Relationship Issues Therapists in Milwaukee, WI

Sarah Barber
Counselor, LPC, MS
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Are you feeling a push to make some changes and reevaluate your relationships?
So much of our anxiety, fears, and unrest come from not feeling seen and heard. From my time as a teacher and therapist I have learned how powerful nonjudgmental listening can be. In our work together you can be sure your thoughts and feelings will be held in a space full of openness and compassion.
Are you feeling a push to make some changes and reevaluate your relationships?
So much of our anxiety, fears, and unrest come from not feeling seen and heard. From my time as a teacher and therapist I have learned how powerful nonjudgmental listening can be. In our work together you can be sure your thoughts and feelings will be held in a space full of openness and compassion.
(262) 239-7109 View (262) 239-7109
Elissa Daniel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Online Only
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety/depression, dissociative experiences, self esteem issues, trauma, relationship conflict, and health/wellness barriers( including specialty in: pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility).
Working with me is both supportive and direct! My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Care to help clients better understand themselves while developing tools for lasting change.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety/depression, dissociative experiences, self esteem issues, trauma, relationship conflict, and health/wellness barriers( including specialty in: pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility).
Working with me is both supportive and direct! My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Care to help clients better understand themselves while developing tools for lasting change.
(608) 879-8562 View (608) 879-8562
Caitlin Walsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ATR
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Do you struggle to connect in relationships or get caught in cycles of negative self-talk?
My clients often come to me seeking a therapist who is warm, open, and truly listens—someone who creates a safe space to show up just as they are. I believe therapy should feel like a refuge, a place where you can explore your experiences without judgment and begin to reconnect with your sense of self.
Do you struggle to connect in relationships or get caught in cycles of negative self-talk?
My clients often come to me seeking a therapist who is warm, open, and truly listens—someone who creates a safe space to show up just as they are. I believe therapy should feel like a refuge, a place where you can explore your experiences without judgment and begin to reconnect with your sense of self.
(414) 422-8593 View (414) 422-8593
Emily Hayden
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-IT
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Do past experiences continue to shape how you see yourself or your relationships?
I specialize in working with adults processing trauma, attachment challenges, and major life transitions. This includes childhood, sexual, and relational trauma, attachment patterns, navigating the end or start of significant relationships, and personal growth. I also have a particular interest in working with men and individuals with ADHD.
Do past experiences continue to shape how you see yourself or your relationships?
I specialize in working with adults processing trauma, attachment challenges, and major life transitions. This includes childhood, sexual, and relational trauma, attachment patterns, navigating the end or start of significant relationships, and personal growth. I also have a particular interest in working with men and individuals with ADHD.
(414) 240-3614 View (414) 240-3614
Ashley Widmayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAC
Online Only
Many of my clients are neurodivergent adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s dealing with anxiety and navigating work and relationships.
You’ve spent years holding it all together... you have been the strong one keeping it together for everyone else. You worry when you are going to slip or others will finally see through you... that you don't actually have it together at all.
Many of my clients are neurodivergent adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s dealing with anxiety and navigating work and relationships.
You’ve spent years holding it all together... you have been the strong one keeping it together for everyone else. You worry when you are going to slip or others will finally see through you... that you don't actually have it together at all.
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Serena Bye
Counselor, MS, LPC
Online Only
You may appear capable on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, looping thoughts and behaviors, perfectionism, relationship challenges, body image struggles, or simply feeling burnt out or misunderstood.
Rather than pathologizing your experiences or asking, "What's wrong with you?", I take a curious, exploratory approach to the concerns you bring to therapy. Together, we'll seek to understand your relationships, experiences, and the patterns that have shaped you, and whether they're still serving you today, creating space for authentic, real change.
You may appear capable on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, looping thoughts and behaviors, perfectionism, relationship challenges, body image struggles, or simply feeling burnt out or misunderstood.
Rather than pathologizing your experiences or asking, "What's wrong with you?", I take a curious, exploratory approach to the concerns you bring to therapy. Together, we'll seek to understand your relationships, experiences, and the patterns that have shaped you, and whether they're still serving you today, creating space for authentic, real change.
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Madison Schiller Mehrotra
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Milwaukee, WI 53202
My approach focuses on wellness as it relates to a variety of concerns– life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Whether you are beginning your therapy journey, or looking to continue care, diving into therapy can be challenging and uncertain. So, I’m glad you’re here. I am a person-centered therapist who believes everyone has the power to create change and foster wellness in their lives.
My approach focuses on wellness as it relates to a variety of concerns– life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem, and relationship issues.
Whether you are beginning your therapy journey, or looking to continue care, diving into therapy can be challenging and uncertain. So, I’m glad you’re here. I am a person-centered therapist who believes everyone has the power to create change and foster wellness in their lives.
(262) 624-0983 View (262) 624-0983
Higher Appeal Counseling & Coaching
Pastoral Counselor, MA, LCPC, CTLC, BS
Milwaukee, WI 53207
His capacity for empathy, extensive clinical pastoral training, and his relationship skills serve as an excellent tool in God's hands.
Are you one of the many people today finding it hard to live, love and find peace? Are you in an unending battle merely to survive the frustrations, disappointments, and anxieties of each new day? Is your life "pretty good," but you find yourself desiring greater harmony? Higher Appeal is prepared and eager to help you learn to live more vibrantly, love more
His capacity for empathy, extensive clinical pastoral training, and his relationship skills serve as an excellent tool in God's hands.
Are you one of the many people today finding it hard to live, love and find peace? Are you in an unending battle merely to survive the frustrations, disappointments, and anxieties of each new day? Is your life "pretty good," but you find yourself desiring greater harmony? Higher Appeal is prepared and eager to help you learn to live more vibrantly, love more
(414) 310-7987 View (414) 310-7987
Bridie A. Mooney
Pre-Licensed Professional
6 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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 couples, parents, men, and emerging adults 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 couples, parents, men, and emerging adults 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.
(414) 296-9148 View (414) 296-9148
Aasiyah Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Imagine being able to focus on yourself without sacrificing the needs of your family.
From the outside, you seem to have it all together. You work really hard on the details, after all, you are responsible for everyone and everything. But you can’t shake the voice inside your head which screams you’re failing. Even though you put everyone’s needs in front of your own, you feel like you’re falling short as a mom. You can’t even remember what your hobbies are, let alone what really makes you happy. You’ve had enough, you don’t think you can keep holding it together.
Imagine being able to focus on yourself without sacrificing the needs of your family.
From the outside, you seem to have it all together. You work really hard on the details, after all, you are responsible for everyone and everything. But you can’t shake the voice inside your head which screams you’re failing. Even though you put everyone’s needs in front of your own, you feel like you’re falling short as a mom. You can’t even remember what your hobbies are, let alone what really makes you happy. You’ve had enough, you don’t think you can keep holding it together.
(281) 666-2898 View (281) 666-2898
Jerilyn Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in helping clients with anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, and life dissatisfaction.
High achievers, eldest daughters, the friend groups "go to"- this is for you! You've worked hard to accomplish your goals, do the "right" thing, and set up a life that makes you feel proud. Lately you're wondering if it was all for nothing because instead of feeling content with your hard work, you feel overwhelmed, anxious and burned out. The life you've worked so hard for no longer feels good. Instead it feels stressful. If this sounds like you- you're not alone, and therapy can help.
I specialize in helping clients with anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, and life dissatisfaction.
High achievers, eldest daughters, the friend groups "go to"- this is for you! You've worked hard to accomplish your goals, do the "right" thing, and set up a life that makes you feel proud. Lately you're wondering if it was all for nothing because instead of feeling content with your hard work, you feel overwhelmed, anxious and burned out. The life you've worked so hard for no longer feels good. Instead it feels stressful. If this sounds like you- you're not alone, and therapy can help.
(262) 393-3169 View (262) 393-3169
Valerie Wesp
Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Join me in a brave space where you can build your skills to navigate the challenges of relating, and figure out how you want to be in relationships and step into your potential.
I am a Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist (Level 1 Trained), and I emphasize somatic techniques in this approach to help you find healing. I will offer instruction on how to build self-compassion to move through old wounds and strengthen your internal and external relationships.
Join me in a brave space where you can build your skills to navigate the challenges of relating, and figure out how you want to be in relationships and step into your potential.
I am a Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist (Level 1 Trained), and I emphasize somatic techniques in this approach to help you find healing. I will offer instruction on how to build self-compassion to move through old wounds and strengthen your internal and external relationships.
(414) 441-1658 View (414) 441-1658
Stephanie J Erbes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Milwaukee, WI 53202
It can be difficult to ask for help when life gets overwhelming and you believe you should be able to handle everything on your own. Everyone needs support at times. Let's work together to identify and change unhealthy patterns in your life. My goal is to provide a judgement-free space for you to share unique strengths and challenges. Most clients benefit from simply being heard and validated without judgement. Keep an open mind and consider new approaches to coping, acceptance and problem resolution and you'll experience change.
It can be difficult to ask for help when life gets overwhelming and you believe you should be able to handle everything on your own. Everyone needs support at times. Let's work together to identify and change unhealthy patterns in your life. My goal is to provide a judgement-free space for you to share unique strengths and challenges. Most clients benefit from simply being heard and validated without judgement. Keep an open mind and consider new approaches to coping, acceptance and problem resolution and you'll experience change.
(262) 417-7815 View (262) 417-7815
Dawn Mayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Milwaukee, WI 53202
” Maybe your relationships are changing, your children are becoming more independent, you’re questioning your career or sense of purpose, caring for aging parents, or simply don’t feel like yourself anymore.
I specialize in supporting women navigating midlife, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, self-doubt, menopause, perimenopause, and life transitions. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I also work with couples looking to improve communication, strengthen connection, and navigate challenges together.
” Maybe your relationships are changing, your children are becoming more independent, you’re questioning your career or sense of purpose, caring for aging parents, or simply don’t feel like yourself anymore.
I specialize in supporting women navigating midlife, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, self-doubt, menopause, perimenopause, and life transitions. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I also work with couples looking to improve communication, strengthen connection, and navigate challenges together.
(414) 485-2805 View (414) 485-2805
Tanya Kraege
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Online Only
With years of experience supporting individuals impacted by substance use, mental health experiences, relationship struggles and trauma.
If you're exploring wellness, carrying trauma, or navigating a big life shift, you don’t have to do it alone. I support adults seeking healing, stability, and self-trust, even if they’re unsure where to begin. My approach is warm, trauma-responsive, and grounded in lived experience. Together, we move at your soul’s pace, exploring your story without judgment and building tools for resilience, connection, and hope.
With years of experience supporting individuals impacted by substance use, mental health experiences, relationship struggles and trauma.
If you're exploring wellness, carrying trauma, or navigating a big life shift, you don’t have to do it alone. I support adults seeking healing, stability, and self-trust, even if they’re unsure where to begin. My approach is warm, trauma-responsive, and grounded in lived experience. Together, we move at your soul’s pace, exploring your story without judgment and building tools for resilience, connection, and hope.
(414) 677-6217 View (414) 677-6217
Ajay R Wadhwa
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
I encourage feedback from my clients to help develop a stronger collaborative working relationship
I am a clinical psychologist licensed for independent practice in the State of Wisconsin. My office is conveniently located in Downtown Milwaukee, and I work primarily with adult individuals who are interested in psychotherapy. I also have affiliations with nurse practitioners within our clinic for those who may be interested in medication as a treatment option to supplement their therapy.
I encourage feedback from my clients to help develop a stronger collaborative working relationship
I am a clinical psychologist licensed for independent practice in the State of Wisconsin. My office is conveniently located in Downtown Milwaukee, and I work primarily with adult individuals who are interested in psychotherapy. I also have affiliations with nurse practitioners within our clinic for those who may be interested in medication as a treatment option to supplement their therapy.
(414) 376-6041 View (414) 376-6041
Easttown Psychotherapy, L.L.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
With compassion and understanding, I work to create a safe and trusting environment for individuals to share their inner most thoughts/feelings. I try to meet each individual where they are in life, to listen with depth/patience/understanding as to be able to offer my warm, thoughtful insights. My therapeutic approach considers your current circumstance, past history, feelings and motivations, dreams and disappointments. By looking at you as a whole person, I can help you develop self understanding/acceptance so that you can be more open of your strengths, accepting of your limitations, capable of a living a fuller life.
With compassion and understanding, I work to create a safe and trusting environment for individuals to share their inner most thoughts/feelings. I try to meet each individual where they are in life, to listen with depth/patience/understanding as to be able to offer my warm, thoughtful insights. My therapeutic approach considers your current circumstance, past history, feelings and motivations, dreams and disappointments. By looking at you as a whole person, I can help you develop self understanding/acceptance so that you can be more open of your strengths, accepting of your limitations, capable of a living a fuller life.
(414) 306-6627 View (414) 306-6627
Marc Caron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Online Only
You overthink decisions, replay conversations, worry about things you know probably aren't worth this much energy, or find yourself stressed about relationships, work, school, or what comes next.
Therapy doesn't have to feel stiff, clinical, or uncomfortable. My style is practical, conversational, and down-to-earth, with plenty of room for humor. I'll support you without judgment, but I'll also challenge you when looking at something differently could help.
You overthink decisions, replay conversations, worry about things you know probably aren't worth this much energy, or find yourself stressed about relationships, work, school, or what comes next.
Therapy doesn't have to feel stiff, clinical, or uncomfortable. My style is practical, conversational, and down-to-earth, with plenty of room for humor. I'll support you without judgment, but I'll also challenge you when looking at something differently could help.
(414) 310-1805 View (414) 310-1805
Betsy Meinecke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT, LMT
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53212
I'm fascinated by the mutual influence of individual perspective and shared experience, as well as the ways societal norms both limit and support individuals and relationships.
I use a foundation of narrative and somatic awareness to journey with you as we explore and rewrite your stories into tales of courage, compassion, agency, and fulfillment. My work is also influenced by my 17+ years of experience as a bodyworker, as well as the principles of intersectional feminism, anti-racism, and queer philosophy.
I'm fascinated by the mutual influence of individual perspective and shared experience, as well as the ways societal norms both limit and support individuals and relationships.
I use a foundation of narrative and somatic awareness to journey with you as we explore and rewrite your stories into tales of courage, compassion, agency, and fulfillment. My work is also influenced by my 17+ years of experience as a bodyworker, as well as the principles of intersectional feminism, anti-racism, and queer philosophy.
(414) 251-1549 View (414) 251-1549
Bailey Kraft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
10 Endorsed
Online Only
Bailey Kraft is the co-founder of Connected Threads Counseling and graduated from Purdue University with a Masters Degree in Child Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Bailey seeks to connect with each client based on their individual needs and works collaboratively with her clients to promote change and growth. Bailey’s passion is for working with those affected by trauma, anxiety, and depression. She has an extensive background in relational issues including conflict resolution and navigating ENM/polyamory.
Bailey Kraft is the co-founder of Connected Threads Counseling and graduated from Purdue University with a Masters Degree in Child Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Bailey seeks to connect with each client based on their individual needs and works collaboratively with her clients to promote change and growth. Bailey’s passion is for working with those affected by trauma, anxiety, and depression. She has an extensive background in relational issues including conflict resolution and navigating ENM/polyamory.
(872) 713-5251 View (872) 713-5251

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Relationship Issues Therapists
What types of relationship issues can therapists help with?
Therapists who specialize in relationships work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues. Common concerns include communication problems, infidelity, intimacy difficulties, and navigating major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or caregiving. Family therapists may also address parent–child conflict, sibling rivalry, or other complex family dynamics.

What are the different types of therapy for relationship issues?
Relationship issues can be addressed through different types of therapy depending on whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or family. In individual therapy, the focus is often on helping an individual understand how their own patterns, attachment style, and past experiences may be shaping their current relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) are three common forms of individual treatment that can help individuals understand their current relationship dynamics and improve their relationship quality. Couples therapy often uses other forms of evidence-based treatment, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing on the individual, these approaches focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional bonds between individuals in a relationship. Similarly, family therapy often focuses on communication but also examines how larger-scale dynamics—such as how parenting styles, generational differences, or sibling roles—may shape family relationships.

What actually happens in a therapy session for relationship issues?
The structure of a session depends on whether therapy involves one person or multiple people. In individual sessions, the focus may be on exploring personal patterns, role-playing difficult conversations, practicing listening skills, or setting goals for handling conflict. In couples or family sessions, each person is encouraged to share their perspective while the therapist helps uncover underlying emotions, highlight unhelpful interaction patterns, and guide more constructive communication.

How can I find an effective relationship therapist?
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your needs, either for individual, couples, or family therapy, is critical to ensure effective therapy. Psychology Today’s online directory makes it easy to search for therapists who specialize in relationship issues, as well as related topics like marriage counseling. The platform offers filters to help you find a provider who fits your needs, such as gender, location, and fees. While the Psychology Today directory also offers the ability to filter by insurance type, it’s important to note that insurance may not cover many types of relationship therapy, such as couples counseling, so it’s important to inquire with your insurance plan about specific coverage details if intending to use insurance for therapy.