Psychodynamic Therapists in East Town, Milwaukee, WI
Therapy looks different for everyone, because everyone comes into therapy with different needs. In general, therapy works by us having lots of (often weekly, sometimes more often, just shy of an hour-long) conversations in which we get to know your mind and heart to help you find answers to what you are struggling with. To get to know you better, I will encourage you to share with me thoughts, emotions, images… everything that comes to your mind. Nothing is off limits, and the hardest or most awkward things to talk about can yield the biggest benefits.
Therapy looks different for everyone, because everyone comes into therapy with different needs. In general, therapy works by us having lots of (often weekly, sometimes more often, just shy of an hour-long) conversations in which we get to know your mind and heart to help you find answers to what you are struggling with. To get to know you better, I will encourage you to share with me thoughts, emotions, images… everything that comes to your mind. Nothing is off limits, and the hardest or most awkward things to talk about can yield the biggest benefits.
The core of my work is creating a safe space where clients can feel heard, respected, and understood. A full and satisfying life is unique to each person; I will collaborate with you as you move toward the life you want to live. Understanding each client's culture, identities, and worldview is central to my approach. Not only is it important to deeply understand you as an individual, but also to explore how factors in the wider environment either promote your well being or intensify your distress. A holistic approach to wellness involves the individual, their relationships, and their wider world.
The core of my work is creating a safe space where clients can feel heard, respected, and understood. A full and satisfying life is unique to each person; I will collaborate with you as you move toward the life you want to live. Understanding each client's culture, identities, and worldview is central to my approach. Not only is it important to deeply understand you as an individual, but also to explore how factors in the wider environment either promote your well being or intensify your distress. A holistic approach to wellness involves the individual, their relationships, and their wider world.
Easttown Psychotherapy, L.L.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
With compassion and understanding, I work to create a safe and trusting environment for individuals to share their inner most thoughts/feelings. I try to meet each individual where they are in life, to listen with depth/patience/understanding as to be able to offer my warm, thoughtful insights. My therapeutic approach considers your current circumstance, past history, feelings and motivations, dreams and disappointments. By looking at you as a whole person, I can help you develop self understanding/acceptance so that you can be more open of your strengths, accepting of your limitations, capable of a living a fuller life.
With compassion and understanding, I work to create a safe and trusting environment for individuals to share their inner most thoughts/feelings. I try to meet each individual where they are in life, to listen with depth/patience/understanding as to be able to offer my warm, thoughtful insights. My therapeutic approach considers your current circumstance, past history, feelings and motivations, dreams and disappointments. By looking at you as a whole person, I can help you develop self understanding/acceptance so that you can be more open of your strengths, accepting of your limitations, capable of a living a fuller life.
Is there a part of you that you don’t quite understand—something that feels like it’s holding you back or leading to painful, repeating patterns in your life? You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling unfulfilled, or a sense of frustration about not being able to move forward despite your best efforts.
Many people who come to therapy have tried everything they can think of to feel better. When things don’t change, it can feel discouraging or confusing. I believe these struggles often have roots in ways of thinking and relating to ourselves and others. These patterns can develop over time and we may be unaware of them.
Is there a part of you that you don’t quite understand—something that feels like it’s holding you back or leading to painful, repeating patterns in your life? You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling unfulfilled, or a sense of frustration about not being able to move forward despite your best efforts.
Many people who come to therapy have tried everything they can think of to feel better. When things don’t change, it can feel discouraging or confusing. I believe these struggles often have roots in ways of thinking and relating to ourselves and others. These patterns can develop over time and we may be unaware of them.
Whether you are having frequent conflicts with your partner, struggling with parenthood, 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 have a masters in therapy, am married and a mother of four, and worked in a day treatment clinic doing individual, family, and group therapy so I have seen a lot. You are not alone and together we can process your situation, gain insight, and create meaningful change to help you move forward on a better path.
Whether you are having frequent conflicts with your partner, struggling with parenthood, 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 have a masters in therapy, am married and a mother of four, and worked in a day treatment clinic doing individual, family, and group therapy so I have seen a lot. You are not alone and together we can process your situation, gain insight, and create meaningful change to help you move forward on a better path.
By using interventions such as CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness, I provide a safe, client-centered space to build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and foster lasting growth toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I work with adults who are moving through life transitions or feeling weighed down by anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or grief. Many people are looking to feel more grounded, confident, and balanced in their day-to-day lives. Some may be struggling to set boundaries, manage emotions, or find a sense of stability amid change. Together, we focus on building healthier coping skills, strengthening relationships, and creating a greater sense of control over the future. Therapy is a space for support, understanding, and practical tools that help you create lasting change and live in a way that feels more true to yourself.
By using interventions such as CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness, I provide a safe, client-centered space to build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and foster lasting growth toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I work with adults who are moving through life transitions or feeling weighed down by anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or grief. Many people are looking to feel more grounded, confident, and balanced in their day-to-day lives. Some may be struggling to set boundaries, manage emotions, or find a sense of stability amid change. Together, we focus on building healthier coping skills, strengthening relationships, and creating a greater sense of control over the future. Therapy is a space for support, understanding, and practical tools that help you create lasting change and live in a way that feels more true to yourself.
I take a trauma-informed, person-centered stance to help you uncover your own goals and collaboratively work with you to meet those goals primarily drawing from humanistic, psychodynamic, attachment, and acceptance and commitment (ACT) perspectives.
Seeking therapy is both an admirable and courageous first step in your journey towards wellness as defined by you. Whether you are facing a difficult life transition, wish to manage distressing mental health symptoms, or would like help identifying and breaking free from patterns that are interfering with your personal growth, you deserve an emotionally safe and judgement-free space to explore any and all facets of your life. Each client has unique needs, therefore there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health.
I take a trauma-informed, person-centered stance to help you uncover your own goals and collaboratively work with you to meet those goals primarily drawing from humanistic, psychodynamic, attachment, and acceptance and commitment (ACT) perspectives.
Seeking therapy is both an admirable and courageous first step in your journey towards wellness as defined by you. Whether you are facing a difficult life transition, wish to manage distressing mental health symptoms, or would like help identifying and breaking free from patterns that are interfering with your personal growth, you deserve an emotionally safe and judgement-free space to explore any and all facets of your life. Each client has unique needs, therefore there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health.
Do want to gain deeper insight into yourself & your past experiences and start creating new patterns in your life? I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist that utilizes a holistic and integrated approach. As your therapist, I will help you process traumatic memories, learn coping skills, gain new perspective, set goals. I’ll show up as a real person, challenge you when you need it, and be genuinely invested in you and your journey. Schedule your free consultation today by sending your email inquiry.
Do want to gain deeper insight into yourself & your past experiences and start creating new patterns in your life? I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist that utilizes a holistic and integrated approach. As your therapist, I will help you process traumatic memories, learn coping skills, gain new perspective, set goals. I’ll show up as a real person, challenge you when you need it, and be genuinely invested in you and your journey. Schedule your free consultation today by sending your email inquiry.
I am experienced therapist who helps individuals and couples address challenges, enrich relationships and achieve deep insights into their personality and their emotions. My clients find that I offer a pragmatic, intelligent and empathetic response to their concerns. I focus on the immediate challenges that my clients are facing, while helping them to see themselves and their relationships in deeper way.
I am experienced therapist who helps individuals and couples address challenges, enrich relationships and achieve deep insights into their personality and their emotions. My clients find that I offer a pragmatic, intelligent and empathetic response to their concerns. I focus on the immediate challenges that my clients are facing, while helping them to see themselves and their relationships in deeper way.
" 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.
Hello! I am a trauma-informed therapist who is an ally to the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. I am certified in Crisis Intervention and am drawn to clients who can support healing in regards to domestic violence, human trafficking, depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and complex trauma. I also can help if you have trouble with sleep, motivation, phobias or stress. I see children, adolescents, adults, and families. Even if you are not sure what you want from therapy or how to get there, I will meet you where you are at in your journey, and together we will figure out a plan for you to live your best, most fulfilled life!
" 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.
Hello! I am a trauma-informed therapist who is an ally to the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. I am certified in Crisis Intervention and am drawn to clients who can support healing in regards to domestic violence, human trafficking, depression, anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, and complex trauma. I also can help if you have trouble with sleep, motivation, phobias or stress. I see children, adolescents, adults, and families. Even if you are not sure what you want from therapy or how to get there, I will meet you where you are at in your journey, and together we will figure out a plan for you to live your best, most fulfilled life!
Vacation Counseling - Couples Retreat by Dr.
Counselor, LMHCQS, CST, NCC, LPC
5 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Is your relationship feeling strained or disconnected? Imagine stepping away from the stress of everyday life and into a private, personalized retreat designed just for you and your partner.
Our intimate retreat experience is tailored to your unique relationship, your challenges, your goals, and your story. Together, we create a safe space to work through past hurts, rebuild trust, and reconnect on a deeper level.
Through vacation counseling, you’ll gain fresh perspective, practical tools, and renewed intimacy helping you move forward stronger and more aligned as a couple.
We offer flexible options.
Is your relationship feeling strained or disconnected? Imagine stepping away from the stress of everyday life and into a private, personalized retreat designed just for you and your partner.
Our intimate retreat experience is tailored to your unique relationship, your challenges, your goals, and your story. Together, we create a safe space to work through past hurts, rebuild trust, and reconnect on a deeper level.
Through vacation counseling, you’ll gain fresh perspective, practical tools, and renewed intimacy helping you move forward stronger and more aligned as a couple.
We offer flexible options.
Radical Change Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Waitlist for new clients
Radical Change Counseling and Coaching is focused on helping people who feel stuck and always needing to control everything make lasting change. If you feel that you are a hamster on a wheel and no matter what you do, you just feel like you are having the same issues over and over again without help, we may have the approach that finally helps to create change. Do you handle stress by trying to control everything, yourself, and even others? If so, we might be able to help!
Radical Change Counseling and Coaching is focused on helping people who feel stuck and always needing to control everything make lasting change. If you feel that you are a hamster on a wheel and no matter what you do, you just feel like you are having the same issues over and over again without help, we may have the approach that finally helps to create change. Do you handle stress by trying to control everything, yourself, and even others? If so, we might be able to help!
I specialize in trauma therapy for adults experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, attachment wounds, childhood trauma, anxiety, dissociation, and chronic emotional overwhelm. Using EMDR, CPT, attachment-focused therapy, and nervous-system-informed approaches, I help clients process painful experiences in a way that feels steady, grounded, and manageable. Many people worry that trauma therapy will feel too intense or destabilizing. Therapy can move at a pace that supports safety and stability, with tools to help manage anxiety, shutdown, emotional flooding, and other trauma responses along the way.
I specialize in trauma therapy for adults experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, attachment wounds, childhood trauma, anxiety, dissociation, and chronic emotional overwhelm. Using EMDR, CPT, attachment-focused therapy, and nervous-system-informed approaches, I help clients process painful experiences in a way that feels steady, grounded, and manageable. Many people worry that trauma therapy will feel too intense or destabilizing. Therapy can move at a pace that supports safety and stability, with tools to help manage anxiety, shutdown, emotional flooding, and other trauma responses along the way.
I work with couples & individuals, especially around anxiety, depression, and trauma. I trained in Focusing, a somatic mindfulness technique. Combining Focusing with Art Therapy provides a powerful way through what is troubling you into an enhanced, healthy, life. I believe healing happens when we make connections with another person where we can be ourselves, feel valued, listened to, and cared for. Working with a therapist can be a way to access the healing you desire and deserve.
I work with couples & individuals, especially around anxiety, depression, and trauma. I trained in Focusing, a somatic mindfulness technique. Combining Focusing with Art Therapy provides a powerful way through what is troubling you into an enhanced, healthy, life. I believe healing happens when we make connections with another person where we can be ourselves, feel valued, listened to, and cared for. Working with a therapist can be a way to access the healing you desire and deserve.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or struggling to stay focused? You’re not alone. I work with preteens to adults who want practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, trauma‑related stress, and difficulties with focus. I offer evening online telehealth sessions across Wisconsin. I also provide neurodivergent‑affirming care for clients navigating ADHD, autism, and executive functioning challenges. Many of my clients come in feeling mentally exhausted or unsure how to move forward. Together, we build skills that actually help, improving emotional regulation, focus, and daily functioning so life feels more manageable.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or struggling to stay focused? You’re not alone. I work with preteens to adults who want practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, trauma‑related stress, and difficulties with focus. I offer evening online telehealth sessions across Wisconsin. I also provide neurodivergent‑affirming care for clients navigating ADHD, autism, and executive functioning challenges. Many of my clients come in feeling mentally exhausted or unsure how to move forward. Together, we build skills that actually help, improving emotional regulation, focus, and daily functioning so life feels more manageable.
Life is filled with peaks and valleys and it is my goal to help you navigate life's challenges and aid in your personal growth to become the best and healthiest version of yourself. I view therapy as a collaborative process and believe that you are the expert in your own life. I provide a safe and supportive space for you to start doing the deep and rewarding work of facing your struggles and moving towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Life is filled with peaks and valleys and it is my goal to help you navigate life's challenges and aid in your personal growth to become the best and healthiest version of yourself. I view therapy as a collaborative process and believe that you are the expert in your own life. I provide a safe and supportive space for you to start doing the deep and rewarding work of facing your struggles and moving towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Kathy Abbott, Psy D, PC
Psychologist, Psy, D, BCIA-NF, QEEGDip
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I believe in your potential to be the best posssible. I believe that you already have many gifts, and that you have information about your self that we can use to help you move in the the direction you want to go with your life.
I believe in your potential to be the best posssible. I believe that you already have many gifts, and that you have information about your self that we can use to help you move in the the direction you want to go with your life.
Brooke Phelps
Counselor, MHR, LPC
2 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Not accepting new clients
Beginning therapy can often be difficult and may carry a host of fears, uncertainties, and challenges. I believe that it can also be a life changing journey that can help explore those difficult pieces and peel those layers that have kept us from being our authentic selves. My clients are often young adults, parents, those starting a new phase in their life, or anyone navigating the process of individuation and creating change. My clients are often looking to create healthy boundaries and relationships with themselves and others. Many are healing from past trauma, toxic relationships, or entering a new phase in life.
Beginning therapy can often be difficult and may carry a host of fears, uncertainties, and challenges. I believe that it can also be a life changing journey that can help explore those difficult pieces and peel those layers that have kept us from being our authentic selves. My clients are often young adults, parents, those starting a new phase in their life, or anyone navigating the process of individuation and creating change. My clients are often looking to create healthy boundaries and relationships with themselves and others. Many are healing from past trauma, toxic relationships, or entering a new phase in life.
Nikki Zellner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC
1 Endorsed
East Town, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist, I rely heavily on the power of the therapeutic relationship, viewing this relationship as the foundation for safety in working with individuals and their internal systems. Our work together develops insight into one's own internal landscape and explores the wounds that create difficult emotions, thoughts and patterns in day to day life. Working together, such processing fosters a relationship with oneself in a way that goes beyond their past.
As a therapist, I rely heavily on the power of the therapeutic relationship, viewing this relationship as the foundation for safety in working with individuals and their internal systems. Our work together develops insight into one's own internal landscape and explores the wounds that create difficult emotions, thoughts and patterns in day to day life. Working together, such processing fosters a relationship with oneself in a way that goes beyond their past.
Online Therapists
Welcome! I’m a therapist and practice owner with 20 years of experience, specializing in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, perfectionism, and self-esteem challenges. My clients come to me when they’re feeling stuck—whether in relationships, work, identity, or self-worth—seeking clarity, growth, and a deeper sense of purpose.
Welcome! I’m a therapist and practice owner with 20 years of experience, specializing in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, perfectionism, and self-esteem challenges. My clients come to me when they’re feeling stuck—whether in relationships, work, identity, or self-worth—seeking clarity, growth, and a deeper sense of purpose.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.