Women's Issues Therapists in Merrill, WI
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.
Zoё Bertz, is a Licensed Professional Counselor- In Training and Certified Brainspotting Therapist. She understands that life can be challenging. Sometimes, we face adversity that creates anxiety, fear, and a sense of helplessness. It is hard to face that alone. Asking for help is a difficult and courageous thing to do. Zoё provides clients with support and guidance on their healing journey. She understands that healing happens in safe spaces and her goal is to create a safe place where her clients feel heard and validated, a place where they are comfortable exploring their strengths, building resilience, and finding balance.
Zoё Bertz, is a Licensed Professional Counselor- In Training and Certified Brainspotting Therapist. She understands that life can be challenging. Sometimes, we face adversity that creates anxiety, fear, and a sense of helplessness. It is hard to face that alone. Asking for help is a difficult and courageous thing to do. Zoё provides clients with support and guidance on their healing journey. She understands that healing happens in safe spaces and her goal is to create a safe place where her clients feel heard and validated, a place where they are comfortable exploring their strengths, building resilience, and finding balance.
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.
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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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.
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 with women and individuals navigating women-centered concerns who are facing life transitions and ongoing stressors, including perinatal experiences, self-esteem challenges, mood concerns, and relationship stress. Many are longing to feel more grounded, confident, and secure in themselves. I help clients move from survival mode into a place of clarity, resilience, and self-trust, creating ripple effects in their families, relationships, and daily lives.
I work with women and individuals navigating women-centered concerns who are facing life transitions and ongoing stressors, including perinatal experiences, self-esteem challenges, mood concerns, and relationship stress. Many are longing to feel more grounded, confident, and secure in themselves. I help clients move from survival mode into a place of clarity, resilience, and self-trust, creating ripple effects in their families, relationships, and daily lives.
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.
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.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than you can handle, you deserve a space where you feel truly seen and supported. I bring empathy, compassion & a calming presence to help you slow down, make sense of what's happening inside you, and begin healing at a pace that feels right.
I specialize in supporting female adolescents (16+) and women. Many of the women I work with are navigating such things as trauma, anxiety, stress, college transitions, perimenopause, relationship/family challenges, & other life transitions. We explore what's beneath the surface, get to the roots, and support steady, lasting healing.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than you can handle, you deserve a space where you feel truly seen and supported. I bring empathy, compassion & a calming presence to help you slow down, make sense of what's happening inside you, and begin healing at a pace that feels right.
I specialize in supporting female adolescents (16+) and women. Many of the women I work with are navigating such things as trauma, anxiety, stress, college transitions, perimenopause, relationship/family challenges, & other life transitions. We explore what's beneath the surface, get to the roots, and support steady, lasting 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.
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.
Do you "know what to do" to feel better, yet you struggle to follow through? Have you been feeling unseen, stuck, or burnt out from always putting others first? You may know why you do these things (people pleasing, procrastinating, putting yourself last) but still find it hard to change. Maybe you’ve even tried therapy before and left feeling the same as when you started. If this resonates with you and you are ready to dig deeper than simply being "self aware", you've come to the right place.
Do you "know what to do" to feel better, yet you struggle to follow through? Have you been feeling unseen, stuck, or burnt out from always putting others first? You may know why you do these things (people pleasing, procrastinating, putting yourself last) but still find it hard to change. Maybe you’ve even tried therapy before and left feeling the same as when you started. If this resonates with you and you are ready to dig deeper than simply being "self aware", you've come to the right place.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My passion lies in supporting clients exactly where they are, empowering them to build healthier, more fulfilling lives. I take a client-centered approach, combining evidence-based techniques with a deep respect for each individual’s unique journey. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their emotions, uncover underlying issues, and develop practical skills for managing life’s complexities.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My passion lies in supporting clients exactly where they are, empowering them to build healthier, more fulfilling lives. I take a client-centered approach, combining evidence-based techniques with a deep respect for each individual’s unique journey. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their emotions, uncover underlying issues, and develop practical skills for managing life’s complexities.
An ideal client is someone who is willing to take that first brave step—reaching out for the help they know they need. Often, making the initial call is the hardest part, which is why it’s also the most powerful. The purpose of therapy is to support you in achieving your personal goals through open, honest, and meaningful conversations.
Therapy is not an overnight solution; it’s a journey that takes time, commitment, and mutual effort between the client and therapist. Every client has the right to confidentiality—and the right to a therapist who truly cares.
An ideal client is someone who is willing to take that first brave step—reaching out for the help they know they need. Often, making the initial call is the hardest part, which is why it’s also the most powerful. The purpose of therapy is to support you in achieving your personal goals through open, honest, and meaningful conversations.
Therapy is not an overnight solution; it’s a journey that takes time, commitment, and mutual effort between the client and therapist. Every client has the right to confidentiality—and the right to a therapist who truly cares.
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.
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.
My name is Keela Coppersmith, M.S., LPC. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin for 5 years. I see individuals, ages 10+. I believe my clients already have all the answers right within them, and I simply help clients trust themselves again. I started my career journey working in eating/feeding disorders, before joining a generalized group private practice. I am very passionate about treating eating disorders, but treat other conditions, across the lifespan
My name is Keela Coppersmith, M.S., LPC. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin for 5 years. I see individuals, ages 10+. I believe my clients already have all the answers right within them, and I simply help clients trust themselves again. I started my career journey working in eating/feeding disorders, before joining a generalized group private practice. I am very passionate about treating eating disorders, but treat other conditions, across the lifespan
Counseling is a way to illuminate your path forward. Together, with compassion and understanding, we can navigate this journey side by side. My goal is to build a therapeutic relationship that is comfortable, collaborative, and focused on fostering growth, healing, and hope. My passion is helping you discover the confidence and strength to embrace the person you were created to be.
Counseling is a way to illuminate your path forward. Together, with compassion and understanding, we can navigate this journey side by side. My goal is to build a therapeutic relationship that is comfortable, collaborative, and focused on fostering growth, healing, and hope. My passion is helping you discover the confidence and strength to embrace the person you were created to be.
Life can look completely fine on the outside while feeling overwhelming on the inside. Maybe you’re stuck in survival mode, carrying the weight of past experiences, struggling in your relationships, navigating the messy transition into motherhood, or simply exhausted from being the one who holds it all together. Whatever your situation is, I’m here to help you navigate it.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are ready for something to change—even if they’re not quite sure where to start. Therapy with me is a space where you can be honest, messy, emotional. No judgment. No pressure to have it all figured out.
Life can look completely fine on the outside while feeling overwhelming on the inside. Maybe you’re stuck in survival mode, carrying the weight of past experiences, struggling in your relationships, navigating the messy transition into motherhood, or simply exhausted from being the one who holds it all together. Whatever your situation is, I’m here to help you navigate it.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are ready for something to change—even if they’re not quite sure where to start. Therapy with me is a space where you can be honest, messy, emotional. No judgment. No pressure to have it all figured out.
My name is Brigid, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals build awareness and empower themselves in their mental health journey. I work virtually with clients aged 18 and older, specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, severe mental illness, emotional regulation, suicide prevention, and grief/loss. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can freely express themselves and explore their emotions. My counseling approach is collaborative, strength-based, and solution-focused.
My name is Brigid, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals build awareness and empower themselves in their mental health journey. I work virtually with clients aged 18 and older, specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, severe mental illness, emotional regulation, suicide prevention, and grief/loss. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can freely express themselves and explore their emotions. My counseling approach is collaborative, strength-based, and solution-focused.
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.
With 9 years of experience, I have worked with children, adults, and families. I currently provide therapy for clients ages 10 and older. I have an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy that is tailored to fit the needs of my clients. I believe in creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment that allows a client to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop skills, and work towards their goals.
With 9 years of experience, I have worked with children, adults, and families. I currently provide therapy for clients ages 10 and older. I have an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy that is tailored to fit the needs of my clients. I believe in creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment that allows a client to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop skills, and work towards their goals.
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How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.