Psychoanalytic Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
Greetings! My name is Jennifer Brau and I am a licensed clinical social worker and substance abuse counselor in Wisconsin. I received my undergraduate degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and graduate degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. I chose coursework focused on direct practice with children and families and clinical practice for mental wellness and substance use. My professional experience includes work in child welfare, treatment foster care, parenting concerns, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other adjustment or life transition concerns.
Greetings! My name is Jennifer Brau and I am a licensed clinical social worker and substance abuse counselor in Wisconsin. I received my undergraduate degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and graduate degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. I chose coursework focused on direct practice with children and families and clinical practice for mental wellness and substance use. My professional experience includes work in child welfare, treatment foster care, parenting concerns, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other adjustment or life transition concerns.
My approach to psychotherapy is reflective, curious, and non-judgmental. First and foremost, my job is to listen to you in ways that help you understand yourself, your experiences, and your relationships more deeply. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, unfulfilled, disconnected from loved ones, uncertain about the future, or you may simply have a general feeling that something is off for you.
My approach to psychotherapy is reflective, curious, and non-judgmental. First and foremost, my job is to listen to you in ways that help you understand yourself, your experiences, and your relationships more deeply. You may be feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, unfulfilled, disconnected from loved ones, uncertain about the future, or you may simply have a general feeling that something is off for you.
When you choose to work with me, you can expect a compassionate, collaborative, and individualized approach to therapy. I draw from a variety of therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and other evidence-based techniques, to support you in understanding yourself better and making meaningful changes. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, helping you gain insight into the patterns that may be holding you back.
When you choose to work with me, you can expect a compassionate, collaborative, and individualized approach to therapy. I draw from a variety of therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and other evidence-based techniques, to support you in understanding yourself better and making meaningful changes. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, helping you gain insight into the patterns that may be holding you back.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist with over five years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families navigating emotional distress, behavioral patterns, and addictive patterns. My integrative approach draws from CBT, DBT, attachment, and trauma-focused work, grounded in curiosity, compassion, and embodied awareness. I believe healing comes not just through insight, but through connection to one’s inner experience, wisdom of the body, and external environment. I help clients explore the felt sense of their emotions, reclaim lost or exiled parts of themselves, and cultivate deeper self-understanding and growth.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist with over five years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families navigating emotional distress, behavioral patterns, and addictive patterns. My integrative approach draws from CBT, DBT, attachment, and trauma-focused work, grounded in curiosity, compassion, and embodied awareness. I believe healing comes not just through insight, but through connection to one’s inner experience, wisdom of the body, and external environment. I help clients explore the felt sense of their emotions, reclaim lost or exiled parts of themselves, and cultivate deeper self-understanding and growth.
I received my PhD from UW-Madison, and have completed specialized training in psychoanalytic therapy and complex trauma.
Welcome! I view symptoms as messengers of deeper emotional truths that have yet to be acknowledged and felt. Oftentimes, the more we try to avoid or resist them, the stronger they insist on being heard. Through your earliest relationships, you learned which pieces of yourself to hide to maintain connection; which emotions were safe to express; and what to expect from others. Over time, these patterns internalized and became the way you relate to yourself and others. You might have learned to suppress your anger, to feel responsible for others’ actions, or that closeness results in disappointment.
I received my PhD from UW-Madison, and have completed specialized training in psychoanalytic therapy and complex trauma.
Welcome! I view symptoms as messengers of deeper emotional truths that have yet to be acknowledged and felt. Oftentimes, the more we try to avoid or resist them, the stronger they insist on being heard. Through your earliest relationships, you learned which pieces of yourself to hide to maintain connection; which emotions were safe to express; and what to expect from others. Over time, these patterns internalized and became the way you relate to yourself and others. You might have learned to suppress your anger, to feel responsible for others’ actions, or that closeness results in disappointment.
I work with adults to aid them on managing daily and life stressors, learning and breaking unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, as well as managing self-esteem, anxiety, and ADHD issues. Through active listening and support, my treatment philosophy involves helping clients improve their whole self, well-being, by processing, building self-awareness, network and community, and developing tools to cope and work with their issues and concerns. My empathetic nature helps clients build trust to focus on working toward achieving their goals and overall wellness. I am a child-free, LGBTQIA+, and sex worker- affirming therapist.
I work with adults to aid them on managing daily and life stressors, learning and breaking unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, as well as managing self-esteem, anxiety, and ADHD issues. Through active listening and support, my treatment philosophy involves helping clients improve their whole self, well-being, by processing, building self-awareness, network and community, and developing tools to cope and work with their issues and concerns. My empathetic nature helps clients build trust to focus on working toward achieving their goals and overall wellness. I am a child-free, LGBTQIA+, and sex worker- affirming therapist.
Providing Quality Mental Health Counseling, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, medical/medication services, pharmacy services, and family support services such as housing, daily living skills, educational/ academic services, parenting and nurturing to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. ***We accept most ALL insurances and private pay*** Call us at 414-455-3879 or email us at clinic@amricounseling.com to schedule an appointment.
Providing Quality Mental Health Counseling, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, medical/medication services, pharmacy services, and family support services such as housing, daily living skills, educational/ academic services, parenting and nurturing to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. ***We accept most ALL insurances and private pay*** Call us at 414-455-3879 or email us at clinic@amricounseling.com to schedule an appointment.
For more than three decades I have brought my passion and experience as a clinical psychologist to facilitate healing, growth, and transformation in the clients whom I work with. My work is guided by my belief that we are all driven by a need to individuate - to become who we are capable of being. I realize that many of the problems that arise in our lives can cause the emotional pain and suffering that compromise these efforts. This is difficult life work, and while these experiences can feel overwhelming, they can also become openings for personal transformation when explored in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.
For more than three decades I have brought my passion and experience as a clinical psychologist to facilitate healing, growth, and transformation in the clients whom I work with. My work is guided by my belief that we are all driven by a need to individuate - to become who we are capable of being. I realize that many of the problems that arise in our lives can cause the emotional pain and suffering that compromise these efforts. This is difficult life work, and while these experiences can feel overwhelming, they can also become openings for personal transformation when explored in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY508957) with a passion for helping individuals heal from psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders such as PTSD, complex trauma, and childhood trauma. My approach to therapy is grounded in relational psychotherapy, which focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship to facilitate healing and growth. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to create a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your past experiences, process your emotions, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY508957) with a passion for helping individuals heal from psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. I specialize in treating trauma-related disorders such as PTSD, complex trauma, and childhood trauma. My approach to therapy is grounded in relational psychotherapy, which focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship to facilitate healing and growth. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to create a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your past experiences, process your emotions, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
I have worked in the field of Mental Health Counseling for over 25 years and have extensive experience working with adults, families, adolescents and children. I received much of my clinical training and experience working in inpatient hospital, residential treatment and outpatient treatment settings. During that time I held a variety of professional positions, received quality supervision and completed my Masters Degree in Community Counseling.
I have worked in the field of Mental Health Counseling for over 25 years and have extensive experience working with adults, families, adolescents and children. I received much of my clinical training and experience working in inpatient hospital, residential treatment and outpatient treatment settings. During that time I held a variety of professional positions, received quality supervision and completed my Masters Degree in Community Counseling.
Hi there, I'm Alisyn! Life after trauma can feel isolating, overwhelming, and exhausting. Whether you're living with PTSD, struggling with substance use, or navigating the weight of anxiety or depression, you're not alone—and healing is possible. I specialize in helping individuals reclaim their sense of safety, purpose, and self-worth after difficult life experiences. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can begin to process your story, understand your coping patterns, and build a new way forward. Together, we’ll focus not only on symptom relief but on long-term emotional resilience and personal growth.
Hi there, I'm Alisyn! Life after trauma can feel isolating, overwhelming, and exhausting. Whether you're living with PTSD, struggling with substance use, or navigating the weight of anxiety or depression, you're not alone—and healing is possible. I specialize in helping individuals reclaim their sense of safety, purpose, and self-worth after difficult life experiences. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can begin to process your story, understand your coping patterns, and build a new way forward. Together, we’ll focus not only on symptom relief but on long-term emotional resilience and personal growth.
I work with adults 25+ in WI and IL. My clients are those who want to do deeper therapeutic work, explore personal growth, and traverse challenging relationship dynamics (familial, romantic, or otherwise). I treat clients experiencing mood disorders, identity issues, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and those dealing with sexual, relationship, and intimacy problems. Often, a crisis or a crossroads brings folks to therapy and the treatment process allows them to make life-long improvements to the quality of their lives.
I work with adults 25+ in WI and IL. My clients are those who want to do deeper therapeutic work, explore personal growth, and traverse challenging relationship dynamics (familial, romantic, or otherwise). I treat clients experiencing mood disorders, identity issues, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and those dealing with sexual, relationship, and intimacy problems. Often, a crisis or a crossroads brings folks to therapy and the treatment process allows them to make life-long improvements to the quality of their lives.
I love helping clients work through big life transitions, relationship difficulties, self-confidence struggles, as well as everyday experiences of anxiety, depression, and grief.
I love helping clients work through big life transitions, relationship difficulties, self-confidence struggles, as well as everyday experiences of anxiety, depression, and grief.
Do want to gain deeper insight into yourself & your past experiences and start creating new patterns in your life? I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist that utilizes a holistic and integrated approach. As your therapist, I will help you process traumatic memories, learn coping skills, gain new perspective, set goals. I’ll show up as a real person, challenge you when you need it, and be genuinely invested in you and your journey. Schedule your free consultation today by sending your email inquiry.
Do want to gain deeper insight into yourself & your past experiences and start creating new patterns in your life? I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist that utilizes a holistic and integrated approach. As your therapist, I will help you process traumatic memories, learn coping skills, gain new perspective, set goals. I’ll show up as a real person, challenge you when you need it, and be genuinely invested in you and your journey. Schedule your free consultation today by sending your email inquiry.
We all deserve the chance to live a fulfilling, balanced life. Just as we tend to our physical well-being, our mental and emotional health deserves our attention and care. In a world that often prioritizes perfection and productivity over personal well-being, it's important to remind ourselves that our mental health is a necessity. I will guide you to become more compassionate with yourself. It's about recognizing that it's okay to struggle, to make mistakes, and feel vulnerable.
We all deserve the chance to live a fulfilling, balanced life. Just as we tend to our physical well-being, our mental and emotional health deserves our attention and care. In a world that often prioritizes perfection and productivity over personal well-being, it's important to remind ourselves that our mental health is a necessity. I will guide you to become more compassionate with yourself. It's about recognizing that it's okay to struggle, to make mistakes, and feel vulnerable.
Welcome! I’m a therapist and practice owner with 20 years of experience, specializing in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, perfectionism, and self-esteem challenges. My clients come to me when they’re feeling stuck—whether in relationships, work, identity, or self-worth—seeking clarity, growth, and a deeper sense of purpose.
Welcome! I’m a therapist and practice owner with 20 years of experience, specializing in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, perfectionism, and self-esteem challenges. My clients come to me when they’re feeling stuck—whether in relationships, work, identity, or self-worth—seeking clarity, growth, and a deeper sense of purpose.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life’s challenges, from stress and anxiety to relationship issues and personal growth. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your story, gain new insights, and move toward the life you envision.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life’s challenges, from stress and anxiety to relationship issues and personal growth. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your story, gain new insights, and move toward the life you envision.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy and specialized training in Couples Therapy, DreamTending, Clinical Sex Therapy, Gender Variance, Ayurveda & Vedic Astrology; Depth Psychology & Jungian Analysis; NVC, Gottman, Hendrix, and Johnson couples dynamics.
With over 25 years in the mental health field and 18 years in private practice, I offer a multitude of personal and professional experience. Much of our suffering is due to dissatisfaction in relationships. Sadly, many relationships end prematurely when we are most hurt and emotionally vulnerable. However, this is when the intimacy we lacked prior has the potential to break through finally. I give you tools and insight to heal old wounds that hold you back from experiencing the love you seek within yourself and others. Together we address the intrapsychic conflicts and longings of the soul. Licensed in WI and NC.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy and specialized training in Couples Therapy, DreamTending, Clinical Sex Therapy, Gender Variance, Ayurveda & Vedic Astrology; Depth Psychology & Jungian Analysis; NVC, Gottman, Hendrix, and Johnson couples dynamics.
With over 25 years in the mental health field and 18 years in private practice, I offer a multitude of personal and professional experience. Much of our suffering is due to dissatisfaction in relationships. Sadly, many relationships end prematurely when we are most hurt and emotionally vulnerable. However, this is when the intimacy we lacked prior has the potential to break through finally. I give you tools and insight to heal old wounds that hold you back from experiencing the love you seek within yourself and others. Together we address the intrapsychic conflicts and longings of the soul. Licensed in WI and NC.
Are you feeling a bit down lately? Struggling to find joy in your daily life or feeling stuck professionally? Let's work together to develop a strategy that can bring about the positive changes you're seeking. As a supportive and empathetic counselor, I'm here to listen and provide the resources you need.
Are you feeling a bit down lately? Struggling to find joy in your daily life or feeling stuck professionally? Let's work together to develop a strategy that can bring about the positive changes you're seeking. As a supportive and empathetic counselor, I'm here to listen and provide the resources you need.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience. I am based in Chippewa Falls, WI, and meet with clients statewide via telehealth. I genuinely love empowering clients in the development of new tools to help them realize their strengths and cope with past or current challenges while simultaneously living authentic and meaningful lives. I take great pride in the relationship-building process, believing that Teddy Roosevelt said it best - "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience. I am based in Chippewa Falls, WI, and meet with clients statewide via telehealth. I genuinely love empowering clients in the development of new tools to help them realize their strengths and cope with past or current challenges while simultaneously living authentic and meaningful lives. I take great pride in the relationship-building process, believing that Teddy Roosevelt said it best - "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.