Marriage Counseling Therapists in Merrill, WI
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).
We’re a couple who specialize working with couples at all stages of their relationship.
We work collaboratively, drawing from multiple methods including Strategic Intervention by Tony Robbins. Our dynamic style models healthy communication and co-regulation. We specialize in communication breakdowns, infidelity & trust issues, high-conflict relationships, life transitions, relationship repair, premarital counseling & conscious uncoupling.
We’re a couple who specialize working with couples at all stages of their relationship.
We work collaboratively, drawing from multiple methods including Strategic Intervention by Tony Robbins. Our dynamic style models healthy communication and co-regulation. We specialize in communication breakdowns, infidelity & trust issues, high-conflict relationships, life transitions, relationship repair, premarital counseling & conscious uncoupling.
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.
As a therapist (Licensed Professional Counselor) and a mother myself, I strive to make sure everyone I see as a client feels welcome, heard, and most importantly embraced for who you are and where you are in your mental health journey. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with genuine empathy, helping you uncover your strengths and create meaningful change.
As a therapist (Licensed Professional Counselor) and a mother myself, I strive to make sure everyone I see as a client feels welcome, heard, and most importantly embraced for who you are and where you are in your mental health journey. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with genuine empathy, helping you uncover your strengths and create meaningful change.
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.
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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
Finding the right therapist is comparable to finding your best friend or a partner.
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
I have experience working with adults & adolescents, individuals, couples, and families to address a wide scope of issues including grief and loss, substance abuse, life transitions, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, stress- and anger-management, and trauma.
I have 24 years experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor and 13 years experience as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Based on the individual needs of each client, I employ therapeutic approaches to include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral, TBRI, Mindfulness, Strength-based, Person-Centered and Solution-Focused.
I have experience working with adults & adolescents, individuals, couples, and families to address a wide scope of issues including grief and loss, substance abuse, life transitions, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, stress- and anger-management, and trauma.
I have 24 years experience as a Substance Abuse Counselor and 13 years experience as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Based on the individual needs of each client, I employ therapeutic approaches to include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral, TBRI, Mindfulness, Strength-based, Person-Centered and Solution-Focused.
Are you feeling depressed, like this is not the way you wanted your life to turn out?
Do you find it difficult to get out of your own head, as if you are trapped?
When surrounded by others, do you still feel alone?
Are you anxious and overwhelmed, as though you have lost control of your life and are unsure of how to get back on track?
How about hopeless, like you'll never be happy again?
Look no further, help is here.
Are you feeling depressed, like this is not the way you wanted your life to turn out?
Do you find it difficult to get out of your own head, as if you are trapped?
When surrounded by others, do you still feel alone?
Are you anxious and overwhelmed, as though you have lost control of your life and are unsure of how to get back on track?
How about hopeless, like you'll never be happy again?
Look no further, help is here.
I work with adolescents, young adults, LGBTQ+ families, and couples
I work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. I specialize in ADHD/Neurodiversity, parenting support, special needs children and parenting, depression, anxiety, first responders/military/veterans, complex family issues, women's issues, and LGBTQI+ affirming care.
I work with adolescents, young adults, LGBTQ+ families, and couples
I work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. I specialize in ADHD/Neurodiversity, parenting support, special needs children and parenting, depression, anxiety, first responders/military/veterans, complex family issues, women's issues, and LGBTQI+ affirming care.
I am passionate about helping couples find reconciliation and negotiating relationship pitfalls.
I provide an compassionate approach to counseling. I use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) which is helpful for those overcoming trauma and life barriers. I use Emotional Focus Therapy or Attachment Theory when working with couples & families. And as a Christian, when requested, I love to provide a faith based prospective.
I am passionate about helping couples find reconciliation and negotiating relationship pitfalls.
I provide an compassionate approach to counseling. I use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) which is helpful for those overcoming trauma and life barriers. I use Emotional Focus Therapy or Attachment Theory when working with couples & families. And as a Christian, when requested, I love to provide a faith based prospective.
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 there to help parents navigate challenges with supporting their kids. I am also available to provide services in Spanish.
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 there to help parents navigate challenges with supporting their kids. I am also available to provide services in Spanish.
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.
The therapeutic process is one of endless discovery and self-empowerment. Seeking out help is a valiant first step in this personal journey to befriend yourself. Befriending yourself greatly opens the internal space to invite others in so that we might have fuller, richer, and more wholesome relationships with those we love and those we’ve yet to meet. If you seek to reconnect, or connect more deeply, with your inherent goodness, then please reach out. I am deeply excited by the prospect of being able to share this experience with you.
The therapeutic process is one of endless discovery and self-empowerment. Seeking out help is a valiant first step in this personal journey to befriend yourself. Befriending yourself greatly opens the internal space to invite others in so that we might have fuller, richer, and more wholesome relationships with those we love and those we’ve yet to meet. If you seek to reconnect, or connect more deeply, with your inherent goodness, then please reach out. I am deeply excited by the prospect of being able to share this experience with you.
Do you feel hopeless, alone, stressed, like there's no way out? Please know that you're not alone, you deserve help and you are so worth it! There are options to get the help you need but it starts with you. Many people need help but some are afraid, unable or unwilling to do something about it. We can't expect to see change if we continue to do the same things everyday. As your therapist, my goal is to help give you the hope and healing you need to reach your goals, to find happiness and to be the best version of yourself. I am here with you in your journey and believe you can grow from your vulnerability.
Do you feel hopeless, alone, stressed, like there's no way out? Please know that you're not alone, you deserve help and you are so worth it! There are options to get the help you need but it starts with you. Many people need help but some are afraid, unable or unwilling to do something about it. We can't expect to see change if we continue to do the same things everyday. As your therapist, my goal is to help give you the hope and healing you need to reach your goals, to find happiness and to be the best version of yourself. I am here with you in your journey and believe you can grow from your vulnerability.
You are a high-achiever or compassionate professional who looks "fine" on the outside but feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or "wired but tired" on the inside. You may struggle with high-functioning anxiety, chronic stress, or the invisible weight of past trauma. My ideal clients are ready to move beyond traditional talk therapy to explore the deep connection between their brain, body, and emotional health. Whether you are navigating people-pleasing, burnout, or a dysregulated nervous system, you want a roadmap to relief. I support individuals in Eau Claire and across Wisconsin seeking science-backed, somatic-centered healing.
You are a high-achiever or compassionate professional who looks "fine" on the outside but feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or "wired but tired" on the inside. You may struggle with high-functioning anxiety, chronic stress, or the invisible weight of past trauma. My ideal clients are ready to move beyond traditional talk therapy to explore the deep connection between their brain, body, and emotional health. Whether you are navigating people-pleasing, burnout, or a dysregulated nervous system, you want a roadmap to relief. I support individuals in Eau Claire and across Wisconsin seeking science-backed, somatic-centered healing.
I've been married for 26 years and have 3 adult children, and I use my life experience as appropriate in therapy.
My clinical experience includes seeing youth 13 and older through the lifespan, individuals, couples and families. I can help with a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders, self-esteem and relationship issues.
I've been married for 26 years and have 3 adult children, and I use my life experience as appropriate in therapy.
My clinical experience includes seeing youth 13 and older through the lifespan, individuals, couples and families. I can help with a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders, self-esteem and relationship issues.
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.
Weston Psychiatric is here to help you reach your full potential and improve your quality of life. We will help you see beyond the barriers of conflict, struggle, and worry so you can welcome opportunities for hope and change. Our team of accredited licensed mental health professionals offers comprehensive outpatient mental health services in one space.
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.
Weston Psychiatric is here to help you reach your full potential and improve your quality of life. We will help you see beyond the barriers of conflict, struggle, and worry so you can welcome opportunities for hope and change. Our team of accredited licensed mental health professionals offers comprehensive outpatient mental health services in one space.
Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Merrill, Grafton, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Sheboygan, Marshfield, Wausau, and Stevens Point. Our clinicians offer clinically proven, evidence-based treatment interventions for most mental health issues. Our clinicians believe in a collaborative environment, between both fellow professionals and with the clients themselves. We work with individuals of all ages and needs, from children to adults. We strive to provide a safe, relaxed, warm, and comforting space to help clients grow at their own pace.
Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Merrill, Grafton, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Sheboygan, Marshfield, Wausau, and Stevens Point. Our clinicians offer clinically proven, evidence-based treatment interventions for most mental health issues. Our clinicians believe in a collaborative environment, between both fellow professionals and with the clients themselves. We work with individuals of all ages and needs, from children to adults. We strive to provide a safe, relaxed, warm, and comforting space to help clients grow at their own pace.
Brain Energy, LLC is a Comprehensive Outpatient Clinical Practice of Wisconsin-Licensed Mental Health Professionals dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and goal directed mental health services both in person and virtually for all ages, couples and families.
Our mission is to provide a safe place for people to process their pains and live more aligned with their ideal selves. We empower individuals by providing them tools and strategies to improve their emotional growth and overall wellbeing. We mainly use a mix of DBT, CBT, EMDR and IFS in our therapeutic techniques.
Brain Energy, LLC is a Comprehensive Outpatient Clinical Practice of Wisconsin-Licensed Mental Health Professionals dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and goal directed mental health services both in person and virtually for all ages, couples and families.
Our mission is to provide a safe place for people to process their pains and live more aligned with their ideal selves. We empower individuals by providing them tools and strategies to improve their emotional growth and overall wellbeing. We mainly use a mix of DBT, CBT, EMDR and IFS in our therapeutic techniques.
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How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.