Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Milwaukee, WI

Many people wish they didn’t have difficult, upsetting, and distressing feelings. Wouldn’t it be nice to just feel happy and content all the time? If you (and/or your partner) are struggling to cope with your emotions (or with the emotions of others), I can help you learn to process and effectively manage your feelings so that you can better navigate the ups and downs of life. I offer teletherapy for couples and for individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, personality pathology, and interpersonal issues. I strive to be collaborative—you are the expert in your life, and I’ll bring the psychological expertise.

Through therapy I strive to empower clients to feel safe to open up and work through whatever issues they may be struggling with. I work to understand where clients are coming from and provide the extra support they need. I have a passion for working with a diverse range of clients from elementary school aged children all the way to adults with various presenting concerns. I believe in considering issues from a holistic perspective to inspire positive change.

Donnie utilizes a solution-focused and client-centered approach that supports clients in setting and reaching personalized, obtainable goals that improve their overall wellbeing. He also draws on evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to teach clients coping skills and help them develop a better understanding of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With almost ten years of clinical experience, Donnie has abundant experience integrating these therapy modalities in a manner best suited to meet the needs of each client.

Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task especially at a time in your life when you may be feeling vulnerable, confused, and alone. I offer a caring, compassionate ear and a wealth of practical experience to gently guide you as you find the courage to embrace the next steps in your life’s journey.

I am bilingual clinician passionate about helping underprivileged communities and eliminating the negative stigma of mental health. I like to focus my therapy services on children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling to manage mental health and navigate life changes, along with couples who are looking to improve their communication skills and trust in order to strengthen the relationship.

Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed? I am here to help! I am a trauma-informed therapist that uses CBT and Solution-Focused approaches. I have over ten years of experience in the mental health field and would love the opportunity to meet with you!

Jennifer Janowitz brings an advanced multi-pronged approach to the therapeutic process. She strives to create an open, friendly, hopeful, and insightful environment to assist people with the challenges that they face. Her treatment style is holistic, patient-centered and modern. Jennifer works with couples, families and individuals from all walks of life from age 5 through to adulthood.

Many Roads Clinic (MRC), provides psychotherapy and other mental health services to a broad range of clients in the Milwaukee area. Inspired by the notion that there are many roads to recovery, MRC strives to meet the needs of it's clients by providing diverse, evidence based therapies and interventions that are personalized to each individual. We provide for a wide range of client issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, addictions, substance use, trauma, relationship/family issues, stress management, anger management and grief/loss. MRC provides a safe, warm and nurturing environment for clients to heal and grow.

I truly love my work and am driven by my desire to help people make positive change in their lives. Asking for help is difficult and I honor the strength and courage it takes to do so. I strive to create an environment of safety, trust and non-judgement, which are essential elements for authentic healing and transformation to occur. My therapeutic style is supportive, authentic and collaborative. I believe, regardless of one's life circumstances, we all possess resilience, hope and possibility.

LEARN HOW TO MELT STRESS. I will teach you how to return to your composure so you can think clearly again and direct your actions towards doing what you 'can do' and stop worrying about the rest. www.firststepacceptance.com is my website. Insurance companies that I accept are listed. I also offer a sliding scale. Videos explaining how I approach healing work are also available.

My focus is on non-judgmental, positive personal strength and resilience in resolving conflict and trauma. I work extensively with individuals who have experienced trauma in their childhood and adult lives and subsequently live with residual traumatic stress disorders, anxiety, and depression. I also best assist people afflicted with mood disorders, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder,and health problems e.g. chronic pain. A significant aspect of my practice is relational therapy; marriage can be far more demanding than either partner. My goal is to live in the present intentionally, and happily.

Are you serious about change? Change is often different than managing symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Symptoms let us know there is an issue but getting to the root is vital for long term success and change. Regulating your emotions, having good relationships, understanding your patterns and self, processing trauma, and understanding what pulls you forward in life is crucial to living a fulfilled and purposeful life. I love to work with curious and motivated clients looking to change and understand their human experience.

Reflect on your life as it is today. What comes to mind? Are you content? Feeling overwhelmed? Make a change today. I am here to provide you with the guidance needed in order to live your best life. After all, when you choose to do things differently, you are choosing a different out come. "May your CHOICES reflect your HOPES, not your fears."(Nelson Mandela).

I employ art therapy, DBT, somatic, and experiential techniques combined with a person-centered approach in order to help my clients achieve a level of repair/ healing with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.My primary focus throughout my career has been working with children, adolescents, and adults to find a path to healing. I enjoy being able to bring a creative spin to the counseling session. So often, words cannot capture or express sadness, anger, happiness, etc.

Currently only accepting clients that communicates via American Sign Language. I work with individuals facing a variety of challenges in life. I believe in strength based approach, utilizing strength and inspiration to lead you to whole well being. My approach is nonjudgmental, I believe each individual have inner strength and inspiration that can guide them in recovery. I integrate various theories and skills into my practice with a belief in mindfulness and motivational interviewing as a therapeutic tool. I take great care in my approach as a culturally sensitive and caring person.

Clients wanting to optimize their potential and willing to explore effective solutions from Western and Eastern wisdom traditions are my specialty. During my forty plus years working in psychiatric hospitals, leading residential treatment programs, teaching relationship courses for couples and presenting Mind, Body and Spirit healing seminars, helping others heal the core of their issue is my passion. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples from every orientation. Of course, the LBGT community is welcome. Respectful of every religious orientation, I love working with anyone wanting to unite their physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual aspects of their being.

Are you living in a distressed or conflicted marriage? Connection with a skilled and compassionate therapist can help couples work through conflict and ease communication problems. I work with couples facing these issues, as well as infidelity, substance abuse, and lack of intimacy. I believe that by learning new skills, you can deal with problems in a healthier way. Relationships can grow through crisis, and deep healing is possible.

I am a master's trained psychotherapist who believes in the power and importance of interpersonal relationships and the empowerment of the self. I bring a challenging, yet empathic, supportive, engaging and safe approach to psychotherapy. If you are seeking to alleviate emotional distress, make behavior changes or seeking greater self understanding/exploration, feel free to contact me. I realize that engaging in psychotherapy often requires a significant commitment of your time and resources. Due to this, I have office hours that can accomodate most scheduling needs. I also accept private insurance and self payment agreements can also be arranged.

North Shore Center, LLC has been serving the community since 1994 and offers a unique blend of adult and child diagnostic, therapeutic, and consultative behavioral health services.