Parenting Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
Welcome! I specialize in helping teens and adults address challenges related to eating disorders and body image. My expertise includes working with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and other eating-related concerns. In therapy, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your struggles, process emotions, and develop effective coping strategies.
Welcome! I specialize in helping teens and adults address challenges related to eating disorders and body image. My expertise includes working with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and other eating-related concerns. In therapy, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your struggles, process emotions, and develop effective coping strategies.
I support you in navigating maternal mental health and parenting.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you've been carrying a lot for a long time. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely understood. Imagine: walking into a space, taking a deep breath and sinking into a couch to talk about what is on your mind with no fear of judgment. Together, we slow things down and get curious about what your nervous system has learned, and how we can gently support it towards healing.
I support you in navigating maternal mental health and parenting.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you've been carrying a lot for a long time. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely understood. Imagine: walking into a space, taking a deep breath and sinking into a couch to talk about what is on your mind with no fear of judgment. Together, we slow things down and get curious about what your nervous system has learned, and how we can gently support it towards healing.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to grow in your role as a therapist or practice owner?
Whether you're navigating licensure, building confidence in your clinical work, or trying to figure out how to grow a sustainable private practice—you don’t have to do it alone.
I provide clinical supervision and private practice consultation for therapists and wellness providers who want more clarity, confidence, and direction in their work.
Together, we’ll explore how you think, how that shows up in your work with clients, and where shifts can lead to stronger outcomes—both clinically and professionally.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to grow in your role as a therapist or practice owner?
Whether you're navigating licensure, building confidence in your clinical work, or trying to figure out how to grow a sustainable private practice—you don’t have to do it alone.
I provide clinical supervision and private practice consultation for therapists and wellness providers who want more clarity, confidence, and direction in their work.
Together, we’ll explore how you think, how that shows up in your work with clients, and where shifts can lead to stronger outcomes—both clinically and professionally.
If you’re navigating infertility, the postpartum season, or the emotional weight of motherhood, you may be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or not quite like yourself. You might be holding a lot in—trying to stay strong while quietly questioning your body, your identity, or how you’re supposed to keep doing all of this.
You don’t have to carry it alone.
I specialize in supporting women through infertility, postpartum transitions, and the complexities of motherhood. These seasons can bring a unique mix of grief, anxiety, guilt, and uncertainty—and they’re often harder than anyone expects.
If you’re navigating infertility, the postpartum season, or the emotional weight of motherhood, you may be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or not quite like yourself. You might be holding a lot in—trying to stay strong while quietly questioning your body, your identity, or how you’re supposed to keep doing all of this.
You don’t have to carry it alone.
I specialize in supporting women through infertility, postpartum transitions, and the complexities of motherhood. These seasons can bring a unique mix of grief, anxiety, guilt, and uncertainty—and they’re often harder than anyone expects.
Amanda Metropolus- Milwaukee Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53222
I specialize in helping overwhelmed parents slow things down, understand what’s happening underneath the surface, and reconnect with themselves.
You want to feel calm, patient, and in control—but instead you’re overwhelmed, snapping more than you want to, and wondering why everything feels so hard. You wake up already exhausted, your mind racing before the day even starts. You’re juggling kids, home, and work, and it never feels like enough. Maybe you’ve yelled in a way that scared you or found yourself hiding in the bathroom just trying to breathe. The guilt hits hard. At night, you replay the day, wondering what’s wrong. You love your kids deeply—but feel like you’ve lost yourself in the process.
I specialize in helping overwhelmed parents slow things down, understand what’s happening underneath the surface, and reconnect with themselves.
You want to feel calm, patient, and in control—but instead you’re overwhelmed, snapping more than you want to, and wondering why everything feels so hard. You wake up already exhausted, your mind racing before the day even starts. You’re juggling kids, home, and work, and it never feels like enough. Maybe you’ve yelled in a way that scared you or found yourself hiding in the bathroom just trying to breathe. The guilt hits hard. At night, you replay the day, wondering what’s wrong. You love your kids deeply—but feel like you’ve lost yourself in the process.
Does past or current trauma interfere with living your best life? Do you feel like others don't understand the impact your experiences have on your day to day life because there is a cultural, racial, or religious gaps? Are you looking for assistance supporting others in your life who have experienced trauma? Trauma can be defined by any event that was scary or stressful. It can be a solitary event or continuous over a period of time, and it is individual to the person experiencing it.
Does past or current trauma interfere with living your best life? Do you feel like others don't understand the impact your experiences have on your day to day life because there is a cultural, racial, or religious gaps? Are you looking for assistance supporting others in your life who have experienced trauma? Trauma can be defined by any event that was scary or stressful. It can be a solitary event or continuous over a period of time, and it is individual to the person experiencing it.
Darcy Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CH, RMT, RScP
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is person-centered, collaborative, and honest. I believe in creating a space where we can explore what’s truly helpful for you—blending evidence-based techniques with intuitive, holistic practices to meet your unique needs and goals. With a background in EMDR, brain spotting, hypnosis, meditation, and as a Reiki Master-Teacher, I offer a wide range of perspectives and tools to support your healing. My diverse background and a wide range of therapeutic skills allow me to meet you where you are, and support you in managing your mental health while working towards your goals in a way that is authentic and collaborative.
My approach is person-centered, collaborative, and honest. I believe in creating a space where we can explore what’s truly helpful for you—blending evidence-based techniques with intuitive, holistic practices to meet your unique needs and goals. With a background in EMDR, brain spotting, hypnosis, meditation, and as a Reiki Master-Teacher, I offer a wide range of perspectives and tools to support your healing. My diverse background and a wide range of therapeutic skills allow me to meet you where you are, and support you in managing your mental health while working towards your goals in a way that is authentic and collaborative.
Whether you're navigating early adulthood, the pressures that can come with being a man today, relationship challenges, or the demands of parenting, life can feel heavy and overwhelming.
I work with emerging adults, couples, parents, and men who want more clarity, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of confidence. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s overwhelming, and identify patterns that may be keeping you from moving forward.
Whether you're navigating early adulthood, the pressures that can come with being a man today, relationship challenges, or the demands of parenting, life can feel heavy and overwhelming.
I work with emerging adults, couples, parents, and men who want more clarity, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of confidence. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s overwhelming, and identify patterns that may be keeping you from moving forward.
I work with adolescents, teens, and young adults, as well as parents navigating emotional and relational challenges such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, relationship difficulties, withdrawal, and low self-confidence.
I offer a supportive, collaborative space where clients explore emotions, identify unhelpful patterns, and build coping and communication skills. With teens and young adults, I focus on emotional regulation, self-esteem, and relationships. For parents, I support improving connection, understanding behavior, and communication with their child or teen.
I work with adolescents, teens, and young adults, as well as parents navigating emotional and relational challenges such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, relationship difficulties, withdrawal, and low self-confidence.
I offer a supportive, collaborative space where clients explore emotions, identify unhelpful patterns, and build coping and communication skills. With teens and young adults, I focus on emotional regulation, self-esteem, and relationships. For parents, I support improving connection, understanding behavior, and communication with their child or teen.
Jessie Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is one who is ready to take the next step on their mental health journey! Whether this is your first therapy experience, or your tenth, there is always room to grow. All you have to do show up and keep an open mind. I’m passionate about providing my clients a safe and supportive space to explore their inner worlds and challenge beliefs that no longer serve them. So, if you’d like to improve your communication skills, identify/address triggers, develop healthy boundaries, and learn some cool things about your brain along the way, you’ve come to the right place!
My ideal client is one who is ready to take the next step on their mental health journey! Whether this is your first therapy experience, or your tenth, there is always room to grow. All you have to do show up and keep an open mind. I’m passionate about providing my clients a safe and supportive space to explore their inner worlds and challenge beliefs that no longer serve them. So, if you’d like to improve your communication skills, identify/address triggers, develop healthy boundaries, and learn some cool things about your brain along the way, you’ve come to the right place!
I work with individuals and families across all life stages and cultural contexts; and my clinical strengths are post-traumatic growth, anxiety, family of origin, change, identity development, suicide prevention, and parenting.
The most important thing I have learned from twenty years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is the power of relationships to transform lives. Connecting to your lived experience allows me to respond to your needs in a meaningful and productive way. Currently, I offer online services only and have succeeded in creating a virtual environment where you feel safe; accepted; and able to express yourself freely, take emotional risks, and challenge the mindsets that hold you back. Together, we will achieve your goals.
I work with individuals and families across all life stages and cultural contexts; and my clinical strengths are post-traumatic growth, anxiety, family of origin, change, identity development, suicide prevention, and parenting.
The most important thing I have learned from twenty years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is the power of relationships to transform lives. Connecting to your lived experience allows me to respond to your needs in a meaningful and productive way. Currently, I offer online services only and have succeeded in creating a virtual environment where you feel safe; accepted; and able to express yourself freely, take emotional risks, and challenge the mindsets that hold you back. Together, we will achieve your goals.
Most of the individuals I see are working through life transitions, such as young adult life changes, career changes, and parenting challenges.
My approach to therapy is collaborative: you are the expert in your life, I am the expert in mental wellness, and together we can forge a path forward into a life that is peaceful and meaningful for you. I am passionate about breaking intergenerational trauma and helping people build peaceful families. Families can look like everything from one adult and their beloved yet temperamental Iguana, Harold, to a couple with ten children and six in-laws living in one home. Don't worry if right now your family feels like a total mess. Remember: even a dumpster fire can provide a cleansing flame.
Most of the individuals I see are working through life transitions, such as young adult life changes, career changes, and parenting challenges.
My approach to therapy is collaborative: you are the expert in your life, I am the expert in mental wellness, and together we can forge a path forward into a life that is peaceful and meaningful for you. I am passionate about breaking intergenerational trauma and helping people build peaceful families. Families can look like everything from one adult and their beloved yet temperamental Iguana, Harold, to a couple with ten children and six in-laws living in one home. Don't worry if right now your family feels like a total mess. Remember: even a dumpster fire can provide a cleansing flame.
Are you struggling to reach your full potential? Are you struggling to set boundaries? Do you know what is holding you back? Life can get messy and we can feel like there is no where to turn. There are always options, but our fears and doubts can get in the way. We start to feel like there is no way out. In your therapy journey, you will have the opportunity to dig deeper and discover what is holding you back. We will work through underlying traumas and build on your strengths to reach your fullest potential. We will build a trusting therapeutic relationship and use a variety of proven techniques tailored to your needs.
Are you struggling to reach your full potential? Are you struggling to set boundaries? Do you know what is holding you back? Life can get messy and we can feel like there is no where to turn. There are always options, but our fears and doubts can get in the way. We start to feel like there is no way out. In your therapy journey, you will have the opportunity to dig deeper and discover what is holding you back. We will work through underlying traumas and build on your strengths to reach your fullest potential. We will build a trusting therapeutic relationship and use a variety of proven techniques tailored to your needs.
Parenting is full of joys and challenges, especially when your child’s unique needs bring extra stress to daily life.
You don’t have to face these moments alone. Together, we can understand your child’s needs, develop strategies to manage stress, and create a path toward a calmer, more connected family life. With years of experience in play therapy, trauma-focused approaches, sensory integration, and infant mental health, I am here to provide the support your family needs.
Parenting is full of joys and challenges, especially when your child’s unique needs bring extra stress to daily life.
You don’t have to face these moments alone. Together, we can understand your child’s needs, develop strategies to manage stress, and create a path toward a calmer, more connected family life. With years of experience in play therapy, trauma-focused approaches, sensory integration, and infant mental health, I am here to provide the support your family needs.
My ideal client is an individual, a couple, or a family who has navigated life's complexities. Often overwhelmed by personal challenges, work pressures, or the demands of daily life, they seek clarity and direction. They are not afraid to work hard for their well-being. Clients who are open, honest, and hardworking are encouraged, as this partnership.
My ideal client is an individual, a couple, or a family who has navigated life's complexities. Often overwhelmed by personal challenges, work pressures, or the demands of daily life, they seek clarity and direction. They are not afraid to work hard for their well-being. Clients who are open, honest, and hardworking are encouraged, as this partnership.
She works with adults, adolescents, couples, and parents who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected—from themselves, their relationships, or a sense of meaning.
Sam meets clients where they are and partners with them to create thoughtful, sustainable change that fits real life. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in anxiety, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, boundary work, and relationship concerns, and welcomes spiritual or existential exploration and integration when meaningful to the client.
She works with adults, adolescents, couples, and parents who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected—from themselves, their relationships, or a sense of meaning.
Sam meets clients where they are and partners with them to create thoughtful, sustainable change that fits real life. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in anxiety, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, boundary work, and relationship concerns, and welcomes spiritual or existential exploration and integration when meaningful to the client.
Vanessa F Gallagher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAHS, LPC-S, LCMHC, LPC, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, if you're like many of my clients, you're hoping to find a therapist who has worked with your kind of worries before, will listen without passing judgement and can offer a safe place to process as well as get some concrete tools to help you feel better. My clients often describe struggling with communication or compromise in relationships, hurting from a big loss, frustration with their kid's problems, feeling anxious, or having a hard time at work. Most of my clients want a therapist who is warm, authentic, can explain the "why" behind their "what" and is willing to engage, not just observe.
Hi, if you're like many of my clients, you're hoping to find a therapist who has worked with your kind of worries before, will listen without passing judgement and can offer a safe place to process as well as get some concrete tools to help you feel better. My clients often describe struggling with communication or compromise in relationships, hurting from a big loss, frustration with their kid's problems, feeling anxious, or having a hard time at work. Most of my clients want a therapist who is warm, authentic, can explain the "why" behind their "what" and is willing to engage, not just observe.
I believe everyone has all that is needed to feel better, inside of the them. I help my clients make these discoveries. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist and have been helping my clients restore hope and momentum in their lives for more than sixteen years. I address issues of trauma, anxiety and mood in adults and first responders. I have completed training with the NVFC National Volunteer Fire Council (Fire . EMS. Rescue). See new directory June 2020 at www.nvfc.org.
I believe everyone has all that is needed to feel better, inside of the them. I help my clients make these discoveries. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist and have been helping my clients restore hope and momentum in their lives for more than sixteen years. I address issues of trauma, anxiety and mood in adults and first responders. I have completed training with the NVFC National Volunteer Fire Council (Fire . EMS. Rescue). See new directory June 2020 at www.nvfc.org.
I specialize in PTSD/C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and parenting support.
Immediate openings, flexible hours, and weekend/evening availability to meet your needs. My name is Veronica, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to providing a space where you feel safe, seen, and heard throughout your healing journey. For the past 5 years I’ve had the privilege of providing therapy in diverse settings—including a psychiatric hospital, a county jail, schools, in-home, and via telehealth—which has given me the experience to connect with people no matter where they are in their healing process.
I specialize in PTSD/C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and parenting support.
Immediate openings, flexible hours, and weekend/evening availability to meet your needs. My name is Veronica, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to providing a space where you feel safe, seen, and heard throughout your healing journey. For the past 5 years I’ve had the privilege of providing therapy in diverse settings—including a psychiatric hospital, a county jail, schools, in-home, and via telehealth—which has given me the experience to connect with people no matter where they are in their healing process.
For the past 20 years, I have worked with families, couples, adults, and adolescents. Using cognitive-behavioral theory with narrative techniques, I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them. However, I also believe that the therapeutic relationship is a vital component within any program, which means that I believe that any work needs to be collaborative between myself and my clients. I am certified to deliver trauma-focused treatments as well as providing services to help manage stress and anxiety.
For the past 20 years, I have worked with families, couples, adults, and adolescents. Using cognitive-behavioral theory with narrative techniques, I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them. However, I also believe that the therapeutic relationship is a vital component within any program, which means that I believe that any work needs to be collaborative between myself and my clients. I am certified to deliver trauma-focused treatments as well as providing services to help manage stress and anxiety.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.