Female Therapists in Middleton, WI
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Cassandra N Quick
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
There IS hope to feel better. If you're a
woman
who is looking for help healing from Trauma, let's work together to find root cause of your discomfort and co-creating overall stability and a space for healing. My Illuminate Blueprint goes beyond traditional "talk therapy" and integrates science-based strategies of EMDR, Trauma Tapping Technique, Mindfulness and Trauma Sensitive Yoga to help you feel better faster. As a
woman
herself who has done the internal work through therapy on her own mental health and trauma, I get how hard it can be to heal. I offer individual traditional therapy, EMDR 3-hour intensives and groups.
Mary P Moskoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, DMin, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Mary works with individuals, couples and children. Special areas of expertise in her work with adults include life transitions, work-related problems and relationship difficulties. Her specialties with children and adolescents are school related problems, ADHD and other disabilities, depression, anxiety, and adjustment to divorce and stepfamilies.
She offers therapy groups for
women
which focus on self-esteem, life changes, stress management and family issues. She offers workshops for anti-bullying and performing in school.
Linda Dunaway
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Tiffany Fowler, LMFT Tiffany Fowler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Georgia who has been practicing since 2014. She holds an MSN. Tiffany believes in a treatment philosophy that includes narrative, structural, solutions focused, and CBT. In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys traveling, eating, spending time with family, listening to music, dancing, and watching movies.
Renata Meixner Okonkwo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Renata Meixner is a Psychologist in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2011. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Biology from Hope College, a Master of Arts in Medical/Clinical Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a Predoctoral Internship in Clinical Health Psychology Track with General Mental Health Minor from the Veteran Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, CT, a Doctor of Philosophy in Medical/ Clinical Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program from Johns Hopkins University.
Holly Gosse
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Candice Dienberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Candice has over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health. She has a master's degree in Social Work from University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a certified Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) and has extensive experience working with those affected by addiction. Candice has worked in Child Protective Services, a Community Support Program, a hospital-based organization that provided outpatient and short-term in-patient AODA services, and a private mental health agency.
Dana Mosling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Not accepting new clients
Ariel Shibilski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Your experience in therapy will involve a balance of compassion and a realistic look at what it takes to accomplish change. My educational background includes neuroscience, marriage and family therapy, and certification in personal training. I integrate talk therapy, diet and exercise, neuroscience and stress relief into a comprehensive program to reach one's goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Middleton, WI 53562
Not accepting new clients
Shari Cohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, SC, CSAT
Verified
Verified
Pornography, affairs or internet sex controlling your life? Afraid you or your loved one is a sex addict? As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, sex therapist and psychotherapist providing counseling and sex therapy to the Madison Wisconsin area for over twenty years, people often tell me that before therapy with me they had never told anyone the extent of their pain from sexual addiction, abuse, assault or other sexual problems. Shame, hopelessness and embarrassment fed isolation and depression. Clients tell me my respect, compassion and sound clinical strategies build safety and hope as we work together as a recovery team.
Sarah H Carson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC, DBT, BSP
Verified
Verified
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.
Julia Shah
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
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.
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Katie Doyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Elizabeth Kunz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CAPSW, CCLS, EMT-FF
Verified
Verified
Providing virtual sessions throughout the entire state of WI, I help to promote coping with the stress and uncertainty of many life situations, including but not limited to hospitalization, illness/diagnosis, trauma, loss, and change. As a patient, we may want someone to share our reality with; as a parent we may want someone to brainstorm ways to communicate difficult subjects to our kids/teens; as a caregiver/professional we may want to process. I strive to create a confidential and judgement-free space where you will feel supported and know it's okay to bring your authentic self.
Relationship Therapy of Madison, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Not accepting new clients
Donna Rifken
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Children 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 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.
Not accepting new clients
Susan Levin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
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.
Kirsten Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am currently offering individual, online psychotherapy to Wisconsin residents aged 18 and up. 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.
Waitlist for new clients
Valerie R. Burns
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, NCC, DARTT
Many people ask me, "Why would I want to feel my feelings?” Whether you are constantly staring at a screen, filling every space on your calendar to avoid being alone with your thoughts, putting on a new mask for every person you encounter, or using alcohol as "social lubricant" to quiet the noise, many of us have mastered the art of avoidance. Some of us neatly tuck our feelings away, trading our emotions for a nicely organized life with lots of explanations and justifications, while others stuff the jumbled up mess under the bed.
Katie Geiser
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Difficult life experiences can have a lasting effect, but it doesn't mean you need to move through it alone. These challenges can leave you feeling stuck, out of balance, or a lingering sense of dis-ease. I believe that everyone has the ability to create meaningful change and am committed to working alongside you in your path forward. My work is collaborative and focuses on exploring experiences that have impacted you and current stressors. This might look like exploring the stories your thoughts, emotions, or body holds about your past experiences and developing ways to stay present.
Alison Kilkelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
•••• Private, Trustworthy, Effective Therapy & Coaching for Couples & Adults•••• I applaud you for taking the first step to living a life you love! My office is your safe and soothing therapy space to talk about whatever you’d like. My clients are open to change, want to take an honest look at themselves, and learn: *healthy communication with partner, friends, family, colleagues *productive self-reflection *clarity in decision-making *effective coping for depression/anxiety/irritability/anger *stop co-dependent tendencies *empowerment via self-esteem *feel free by confidently setting boundaries
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.