Alcohol Use Therapists in Milwaukee, WI

Manna Behavioral Services,
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, CSAC, MAC
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53212
As a recovering person myself, I understand the web of addiction. I also understand how breaking the cycle of addiction can bring you freedom. If your life is emotionally, spiritually and physically bankrupt spiraling out of control from drugs and/or alcohol, I am here to assist. I value working with each individual and meet them where they are at "it's about Nourishing Choices." I'm passionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental manner to empower you to meet your goals. I have an unconditional positive regard approach to counseling. That will encourage you to change your lifestyle. Call me today to get started.
As a recovering person myself, I understand the web of addiction. I also understand how breaking the cycle of addiction can bring you freedom. If your life is emotionally, spiritually and physically bankrupt spiraling out of control from drugs and/or alcohol, I am here to assist. I value working with each individual and meet them where they are at "it's about Nourishing Choices." I'm passionate, respectful, and nonjudgmental manner to empower you to meet your goals. I have an unconditional positive regard approach to counseling. That will encourage you to change your lifestyle. Call me today to get started.

Sarah Barber
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Are you feeling a push to make some changes and reevaluate your relationships? Not just with family and friends...but with work, alcohol, monogamy or other parts of your routine? I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating life transitions. We all have the power to create whatever kind of life we want, regardless of what has brought us to this moment. I love working with people ready to explore life's possibilities and help them decide what's next. Drawing upon my education as a counselor, death doula, and yoga teacher, I embrace a holistic approach to wellness that infuses different aspects of these disciplines.
Are you feeling a push to make some changes and reevaluate your relationships? Not just with family and friends...but with work, alcohol, monogamy or other parts of your routine? I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating life transitions. We all have the power to create whatever kind of life we want, regardless of what has brought us to this moment. I love working with people ready to explore life's possibilities and help them decide what's next. Drawing upon my education as a counselor, death doula, and yoga teacher, I embrace a holistic approach to wellness that infuses different aspects of these disciplines.

Kailagh O'Keefe
Counselor, LPC-IT
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Are you struggling to manage daily tasks due to your anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed and confused with your relationship to alcohol? Are you experiencing disordered eating? Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but I assure you that you've already begun a courageous journey by just showing up today.
Are you struggling to manage daily tasks due to your anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed and confused with your relationship to alcohol? Are you experiencing disordered eating? Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but I assure you that you've already begun a courageous journey by just showing up today.

Jessica Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , CSAC
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53218
I strive for collaborative care and look forward to working with individual and group participants, ensuring therapeutic progress toward established treatment goals. I have over 5 years experience as a psychotherapist working with adults, teens, families, and groups
I strive for collaborative care and look forward to working with individual and group participants, ensuring therapeutic progress toward established treatment goals. I have over 5 years experience as a psychotherapist working with adults, teens, families, and groups

Gwendolyn Haagensen
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Reaching out to a therapist feels like the first time in a bathing suit after a long winter on the couch. Yes, it's scary, but it can also be transformative. When we are struggling in life, feeling stuck, hurt, confused, or alone, we all deserve a place to talk with someone who will not judge or shame us, but instead walk alongside us to create change, grow, heal and come into more fullness in ourselves and our relationships.
Reaching out to a therapist feels like the first time in a bathing suit after a long winter on the couch. Yes, it's scary, but it can also be transformative. When we are struggling in life, feeling stuck, hurt, confused, or alone, we all deserve a place to talk with someone who will not judge or shame us, but instead walk alongside us to create change, grow, heal and come into more fullness in ourselves and our relationships.

Damon Camarata
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53225
I get it. You're doing your best to keep it all together, juggling work, family, and personal expectations. But some days, you're just not feeling like yourself. The weight of anxiety and depression can be heavy, making even the smallest tasks seem like mountains to climb. You're not alone in this struggle. I specializes in supporting those who are grappling with mental health challenges and substance use. Here's what we can work on together: Understanding and managing anxiety and depression. Developing effective strategies to cope with stress. Addressing substance use and finding healthier coping skills. Rebuilding self-esteem.
I get it. You're doing your best to keep it all together, juggling work, family, and personal expectations. But some days, you're just not feeling like yourself. The weight of anxiety and depression can be heavy, making even the smallest tasks seem like mountains to climb. You're not alone in this struggle. I specializes in supporting those who are grappling with mental health challenges and substance use. Here's what we can work on together: Understanding and managing anxiety and depression. Developing effective strategies to cope with stress. Addressing substance use and finding healthier coping skills. Rebuilding self-esteem.

Michael L Jorn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202
I specialize in providing therapy to men for a variety of issues. This includes all men, straight or gay. Relationship issues, anxiety & mood issues, and chronic illnesses are common problems in my practice. This can also include rebuilding after a painful divorce process. Having good relationship skills whether at home or work is an increasingly important skill to have in order to function well.
I specialize in providing therapy to men for a variety of issues. This includes all men, straight or gay. Relationship issues, anxiety & mood issues, and chronic illnesses are common problems in my practice. This can also include rebuilding after a painful divorce process. Having good relationship skills whether at home or work is an increasingly important skill to have in order to function well.

American Behavioral Clinics
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53226
American Behavioral Clinics is an outpatient treatment facility that specializes in psychiatric and behavioral health services for children, teens, and adults. As a center of mental health excellence, we continually remove barriers to ensure quick access to the right care for our clients. We empower every individual with the opportunity to receive a full continuum of recovery-oriented and compassionate care that is built around our industry leading experts. Our clinical team delivers specialized treatment for people who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, addiction issues, and more.
American Behavioral Clinics is an outpatient treatment facility that specializes in psychiatric and behavioral health services for children, teens, and adults. As a center of mental health excellence, we continually remove barriers to ensure quick access to the right care for our clients. We empower every individual with the opportunity to receive a full continuum of recovery-oriented and compassionate care that is built around our industry leading experts. Our clinical team delivers specialized treatment for people who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, addiction issues, and more.

Courtney M Lalond
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53215
My name is Courtney LaLond. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been practicing for about 5 years now. I have 4 years of experience working with children ages 5-18, along with adults with persistent mental health disorders. I work with people from young children to seniors. I am experienced in working with people with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addiction, and other persistent mental health disorders.
My name is Courtney LaLond. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been practicing for about 5 years now. I have 4 years of experience working with children ages 5-18, along with adults with persistent mental health disorders. I work with people from young children to seniors. I am experienced in working with people with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addiction, and other persistent mental health disorders.

Carissa Lynn Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53215
My name is Carissa Johnson. I'm a licensed clinical social worker and substance abuse counselor in the state of Wisconsin. With over eight years of experience working with clients in a behavioral health setting, my goal is to help clients reach their personal goals in a relaxed and compassionate setting. My clinical experience includes individual, couples, family, and group counseling in different areas, including substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and relationship problems.
My name is Carissa Johnson. I'm a licensed clinical social worker and substance abuse counselor in the state of Wisconsin. With over eight years of experience working with clients in a behavioral health setting, my goal is to help clients reach their personal goals in a relaxed and compassionate setting. My clinical experience includes individual, couples, family, and group counseling in different areas, including substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and relationship problems.

Jessica Reo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53215
If you’re thinking about starting therapy you’ve taken the first important step on the path to a sense of true embodied well-being. Welcome! My name is Jessica Reo, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Wisconsin. I also dually specialized in addiction and healthcare. I have a sociable personality, offering a down-to-earth, lighthearted sense of humor and a realistic, encouraging, and direct approach to therapy. I believe in starting from scratch with each client I meet, using a biopsychosocial approach, which considers a person’s whole life, lived experiences, and more.
If you’re thinking about starting therapy you’ve taken the first important step on the path to a sense of true embodied well-being. Welcome! My name is Jessica Reo, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Wisconsin. I also dually specialized in addiction and healthcare. I have a sociable personality, offering a down-to-earth, lighthearted sense of humor and a realistic, encouraging, and direct approach to therapy. I believe in starting from scratch with each client I meet, using a biopsychosocial approach, which considers a person’s whole life, lived experiences, and more.
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Sydney A Snyder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC-IT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Are you struggling with adjusting to change, coping with stress or navigating conflict? As a result, has this left you feeling overwhelmed or anxious? Has shame, guilt or negative self-talk been impacting you? Do you need help creating boundaries with your partner, family, or friends? As a therapist, I believe in the saying, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” My role is to help you explore areas of concern, develop coping skills, and gain insight about yourself. A primary focus of my practice is teaching self-compassion to help fill up your cup when life is feeling too difficult to navigate on your own.
Are you struggling with adjusting to change, coping with stress or navigating conflict? As a result, has this left you feeling overwhelmed or anxious? Has shame, guilt or negative self-talk been impacting you? Do you need help creating boundaries with your partner, family, or friends? As a therapist, I believe in the saying, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” My role is to help you explore areas of concern, develop coping skills, and gain insight about yourself. A primary focus of my practice is teaching self-compassion to help fill up your cup when life is feeling too difficult to navigate on your own.

Garrett Wilk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, SAC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53211
I am interested in the challenges and advantages of what it means to be highly sensitive or an empath. As a therapist, I am drawn to those who tend to struggle with issues like depression, life transitions/change, worry, anxiety, perfectionism, rumination, social anxiety, self-doubt, shame, and feelings of meaninglessness. I am here to help you through your challenges and provide support. My approach is to non-judgmentally understand what drives the behaviors that seem so difficult to change. I am dedicated to establishing an authentic, intentional, and trusting relationship.
I am interested in the challenges and advantages of what it means to be highly sensitive or an empath. As a therapist, I am drawn to those who tend to struggle with issues like depression, life transitions/change, worry, anxiety, perfectionism, rumination, social anxiety, self-doubt, shame, and feelings of meaninglessness. I am here to help you through your challenges and provide support. My approach is to non-judgmentally understand what drives the behaviors that seem so difficult to change. I am dedicated to establishing an authentic, intentional, and trusting relationship.

Lori Marhefke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Welcome! My name is Lori Marhefke. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Wisconsin. My approach to therapy is holistic and person-centered. I typically focus on anxiety, panic, grief, trauma, and shame. I work with a variety of clients. Most of my clients are facing very stressful life transitions related to work, school, or family. I am comfortable treating anxiety, panic, grief, trauma and shame.
Welcome! My name is Lori Marhefke. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Wisconsin. My approach to therapy is holistic and person-centered. I typically focus on anxiety, panic, grief, trauma, and shame. I work with a variety of clients. Most of my clients are facing very stressful life transitions related to work, school, or family. I am comfortable treating anxiety, panic, grief, trauma and shame.

Brian K Morgan
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSE, CAMS-II, CDVS-I, CSAC, LPC-IT
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Hi I'm Brian Morgan from Universal Minds LLC where we specialize in Anger Management, AODA Services and Domestic Violence. The question is who can benefit from our services? The answer is individuals struggling with anger, addiction issues, families, couples, employees, managers, health professionals, etc. We provide trainings on stress, anger, communication and emotional intelligence. We provide 10-week groups/sessions dealing with anger and domestic violence. We provide an assessment and interview of participants prior to individual/group sessions. No matter what background people and clients come from- anger has impacted their lives negatively. We help people find solutions to destructive anger.
Hi I'm Brian Morgan from Universal Minds LLC where we specialize in Anger Management, AODA Services and Domestic Violence. The question is who can benefit from our services? The answer is individuals struggling with anger, addiction issues, families, couples, employees, managers, health professionals, etc. We provide trainings on stress, anger, communication and emotional intelligence. We provide 10-week groups/sessions dealing with anger and domestic violence. We provide an assessment and interview of participants prior to individual/group sessions. No matter what background people and clients come from- anger has impacted their lives negatively. We help people find solutions to destructive anger.

Lighthouse Clinic
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Overwhelmed during a challenging time? We at the Lighthouse Clinic, realize that even the strongest of us can be under an extra burden of anxiety and fear. Uncertainty and apprehension can take over. Talking to a therapist about your concerns can lessen the feelings of distress at this time of high-anxiety. We have also hired additional prescribers at Lighthouse Clinic and have immediate openings for medication management. Please contact us for an appointment.
Overwhelmed during a challenging time? We at the Lighthouse Clinic, realize that even the strongest of us can be under an extra burden of anxiety and fear. Uncertainty and apprehension can take over. Talking to a therapist about your concerns can lessen the feelings of distress at this time of high-anxiety. We have also hired additional prescribers at Lighthouse Clinic and have immediate openings for medication management. Please contact us for an appointment.

Shannon L Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, SAP, ICS
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Are you depressed, easily angered, or stressed out? My name is Shannon Smith with SLS Counseling Group, LLC, specializing in providing high quality behavioral and mental health services. I am a licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and I am committed to building self-esteem, improving decision making, and developing appropriate coping skills to adults in the community. I focus on individual and group therapy, which ranges from academic underachievement to substance abuse. Each individual has a trait to be resilient and the inherent capability of achieving goals.
Are you depressed, easily angered, or stressed out? My name is Shannon Smith with SLS Counseling Group, LLC, specializing in providing high quality behavioral and mental health services. I am a licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and I am committed to building self-esteem, improving decision making, and developing appropriate coping skills to adults in the community. I focus on individual and group therapy, which ranges from academic underachievement to substance abuse. Each individual has a trait to be resilient and the inherent capability of achieving goals.

Dr. Alix Shepherd
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Welcome! We all have times in our lives when we face a challenge or need help thinking through a problem. If you are feeling a stuck or overwhelmed, I can help you find better ways to cope and brainstorm solutions. As an experienced psychologist, I'm passionate about helping you change your life and relationships for the better.
Welcome! We all have times in our lives when we face a challenge or need help thinking through a problem. If you are feeling a stuck or overwhelmed, I can help you find better ways to cope and brainstorm solutions. As an experienced psychologist, I'm passionate about helping you change your life and relationships for the better.

Walter Laux
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53227
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.

Naomi Arenzon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Naomi Arenzon is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. Naomi has facilitated group therapy most of her career which is comprised of psycho education and processing. Facilitating group therapy has helped Naomi to efficiently teach coping skills as well as increased her patience, compassion, and understanding. In her spare time, Naomi enjoys baking (chocolate cake, zucchini bread being some favorites), interior design, and discovering new restaurants.
Naomi Arenzon is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. Naomi has facilitated group therapy most of her career which is comprised of psycho education and processing. Facilitating group therapy has helped Naomi to efficiently teach coping skills as well as increased her patience, compassion, and understanding. In her spare time, Naomi enjoys baking (chocolate cake, zucchini bread being some favorites), interior design, and discovering new restaurants.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.