Buddhist Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying too much? Let’s work through it together. I am a neurodivergent therapist, and I enjoy working with folks who have ADHD, Autism, and other neuro-differences. Together we can explore what supports you need and develop a plan for your next steps in wellness and healing.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or carrying too much? Let’s work through it together. I am a neurodivergent therapist, and I enjoy working with folks who have ADHD, Autism, and other neuro-differences. Together we can explore what supports you need and develop a plan for your next steps in wellness and healing.
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I provide queer/trans, COVID-cautious, neurodivergent and disordered eating inclusive + affirming therapy to inspire your emotional evolution. Whether you're living with grief, loss, loneliness, low energy, stress, a uniquely complicated past, lack of focus, self-criticism, depleted inspiration, relationship challenges, disability / chronic illness, the harm of oppression, and/or the struggle to find meaning… I invite you to dock your ship in the harbor of your own presence & explore the accompaniment that therapy offers. I would love to walk beside you on your journey!
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I provide queer/trans, COVID-cautious, neurodivergent and disordered eating inclusive + affirming therapy to inspire your emotional evolution. Whether you're living with grief, loss, loneliness, low energy, stress, a uniquely complicated past, lack of focus, self-criticism, depleted inspiration, relationship challenges, disability / chronic illness, the harm of oppression, and/or the struggle to find meaning… I invite you to dock your ship in the harbor of your own presence & explore the accompaniment that therapy offers. I would love to walk beside you on your journey!
Clients often say I create a space where they feel free to share anything without fear of judgment. This freedom and acceptance allows us to transform your inner dialogue and enhance your relationship with yourself. Whether you're feeling depressed, anxious, or burnt out, navigating challenging life situations, feeling weighed down by the past, exploring identity issues, or wanting to get better at managing stress, I can help you find relief and growth. We'll work to decrease the burden of the past and shape a life that reflects what really matters to you.
Clients often say I create a space where they feel free to share anything without fear of judgment. This freedom and acceptance allows us to transform your inner dialogue and enhance your relationship with yourself. Whether you're feeling depressed, anxious, or burnt out, navigating challenging life situations, feeling weighed down by the past, exploring identity issues, or wanting to get better at managing stress, I can help you find relief and growth. We'll work to decrease the burden of the past and shape a life that reflects what really matters to you.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, losing time, loss of a sense of self, masking, sensory overload, or trauma that affects activities of daily life, life goals, relationships, or work? Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, frustrated, lost, overwhelmed, or just plain done by trying get through the day or live up to other’s standards? Do you question whether life could be better? Now more than ever, folks are feeling uncertain about finding a life that they want to live.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, losing time, loss of a sense of self, masking, sensory overload, or trauma that affects activities of daily life, life goals, relationships, or work? Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, frustrated, lost, overwhelmed, or just plain done by trying get through the day or live up to other’s standards? Do you question whether life could be better? Now more than ever, folks are feeling uncertain about finding a life that they want to live.
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 unique strengths and challenges. Most clients benefit from simply being heard and validated without judgement. Keep an open mind and consider new approaches to coping, acceptance 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 unique strengths and challenges. Most clients benefit from simply being heard and validated without judgement. Keep an open mind and consider new approaches to coping, acceptance and problem resolution and you'll experience change.
I am sincere about providing my clients the space and safety they need to feel understood and supported. I work with adults who feel exhausted, burned out, or disconnected despite managing life well. Many carry heavy responsibilities for others and struggle to care for themselves. I can facilitate a journey of self discovery and help to evoke deeper self-acceptance and self-compassion. I take an active and engaged role in the therapeutic process. My clients and I work collaboratively to create solutions and develop small changes that add up to larger transformation, insight, wisdom, healthier behaviors and greater well being.
I am sincere about providing my clients the space and safety they need to feel understood and supported. I work with adults who feel exhausted, burned out, or disconnected despite managing life well. Many carry heavy responsibilities for others and struggle to care for themselves. I can facilitate a journey of self discovery and help to evoke deeper self-acceptance and self-compassion. I take an active and engaged role in the therapeutic process. My clients and I work collaboratively to create solutions and develop small changes that add up to larger transformation, insight, wisdom, healthier behaviors and greater well being.
My practice is half children and half adults. Having fostered and adopted myself, I am particularly skilled to assist foster and adoptive family needs. I also use play, expressive arts, sand tray and music to assist in therapy. First responders, gender non conforming, clients with anxiety, depression, thought and mood disorders, are particularly welcome. I am located in the east side of Milwaukee near the lake.
My practice is half children and half adults. Having fostered and adopted myself, I am particularly skilled to assist foster and adoptive family needs. I also use play, expressive arts, sand tray and music to assist in therapy. First responders, gender non conforming, clients with anxiety, depression, thought and mood disorders, are particularly welcome. I am located in the east side of Milwaukee near the lake.
I strive to provide a place of safety and security for those seeking emotional and mental wellness by building meaningful relationships with my clients. I enjoy working with trauma survivors while they find a new way of living with their past. I look at a person from a system perspective. What system (family or otherwise) did you grow up with? What does that look like now? What changes can you make in your system to create healthier boundaries and more meaningful relationships? Important note: Please text or email me to attempt to schedule. To be very honest, I forget I even I have a voicemail sometimes.
I strive to provide a place of safety and security for those seeking emotional and mental wellness by building meaningful relationships with my clients. I enjoy working with trauma survivors while they find a new way of living with their past. I look at a person from a system perspective. What system (family or otherwise) did you grow up with? What does that look like now? What changes can you make in your system to create healthier boundaries and more meaningful relationships? Important note: Please text or email me to attempt to schedule. To be very honest, I forget I even I have a voicemail sometimes.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces for individuals to explore their strengths and overcome challenges. I have worked in various roles dedicated to reducing mental health stigma. I will work with you on developing goals & strategies to improve daily functioning in a safe environment. I use a client centered approach and trauma informed care, while being culturally responsive to empower clients, allowing children, parents, & couples to re-author their lives into their preferred future!
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces for individuals to explore their strengths and overcome challenges. I have worked in various roles dedicated to reducing mental health stigma. I will work with you on developing goals & strategies to improve daily functioning in a safe environment. I use a client centered approach and trauma informed care, while being culturally responsive to empower clients, allowing children, parents, & couples to re-author their lives into their preferred future!
Are you experiencing voices that others don't hear or beliefs that others struggle to understand? Whether it's unseen observers describing your day, a sense of impending doom, or hidden meanings in ordinary events—these experiences can be profoundly isolating. You might find your voices offer companionship or insight, while at other times they become harsh critics or frightening presences. Maybe you've noticed everyday sounds transforming into words or mumbles, or felt so cautious in public spaces that you feel exhausted. Though these experiences are more common than many realize, navigating them alone can be overwhelming.
Are you experiencing voices that others don't hear or beliefs that others struggle to understand? Whether it's unseen observers describing your day, a sense of impending doom, or hidden meanings in ordinary events—these experiences can be profoundly isolating. You might find your voices offer companionship or insight, while at other times they become harsh critics or frightening presences. Maybe you've noticed everyday sounds transforming into words or mumbles, or felt so cautious in public spaces that you feel exhausted. Though these experiences are more common than many realize, navigating them alone can be overwhelming.
It's not easy to decide to start therapy, and it's not easy to find the right therapist for you. I'm proud of you for being here and taking this first step! I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, where we will work together on your unique needs and goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify and change thought and behavior patterns and allow you to set the pace. This approach gives you tools to manage thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I also use mindfulness techniques like grounding exercises and deep breathing, as well as meditation, and even moving and stretching to begin the session.
It's not easy to decide to start therapy, and it's not easy to find the right therapist for you. I'm proud of you for being here and taking this first step! I take a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, where we will work together on your unique needs and goals. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify and change thought and behavior patterns and allow you to set the pace. This approach gives you tools to manage thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. I also use mindfulness techniques like grounding exercises and deep breathing, as well as meditation, and even moving and stretching to begin the session.
Dr. Beran is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been providing evidence-based psychological care to individuals for the last 17 years. She received her PhD from the nation’s most highly rated clinical psychology program, UCLA, where she gained extensive experience helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, trauma, and grief. A firm believer that academic knowledge is only part of what makes a quality therapist, Dr. Beran combines her in-depth psychological training with warmth, humor, and affection for her clients.
Dr. Beran is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been providing evidence-based psychological care to individuals for the last 17 years. She received her PhD from the nation’s most highly rated clinical psychology program, UCLA, where she gained extensive experience helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, trauma, and grief. A firm believer that academic knowledge is only part of what makes a quality therapist, Dr. Beran combines her in-depth psychological training with warmth, humor, and affection for her clients.
My ideal client is to putting efforts with my help to achieve meaningful goals. It about the time to start a new chapter. I will provide you a safe place so you can unfold yourself gradually. We cannot fix the past, but you can choose how to move on with my help. My goal is to help you to improve the quality of life and mental health. I specialized in areas of anxiety, depression, mental illnesses, trauma, life transition and unemployment.
My ideal client is to putting efforts with my help to achieve meaningful goals. It about the time to start a new chapter. I will provide you a safe place so you can unfold yourself gradually. We cannot fix the past, but you can choose how to move on with my help. My goal is to help you to improve the quality of life and mental health. I specialized in areas of anxiety, depression, mental illnesses, trauma, life transition and unemployment.
Imagine accessing an innate wisdom that already exists within you to face life’s challenges. With my non-pathologizing approach we can explore together how to access that wise Self so you can show up and be present to yourself, your loved ones, and to life itself.
Let’s help you find greater clarity and self-compassion whether you are navigating relationships challenges, executive function differences due to ADHD or other neurodivergence, or CPTSD from past or current traumatic stress.
Imagine accessing an innate wisdom that already exists within you to face life’s challenges. With my non-pathologizing approach we can explore together how to access that wise Self so you can show up and be present to yourself, your loved ones, and to life itself.
Let’s help you find greater clarity and self-compassion whether you are navigating relationships challenges, executive function differences due to ADHD or other neurodivergence, or CPTSD from past or current traumatic stress.
Many people with trauma or PTSD also have relationship problems, addictions, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and other mental health concerns. This is completely normal. If you suffered from trauma, you had to adapt to survive. You had to be watchful and on alert to protect yourself. This probably led to feelings of anxiety, anger, loneliness, and fear.
You might feel misunderstood, judged, and depressed. You might feel like giving up. You worry that your life isn't on track like your peers. It's common to feel like you can't always trust people, and this makes it hard to have healthy relationships.
Many people with trauma or PTSD also have relationship problems, addictions, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and other mental health concerns. This is completely normal. If you suffered from trauma, you had to adapt to survive. You had to be watchful and on alert to protect yourself. This probably led to feelings of anxiety, anger, loneliness, and fear.
You might feel misunderstood, judged, and depressed. You might feel like giving up. You worry that your life isn't on track like your peers. It's common to feel like you can't always trust people, and this makes it hard to have healthy relationships.
I am a multicultural individual who sees each person's struggle. I invite you to reach out if you are searching for a therapist who can understand your cultural background and looking for a warm and nonjudgmental environment. I am a therapist trained in trauma-informed care, so I focus heavily on strength-building and reframing the story that each person has experienced. Additionally, I have a background in the creative arts, so my creativity often helps in an experiential lens to ensure each person has a treatment tailored to them.
I am a multicultural individual who sees each person's struggle. I invite you to reach out if you are searching for a therapist who can understand your cultural background and looking for a warm and nonjudgmental environment. I am a therapist trained in trauma-informed care, so I focus heavily on strength-building and reframing the story that each person has experienced. Additionally, I have a background in the creative arts, so my creativity often helps in an experiential lens to ensure each person has a treatment tailored to them.
Hey, I'm Margo, clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience specializing in treating Anxiety, Depression and addictions. I am open to all cultures and honored to hear your life story. I partner with clients to improve mental health, relationships, work, school, parenting and dependency on alcohol and substances. It would be great to meet you, you're not alone.
Hey, I'm Margo, clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience specializing in treating Anxiety, Depression and addictions. I am open to all cultures and honored to hear your life story. I partner with clients to improve mental health, relationships, work, school, parenting and dependency on alcohol and substances. It would be great to meet you, you're not alone.
Vacation Counseling - Couples Retreat by Dr.
Counselor, LMHCQS, CST, NCC, LPC
5 Endorsed
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.
My focus is in working with clients who live in some way that is outside of a typical societal expectation or norm. My style is rooted in the idea of collective liberation, and my clients are most often fellow queer people, conscientious parents and caregivers, those living with chronic illness, survivors of relational and systemic trauma; those with body types, cultural identities, family or relationship structures that are non-normative.
My focus is in working with clients who live in some way that is outside of a typical societal expectation or norm. My style is rooted in the idea of collective liberation, and my clients are most often fellow queer people, conscientious parents and caregivers, those living with chronic illness, survivors of relational and systemic trauma; those with body types, cultural identities, family or relationship structures that are non-normative.
I specialize in helping clients process the impact of racial and cultural experiences, as well as navigate their sexuality and sexual orientation. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can unpack the layers of your identity and challenge limiting beliefs. I am here to help you uncover deeper insights and foster your personal growth using trauma-informed and decolonial counseling interventions. As a clinician, I am passionate about supporting racial minorities, individuals living with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
I specialize in helping clients process the impact of racial and cultural experiences, as well as navigate their sexuality and sexual orientation. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can unpack the layers of your identity and challenge limiting beliefs. I am here to help you uncover deeper insights and foster your personal growth using trauma-informed and decolonial counseling interventions. As a clinician, I am passionate about supporting racial minorities, individuals living with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.