Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
In our sessions I draw on evidence based strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) while offering validation, gentle challenge, empathy, & occasional humor.
I work with teens and young adults who are facing depression, anxiety, exploring their identity, and may have urges toward self-harm or suicidal thoughts. You might feel overwhelmed, unsafe inside your own skin, or unsure how to speak about what you are experiencing. Perhaps mood swings, stress, or parts of yourself feel too heavy or too hard to share. In the midst of inner chaos and pain it can feel like you are completely alone. I want you to know that you are not alone and I am ready to listen. I am ready to support you through these challenges so you can feel more confident, safe, & capable to handle what life brings.
In our sessions I draw on evidence based strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) while offering validation, gentle challenge, empathy, & occasional humor.
I work with teens and young adults who are facing depression, anxiety, exploring their identity, and may have urges toward self-harm or suicidal thoughts. You might feel overwhelmed, unsafe inside your own skin, or unsure how to speak about what you are experiencing. Perhaps mood swings, stress, or parts of yourself feel too heavy or too hard to share. In the midst of inner chaos and pain it can feel like you are completely alone. I want you to know that you are not alone and I am ready to listen. I am ready to support you through these challenges so you can feel more confident, safe, & capable to handle what life brings.
In my work with couples, I often draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, while my individual work commonly incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Narrative Therapy.
I am a pre-licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with experience supporting couples seeking to rebuild trust, strengthen co-parenting relationships, navigate life transitions, deepen emotional understanding, and develop healthier patterns of emotional regulation and communication.
I have experience working with couples and individuals from LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, as well as clients navigating OCD, anxiety, trauma, anger, and eating disorders through a Health at Every Size (HAES)-aligned approach.
In my work with couples, I often draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, while my individual work commonly incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Narrative Therapy.
I am a pre-licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with experience supporting couples seeking to rebuild trust, strengthen co-parenting relationships, navigate life transitions, deepen emotional understanding, and develop healthier patterns of emotional regulation and communication.
I have experience working with couples and individuals from LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, as well as clients navigating OCD, anxiety, trauma, anger, and eating disorders through a Health at Every Size (HAES)-aligned approach.
My ideal client is any young adult who feels challenged by life's current twist and turns or who is feeling stuck because they believe that they can't overcome the past. A person like this needs support, clarity, honesty and empathy. That client needs a place to cry, laugh, be angry and vent without the fear of being judged. This client would be able to develop goals that free them from the shackles that bind them mentally, physically and spiritually. They would be free to recreate new alliances with a faith or family that may have harmed or injured or even become more loving of a body that was violated.
My ideal client is any young adult who feels challenged by life's current twist and turns or who is feeling stuck because they believe that they can't overcome the past. A person like this needs support, clarity, honesty and empathy. That client needs a place to cry, laugh, be angry and vent without the fear of being judged. This client would be able to develop goals that free them from the shackles that bind them mentally, physically and spiritually. They would be free to recreate new alliances with a faith or family that may have harmed or injured or even become more loving of a body that was violated.
At our practice, we welcome individuals, adolescents, couples, families, and seniors—meeting you exactly where you are in life. We specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, ADHD, depression, everyday stress, women’s issues, and major life transitions.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, or searching for actionable tools through behavioral coaching, our team provides a compassionate, practical, and non-judgmental space. Together, we’ll help you gain clarity, build practical coping strategies, and move forward with confidence.
At our practice, we welcome individuals, adolescents, couples, families, and seniors—meeting you exactly where you are in life. We specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, ADHD, depression, everyday stress, women’s issues, and major life transitions.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, or searching for actionable tools through behavioral coaching, our team provides a compassionate, practical, and non-judgmental space. Together, we’ll help you gain clarity, build practical coping strategies, and move forward with confidence.
Ryan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, & Somatic Techniques to help clients.
I work with adults facing substance abuse issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, or patterns that interfere with daily life. In therapy, you get to look at what is happening now, how past experiences may still be affecting you, and what might make life feel more manageable. I believe therapy should give you room to understand yourself while also offering something useful to carry into the rest of your week.
Ryan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, & Somatic Techniques to help clients.
I work with adults facing substance abuse issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, or patterns that interfere with daily life. In therapy, you get to look at what is happening now, how past experiences may still be affecting you, and what might make life feel more manageable. I believe therapy should give you room to understand yourself while also offering something useful to carry into the rest of your week.
Hi! I’m Ousia (or simply O), and I’m excited to connect with you. I work with individuals ages 14+, couples, groups, and other relational systems, actively affirming diverse relationship structures and families (blended, queer, child-free, ethically non-monogamous, kinky, etc). The majority of my clients are neurodivergent and/or queer/trans, but I warmly welcome clients of any identity or neurotype. As a therapist, I offer compassion and groundedness to support you as you work through anxiety, identity exploration, life transitions, daily functioning, relationship challenges, or grief.
Hi! I’m Ousia (or simply O), and I’m excited to connect with you. I work with individuals ages 14+, couples, groups, and other relational systems, actively affirming diverse relationship structures and families (blended, queer, child-free, ethically non-monogamous, kinky, etc). The majority of my clients are neurodivergent and/or queer/trans, but I warmly welcome clients of any identity or neurotype. As a therapist, I offer compassion and groundedness to support you as you work through anxiety, identity exploration, life transitions, daily functioning, relationship challenges, or grief.
I do use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as it is an effective way to begin to change thoughts and behaviors that are unhelpful in our lives.
If you’re feeling unfulfilled, worried, sad, or dread the moment you open your eyes in the morning, then you have come to the right place. I am here to help you get unstuck. Whether you are facing difficulties in relationships, unhelpful thought patterns, life changes, or need support navigating the waters of grief, I am here to walk alongside empowering you to overcome these challenges.
I do use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as it is an effective way to begin to change thoughts and behaviors that are unhelpful in our lives.
If you’re feeling unfulfilled, worried, sad, or dread the moment you open your eyes in the morning, then you have come to the right place. I am here to help you get unstuck. Whether you are facing difficulties in relationships, unhelpful thought patterns, life changes, or need support navigating the waters of grief, I am here to walk alongside empowering you to overcome these challenges.
Stacey believes in a strength-based approach to therapy to facilitate change. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress management/life changes, and trauma.
In her spare time, Stacey enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, being in nature, and knitting.
Stacey believes in a strength-based approach to therapy to facilitate change. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress management/life changes, and trauma.
In her spare time, Stacey enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, being in nature, and knitting.
I help people untangle overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt so they can reconnect with who they are and what they want. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in real-life conversations—not clinical jargon. I work with adults and teens navigating identity, relationships, life transitions, and neurodiversity. As part of The Therapeutic Workshop in Bay View, I offer creative, affirming private-pay therapy that moves at your pace, not an insurance company’s. You deserve space to feel understood, supported, and genuinely yourself. connect with me today for a no cost 30 minute consultation call.
I help people untangle overwhelm, anxiety, and self-doubt so they can reconnect with who they are and what they want. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in real-life conversations—not clinical jargon. I work with adults and teens navigating identity, relationships, life transitions, and neurodiversity. As part of The Therapeutic Workshop in Bay View, I offer creative, affirming private-pay therapy that moves at your pace, not an insurance company’s. You deserve space to feel understood, supported, and genuinely yourself. connect with me today for a no cost 30 minute consultation call.
My name is Kentrell Washington and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I specialize in working with marginalized populations as well as men. The folks that I focus on in my practice are people of color as well as LGBTQ+ people. The people I work with may be dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, identity issues or a history of trauma and they need skills to cope as well as a space to process and heal.
My name is Kentrell Washington and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I specialize in working with marginalized populations as well as men. The folks that I focus on in my practice are people of color as well as LGBTQ+ people. The people I work with may be dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, identity issues or a history of trauma and they need skills to cope as well as a space to process and heal.
Currently accepting new clients!
I enjoy working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief/loss, disordered eating, addiction, trauma, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism. I’m also passionate about supporting clients through identity exploration, life transitions, relationship issues, and women’s health-related concerns. My approach is collaborative, flexible, and rooted in the belief that you are the expert on yourself. I integrate modalities including person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, DBT, IFS, and ACT to help tailor therapy to your unique needs and experiences.
Currently accepting new clients!
I enjoy working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief/loss, disordered eating, addiction, trauma, and neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism. I’m also passionate about supporting clients through identity exploration, life transitions, relationship issues, and women’s health-related concerns. My approach is collaborative, flexible, and rooted in the belief that you are the expert on yourself. I integrate modalities including person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, DBT, IFS, and ACT to help tailor therapy to your unique needs and experiences.
Therapy is a place for you to name areas of pain, a place to feel without judgment, and a place to reclaim what is yours. Shame is the source of so much of this pain and judgment, convincing you that you are broken. Shame is often so intertwined with sexuality because of the societal silence around the topic. Perhaps sex is painful, perhaps you are more aware of others desires than your own, perhaps you feel empty from running on fumes and enjoyment is the last thing on your mind. Whatever the reason, engaging your sexual health can help overall wellness, and ultimately be the way back into relationship with yourself!
Therapy is a place for you to name areas of pain, a place to feel without judgment, and a place to reclaim what is yours. Shame is the source of so much of this pain and judgment, convincing you that you are broken. Shame is often so intertwined with sexuality because of the societal silence around the topic. Perhaps sex is painful, perhaps you are more aware of others desires than your own, perhaps you feel empty from running on fumes and enjoyment is the last thing on your mind. Whatever the reason, engaging your sexual health can help overall wellness, and ultimately be the way back into relationship with yourself!
I utilize evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
When life begins to feel smaller because of anxiety, trauma, or other emotional struggles, therapy can help you reclaim what matters most. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma, substance use, and other mental health concerns. I strive to provide a warm, collaborative environment where you feel safe and supported in exploring the challenges that have been limiting your life. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, build on your strengths, and cultivate the resilience to live a fulfilling life aligned with what matters most to you.
I utilize evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
When life begins to feel smaller because of anxiety, trauma, or other emotional struggles, therapy can help you reclaim what matters most. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma, substance use, and other mental health concerns. I strive to provide a warm, collaborative environment where you feel safe and supported in exploring the challenges that have been limiting your life. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, build on your strengths, and cultivate the resilience to live a fulfilling life aligned with what matters most to you.
I also incorporate Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT into my work.
There are times when we feel lost, stuck, or unable to find peace in our lives. Despite our best efforts to cope, we may end up feeling even more discouraged. I believe each person has the strength and perseverance to move toward healing.
In our work together, we’ll identify the underlying causes of your distress and increase awareness of the thoughts and patterns that feel overwhelming. Through this process, you can begin to create meaningful change and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. I offer a supportive and collaborative space to explore challenges at your own pace.
I also incorporate Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT into my work.
There are times when we feel lost, stuck, or unable to find peace in our lives. Despite our best efforts to cope, we may end up feeling even more discouraged. I believe each person has the strength and perseverance to move toward healing.
In our work together, we’ll identify the underlying causes of your distress and increase awareness of the thoughts and patterns that feel overwhelming. Through this process, you can begin to create meaningful change and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. I offer a supportive and collaborative space to explore challenges at your own pace.
I integrate mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, and trauma-focused approaches to help you understand and shift deeper patterns-especially those shaped by past experiences.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or reacting in ways you don't fully understand, you're not alone. Many of my clients are dealing with anxiety, trauma (including CPTSD), OCD, depression, or relationship and attachment struggles, often rooted in unresolved childhood wounds. My approach is practical, insight-oriented, and focused on helping you actually feel different—not just understand things intellectually.
I integrate mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, and trauma-focused approaches to help you understand and shift deeper patterns-especially those shaped by past experiences.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or reacting in ways you don't fully understand, you're not alone. Many of my clients are dealing with anxiety, trauma (including CPTSD), OCD, depression, or relationship and attachment struggles, often rooted in unresolved childhood wounds. My approach is practical, insight-oriented, and focused on helping you actually feel different—not just understand things intellectually.
My therapeutic approach combines person centered therapy with aspects of cognitive behavioral ( CBT), solutions focused, and dialectical-behavioral (DBT) therapies.
In my practice I value exploration, honesty, perspective, and of course a little bit of courage. Being vulnerable and making change can feel scary, and you don’t have to summit that journey alone. My areas of knowledge include sex therapy helping individuals and couples when faced with challenges of intimacy and sex.
My therapeutic approach combines person centered therapy with aspects of cognitive behavioral ( CBT), solutions focused, and dialectical-behavioral (DBT) therapies.
In my practice I value exploration, honesty, perspective, and of course a little bit of courage. Being vulnerable and making change can feel scary, and you don’t have to summit that journey alone. My areas of knowledge include sex therapy helping individuals and couples when faced with challenges of intimacy and sex.
Through a trauma-informed and person-centered lens, I want to help clients explore concerns relating to shame, depression, anxiety, trauma, identity, and more. My priority is growth—helping individuals find and appreciate change in their lives. My professional experience in the hospital setting has afforded me familiarity with numerous modalities of psychotherapy, and I incorporate education materials as well as clinical assessments into my work.
Through a trauma-informed and person-centered lens, I want to help clients explore concerns relating to shame, depression, anxiety, trauma, identity, and more. My priority is growth—helping individuals find and appreciate change in their lives. My professional experience in the hospital setting has afforded me familiarity with numerous modalities of psychotherapy, and I incorporate education materials as well as clinical assessments into my work.
Treatment will pull from a variety of interventions including talk therapy, art therapy, CBT, and EMDR.
Life has a way of shifting beneath us—through illness, loss, separation, or new beginnings like parenthood—and suddenly, we can feel untethered from who we are. These transitions can awaken buried pain or trauma that feels overwhelming to face alone. If you’re struggling to find your footing or yearning to reconnect with yourself, you don’t have to navigate that alone. I offer a safe, creative space to explore your story, reconnect with meaning, and begin the process of healing and integration through art and mindfulness-based therapy.
Treatment will pull from a variety of interventions including talk therapy, art therapy, CBT, and EMDR.
Life has a way of shifting beneath us—through illness, loss, separation, or new beginnings like parenthood—and suddenly, we can feel untethered from who we are. These transitions can awaken buried pain or trauma that feels overwhelming to face alone. If you’re struggling to find your footing or yearning to reconnect with yourself, you don’t have to navigate that alone. I offer a safe, creative space to explore your story, reconnect with meaning, and begin the process of healing and integration through art and mindfulness-based therapy.
Indigo employs evidence-based interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to empower her clients.
Indigo Beilfuss, LPC, is dedicated to helping adolescents and young adults navigate the complexities of mental health challenges in Wisconsin. With a focus on individual therapy, family therapy, and case management, she provides compassionate support tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Indigo specializes in assisting those recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals, ensuring a smooth transition back into everyday life. Her empathetic approach helps individuals regain stability and confidence as they work through their mental health journeys.Indigo Beilfuss, LPC, is dedicated to helping adolescents and young adults navig
Indigo employs evidence-based interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to empower her clients.
Indigo Beilfuss, LPC, is dedicated to helping adolescents and young adults navigate the complexities of mental health challenges in Wisconsin. With a focus on individual therapy, family therapy, and case management, she provides compassionate support tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Indigo specializes in assisting those recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals, ensuring a smooth transition back into everyday life. Her empathetic approach helps individuals regain stability and confidence as they work through their mental health journeys.Indigo Beilfuss, LPC, is dedicated to helping adolescents and young adults navig
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.