Couples Counseling Therapists in East Town, Milwaukee, WI
Tired of enduring a difficult life, career or relationship?
Having specialized in trauma-based symptoms, I have witnessed how unprocessed trauma - especially subtle childhood trauma and attachment failures - lead to symptoms that might not initially appear related to our history. Over time, these traumas may manifest in depression, anxiety, relational conflicts, or career challenges. EMDR done online via remote.
Tired of enduring a difficult life, career or relationship?
Having specialized in trauma-based symptoms, I have witnessed how unprocessed trauma - especially subtle childhood trauma and attachment failures - lead to symptoms that might not initially appear related to our history. Over time, these traumas may manifest in depression, anxiety, relational conflicts, or career challenges. EMDR done online via remote.
Pamela provides individual, couples, and family therapy, working with adolescents, adults, and seniors.
One of Pamelas key areas of expertise is working with individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals or facing courtordered treatment. With a deep understanding of the complexities that arise during these transitions, she provides a structured, supportive environment to help clients regain stability and rebuild their lives.
Pamela provides individual, couples, and family therapy, working with adolescents, adults, and seniors.
One of Pamelas key areas of expertise is working with individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals or facing courtordered treatment. With a deep understanding of the complexities that arise during these transitions, she provides a structured, supportive environment to help clients regain stability and rebuild their lives.
Ben Endres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
I am experienced therapist who helps individuals and couples address challenges, enrich relationships and achieve deep insights into their personality and their emotions.
I specialize in helping individuals flourish while meeting the challenges that arise in relationships, work, and family life. I can help resolve complex relationship challenges with family, romantic partners, friends and colleagues.
I am experienced therapist who helps individuals and couples address challenges, enrich relationships and achieve deep insights into their personality and their emotions.
I specialize in helping individuals flourish while meeting the challenges that arise in relationships, work, and family life. I can help resolve complex relationship challenges with family, romantic partners, friends and colleagues.
She works with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate a range of challenges, including anxiety, work-related stress, life transitions, eating concerns, depression, and trauma.
Pragmatic, realistic, accepting. Believe there is a place and a way for everyone to improve their mental health and reach their potential.
She works with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate a range of challenges, including anxiety, work-related stress, life transitions, eating concerns, depression, and trauma.
Pragmatic, realistic, accepting. Believe there is a place and a way for everyone to improve their mental health and reach their potential.
Madeline Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
I blend the Gottman Method, Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy and Internal Family Systems to address both the emotional and biological factors influencing relationship dynamics, including struggles with communication, trust, intimacy and betrayal.
In my practice, prioritizing empowerment through knowledge is a top priority. I believe that knowledge is not only comforting but also transformative, so I dedicate time to explaining psychological concepts and therapeutic approaches in accessible terms. I also strongly believe in the art of humor in the therapy room. Laughter joins & heals.
I blend the Gottman Method, Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy and Internal Family Systems to address both the emotional and biological factors influencing relationship dynamics, including struggles with communication, trust, intimacy and betrayal.
In my practice, prioritizing empowerment through knowledge is a top priority. I believe that knowledge is not only comforting but also transformative, so I dedicate time to explaining psychological concepts and therapeutic approaches in accessible terms. I also strongly believe in the art of humor in the therapy room. Laughter joins & heals.
Susan Nolte
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Whether you are struggling with parenthood, having frequent conflicts with your partner, grieving a loss, trying to establish healthy boundaries with family and friends, or working to understand yourself better — having someone to help support you through that process with empathy, insight, and guidance can be life changing.
I graduated magna cum laude from Mount Holyoke College with a double major in Psychology and French. I earned my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University's Family Institute. I have been trained in many different therapeutic approaches and customize my care to meet the unique needs of every individual, couple, and family.
Whether you are struggling with parenthood, having frequent conflicts with your partner, grieving a loss, trying to establish healthy boundaries with family and friends, or working to understand yourself better — having someone to help support you through that process with empathy, insight, and guidance can be life changing.
I graduated magna cum laude from Mount Holyoke College with a double major in Psychology and French. I earned my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northwestern University's Family Institute. I have been trained in many different therapeutic approaches and customize my care to meet the unique needs of every individual, couple, and family.
David Phelps
Psychologist, PhD, LP, MSHR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
My approach to psychotherapy is focused on building a strong and collaborative relationship with you, the client, working with you to provide immediate symptom relief and make sustainable change.
I also work with same- and opposite-sex couples seeking to address a variety of problems and goals, including: relationship difficulties; conflict; lack of intimacy/feeling disconnected; infidelity, separation, divorce; disagreements about values, important life decisions, parenting style; improving communication; building a strong, loving relationship; adjusting to life events (marriage, cohabitation, child birth, etc.).
My approach to psychotherapy is focused on building a strong and collaborative relationship with you, the client, working with you to provide immediate symptom relief and make sustainable change.
I also work with same- and opposite-sex couples seeking to address a variety of problems and goals, including: relationship difficulties; conflict; lack of intimacy/feeling disconnected; infidelity, separation, divorce; disagreements about values, important life decisions, parenting style; improving communication; building a strong, loving relationship; adjusting to life events (marriage, cohabitation, child birth, etc.).
I work with individuals of all ages as well as couples and families.
I utilize an integrative approach combining evidenced-based treatments including person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, family systems and play therapy. My goal is to collaborate on an individualized treatment approach to meet your unique needs.
I work with individuals of all ages as well as couples and families.
I utilize an integrative approach combining evidenced-based treatments including person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, family systems and play therapy. My goal is to collaborate on an individualized treatment approach to meet your unique needs.
Kevin O'Brien Whole Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, IMH E
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
My goal is to facilitate your capacity to do both, as I have done with many individuals, couples and families over the past 30 years.
Helping people strengthen relationships – with their partners, their children, their work, even with themselves – is my personal and professional mission. This includes specialties family therapy, couples counseling, working with men, and recovery from the traumatic experiences that may block us from the health and well-being we long for.
My goal is to facilitate your capacity to do both, as I have done with many individuals, couples and families over the past 30 years.
Helping people strengthen relationships – with their partners, their children, their work, even with themselves – is my personal and professional mission. This includes specialties family therapy, couples counseling, working with men, and recovery from the traumatic experiences that may block us from the health and well-being we long for.
Amy Lemberger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Are you wondering how to improve your relationship, or if there's a way to resolve hurt feelings from the past?
Couples therapy can get to the root of the issue, build trust, and help you feel more connected and understood. We are impacted by the people, events, and experiences around us, so I take a holistic and systemic approach to our work together. I also see individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress in personal relationships.
Are you wondering how to improve your relationship, or if there's a way to resolve hurt feelings from the past?
Couples therapy can get to the root of the issue, build trust, and help you feel more connected and understood. We are impacted by the people, events, and experiences around us, so I take a holistic and systemic approach to our work together. I also see individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress in personal relationships.
Considering that the most important tool is the relationship that I can establish with m y clients.
My approach to psychotherapy is to help my clients understand their conflicts by getting at the roots of their wounds, so they are able to treat themselves with self-compassion and healing. The goal of therapy is to not only unburden the pain one carries, but to help transform inner negative beliefs and cultivate radical self-love.
Considering that the most important tool is the relationship that I can establish with m y clients.
My approach to psychotherapy is to help my clients understand their conflicts by getting at the roots of their wounds, so they are able to treat themselves with self-compassion and healing. The goal of therapy is to not only unburden the pain one carries, but to help transform inner negative beliefs and cultivate radical self-love.
Meet Our Couples Counseling Therapists
Vacation Counseling - Couples Retreat by Dr. April
Counselor, LMHC, CST, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Are you wanting a personalized intimate retreat that focuses on your specific needs and goals in your relationship?
At Vacation Counseling, we provide an intimate, exclusive, and effective couple’s retreat – one couple at a time. Each couple will have an experienced team of therapists, with each therapist bringing in a specified set of skills for each unique couple. At a Vacation Counseling Retreat, couples will have couples and individual therapy and intimacy therapy.
Are you wanting a personalized intimate retreat that focuses on your specific needs and goals in your relationship?
At Vacation Counseling, we provide an intimate, exclusive, and effective couple’s retreat – one couple at a time. Each couple will have an experienced team of therapists, with each therapist bringing in a specified set of skills for each unique couple. At a Vacation Counseling Retreat, couples will have couples and individual therapy and intimacy therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples.
For many people, there’s a moment, sometimes quiet, sometimes urgent, when we notice a longing for a life that feels more like our own.
You may be standing at the edge of something: a season-ending, a new beginning, the pull of your own voice growing stronger. You may be someone who has held it all together for everyone else, who knows how to keep going, even when you’re running on empty. You may carry grief, fear, or a feeling that there’s more to you than what the world has made room for.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples.
For many people, there’s a moment, sometimes quiet, sometimes urgent, when we notice a longing for a life that feels more like our own.
You may be standing at the edge of something: a season-ending, a new beginning, the pull of your own voice growing stronger. You may be someone who has held it all together for everyone else, who knows how to keep going, even when you’re running on empty. You may carry grief, fear, or a feeling that there’s more to you than what the world has made room for.
Taylor R Kaether
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
I work with adolescents, adults, and couples looking for support with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, substance use, conflict and more.
We all face many challenges in our lives and may feel stuck looking for the answers. I believe that we all deserve the chance to discover the best version of ourselves. If you’re navigating the complexities of life transitions, or seeking solace and transformation, your needs and goals are at the forefront of our work together. Breaking free from the grips of our struggles can be difficult, and I am here to guide you through the process. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where your experiences can be explored, validated and transformed. Together, we’ll uncover the unique strengths within you, building a foundation for change.
I work with adolescents, adults, and couples looking for support with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, substance use, conflict and more.
We all face many challenges in our lives and may feel stuck looking for the answers. I believe that we all deserve the chance to discover the best version of ourselves. If you’re navigating the complexities of life transitions, or seeking solace and transformation, your needs and goals are at the forefront of our work together. Breaking free from the grips of our struggles can be difficult, and I am here to guide you through the process. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where your experiences can be explored, validated and transformed. Together, we’ll uncover the unique strengths within you, building a foundation for change.
Katelyn (Katy) Grusecki
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
As the most sought-after service, I provide therapy and specialize in depressive and anxiety disorders, addiction, insomnia, relationship issues, and interpersonal stress.
Whether you are feeling stuck in general, have narrowly-focused goals, or no goals at all, our work together will be an individualized, transformative experience that will result in lasting change. I work with individuals who have depression, anxiety, and challenges with substance use or in relationships. I also work well with those who are interested in supportive therapy during transitional periods of life. I strongly believe in and exclusively use evidence-based treatments, which helps you become more aware of your thoughts, open to your emotions, and understanding of you behaviors or patterns without judgment.
As the most sought-after service, I provide therapy and specialize in depressive and anxiety disorders, addiction, insomnia, relationship issues, and interpersonal stress.
Whether you are feeling stuck in general, have narrowly-focused goals, or no goals at all, our work together will be an individualized, transformative experience that will result in lasting change. I work with individuals who have depression, anxiety, and challenges with substance use or in relationships. I also work well with those who are interested in supportive therapy during transitional periods of life. I strongly believe in and exclusively use evidence-based treatments, which helps you become more aware of your thoughts, open to your emotions, and understanding of you behaviors or patterns without judgment.
With a focus on helping individuals aged 22 and older, Yolanda specializes in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Her work with clients who are navigating life after traumatic experiences is grounded in evidence based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT. These approaches help individuals build coping strategies, manage symptoms, and reclaim control over their lives.
With a focus on helping individuals aged 22 and older, Yolanda specializes in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Her work with clients who are navigating life after traumatic experiences is grounded in evidence based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT. These approaches help individuals build coping strategies, manage symptoms, and reclaim control over their lives.
Susan E Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53209
She is skilled in working with couples and families, ensuring that relationships can grow stronger through open communication and effective problem solving techniques.
Sue Cohen, LCSW, offers compassionate and experienced mental health care for individuals and families throughout Wisconsin. With over four decades of practice, Sue has honed her expertise in treating adults and adolescents facing a range of mental health challenges. She provides individualized therapy for those dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma, utilizing evidence based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT and Family Therapy to help her clients find relief and develop long lasting coping strategies. Sue is particularly passionate about helping individuals navigate major life transitions.
She is skilled in working with couples and families, ensuring that relationships can grow stronger through open communication and effective problem solving techniques.
Sue Cohen, LCSW, offers compassionate and experienced mental health care for individuals and families throughout Wisconsin. With over four decades of practice, Sue has honed her expertise in treating adults and adolescents facing a range of mental health challenges. She provides individualized therapy for those dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma, utilizing evidence based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT and Family Therapy to help her clients find relief and develop long lasting coping strategies. Sue is particularly passionate about helping individuals navigate major life transitions.
I believe the most important part of treatment is establishing a trusting client-therapist relationship.
My process is collaborative and individualized while taking an empathetic, supportive, and nonjudgmental approach. This method helps to challenge problematic thinking patterns, aid in the management of symptoms, and help develop self-confidence to manage the difficulties of life. I use a combination of techniques including: cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, person-centered and other humanistic approaches.
I believe the most important part of treatment is establishing a trusting client-therapist relationship.
My process is collaborative and individualized while taking an empathetic, supportive, and nonjudgmental approach. This method helps to challenge problematic thinking patterns, aid in the management of symptoms, and help develop self-confidence to manage the difficulties of life. I use a combination of techniques including: cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, person-centered and other humanistic approaches.
I listen with compassion, offer insight, and support you in finding practical solutions for your life issues: depression, anxiety, anger, relationship problems or something else.
I have significant training in somatic therapy & trauma remediation. These body-centered methods work effectively with the fundamental unity of mind, body and emotions. I counsel with a whole life perspective developed from working extensively in hospice and eldercare, with illness, death, and grief. I have also supported many parents and numerous births.
I listen with compassion, offer insight, and support you in finding practical solutions for your life issues: depression, anxiety, anger, relationship problems or something else.
I have significant training in somatic therapy & trauma remediation. These body-centered methods work effectively with the fundamental unity of mind, body and emotions. I counsel with a whole life perspective developed from working extensively in hospice and eldercare, with illness, death, and grief. I have also supported many parents and numerous births.
Stephanie J Erbes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Waitlist for new clients
It can be difficult to ask for help when life gets overwhelming and you believe you should be able to handle everything on your own. Everyone needs support at times. Let's work together to identify and change unhealthy patterns in your life. My goal is to provide a judgement-free space for you to share your unique strengths and challenges. Most clients benefit from simply being heard and validated without judgement. Successful clients are open to trying something different. Keep an open mind and consider new approaches to coping and problem resolution and you'll experience change.
It can be difficult to ask for help when life gets overwhelming and you believe you should be able to handle everything on your own. Everyone needs support at times. Let's work together to identify and change unhealthy patterns in your life. My goal is to provide a judgement-free space for you to share your unique strengths and challenges. Most clients benefit from simply being heard and validated without judgement. Successful clients are open to trying something different. Keep an open mind and consider new approaches to coping and problem resolution and you'll experience change.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.