Family Therapy in Milwaukee, WI
Seeking help and healing is a courageous task. So glad you landed here!
I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in understanding and treating traumatic experiences, whether one-time acute trauma or ongoing developmental childhood difficulties. I work with you to untangle the web of confusing memories, triggering emotional responses, and relational difficulties that come from these adverse experiences.
I utilize relational therapy and EMDR.
I also offer ADHD and Autism psychological assessments, which give an abundance of helpful information about the self so you might move forward with more insight and resources.
Seeking help and healing is a courageous task. So glad you landed here!
I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in understanding and treating traumatic experiences, whether one-time acute trauma or ongoing developmental childhood difficulties. I work with you to untangle the web of confusing memories, triggering emotional responses, and relational difficulties that come from these adverse experiences.
I utilize relational therapy and EMDR.
I also offer ADHD and Autism psychological assessments, which give an abundance of helpful information about the self so you might move forward with more insight and resources.
Are you tired of going through life with no real satisfaction or fulfillment? Have your problems begun to impact your quality of life? I want to collaborate with you to help you become the best version of yourself; whatever that may look like for you. I have experience working with an array of populations and want to help you reach your established realistic goals that matter most to you.
Are you tired of going through life with no real satisfaction or fulfillment? Have your problems begun to impact your quality of life? I want to collaborate with you to help you become the best version of yourself; whatever that may look like for you. I have experience working with an array of populations and want to help you reach your established realistic goals that matter most to you.
Hello! My name is LaKeesha Brown and I’m a licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin. I have a compassionate, client-centered approach, I create a safe and nurturing space where individuals can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. My goal is to empower my clients with the tools and confidence they need to foster emotional well-being and lead fulfilling lives.
Hello! My name is LaKeesha Brown and I’m a licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin. I have a compassionate, client-centered approach, I create a safe and nurturing space where individuals can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. My goal is to empower my clients with the tools and confidence they need to foster emotional well-being and lead fulfilling lives.
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.
Experienced working with Neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, HSP) individuals, families and couples.
My approach is to collaboratively explore solutions to issues experienced in creative ways, such as using art/crafts, meditataion, breathwork, and movement that can make the process of holistic healing not just impactful, but also enjoyable.
Experienced working with Neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, HSP) individuals, families and couples.
My approach is to collaboratively explore solutions to issues experienced in creative ways, such as using art/crafts, meditataion, breathwork, and movement that can make the process of holistic healing not just impactful, but also enjoyable.
I work with clients who suffer from trauma usually related to family situations and/or other relationships.
I use a trauma-informed, person-centered, and strength-based approach to meet clients where they are and address what is affecting their lives most. I am an LCSW with experience working with all genders and ages. I specialize in building strong, positive, caring relationships. My preferred therapy styles include strengths-based talk therapy, Brainspotting, play therapy, and mindfulness meditation for deep seated troubles/trauma from childhood sexual, emotional, physical abuse and neglect. In all cases, I work to build your self-esteem. We all have issues to work on, and we all need a little help sometimes.
I work with clients who suffer from trauma usually related to family situations and/or other relationships.
I use a trauma-informed, person-centered, and strength-based approach to meet clients where they are and address what is affecting their lives most. I am an LCSW with experience working with all genders and ages. I specialize in building strong, positive, caring relationships. My preferred therapy styles include strengths-based talk therapy, Brainspotting, play therapy, and mindfulness meditation for deep seated troubles/trauma from childhood sexual, emotional, physical abuse and neglect. In all cases, I work to build your self-esteem. We all have issues to work on, and we all need a little help sometimes.
My name is Andie Ballenger and I work with individuals, couples, and families seeking meaningful change.
I specialize in working with veterans, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ+ concerns, and life transitions. I approach all situations with cultural curiosity, humility, and respect. I believe healing happens within a caring and empathetic therapeutic relationship. This is why I offer a strength-based approach to help support your growth.
My name is Andie Ballenger and I work with individuals, couples, and families seeking meaningful change.
I specialize in working with veterans, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ+ concerns, and life transitions. I approach all situations with cultural curiosity, humility, and respect. I believe healing happens within a caring and empathetic therapeutic relationship. This is why I offer a strength-based approach to help support your growth.
“Perspective is the way we see things when we look at them from a certain distance, and it allows us to appreciate their true value.” -Rafael E. Pino. It takes courage to seek help when you're facing emotional pain, uncertainty, or life transitions. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, and I aim to build a strong therapeutic alliance through trust, openness, and compassion. My style is organic, nonjudgmental, and empathetic.
“Perspective is the way we see things when we look at them from a certain distance, and it allows us to appreciate their true value.” -Rafael E. Pino. It takes courage to seek help when you're facing emotional pain, uncertainty, or life transitions. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, and I aim to build a strong therapeutic alliance through trust, openness, and compassion. My style is organic, nonjudgmental, and empathetic.
Do your relationships feel unfulfilling and stuck in the same frustrating patterns, no matter how hard you try to change them? You give so much of yourself but still feel unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. You may be in a relationship that feels confusing, unstable, or emotionally distant. Together, we can develop helpful techniques for you to use outside of sessions and bring about positive change in your life by interrupting these patterns. If you're carrying trauma, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, you deserve support. I’d be honored to offer a space where you can breathe, heal, and reconnect with yourself.
Do your relationships feel unfulfilling and stuck in the same frustrating patterns, no matter how hard you try to change them? You give so much of yourself but still feel unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. You may be in a relationship that feels confusing, unstable, or emotionally distant. Together, we can develop helpful techniques for you to use outside of sessions and bring about positive change in your life by interrupting these patterns. If you're carrying trauma, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, you deserve support. I’d be honored to offer a space where you can breathe, heal, and reconnect with yourself.
With a down-to-earth approach and light humor, I meet you where you are, offering support and challenge to spark breakthroughs. Feeling defeated by negative thoughts is incredibly common, and these patterns can significantly impact every aspect of your life. I've worked with many clients to navigate challenges like anxiety, burnout, stress, trauma, addiction, life transitions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and career pressures. I aim to help you build a toolkit of skills and gain the insights you need to move forward, feel "unstuck," and be more present in your life.
With a down-to-earth approach and light humor, I meet you where you are, offering support and challenge to spark breakthroughs. Feeling defeated by negative thoughts is incredibly common, and these patterns can significantly impact every aspect of your life. I've worked with many clients to navigate challenges like anxiety, burnout, stress, trauma, addiction, life transitions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and career pressures. I aim to help you build a toolkit of skills and gain the insights you need to move forward, feel "unstuck," and be more present in your life.
As a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor and AT Therapist my goal is to be a witness to my participant's personal growth by engaging them in an adaptive and creative path of self-exploration. My therapeutic focus is a multicultural connection between an artistic and therapeutic approach to a self-integrative healing according to the participant's needs. I'm experienced working with a wide range of diverse populations, ages, and mental health issues.
As a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor and AT Therapist my goal is to be a witness to my participant's personal growth by engaging them in an adaptive and creative path of self-exploration. My therapeutic focus is a multicultural connection between an artistic and therapeutic approach to a self-integrative healing according to the participant's needs. I'm experienced working with a wide range of diverse populations, ages, and mental health issues.
Hi, I’m Tanya. I have over seven years of experience supporting individuals through a variety of life challenges. My current clinical focus is working with teens and adults ages 13 and older who are experiencing anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of trauma. I work with clients who want to feel safe, grounded, and in control of their thoughts, emotions, and daily life. I support clients who want to build skills to navigate life with confidence.
Hi, I’m Tanya. I have over seven years of experience supporting individuals through a variety of life challenges. My current clinical focus is working with teens and adults ages 13 and older who are experiencing anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of trauma. I work with clients who want to feel safe, grounded, and in control of their thoughts, emotions, and daily life. I support clients who want to build skills to navigate life with confidence.
I have been in the social work field for over a decade supporting the diverse needs of families, couples, teens and adults.
Life transitions can feel overwhelming — whether you’re a professional facing burnout, a new parent, or a teen navigating social pressure. You don’t have to carry it alone. With experience as a school social worker and Full‑Spectrum Doula, I offer a warm, culturally responsive space to “unmask,” slow down, and reconnect with your strength. From perinatal mental health to school‑based struggles, I help you move from overwhelmed to grounded. Milwaukee + Virtual WI. Bilingual.
I have been in the social work field for over a decade supporting the diverse needs of families, couples, teens and adults.
Life transitions can feel overwhelming — whether you’re a professional facing burnout, a new parent, or a teen navigating social pressure. You don’t have to carry it alone. With experience as a school social worker and Full‑Spectrum Doula, I offer a warm, culturally responsive space to “unmask,” slow down, and reconnect with your strength. From perinatal mental health to school‑based struggles, I help you move from overwhelmed to grounded. Milwaukee + Virtual WI. Bilingual.
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 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.
Are you driven to check your emails day and night even though you feel exhausted and can’t seem to tame your racing thoughts? Do you overthink your responses and try to craft the “perfect answer”? It may feel hard for you to say no and you default to pleasing other people which can lead to you being burned out. I open up a comfortable space where you don't feel like therapy is intimidating but rather a space for you explore, understand, and challenge your anxiety that is taking over. I have personally experienced how anxiety can impact your life which gives me unique insight to better support you!
Are you driven to check your emails day and night even though you feel exhausted and can’t seem to tame your racing thoughts? Do you overthink your responses and try to craft the “perfect answer”? It may feel hard for you to say no and you default to pleasing other people which can lead to you being burned out. I open up a comfortable space where you don't feel like therapy is intimidating but rather a space for you explore, understand, and challenge your anxiety that is taking over. I have personally experienced how anxiety can impact your life which gives me unique insight to better support you!
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in cycles of anxiety or depression? You may be struggling with intense emotions, negative thought patterns, or urges related to self-harm or suicidal thoughts and want support that feels safe and nonjudgmental.
My goal is to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your emotions—so you can move forward with greater balance, clarity, and hope.
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in cycles of anxiety or depression? You may be struggling with intense emotions, negative thought patterns, or urges related to self-harm or suicidal thoughts and want support that feels safe and nonjudgmental.
My goal is to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your emotions—so you can move forward with greater balance, clarity, and hope.
Each individual is on a unique path of growth, healing. and self-discovery. Identifying barriers to becoming whole is key to a life of fulfillment and joy. It is my life’s purpose and privilege to help my clients on their journey to better emotional health and freedom from patterns that prevent happiness, contentment, and security. All too often, we suffer in silence, and in doing so we experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, and disconnectedness. Psychological and emotional wellness are truly possible as new ways of thinking develop and shape how we show up in the world.
Each individual is on a unique path of growth, healing. and self-discovery. Identifying barriers to becoming whole is key to a life of fulfillment and joy. It is my life’s purpose and privilege to help my clients on their journey to better emotional health and freedom from patterns that prevent happiness, contentment, and security. All too often, we suffer in silence, and in doing so we experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, and disconnectedness. Psychological and emotional wellness are truly possible as new ways of thinking develop and shape how we show up in the world.
Life can feel heavy sometimes—whether it’s stress, relationship struggles, or changes you didn’t expect. You don’t have to carry it alone. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way and work toward creating more joy, connection, and peace in your life.
Life can feel heavy sometimes—whether it’s stress, relationship struggles, or changes you didn’t expect. You don’t have to carry it alone. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way and work toward creating more joy, connection, and peace in your life.
Kevin O'Brien Whole Life Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, IMH E
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
My goal is to facilitate your capacity to do both, as I have done with many children, adults, couples and families for 35 years.
Helping people strengthen relationships – with their partners, their children, their work, even with themselves – is my personal and professional mission. This includes specialties in child & family therapy, couples counseling, working with men, and recovery from the traumatic experiences that may block us from the health and well-being we long for.
My goal is to facilitate your capacity to do both, as I have done with many children, adults, couples and families for 35 years.
Helping people strengthen relationships – with their partners, their children, their work, even with themselves – is my personal and professional mission. This includes specialties in child & family therapy, couples counseling, working with men, and recovery from the traumatic experiences that may block us from the health and well-being we long for.
Academic pressure, social stress, big emotions, and family conflict can quickly start to feel unmanageable.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Using Solution Focused Therapy, along with CBT and family systems work, I help clients build skills they can use in everyday life. Clients often tell me they look forward to their therapy sessions and that they leave feeling more capable of handling life's stressors.
Academic pressure, social stress, big emotions, and family conflict can quickly start to feel unmanageable.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Using Solution Focused Therapy, along with CBT and family systems work, I help clients build skills they can use in everyday life. Clients often tell me they look forward to their therapy sessions and that they leave feeling more capable of handling life's stressors.
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Family Therapy Therapists
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.