Alcohol Use Therapists in Middleton, WI
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Gerald W. Greenfield
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for someone who is easy to talk to, who will listen supportively and non-judgmentally, and who will also offer helpful feedback? I'm a licensed psychologist who has helped individuals and couples with a wide range of challenges for over 25 years, including marital, relationship, and communication issues; and problems with depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem,
alcohol use
, and struggles related to a bad childhood. (See "Specialties" and "Issues" below.) Whatever your problems are - individual and/or relationship issues - I offer understanding, compassion, new perspectives, and new ways to cope with challenges.

Henry Steinberger
Psychologist, MSSW, PhD, MAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
AA not your cup of tea? Come see me. Love your spiritual fellowship - I can still help with science-based methods. With 30 years experience & my continuing love of science, I offer practical, up-to-date, evidence-based practices and warm understanding. I'm active-directive, not just reflective; empathic and not confrontational. You'll feel understood & accepted. Discover, commit & ACT on your values; overcome unnecessary suffering, get motivated, accept yourself unconditionally, act assertively without guilt, and change harmful addictive behaviors without (or with) 12-Steps spirituality. Cut down or quit; you choose. Call & let's jump start your changes.

Lawrence Charles Aronow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Bonnie Dilley (Lubet)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC, RN, EMDR
Verified
Verified
There are many reasons for seeking guidance and today, you have taken the first courageous step by looking for help. I invite you to take the next step and call 608-577-4222 for a NO COST “get acquainted” phone consult. Maybe your current coping strategies are not working, or you haven't healed from emotionally painful life experiences/trauma that are negatively impacting you today. Perhaps you want to improve your relationship and learn effective communication skills. Together we can work to find effective solutions and coping strategies that work for you. I am honored to partner with you on your journey to your best self.
Not accepting new clients

Jodi Streicher-Bremer
Psychologist, PsyD, MAC, SC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I bring warmth and a deeper understanding to your struggles to help find practical and effective solutions when you feel overwhelmed or stuck. My approach is non-judgmental, honest, and collaborative, ensuring that you are heard and actively engaged throughout the process. Sometimes the work is building a sense of hope that things can be better. Other times it might be focused on practical solutions or a deeper understanding of the underlying issues contributing to your struggles. I can help you live a life more aligned with your values and goals.

Anesis Center for Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We love to collaborate with clients to help them draw from their own expertise, build on their own positive values, discover their own skills, and use these new tools to work through conflicts and hardships. We are systems therapist. What that means is: we like to approach problems that people have within the context of social, political and cultural storylines that influence the way we view ourselves and our own personal stories. We use this same approach in family therapy to seek ways to change the way the family system works rather than trying to "fix" a specific family member.

Renee St Clair
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you want immediate relief and help? I have a significant success rate with anyone living with anxiety, depression or relationship issues. My therapy style is best described as honest and strategic in helping you discover the root of your problem and coming up with solutions that fit your specific problem. Life can be hard yet you can achieve happiness through all of it. Learning to really live life on life's terms is the key! As an LMFT and Ph.D. in counseling I can help you take a leap of faith and start working on you!

Scott William Kalin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Therapy is effective when the therapist is guiding the client down a path that the therapist has already successfully completed. My heightened emotional sensitivity to myself and the world surrounding me led me on a journey of self-discovery where I learned to resolve my personal losses and access my power and intuition. Through the lessons of my resolved cycles of suffering, I have found consistent access to my emotional maturity and intuitive wisdom: Giving me the gift of living in the flow of life. Once I became grounded in the depth & flow of my being, I felt called to guide others who are on a similar journey.

Lisa Baker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a Psychologist, I have the honor of working with individuals in their journeys of self-discovery, healing, renewal, and growth; journeys which, at times, have emerged out of periods of life crises & emotional upheaval. I offer individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, working with people navigating a range life transitions and challenges. I work compassionately and collaboratively with clients to explore, discover and overcome aspects of their lives that keep them from recognizing and meeting their full potential. This also involves recognizing and emphasizing clients' strengths, resilience, and assets they already embody.

Sheila Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAC, MTBW, SEP
Verified
Verified
It is not uncommon for people to talk and think their way 'better'. They have made sense of their problems and wish to 'just move on'. However, they can't seem to rid themselves of the emotional turmoil and physical pain that remains. My clients say to me, 'I just want to move on but my anxiety, depression, trauma, bad habits, pain, guilt, shame, family members...just won't let me'.

Devin J Coogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC-IT
Verified
Verified
Our minds condition the quality of every moment of our lives—therapy is uniquely suited to positively engaging with our minds. And of course, our minds are not just our minds; they are our bodies, our relationships, our cultures, our society, our work, our past, our future, our imagination, as well as our thoughts and feelings. Therapy can interface with all of these parts of us, and help us to integrate them, nourishing our life.

Aaron Doeppers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
“You are not a machine with broken parts,” writes author Yohann Hari. We are humans on this challenging journey of life. We navigate love and loneliness, trauma and triumph, and endless messages from our culture which say we are not successful enough, attractive enough, rich enough…good enough. I have a different idea—you are enough! In therapy, I provide safe, non-judgmental space to meet you in the full context of your life, family, culture, and dreams for the future. Let me help you find and heal your true self and build authentic relationships that make your life less stressful and more meaningful.
Not accepting new clients

Courtney Quast
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, MS
Verified
Verified
“I am beyond overwhelmed and burnt out. How do I even start to ask for what I need?” Asking for help can be difficult. If you're here, you're probably searching for something to be different in your life or your loved one's life. You may not know exactly where to go for help, who the best person would be to talk to, or what to expect from therapy. These are valid questions and concerns. I want to assure you...you are in the right place. You don't have to navigate this alone.
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Middleton, WI 53562 Not accepting new clients

Jonathan Helminick
Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC-IT, NCC
Verified
Verified
It is common to feel trapped by our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and we often struggle to identify the impact they have on our well-being until it feels too overwhelming to handle. This is particularly true for those suffering from OCD behaviors. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and behaviors to better understand the impact they have on their well-being. I work collaboratively with clients to establish a plan of care that draws from evidence-based approaches. My role as a counselor is to be a partner in helping clients move through, not around, concerns in their way.
Waitlist for new clients

Amy L Albert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, SAC-IT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you a first responder or healthcare worker experiencing stress, burnout, and caregiver fatigue? Are you examining your career through a series of stressful incidents? Do you or a loved one need support around ongoing sobriety? If you are ready to overcome stress, tackle burnout, face your anger, or continue on a path of sobriety, consider a therapist who balances warmth, humor, and a direct teamwork approach; sessions are collaborative and solution focused. As a long time therapist for county government, and being married to a firefighter, I enjoy the extra knowledge my own experiences bring to the therapy process.
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Recovery Coach Steve
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCIP, NCRC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Now is not the time to put your addiction recovery on hold. It is time to take hold of your recovery. The pain you feel regarding drug or alcohol addiction is excruciating. It feels like a heavy weight on your back. Your heart breaks every day as drugs and alcohol suck the life out of your loved one. The sadness you have often leaves you feeling helpless, hopeless. Not a day goes by that you think about quitting or think about how to help your loved one quit.

Jane Biondi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPC
Verified
Verified
Learn about negative behaviors, moods and thoughts that are keeping you stuck in your life, and keeping you from moving forward.

Ted Izydor
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, ICS, MBA
Verified
Verified
Ted Izydor specializes in addiction and mental health counseling. His unique counseling approach blends his extensive education with his 25 years of experience as a licensed mental health and addiction counselor. His coaching/counseling sessions strive to provide a safe, supportive and confidential environment so that people can be themselves and achieve the success they so deserve in their lives. Ted has an easy going and relaxed approach and views everyone as having unique strengths and a success mechanism within.

Gwendolyn Haagensen
Counselor, MA, LPC, SAC-IT, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Reaching out to a therapist feels like the first time in a bathing suit after a long winter on the couch. Yes, it's scary, but it can also be transformative. When we are struggling in life, feeling stuck, hurt, confused, or alone, we all deserve a place to talk with someone who will not judge or shame us, but instead walk alongside us to create change, grow, heal and come into more fullness in ourselves and our relationships.

MKE Community Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My focus is to provide Behavioral Health and Substance Use Recovery services to individuals struggling emotionally, physically, and socially in a Trauma Informed environment. Services provided come from a holistic approach. Sessions offered are individual therapy, re-entry support, and group therapy.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.