Therapists in Milwaukee, WI

Jacquelyn utilizes eclectic and collaborative methods in counseling, approaching clients’ needs from emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual lenses. With a passion for art and music, she encourages the use of creative expression in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy, providing an environment for clients to be heard on both verbal and non-verbal platforms. She takes a humanistic approach, working along with clients to engage them in treatment and create individualized plans to reach their goals.

Boundaries create connection, and connection is at the heart of healing. Join me in a brave space where you can build your skills to navigate the challenges of relating, and figure out how you want to be in relationships and step into your potential. I am most passionate about working with adults who want to build self-acceptance, heal traumatic stress, and establish a foundation for healthy relationships. I am sex-positive and passionate about providing affirming care to the LGBTQ+ and ethically non-monogamous communities, and hope to provide a shared understanding of what it is like to live with these identities.

As a therapist, I rely heavily on the power of the therapeutic relationship to assist in addressing difficult thoughts, emotions and experiences that lead to stress. I employ a very casual approach that focuses on building trust and creating a partnership where complex issues can be explored. I enjoy working with people to achieve increased life satisfaction, control over thoughts and feelings, and overall sense of understanding oneself.

Therapy is a place for you to name areas of pain, a place to feel without judgment, and a place to reclaim what is yours. Shame is the source of so much of this pain and judgment, convincing you that you are broken. Shame is often so intertwined with sexuality because of the societal silence around the topic. Perhaps sex is painful, perhaps you are more aware of others desires than your own, perhaps you feel empty from running on fumes and enjoyment is the last thing on your mind. Whatever the reason, engaging your sexual health can help overall wellness, and ultimately be the way back into relationship with yourself!

Do you often feel like you are just trying to survive or are barely staying afloat? Are you feeling inadequate in the spaces you occupy such as school, work, or home? Have you ever wondered if there is more to your identity than the mental health concerns that you experience? If you are reading this right now, I am proud of you for getting here. I normalize the self-doubt that you are going through. If you resonate with one of the aforementioned questions, I can partner with you to validate you and to determine the best solutions that will help you feel you can thrive despite all the challenges you may face.

Therapy provides us the opportunity for greater self-discovery and deepened self-understanding. The person I enjoy working with is someone who is genuinely curious about what makes them tick, why they make choices that sink their dreams or sabotage the relationships important to them; but who are also wanting to know their strengths and talents so they can embrace and use them more effectively.

Are you looking to become a better version of yourself? Do you feel like your life is out of control? Do you feel like there’s no support? I know life is very difficult and we have all kinds of different roads to take but let me help you navigate where to go throughout your journey to healing. I firmly believe that everyone deserves happiness and the best quality of life possible. I believe in building a trusting relationship that leads to empowerment and growth.

Vulnerability is the strength that makes us humanly genuine. Through a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive lens, we will work together to uncover and build upon your resilience. I am here to empathically support your therapeutic journey and when you feel comfortable, I will gently challenge your preconceptions about yourself and the world around you. This is where growth happens. I encourage you to bring your fullest self to sessions, whatever that may entail, ie. humor, colorful language, creativity, authenticity…and I will do the same.

Welcome! I am so happy that you are taking the hardest and most important step in your mental health journey - finding a therapist that is right for YOU! I work with a multitude of people from different backgrounds and goals. However, the ones that I find I have the most successful relationships with are young adults in their 20s-30s dealing with transitions into emerging adulthood. We are constantly bombarded with the push to be perfect (supermom, money mindset, 75 hard etc.) But why run yourself into the ground when you can live by your values and be your most authentic self? I can help you along that journey!

At times, life can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to bear the burden alone. I have 25 years in the behavioral health field as an executive, teacher, consultant and dually-licensed clinician helping people move beyond their burdens to get on with their lives. I have been providing clinical services since 2005, and I'm a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science along with the American Counseling Association. My experience includes treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, anger, trauma, grief and problematic substance use across the lifespan.

My therapeutic philosophy is that it's not what is wrong with you but what happened to you. I believe that symptoms like anxiety and depression are not signs of weakness but messages to our mind and body telling us that something is not right and needs to be addressed. Maladaptive ways of coping may have once served us by dulling stress or pain but are not working any more, and so we have to learn new, healthier, more adaptive coping skills. I believe both the body and mind work together and are ultimately designed to survive, heal and thrive. Sometimes we just need understanding, validation and support to navigate the process.

Do you feel overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Let's tackle your moods, tasks, and overwhelm together. I know how challenging it can be to prioritize what needs to get done, with the many interruptions throughout the day. Life gets overwhelming and it can be helpful to talk to someone in a judgment free space. My goal is for you to feel an uplifting sense of relief each time we end our sessions.

Do you find yourself overthinking, flooded with negative thoughts and emotions? Do you struggle with setting boundaries or prioritizing your needs in relationships? You may feel like you just don’t know who you are anymore, that you lack a voice or feel stuck. These emotions can leave someone feeling lost in the world. You may not even remember a time you didn’t feel like this. One thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You want to gain deeper insight into yourself & your past experiences and start creating new patterns in your life.

Welcome! The decision to reach out for support can be difficult or feel vulnerable. My initial goal is to help you feel comfortable by providing a nonjudgmental space and a place where you can feel validated and heard. As an experienced psychologist, I will work to understand your story, and together we develop a plan to address the goals that you have for improving your quality of life.

Our wait for testing is currently about 3-4 months. Give us a call or send an email to get set up for testing. We are now booking Saturdays in our convenient Wauwatosa location. We are in network with several health insurance plans (including United Healthcare, Aetna, and Cigna) and provide out of network benefits to others. I will provide you with all of the paperwork you need to find out if your insurance with provide some out of network benefits. Please reach out with questions! For some private pay patients, we offer virtual assessments. Testing requires only one in person appointment - everything else is done virtually.

Sometimes life can get chaotic and you don't know which direction to go or who to turn to. Whether you are dealing with family issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, or everyday anxiety, Olive Branch Therapy and Family Services LLC is here to help. An olive branch represents peace, and if you are ready to find peace in your life, we are here to help.

Have you done everything you were “supposed” to do, only to find yourself feeling unfulfilled, anxious, or empty? Does it look like you have it all together from the outside, but you feel like you are falling apart on the inside? Maybe you're always looking toward the next goal to help you feel at peace, but it never does. You've worked hard to get to where you are, only to feel confused because your success hasn't made you feel happy. You're struggling with your relationships, feeling anxiety, and just overall off. This can be a frustrating place to be, but it can get better.

Making the choice to engage in therapy is a good step in the right direction. It can often times make you feel overwhelmed and vulnerable. Do you find yourself struggling with connecting or maintaining healthy relationships or struggling with anxiety, depression, communication or life transitions? Perhaps you struggle with thinking about past experiences and how they may be impacting your life today.

Your journey towards healing and self-discovery begins today! Carly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with her Substance Abuse Counseling in training license. Carly has eight years of direct clinical experience and specializes in working with adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns, trauma, anxiety and depression disorders and individuals facing adversity. Carly uses a variety of techniques including Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Motivational Interviewing and Internal Family Systems.