Therapists in Middleton, WI

Diane M. Baird is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2003. She has a BS in Psychology with an emphasis on "How domestic violence affects the whole family," and an MS in Art Psychotherapy/Mental Health Counseling. Diane talks about the power of positive thinking and how to look at problems from a different light. She does a lot of inner child work to find out what childhood trauma affects current functioning. Anything is possible. Dream Big. Diane is very interested in the client's story. She strives to help them to say one day "I am enough. " Outside of work, art is Diane's passion.

Welcome! If you're looking for a compassionate therapist who specializes in helping individuals overcome PTSD and addiction, you've come to the right place. I offer a strengths-based and person-centered approach that empowers my clients to reclaim their lives and create meaningful change.

My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a plan with you that Awakens your Vitality.

I am a double board certified Licensed Clinical Therapist. I have worked with adolescents, adults and families for over 15 years. Each developmental stage of your life brings unique challenges. As a psychotherapist, I feel that it is important to walk alongside clients in a collaborative manner. I believe in personalizing each treatment plan to meet clients where they are. My goal is to create an atmosphere that is positive, supportive, accepting and productive. This environment helps clients to reach their personal goals, attaining a healthy, balanced, life worth living.

Day to day life can be difficult, and with the added stress of a world-wide pandemic, political tensions, and unpredictable futures for the rights of women, LGBTQIA, and BIPOC populations, counseling can be an integral part of one's self-care journey.

For over 20 years, I have provided therapy services to individuals ranging from age 8 to adults. Additionally, I work with couples and whole families. I support and treat a wide range of issues and concerns, including (but not limited to) adjustment disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, ADHD, behavioral concerns and parenting challenges. I am a strong local advocate for the Transgender community and I provide gender affirming therapy for all ages and LGBTQIA+ specific support. I am a member of WPATH and can write letters for established clients to support them in their gender journey.

I work with families, individuals, and couples to help them manage a variety of issues such as depression and anxiety, confidence building, career hurdles and any variety of transitional issues. I also enjoy helping my clients increase their overall satisfaction in their relationships by teaching them new ways to improve their ability to effectively communicate, because relationships can be complicated. I bring my sense of humor, passion for life and professionalism to all aspects of my work. I provide a tailored therapeutic approach for each couple or individual.

Clients often come to see me when they feel lost, stuck, or overwhelmed. I strive to help clients identify and explore the foundation of a challenge or issue so that they can effectively (and often quickly) achieve deep and lasting change. My work is rooted in my belief that our bodies and minds are designed to heal, and we can get stuck when those innate processes are interrupted or ignored. I use an integrative approach to help strengthen the client's inherent wisdom and ability to heal, with an emphasis on self-awareness, skill-building, and the mind-body connection.

If you’re a guy who is driven to succeed and be your best for others, but you've gotten stuck, run into a major obstacle, or you're not sure what's the next best move, it can be incredibly frustrating & confidence crushing. You may be beating yourself up because you're smart, a hard worker, and can usually solve all of your own problems. But everyone gets to a point where they need a fresh perspective or expert guidance to overcome an obstacle and move forward. It sucks to ask for help, but coming here shows your strength, courage, commitment to self-improvement and desire to stop wasting time and start retaking control of your life

Traumatic and stressful experiences can range from childhood traumas to a single event like a car accident, the loss of a loved one, or a diagnosis of a chronic disease. Healing the emotional pain of past trauma begins with acknowledgement in a safe space. It is never easy but sharing your experiences, thoughts, and feelings can lead to relief, new perspectives on yourself, your relationships, your goals, and your zest for life. Our goal is to create that safe space for you to understand, process, and heal past trauma and stress so that you can truly live life in the present with self understanding, self acceptance and self care.

I support adult couples of all varieties. Most of the couples I see have busy lives. They are smart and capable. They can usually figure things out themselves, but feel stuck about how to improve their relationship which doesn't feel good. Clients who have the greatest success in working with me have these things in common: 1. Courage to believe things can be better. 2. Readiness to embrace change. 3. Willingness to acknowledge their own part in the dynamics, and to learn new ways of being in relationship.

With over 25 years of experience, my goal is to provide a warm and safe environment for my clients to share in non-judgmental atmosphere. I affirm and embrace all forms of gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, and ethnicities. Whether you are just beginning your search for a therapist for the first time, or perhaps looking for a better fit, I would be honored to join you at this stage of your journey.

I can assist with depression, bipolar, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, disability, life transitions, relationship issues, identity issues, and more. My educational background includes the study of rehabilitation psychology and gender & sexuality studies.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience within a variety of settings. I am experienced in working with a wide range of concerns, especially anxiety disorders (including OCD and phobias), interpersonal relationship skills, and adult ADHD. I also specialize in sexual related concerns such as sexual dysfunction, sexual compulsivity, healthy sexuality, problematic sexual behavior, and offending behaviors.

Children, teens, and caregivers who are experiencing emotional distress need compassionate and developmentally specific interventions that meet their individual needs. I work with caregivers to help them strengthen their caring attention and enlarge their 'toolkit' of interventions. I work with children and teens to help them name and reduce emotional distress because "inside feelings show up on the outside". I offer developmentally- and neuroscience-informed approaches, EMDR, Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Trauma-Focused CBT, and mindfulness-based interventions to restore wellbeing.

I specialize in working with young adults that want to triumph over obstacles in their lives. I will work alongside you to help you overcome anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, stress, grief, relationship concerns, and many other issues that may come along with progressing through the stages of life. I hold licenses in both Illinois and Wisconsin. I am currently offering telehealth sessions only.

I have been working with kids, teens, and families for over ten years. Whether it has been in a children’s hospital, an intensive program, or a small community practice, I have continued to learn and grow alongside my patients. I believe that trust, compassion and a sense of humor allow for a strong therapeutic relationship. My philosophy is that all of us - kids, parents, and people - do well when we are able to do well.

You are not broken and in need of “fixing.” Rather, your early life, sense of belonging and experiences have influenced patterns and behaviors that brought you here. Change is within your reach. Whether you’re struggling with addiction or unresolved trauma; healing from domestic violence; enduring a relationship breakup; or concerned by your child’s mental health and behavioral issues, let’s work together on a positive path forward. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in addiction and substance abuse and certified in trauma and domestic violence therapy and as divorce and family mediator.

My aim is for you to feel a sense of empowerment and confidence in achieving positive change in your life. Together we will explore your concerns, determine what you want out of therapy and your goals for treatment, and figure out the best way for you to accomplish those goals.