Child Therapists in East Town, Milwaukee, WI
I work with clients from early childhood through young adulthood.
Feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for support and ways to cope? Whether you are going through recent stressors or had past challenges, there is a path to a better tomorrow. Through exploration of your unique self, we can work together to guide you to your goals.
I work with clients from early childhood through young adulthood.
Feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for support and ways to cope? Whether you are going through recent stressors or had past challenges, there is a path to a better tomorrow. Through exploration of your unique self, we can work together to guide you to your goals.
My name is Laurin and I have experience working with children (7+), teens, and adults.
When working with clients, I find it extremely important to develop a strong therapeutic relationship and create a feeling of open and judgement free dialogue with my clients. I work to incorporate a number of approaches from CBT, strengths based, solutions, focused, and so on to meet my clients where they are at.
My name is Laurin and I have experience working with children (7+), teens, and adults.
When working with clients, I find it extremely important to develop a strong therapeutic relationship and create a feeling of open and judgement free dialogue with my clients. I work to incorporate a number of approaches from CBT, strengths based, solutions, focused, and so on to meet my clients where they are at.
Natalie specializes in treating children, adolescents and young adults with anxiety disorders and OCD.
Natalie uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) interventions, such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Behavioral Activation to create strengths-based goals. Particularly for younger children, she also utilizes behavior modification strategies to support children and families in creating behavioral change.
Natalie specializes in treating children, adolescents and young adults with anxiety disorders and OCD.
Natalie uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) interventions, such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Behavioral Activation to create strengths-based goals. Particularly for younger children, she also utilizes behavior modification strategies to support children and families in creating behavioral change.
Howard (Reggie) Thirus is a licensed professional counselor who graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in 2016. Reggie works with adults, individuals and couples. Reggie has experience working with mood issues, LGBTQ+ issues, ADHD, Emotional Health, Emotional Intimacy, Connection, and cultural issues . Reggie works with clients to help them change their negative thought and behavior patterns, helps them to recognize and understand more about their feelings and helps clients develop a more authentic self. Reggie enjoys exercise, listening to good music and getting outdoors to spend time in the sun.
Howard (Reggie) Thirus is a licensed professional counselor who graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in 2016. Reggie works with adults, individuals and couples. Reggie has experience working with mood issues, LGBTQ+ issues, ADHD, Emotional Health, Emotional Intimacy, Connection, and cultural issues . Reggie works with clients to help them change their negative thought and behavior patterns, helps them to recognize and understand more about their feelings and helps clients develop a more authentic self. Reggie enjoys exercise, listening to good music and getting outdoors to spend time in the sun.
During this time, human connection is as important as ever. I believe that as human beings, we can find our balance when we are provided with a safe, supportive, growth-promoting environment. When we put in purposeful work and develop a helpful skill set, we are able to move towards our values. I use a person-centered, strengths-based approach that is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment are an integral component of my philosophy. I work with individuals who are ready to make change in their lives.
During this time, human connection is as important as ever. I believe that as human beings, we can find our balance when we are provided with a safe, supportive, growth-promoting environment. When we put in purposeful work and develop a helpful skill set, we are able to move towards our values. I use a person-centered, strengths-based approach that is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment are an integral component of my philosophy. I work with individuals who are ready to make change in their lives.
BraRysheyia Simpson, PsyD, MSW, helps children, teens, and adults gain clarity, understanding, and direction through comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing for individuals across Wisconsin.
She focuses on evaluations related to ADHD, anxiety, and trauma, while also offering assessment support for individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital and need timely, thoughtful diagnostic insight to guide next steps in care.
BraRysheyia Simpson, PsyD, MSW, helps children, teens, and adults gain clarity, understanding, and direction through comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing for individuals across Wisconsin.
She focuses on evaluations related to ADHD, anxiety, and trauma, while also offering assessment support for individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital and need timely, thoughtful diagnostic insight to guide next steps in care.
Shay provides neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents.
She strives to work collaboratively with families to determine what recommendations and suggestions will be most useful for each individual. Dr. Shay is a licensed psychologist who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Iowa.
Shay provides neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents.
She strives to work collaboratively with families to determine what recommendations and suggestions will be most useful for each individual. Dr. Shay is a licensed psychologist who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Iowa.
Indigo Beilfuss, LPC, is dedicated to helping adolescents and young adults navigate the complexities of mental health challenges in Wisconsin. With a focus on individual therapy, family therapy, and case management, she provides compassionate support tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Indigo specializes in assisting those recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals, ensuring a smooth transition back into everyday life. Her empathetic approach helps individuals regain stability and confidence as they work through their mental health journeys.
Indigo Beilfuss, LPC, is dedicated to helping adolescents and young adults navigate the complexities of mental health challenges in Wisconsin. With a focus on individual therapy, family therapy, and case management, she provides compassionate support tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Indigo specializes in assisting those recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals, ensuring a smooth transition back into everyday life. Her empathetic approach helps individuals regain stability and confidence as they work through their mental health journeys.
Welcome! No two clients are alike, so neither is my approach to your care! Feelings of anxiety, worry, sadness or anger? Are you having difficulty setting and attaining goals? Finding and keeping meaningful relationships? Trying to cope and regain balance after a painful loss or trauma? If you can say yes to any of these, you may also be feeling alone with your challenges. Understand, you are not, many share these feelings and what these challenges all have in common; they are isolating and negatively life altering. For those who have struggled, a therapist can be an essential guide towards a happier, healthier life journey.
Welcome! No two clients are alike, so neither is my approach to your care! Feelings of anxiety, worry, sadness or anger? Are you having difficulty setting and attaining goals? Finding and keeping meaningful relationships? Trying to cope and regain balance after a painful loss or trauma? If you can say yes to any of these, you may also be feeling alone with your challenges. Understand, you are not, many share these feelings and what these challenges all have in common; they are isolating and negatively life altering. For those who have struggled, a therapist can be an essential guide towards a happier, healthier life journey.
I see children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, specializing in Mental Health and Migrant Studies. I provide Brainspotting therapy, which is your next step if you think "nothing helps." I also provide Cognitive Behavioral, psychodynamic, DBT, and play therapy interventions, as well as mindfulness-based approaches to help you to think, feel and live better.
I see children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, specializing in Mental Health and Migrant Studies. I provide Brainspotting therapy, which is your next step if you think "nothing helps." I also provide Cognitive Behavioral, psychodynamic, DBT, and play therapy interventions, as well as mindfulness-based approaches to help you to think, feel and live better.
Rebekah Sandell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
4 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Waitlist for new clients
Specializing in trauma and attachment issues, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families for the past 15 years assisting them with exploring past and current wounds in a deeply compassionate way.
If you're looking to go beyond talk therapy, I may be the right fit for you. 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.
Specializing in trauma and attachment issues, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families for the past 15 years assisting them with exploring past and current wounds in a deeply compassionate way.
If you're looking to go beyond talk therapy, I may be the right fit for you. 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.
Between degrees, I worked as a Montessori assistant teacher, fueling my passion for child development and family support.
I provide evidence-based therapies—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Parent- Child Interaction Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention. I take a client-centered approach, applying practical strategies for anxiety, depression, ADHD, social skills, relational stress, chronic pain, and behavioral goals.
Between degrees, I worked as a Montessori assistant teacher, fueling my passion for child development and family support.
I provide evidence-based therapies—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Parent- Child Interaction Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention. I take a client-centered approach, applying practical strategies for anxiety, depression, ADHD, social skills, relational stress, chronic pain, and behavioral goals.
Margaret (Maggie) Briggs-Dineen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with clients across the lifespan, and have the most experience working with young adults, children, and families.
My approach begins with active partnership based on a foundation of trust and warmth. I invoke respect, humility, empathy, humor, and unconditional positive regard with every client I work with. I seek to help uncover patterns and themes that guide an individual’s daily and life choices by holding space for whatever may come up in session.
I have worked with clients across the lifespan, and have the most experience working with young adults, children, and families.
My approach begins with active partnership based on a foundation of trust and warmth. I invoke respect, humility, empathy, humor, and unconditional positive regard with every client I work with. I seek to help uncover patterns and themes that guide an individual’s daily and life choices by holding space for whatever may come up in session.
Online Therapists
Providing Quality Mental Health Counseling, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, medical/medication services, pharmacy services, and family support services such as housing, daily living skills, educational/ academic services, parenting and nurturing to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families
AMRI clinicians provide In-Office, School-based, In-Home, and Telehealth (phone and video) counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples & families, individually or group setting. We provide a nurturing, safe, and therapeutic atmosphere to explore, clarify, & focus on issues of importance to you.
Providing Quality Mental Health Counseling, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, medical/medication services, pharmacy services, and family support services such as housing, daily living skills, educational/ academic services, parenting and nurturing to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families
AMRI clinicians provide In-Office, School-based, In-Home, and Telehealth (phone and video) counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples & families, individually or group setting. We provide a nurturing, safe, and therapeutic atmosphere to explore, clarify, & focus on issues of importance to you.
Feeling misunderstood, unhappy, or anxious can be incredibly stressful. It can also impact your quality of life. I can support you in improving your relationships and achieving important life goals while remaining true to who you are. I specialize in providing affirming therapy for diverse groups of adolescents (14+) through college students & adults, including individuals w/ADHD, chronic anxiety, OCD, autism, social anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic health concerns and disabilities. Together, we can help you to adjust to stress or a diagnosis, heal from being misunderstood, reframe your strengths, and plan for your future.
Feeling misunderstood, unhappy, or anxious can be incredibly stressful. It can also impact your quality of life. I can support you in improving your relationships and achieving important life goals while remaining true to who you are. I specialize in providing affirming therapy for diverse groups of adolescents (14+) through college students & adults, including individuals w/ADHD, chronic anxiety, OCD, autism, social anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic health concerns and disabilities. Together, we can help you to adjust to stress or a diagnosis, heal from being misunderstood, reframe your strengths, and plan for your future.
Through therapy I strive to empower clients to feel safe to open up and work through whatever issues they may be struggling with. I work to understand where clients are coming from and provide the extra support they need. I have a passion for working with a diverse range of clients from elementary school aged children all the way to adults with various presenting concerns. I believe in considering issues from a holistic perspective to inspire positive change.
Through therapy I strive to empower clients to feel safe to open up and work through whatever issues they may be struggling with. I work to understand where clients are coming from and provide the extra support they need. I have a passion for working with a diverse range of clients from elementary school aged children all the way to adults with various presenting concerns. I believe in considering issues from a holistic perspective to inspire positive change.
“You have what you need, and together we will find it”.
For many individuals, verbalizing their thoughts and emotions can be challenging and sometimes impossible. Art therapy allows clients to explore experiential techniques using new and familiar art materials in a judgment-free space. I trust that art and the creative process have the power to ignite empowerment and bring about positive change in people’s lives. No prior experience in art-making is required! Additionally, there are no expectations for creating art.
“You have what you need, and together we will find it”.
For many individuals, verbalizing their thoughts and emotions can be challenging and sometimes impossible. Art therapy allows clients to explore experiential techniques using new and familiar art materials in a judgment-free space. I trust that art and the creative process have the power to ignite empowerment and bring about positive change in people’s lives. No prior experience in art-making is required! Additionally, there are no expectations for creating art.
Tory Elliott is committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their mental health and relationships, providing compassionate care to patients across Wisconsin. She serves adults and teens, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by each life stage. Specializing in treating anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, Tory offers individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy to address a wide range of concerns. Her clients benefit from a blend of evidence-based practices tailored to their personal goals, ensuring a therapeutic approach that fosters growth and healing.
Tory Elliott is committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their mental health and relationships, providing compassionate care to patients across Wisconsin. She serves adults and teens, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by each life stage. Specializing in treating anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, Tory offers individual therapy, couples counseling, and group therapy to address a wide range of concerns. Her clients benefit from a blend of evidence-based practices tailored to their personal goals, ensuring a therapeutic approach that fosters growth and healing.
5 years of experience in working with ABA with children with autism.
Do you ever feel like the anxiety and stress you carry are becoming too much to handle and feel that it is affecting your day to day life, relationships, confidence? Do you feel mentally exhausted at the end of the day and feel like its never going to get better? Now more than ever, individuals are feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about how to get through the day without feeling drained or stuck. We believe it shouldn't be so hard to get through the day, only to feel mentally and physically exhausted at the end of the day.
5 years of experience in working with ABA with children with autism.
Do you ever feel like the anxiety and stress you carry are becoming too much to handle and feel that it is affecting your day to day life, relationships, confidence? Do you feel mentally exhausted at the end of the day and feel like its never going to get better? Now more than ever, individuals are feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about how to get through the day without feeling drained or stuck. We believe it shouldn't be so hard to get through the day, only to feel mentally and physically exhausted at the end of the day.
Have you noticed a change in yourself or a loved one lately? It can happen to all of us. Worry, stress, negative thoughts and fear have a way of weighing us down and holding us back. But, you deserve more. In this ever-changing world it's important, now more than ever before, to understand what to pay attention to and what to let go of. However, with so much uncertainty surrounding us this can be a challenge. Let's talk. Together, through a proactive and strength-based approach, we will explore how you can regain the power and control needed to address and remove the mental barriers that are holding you back.
Have you noticed a change in yourself or a loved one lately? It can happen to all of us. Worry, stress, negative thoughts and fear have a way of weighing us down and holding us back. But, you deserve more. In this ever-changing world it's important, now more than ever before, to understand what to pay attention to and what to let go of. However, with so much uncertainty surrounding us this can be a challenge. Let's talk. Together, through a proactive and strength-based approach, we will explore how you can regain the power and control needed to address and remove the mental barriers that are holding you back.
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Child Therapists
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.