Psychodynamic Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
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.
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.
It is no light matter deciding to seek therapy. To squarely look with someone at what is painful. To find hope and perspective, and to grow through this. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with people in a variety of settings, including academic medical hospitals, the VA, college counseling, and a community mental health center on an American Indian Reservation. I have extensive experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, PTSD, and life transitions. No matter what brings you to therapy, my goal is to provide a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
It is no light matter deciding to seek therapy. To squarely look with someone at what is painful. To find hope and perspective, and to grow through this. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with people in a variety of settings, including academic medical hospitals, the VA, college counseling, and a community mental health center on an American Indian Reservation. I have extensive experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, PTSD, and life transitions. No matter what brings you to therapy, my goal is to provide a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Dealing with life's stressors can be overwhelming when faced alone, but the encouraging news is that you already have the necessary tools within you to overcome these challenges. My role is to help you uncover these resources and guide you towards positive transformation. With over 5 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in assisting clients in regaining their strength and purpose in life. My areas of focus include addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression in adults, particularly those battling with sexual addiction and betrayal trauma.
Dealing with life's stressors can be overwhelming when faced alone, but the encouraging news is that you already have the necessary tools within you to overcome these challenges. My role is to help you uncover these resources and guide you towards positive transformation. With over 5 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in assisting clients in regaining their strength and purpose in life. My areas of focus include addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression in adults, particularly those battling with sexual addiction and betrayal trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself? Do you long for a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and make sense of your thoughts and feelings? My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and insight-oriented. I believe therapy works best when it isn’t about me giving you the answers, but about us uncovering your strengths, clarifying patterns, and creating new ways forward that align with your values.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself? Do you long for a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and make sense of your thoughts and feelings? My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and insight-oriented. I believe therapy works best when it isn’t about me giving you the answers, but about us uncovering your strengths, clarifying patterns, and creating new ways forward that align with your values.
I use a variety of approaches in patient care, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, radically open dialectical behavior therapy, and schema therapy.
Clients with struggle with issues of emotional overcontrol. When feeling "emotionally uncomfortable," some of us might lash out, and others of us might shut down. The type that shuts down might get very quiet, or say everything is fine when it is not fine, and be very uncomfortable with the idea that others might know what is going on in their heads.
I use a variety of approaches in patient care, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, radically open dialectical behavior therapy, and schema therapy.
Clients with struggle with issues of emotional overcontrol. When feeling "emotionally uncomfortable," some of us might lash out, and others of us might shut down. The type that shuts down might get very quiet, or say everything is fine when it is not fine, and be very uncomfortable with the idea that others might know what is going on in their heads.
I take a trauma-informed, person-centered stance to help you uncover your own goals and collaboratively work with you to meet those goals primarily drawing from humanistic, psychodynamic, attachment, and acceptance and commitment (ACT) perspectives.
Seeking therapy is both an admirable and courageous first step in your journey towards wellness as defined by you. Whether you are facing a difficult life transition, wish to manage distressing mental health symptoms, or would like help identifying and breaking free from patterns that are interfering with your personal growth, you deserve an emotionally safe and judgement-free space to explore any and all facets of your life. Each client has unique needs, therefore there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health.
I take a trauma-informed, person-centered stance to help you uncover your own goals and collaboratively work with you to meet those goals primarily drawing from humanistic, psychodynamic, attachment, and acceptance and commitment (ACT) perspectives.
Seeking therapy is both an admirable and courageous first step in your journey towards wellness as defined by you. Whether you are facing a difficult life transition, wish to manage distressing mental health symptoms, or would like help identifying and breaking free from patterns that are interfering with your personal growth, you deserve an emotionally safe and judgement-free space to explore any and all facets of your life. Each client has unique needs, therefore there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health.
I use an eclectic approach tailoring treatment to client's specific goals and needs; I often incorporate psychodynamic, person-centered, feminist, and trauma focused interventions to help client's process their painful experiences, learn healthy coping and emotional regulation skills, build self-esteem, and cultivate healthy relationship dynamics with others.
I am passionate and dedicated to the healing journeys of survivors who have been through traumatic experiences. I am a licensed professional counselor and I am certified in trauma informed care. I have experience working with adolescent and adult clients from various backgrounds with complex trauma histories. My approach is collaborative, nurturing, empathetic, direct, and non-judgmental because I believe a safe, warm, and accepting environment is essential to the therapeutic process and in guiding clients through their healing and grief; and the various thoughts and emotions that go with them.
I use an eclectic approach tailoring treatment to client's specific goals and needs; I often incorporate psychodynamic, person-centered, feminist, and trauma focused interventions to help client's process their painful experiences, learn healthy coping and emotional regulation skills, build self-esteem, and cultivate healthy relationship dynamics with others.
I am passionate and dedicated to the healing journeys of survivors who have been through traumatic experiences. I am a licensed professional counselor and I am certified in trauma informed care. I have experience working with adolescent and adult clients from various backgrounds with complex trauma histories. My approach is collaborative, nurturing, empathetic, direct, and non-judgmental because I believe a safe, warm, and accepting environment is essential to the therapeutic process and in guiding clients through their healing and grief; and the various thoughts and emotions that go with them.
The core of my work is creating a safe space where clients can feel heard, respected, and understood. A full and satisfying life is unique to each person; I will collaborate with you as you move toward the life you want to live. Understanding each client's culture, identities, and worldview is central to my approach. Not only is it important to deeply understand you as an individual, but also to explore how factors in the wider environment either promote your well being or intensify your distress. A holistic approach to wellness involves the individual, their relationships, and their wider world.
The core of my work is creating a safe space where clients can feel heard, respected, and understood. A full and satisfying life is unique to each person; I will collaborate with you as you move toward the life you want to live. Understanding each client's culture, identities, and worldview is central to my approach. Not only is it important to deeply understand you as an individual, but also to explore how factors in the wider environment either promote your well being or intensify your distress. A holistic approach to wellness involves the individual, their relationships, and their wider 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.
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.
My therapy style is psychodynamic, grounded in a culturally responsive and racially conscious perspective.
My primary approach to therapy uses the therapeutic relationship to undo the aloneness that can come from feeling like others “just don’t get it.” I am a bilingual psychotherapist specializing in working with BIPOC, trans, and/or queer people, and I am passionate about assisting people with anxiety, trauma, and sociopolitical struggles. I have extensive training in supporting people facing life changes, exploring identity, and navigating relationships and systems. I would be honored to establish safety and comfort with you so we can discuss things that may be exciting, scary, sad, and fun.
My therapy style is psychodynamic, grounded in a culturally responsive and racially conscious perspective.
My primary approach to therapy uses the therapeutic relationship to undo the aloneness that can come from feeling like others “just don’t get it.” I am a bilingual psychotherapist specializing in working with BIPOC, trans, and/or queer people, and I am passionate about assisting people with anxiety, trauma, and sociopolitical struggles. I have extensive training in supporting people facing life changes, exploring identity, and navigating relationships and systems. I would be honored to establish safety and comfort with you so we can discuss things that may be exciting, scary, sad, and fun.
Therapy provides us the opportunity for greater self-discovery and deepened self-understanding. The person I enjoy working with is someone who is genuinely curious about what makes them tick, why they make choices that sink their dreams or sabotage the relationships important to them; but who are also wanting to know their strengths and talents so they can embrace and use them more effectively.
Therapy provides us the opportunity for greater self-discovery and deepened self-understanding. The person I enjoy working with is someone who is genuinely curious about what makes them tick, why they make choices that sink their dreams or sabotage the relationships important to them; but who are also wanting to know their strengths and talents so they can embrace and use them more effectively.
Taking the first step towards change can be an immense sign of growth and strength. I am a therapist dedicated to providing guidance and a collaborative environment for individuals seeking meaningful change. I come from a trauma-informed background and have experience working with anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and systemic issues. I approach therapy as a working relationship where we create a safe and comfortable space for individuals to feel seen, heard, and valued.
Taking the first step towards change can be an immense sign of growth and strength. I am a therapist dedicated to providing guidance and a collaborative environment for individuals seeking meaningful change. I come from a trauma-informed background and have experience working with anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and systemic issues. I approach therapy as a working relationship where we create a safe and comfortable space for individuals to feel seen, heard, and valued.
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 am a licensed therapist with fifteen years' experience working with individuals and families, from those going through significant life changes to those healing from past traumatic experiences. I believe it’s important to understand what’s happening before setting any intentions for action, so the first few times we talk, I really just want to listen, and let you speak freely about what’s going on. For all of us, it can be difficult to know where we’re going if we don’t quite understand yet where we’re at.
I am a licensed therapist with fifteen years' experience working with individuals and families, from those going through significant life changes to those healing from past traumatic experiences. I believe it’s important to understand what’s happening before setting any intentions for action, so the first few times we talk, I really just want to listen, and let you speak freely about what’s going on. For all of us, it can be difficult to know where we’re going if we don’t quite understand yet where we’re at.
I chose to call my practice “Bearing Witness LLC” because I believe that what any human can offer another – psychotherapist or otherwise, is to bear witness to life’s various expressions. To bear witness is to courageously honor the truth, forgive life’s illusions, and wholeheartedly realize the oneness of humanity. Its essence is cultivated within a trusting relationship, in a sacred space, where acceptance and nonjudgment reside. I will meet you there.
I chose to call my practice “Bearing Witness LLC” because I believe that what any human can offer another – psychotherapist or otherwise, is to bear witness to life’s various expressions. To bear witness is to courageously honor the truth, forgive life’s illusions, and wholeheartedly realize the oneness of humanity. Its essence is cultivated within a trusting relationship, in a sacred space, where acceptance and nonjudgment reside. I will meet you there.
Hi, I’m Tanya. I work with teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by past experiences, strong emotions, or ongoing stress and want a safe place to feel understood. Together, we gently explore what you’ve been through and build tools to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more confident. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and paced with care, focusing on emotional safety, practical skills, and meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Tanya. I work with teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by past experiences, strong emotions, or ongoing stress and want a safe place to feel understood. Together, we gently explore what you’ve been through and build tools to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more confident. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and paced with care, focusing on emotional safety, practical skills, and meaningful change.
Using a framework of intersectional, decolonial ideology to perceive the reality by which the client is impacted helps understand the systems and using psychosomatic, psychodynamic and other approaches helps treat you.
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.
Using a framework of intersectional, decolonial ideology to perceive the reality by which the client is impacted helps understand the systems and using psychosomatic, psychodynamic and other approaches helps treat you.
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.
I enjoy working with a variety of ages including later teens through late adulthood. I find it rewarding and an honor to work with individuals who want to improve their mental health whether it be addressing depression, anxiety, grief/loss, feeling disconnected, normal life transitions and a variety of other concerns. When people want to take the time and effort to make positive changes in their life, it is amazing to see the changes they are capable of making.
I enjoy working with a variety of ages including later teens through late adulthood. I find it rewarding and an honor to work with individuals who want to improve their mental health whether it be addressing depression, anxiety, grief/loss, feeling disconnected, normal life transitions and a variety of other concerns. When people want to take the time and effort to make positive changes in their life, it is amazing to see the changes they are capable of making.
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.
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.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.