Couples Counseling Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
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Jennifer Hastings Meinholdt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
My speciality is helping individuals with:
relationship
struggles, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, grief and loss, adoption and life transitions.
Are you struggling with anxiety?
Relationship
issues troubling you? Going through a large life transition? I will work with you to discover what is interfering with your having the life you want. We will work together to achieve your goals and restore your sense of joy in activities, life and relationships.
Blanche C Brown -- Your Best Self Therapy LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPC, ATRL
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed psychotherapist/ marriage and family therapist who embraces the entire family system working with individuals,
couples
, and families.
What concerns are you struggling with that have negatively impacted your life? Have feelings of anxiety and depression become too overwhelming to manage? Or, are you a couple facing challenges causing you to question your commitment to each other? The person you are most intimate with may not know what you need in the
relationship
. Does your family fail to realize the unique connection they have with one another? Is there blaming and resentment because of unresolved conflicts? I am a compassionate professional who is invested in you and here to support you during your healing process
Therayology
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We offer individual and
couples
sessions in-person and online for your convenience.
At Therayology, we are a group of therapists with various specialties, Cynthia Franzolin, LPC, Paula Ortega-Jenna, LMFT, Debbie Contreras-Tadych, PhD, Bridget Stemper, APSW, Jonathan Morales, LPC-IT, and Brice Boembeke, LPC-IT. Most of our therapists are bilingual, and we will help connect you with the right one for your needs making appointments easy by offering evenings and weekends.
Madison Schiller
Counselor, LPC-IT
Verified
Verified
I focus on wellness as it relates to a variety of concerns– life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, and
relationship
issues.
Whether you are beginning your therapy journey, or looking to continue care, diving into therapy can be challenging and uncertain. So, I’m glad you’re here. I am a person-centered therapist who believes everyone has the power to create change and foster wellness in their lives.
Resiliency Counseling & Wellness Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with various clients of various populations and walks of life via individual, group and family counseling. The concerns and or issues I have worked with include: anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, abuse, family relations/conflict,
relationship
issues, mood disorders, self-esteem, and ADHD to new a few. The ultimate goal of the client is to be seen and heard and to develop the ability to grow into their best selves. Therapy may allow the client to learn, cope and or heal so that they are able to function in their everyday lives in harmony.
Mandie Lynn Martine
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, APSW, SAC, TIC, SBIRT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is a struggle sometimes and even then, it can feel like it is a struggle all the time. This can lead to emotional and physical fatigue/pain resulting in a lack of motivation to have relationships with anyone and even ourselves. When we feel like the world is against us is when it is most important to reach out to someone and that is where a therapeutic
relationship
comes into play. The therapeutic
relationship
is one that you can trust, feel no judgment, find guidance, and learn to trust yourself again.
Ajay R Wadhwa
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I encourage feedback from my clients to help develop a stronger collaborative working
relationship
.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed for independent practice in the State of Wisconsin. My office is conveniently located in Downtown Milwaukee, and I work primarily with adult individuals who are interested in psychotherapy. I also have affiliations with nurse practitioners within our clinic for those who may be interested in medication as a treatment option to supplement their therapy.
Mark Hirschmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Inattention to personal needs in you and your
partner
(from the demands of adult-life) can slowly breakdown the connectedness that was so rewarding earlier in your
relationship
, My job is to help you resurrect and appreciate the love that still lives within each of you.
Do you miss the closeness you once had? Are the pressures of Covid-19 stressing your relationships? Afraid divorce may be on the horizon? I can help you regain a close loving
relationship
. Learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully and effectively, even when strong emotions are involved.
Jerilyn Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I teach skills and new ways of thinking to manage anxiety,
relationship
issues, work stress, OCD, and life dissatisfaction.
Have you done everything you were “supposed” to do, only to find yourself feeling unfulfilled, dissatisfied, or empty? Does it look like you have it all together from the outside, but you feel like you are falling apart on the inside? Maybe you're always looking toward the next goal to help you feel at peace, but it never does? You've worked hard to get to where you are, only to feel confused because your success hasn't made you feel happy. This can be a frustrating place to be, but it can get better.
Ali Devine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals and
couples
looking to improve the quality of their relationships and work through emotional and behavioral difficulties. I am also interested in helping men and women navigate the challenges that come with the end of a
relationship
. Other groups I like to work with include individuals in stressful life stages and clients struggling with substance use issues, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. I’m particularly drawn to young adults and adults in my practice. As a therapist, I will challenge and encourage you to make necessary changes.
David W Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing Telehealth counseling. My specialties include helping people who struggle with self-esteem, anxiety, and
relationship
challenges. Providing support in developing coping strategies, improving communication skills, and building resilience. Helping to lead a more fulfilling and authentic life, cultivating meaningful connections and finding inner peace.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The therapeutic
relationship
can be a very important one and, like any other healthy
relationship
, it is based on mutual respect, trust and commitment. I approach our work together with a nonjudgmental stance. I will meet you wherever you are in your life's journey and honor your unique strengths. I support clients in creating their most fulfilling lives, in line with their values and goals. I incorporate mindfulness into a collaborative and client-centered process and employ an honest, direct communication style combined with warmth, compassion, and humor. I strive for a balance of embracing both change and acceptance.
Not accepting new clients
Mandy Leslie
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
Verified
Verified
Seated in a trauma-informed and person-centered approach, all parts of self can be nurtured, valued, and integrated by facilitating a safe
relationship
with the body and nervous system.
Life's motion can feel intense and demanding, seeming to move at a pace beyond one's stride, resulting in chronic stress, increased anxiety and fear, and for some, chronic pain. Throughout this motion, maintaining relationships and self-care can feel challenging. Connecting with another human can be one of the safest ways to become grounded and encounter what is asking for acknowledgment and care. I believe the therapeutic
relationship
and environment has immense potential to provide a safe container for what is felt to be honored and explored, allowing any fear that arrives to be transformed into intentional forward movement.
Finn Phoenix
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My focus is in working with clients who live in some way that is outside of a societal expectation or norm. My style is rooted in the idea of collective liberation, and my clients are queer folx, trans folx, changemakers and activists, those living with chronic illness, survivors of relational and systemic trauma; those with body types, cultural identities, family or
relationship
structures that differ from those represented frequently or positively in mainstream media.
Paul M Smerz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adults and adolescents presenting with a variety of mental health and
relationship
issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, health problems, and other crises that may accompany life.
As a clinical psychologist I strive to provide a transformative experience that not only resolves the symptoms and issues that brought you to treatment, but also develops deeper insight and awareness that promotes lasting change. I work to collaborate with you to develop a plan for continued growth that reflects your life-long plans, goals, and unmet needs. To that end, I strive to facilitate an experience for you of change in those aspects of your life that are most meaningful to you, including your inner world, relationships, spiritual beliefs, work life and world views.
Not accepting new clients
Rachel Gremminger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-P
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Normal is a setting on a dryer. We are all unique and valid individuals with vast minds. We all have different situations and I believe in using those pieces to heal and build strength. While I specialize in trauma, addiction, and mood, our struggles are usually not that one note or simple. I focus on all aspects of who you and where you want to be, building a strong
relationship
based on empathy, trust and non judgement. Life is rough, we lose sight of our way, stop seeing the beauty, forget who we are, feel stuck or changed. It takes courage to be vulnerable and reality is we are imperfectly perfect.
Erin Olson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Research shows that the
relationship
between client and counselor is an important factor for successful therapy outcomes.
My clients are adults and adolescents who tend to identify themselves as highly sensitive, perfectionistic, and self-critical. They often feel intense emotions and have active minds that always seem to be "on". Using strengths-based, solution-focused, and mindfulness approaches, I help individuals learn to step back and notice their thoughts and feelings rather than be controlled by them. In addition to alleviating the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma, these skills allow people to connect with their values and pursue what's important to them.
Judy Lauwasser-Bruett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Has your
relationship
been shaken by an affair? Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, confused? Do you worry and wonder if you and your
relationship
can survive the overwhelming sense of betrayal? An affair rocks the foundation of a
relationship
. No one thinks it can happen to them or that they can survive the intense emotions of infidelity.
Angela Hook
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You can make the changes you want. Over the last 16 years in the mental health field, I've worked with people from all backgrounds, and I'm inspired by people's ability to heal and grow. My approach includes traditional and holistic therapies and current neuroscience. In our first meetings, we'll focus on getting to know one another and develop a trusting
relationship
. As we work together, we'll explore what's holding you back, uncover new solutions, and move toward meaningful changes for your life.
Collective Minds Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I take a systemic approach when working with individuals,
couples
and families.
Making the choice to engage in therapy is a good step in the right direction. It can often times make you feel overwhelmed and vulnerable. Do you find yourself struggling with connecting or maintaining healthy relationships or struggling with anxiety, depression, communication or life transitions? Perhaps you struggle with thinking about past experiences and how they may be impacting your life today.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.