PreferredOne Therapists in Merrill, WI

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.

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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I often work with individuals whose past experiences are interfering with their ability to engage in the present. This may be a result of trauma, neglect, abuse, or enduring a major loss in life. I treat adults and teens with issues related to trauma, grief, mood disorders, and borderline personality disorder. I utilize an integrated, evidence-based treatment approach including schema therapy, DBT, narrative therapy, and ERP. I listen to what clients see as most important and use this as a starting point. My hope for you is to feel safe and understood but also challenged.
I often work with individuals whose past experiences are interfering with their ability to engage in the present. This may be a result of trauma, neglect, abuse, or enduring a major loss in life. I treat adults and teens with issues related to trauma, grief, mood disorders, and borderline personality disorder. I utilize an integrated, evidence-based treatment approach including schema therapy, DBT, narrative therapy, and ERP. I listen to what clients see as most important and use this as a starting point. My hope for you is to feel safe and understood but also challenged.

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

As a marriage and family therapist, I greatly enjoy working with couples and families, especially those who struggle with communication. I love teaching people how to problem solve and resolve coflict. I am passionate about helping those with trauma, grief/loss, adjustment, depression and anxiety. I also work with those who have experienced racial and/or religious trauma. Additonally, I work with those who struggle with boundaries and saying no. I am particularly interested in working with underserved populations, and strive to offer culturally sensitive and competent services. I am bilingual and can also offer services in Hmong.
As a marriage and family therapist, I greatly enjoy working with couples and families, especially those who struggle with communication. I love teaching people how to problem solve and resolve coflict. I am passionate about helping those with trauma, grief/loss, adjustment, depression and anxiety. I also work with those who have experienced racial and/or religious trauma. Additonally, I work with those who struggle with boundaries and saying no. I am particularly interested in working with underserved populations, and strive to offer culturally sensitive and competent services. I am bilingual and can also offer services in Hmong.

It is important that individuals seeking therapy with me feel safe, supported, and understood. I bring into my sessions a broad range of personal and professional experiences. I am compassionate, caring, and engaging. I provide mental health and AODA therapy to individuals 18yrs and older.
It is important that individuals seeking therapy with me feel safe, supported, and understood. I bring into my sessions a broad range of personal and professional experiences. I am compassionate, caring, and engaging. I provide mental health and AODA therapy to individuals 18yrs and older.

Welcome! Immediate Openings Available! As a licensed professional counselor, I gravitate towards using a person-centered approach, taking a look at a person as a whole not just an issue. I believe in forming healthy relationships with my clients to help them get to the root of their mental health and substance abuse issues in order to live their best lives possible. I enjoy working with all different age groups including children and adolescents (6+), as well as young adults and seniors. I provide family therapy, couples therapy as well as individual therapy.
Welcome! Immediate Openings Available! As a licensed professional counselor, I gravitate towards using a person-centered approach, taking a look at a person as a whole not just an issue. I believe in forming healthy relationships with my clients to help them get to the root of their mental health and substance abuse issues in order to live their best lives possible. I enjoy working with all different age groups including children and adolescents (6+), as well as young adults and seniors. I provide family therapy, couples therapy as well as individual therapy.

Let's check in for a moment. Are you overwhelmed by stress, life transitions, and past unhealed wounds? Are you exhausted from the ongoing fight against social injustices? Or maybe you’re unsure what’s happening, but you know something feels “off.” Therapy is a valuable tool for holding space for your suffering, determining the roots of your pain, and developing new techniques to make meaningful life changes that support your mental health.
Let's check in for a moment. Are you overwhelmed by stress, life transitions, and past unhealed wounds? Are you exhausted from the ongoing fight against social injustices? Or maybe you’re unsure what’s happening, but you know something feels “off.” Therapy is a valuable tool for holding space for your suffering, determining the roots of your pain, and developing new techniques to make meaningful life changes that support your mental health.

The Caring Tree - Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MSAT
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.

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.

Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Marshfield, Wausau and Stevens Point Wisconsin. Our clinicians offer clinically proven, empirically-based treatment interventions for most mental health issues. All clinicians at Behavioral Health Clinic work together in a collaborative environment so that clients receive optimal care. The staff at Behavioral Health Clinic would like potential clients to know that they strive to provide a relaxed and confidential place to fulfill their mission in making Wisconsin a healthier place.
Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Marshfield, Wausau and Stevens Point Wisconsin. Our clinicians offer clinically proven, empirically-based treatment interventions for most mental health issues. All clinicians at Behavioral Health Clinic work together in a collaborative environment so that clients receive optimal care. The staff at Behavioral Health Clinic would like potential clients to know that they strive to provide a relaxed and confidential place to fulfill their mission in making Wisconsin a healthier place.

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 have significant experience working with those new to therapy, but welcome individuals at any stage of their therapy journey. Outside of my clinical practice, I am a Professor of Psychology at Brooklyn College involved in the training of therapists.
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 have significant experience working with those new to therapy, but welcome individuals at any stage of their therapy journey. Outside of my clinical practice, I am a Professor of Psychology at Brooklyn College involved in the training of therapists.

I come here believing this: the relationship we have with ourselves is the center of how we show up in the world and experience all aspects of life. It's quite common that we all could use some repair with this relationship from time to time. I work with young adults and any individuals who are struggling with understanding who they are and where they fit into the world. This may include difficulties with depression, anxiety, interpersonal/family conflicts, trauma, adjustments towards change in life and stress. You can leave therapy better understanding yourself, equipped with internal and external resources, and feel more capable.
I come here believing this: the relationship we have with ourselves is the center of how we show up in the world and experience all aspects of life. It's quite common that we all could use some repair with this relationship from time to time. I work with young adults and any individuals who are struggling with understanding who they are and where they fit into the world. This may include difficulties with depression, anxiety, interpersonal/family conflicts, trauma, adjustments towards change in life and stress. You can leave therapy better understanding yourself, equipped with internal and external resources, and feel more capable.
Online Therapists

Kendra Konkel - Current Openings- Teens Adults Couples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APSW
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
I strive to create a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment that ensures my clients are valued and understood. I help children (5+), teens and adults manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and communication with family. Other specialties include couples, families, blended-families, divorce/separation, and teenagers.
I strive to create a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment that ensures my clients are valued and understood. I help children (5+), teens and adults manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and communication with family. Other specialties include couples, families, blended-families, divorce/separation, and teenagers.

Alyssa Horst - Current Openings - Children Teens
Pre-Licensed Professional, Alyssa Horst, APSW, MSW
1 Endorsed
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Therapy offers a variety of advantages for children, supporting their emotional, social, and cognitive development. One significant benefit is emotional regulation, where children can learn effective coping strategies to handle stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as recognize and express their feelings in a constructive way, ultimately boosting their emotional resilience. Additionally, therapy helps improve social skills by fostering better communication and interpersonal relationships, enabling children to form healthy connections with peers and family, and equipping them to tackle social difficulties like bullying or anxiety.
Therapy offers a variety of advantages for children, supporting their emotional, social, and cognitive development. One significant benefit is emotional regulation, where children can learn effective coping strategies to handle stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as recognize and express their feelings in a constructive way, ultimately boosting their emotional resilience. Additionally, therapy helps improve social skills by fostering better communication and interpersonal relationships, enabling children to form healthy connections with peers and family, and equipping them to tackle social difficulties like bullying or anxiety.

I believe the hardest part to entering therapy is the first phone call. With many years of experience working in a variety of settings, nothing gives me greater pleasure than assisting individuals in improving their own quality of life and satisfaction. I enjoy working with individuals across the life span to include children ages five and older, adolescents, adults and couples.
I believe the hardest part to entering therapy is the first phone call. With many years of experience working in a variety of settings, nothing gives me greater pleasure than assisting individuals in improving their own quality of life and satisfaction. I enjoy working with individuals across the life span to include children ages five and older, adolescents, adults and couples.

I enjoy working with adults and adolescents through individual and family counseling. I personalize my approach to meet the individual needs of each person I work with.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents through individual and family counseling. I personalize my approach to meet the individual needs of each person I work with.

Life can hand us challenges, but I believe we can always find hope. I am passionate about supporting others on their journey of self-growth through therapy. I believe that therapy should provide a safe space to process through your thoughts and feelings, gain insight, and learn tools and strategies to move forward. I am committed to helping others have a stronger sense of self-awareness, direction, and balance in their daily life.
Life can hand us challenges, but I believe we can always find hope. I am passionate about supporting others on their journey of self-growth through therapy. I believe that therapy should provide a safe space to process through your thoughts and feelings, gain insight, and learn tools and strategies to move forward. I am committed to helping others have a stronger sense of self-awareness, direction, and balance in their daily life.

Together we can embark on your therapy journey, creating goals and making progress to aid in the management of mental health and life challenges. I work with children, teens, adults of all ages, and couples. I strive to create a collaborative relationship with clients, working together in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment.
Together we can embark on your therapy journey, creating goals and making progress to aid in the management of mental health and life challenges. I work with children, teens, adults of all ages, and couples. I strive to create a collaborative relationship with clients, working together in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment.

Hello! Have you ever felt weird? Me too, friend. Let's chat!
I love working with couples, families, and individuals in areas such as boundaries and boundary setting, personal power, gender identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship stressors, life transitions, non-monogamy, sex and sexuality, kink exploration, and anything else that affects our ability to be ourselves. I am a body-positive, queer, neurodivergent, wonderful person. My approach to this work is continuously informed by my values in anti-racism, queer and intersectional feminist theory, and body liberation.
Hello! Have you ever felt weird? Me too, friend. Let's chat!
I love working with couples, families, and individuals in areas such as boundaries and boundary setting, personal power, gender identity, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship stressors, life transitions, non-monogamy, sex and sexuality, kink exploration, and anything else that affects our ability to be ourselves. I am a body-positive, queer, neurodivergent, wonderful person. My approach to this work is continuously informed by my values in anti-racism, queer and intersectional feminist theory, and body liberation.