emotional relief while uncovering the patterns that keep them stuck, and by discovering new ways to move forward.
My approach is person-centered, experiential and psychodramatic. We focus on your lived experience. Through role-playing and other interactive techniques, we will explore family dynamics and see what's really happening, develop deeper self-awareness, and strengthen your voice.
Hi, I’m Mary. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions, and who are feeling overwhelmed. I help clients find clarity, confidence, and emotional relief while uncovering the patterns that keep them stuck, and by discovering new ways to move forward.
My approach is person-centered, experiential and psychodramatic. We focus on your lived experience. Through role-playing and other interactive techniques, we will explore family dynamics and see what's really happening, develop deeper self-awareness, and strengthen your voice.
My goal is to provide accessible therapy that fits into your life and supports what matters most to you. I work with individuals and couples navigating stress, anxiety, mood changes, and relationship or family concerns, with a special focus on pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
My goal is to provide accessible therapy that fits into your life and supports what matters most to you. I work with individuals and couples navigating stress, anxiety, mood changes, and relationship or family concerns, with a special focus on pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
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
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
You're doing everything — and somehow it still feels like not enough. Maybe motherhood hit differently than you expected, or the road to get here was harder than anyone warned you about. Maybe you can't quite name what's wrong, you just know something is. Whether you're in the thick of infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or just trying to keep your head above water as a mom — this is a safe place to be honest about how hard it actually is.
You're doing everything — and somehow it still feels like not enough. Maybe motherhood hit differently than you expected, or the road to get here was harder than anyone warned you about. Maybe you can't quite name what's wrong, you just know something is. Whether you're in the thick of infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or just trying to keep your head above water as a mom — this is a safe place to be honest about how hard it actually is.
Jesse V. Martino
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MEd
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Do you sometimes feel that your heart races out of your chest, your mind jumps around, and you second guess everything you say or do? Do you find it hard to keep going sometimes? Do you feel anger, overwhelm, or sometimes just unsure of yourself? Maybe you have been through a lot, and you're learning how to cope one step at a time. Finding peace through it all can certainly be a challenge. I'm Jess, a clinical counselor (LPC) licensed for Tennessee and Wisconsin. My strengths are in treating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, grief, and ADHD/neurodivergence. I'm LGBTQIA+, trans/NB and ENM affirming.
Do you sometimes feel that your heart races out of your chest, your mind jumps around, and you second guess everything you say or do? Do you find it hard to keep going sometimes? Do you feel anger, overwhelm, or sometimes just unsure of yourself? Maybe you have been through a lot, and you're learning how to cope one step at a time. Finding peace through it all can certainly be a challenge. I'm Jess, a clinical counselor (LPC) licensed for Tennessee and Wisconsin. My strengths are in treating anxiety, depression, complex trauma, grief, and ADHD/neurodivergence. I'm LGBTQIA+, trans/NB and ENM affirming.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.