Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
People can struggle with stressful thoughts, intrusive images, and painful emotions after adverse and traumatic events. Violence, sexual assault, life-threatening situations, and other significant or unexpected changes can leave us stuck: Surviving every day, but not living the life we want. You may be feeling shame or guilt thinking about what you "should have done", that you "should be over it by now", or "it wasn't that big of a deal, why am I like this?"
People can struggle with stressful thoughts, intrusive images, and painful emotions after adverse and traumatic events. Violence, sexual assault, life-threatening situations, and other significant or unexpected changes can leave us stuck: Surviving every day, but not living the life we want. You may be feeling shame or guilt thinking about what you "should have done", that you "should be over it by now", or "it wasn't that big of a deal, why am I like this?"
Affirming, specialized therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and sex-positive healing.
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and direct, while still making room for compassion and honesty. I have experience working with LGBTQ clients, relationship concerns, and Brainspotting as part of deeper therapeutic work. Afternoon and evening telehealth appointments (telehealth available throughout Wisconsin) available.
Affirming, specialized therapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and sex-positive healing.
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and direct, while still making room for compassion and honesty. I have experience working with LGBTQ clients, relationship concerns, and Brainspotting as part of deeper therapeutic work. Afternoon and evening telehealth appointments (telehealth available throughout Wisconsin) available.
Sometimes the days pass by and you still feel caught in the same patterns, feeling lost, or taken over by fear, grief, or shame. Perhaps you feel trapped in your own life, or have not felt heard for a long time. Maybe ever. If this is your struggle, I would love to work with you.
I am an anti-oppression practitioner. So, I want to help you see that you have intrinsic worth and dignity, despite layers of social and cultural conditioning that may make you feel otherwise. Together we'll deconstruct the power dynamics at play in your life, and consider the multitude of factors that have created you.
Sometimes the days pass by and you still feel caught in the same patterns, feeling lost, or taken over by fear, grief, or shame. Perhaps you feel trapped in your own life, or have not felt heard for a long time. Maybe ever. If this is your struggle, I would love to work with you.
I am an anti-oppression practitioner. So, I want to help you see that you have intrinsic worth and dignity, despite layers of social and cultural conditioning that may make you feel otherwise. Together we'll deconstruct the power dynamics at play in your life, and consider the multitude of factors that have created you.
You don’t have to know where to start. Show up as you are, and we'll find the way forward together.
I work with adults and older adults grappling with life’s deeper currents: identity shifts, major life transitions, illness, grief, caregiving stress, healthcare burnout, or the quiet ache of disconnection. Many of my clients are navigating a challenging cancer trajectory, whether newly adjusting to diagnosis, living with advanced cancer, facing end-of-life concerns, or managing the complexities of survivorship.
You don’t have to know where to start. Show up as you are, and we'll find the way forward together.
I work with adults and older adults grappling with life’s deeper currents: identity shifts, major life transitions, illness, grief, caregiving stress, healthcare burnout, or the quiet ache of disconnection. Many of my clients are navigating a challenging cancer trajectory, whether newly adjusting to diagnosis, living with advanced cancer, facing end-of-life concerns, or managing the complexities of survivorship.
Whether you may be struggling to enjoy daily living or feeling overwhelmed in certain aspects of your life, my approach is to meet you where you are and help you overcome these challenges. I am a big believer in goal setting and want to help you develop a strategy to achieve your goals throughout our counseling sessions. I offer a compassionate and supportive environment that encourages growth.
Whether you may be struggling to enjoy daily living or feeling overwhelmed in certain aspects of your life, my approach is to meet you where you are and help you overcome these challenges. I am a big believer in goal setting and want to help you develop a strategy to achieve your goals throughout our counseling sessions. I offer a compassionate and supportive environment that encourages growth.
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 have significant experience working with adults and families in a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem/identity, and relationship issues. I work one-on-one with clients to identify relevant life issues and coordinate specific, goal-oriented objectives for our work together. These goals are reassessed and modified as needed on an ongoing basis to maintain therapeutic focus.
I have significant experience working with adults and families in a variety of areas including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem/identity, and relationship issues. I work one-on-one with clients to identify relevant life issues and coordinate specific, goal-oriented objectives for our work together. These goals are reassessed and modified as needed on an ongoing basis to maintain therapeutic focus.
Many people seek therapy when they feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelming thoughts. I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in genuine understanding. My goal is to create a comfortable, open space to discuss what you’re experiencing without judgment, helping you build awareness of habits, thoughts, and experiences that may no longer serve you. I approach therapy as a collaborative relationship first, focusing on what makes you unique and using your experiences as a foundation for progress.
Many people seek therapy when they feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelming thoughts. I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in genuine understanding. My goal is to create a comfortable, open space to discuss what you’re experiencing without judgment, helping you build awareness of habits, thoughts, and experiences that may no longer serve you. I approach therapy as a collaborative relationship first, focusing on what makes you unique and using your experiences as a foundation for progress.
Hello, I'm glad you’re here! Seeking a therapist is an incredible first step at choosing yourself and your well-being - to put yourself first takes strength and bravery, and that does not go unnoticed. I am passionate about supporting those who struggle with eating/feeding disorders or disordered eating habits, athletes/athletic performnace, OCD, and depression/anxiety and are ready to start living a life that feels their own. Additionally, I recognize the toll that daily stress and/or mental health concerns can take on couples/partnerships and take great responsibility in working with both parties to work towards a better future.
Hello, I'm glad you’re here! Seeking a therapist is an incredible first step at choosing yourself and your well-being - to put yourself first takes strength and bravery, and that does not go unnoticed. I am passionate about supporting those who struggle with eating/feeding disorders or disordered eating habits, athletes/athletic performnace, OCD, and depression/anxiety and are ready to start living a life that feels their own. Additionally, I recognize the toll that daily stress and/or mental health concerns can take on couples/partnerships and take great responsibility in working with both parties to work towards a better future.
Life is tough sometimes, we are not always smiling.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over two decades of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges and move toward their fullest potential. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and practical skill building to support clients facing depression, anxiety, career flux, relationship issues, grief, and end-of life concerns. My style is compassionate and focused on problem-solving in a supportive, collaborative space.
Life is tough sometimes, we are not always smiling.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over two decades of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges and move toward their fullest potential. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and practical skill building to support clients facing depression, anxiety, career flux, relationship issues, grief, and end-of life concerns. My style is compassionate and focused on problem-solving in a supportive, collaborative space.
After 17 years in the industry I have fine tuned my approach to connect with individuals who have been previously unsuccessful with therapy in the past or are looking to do more in depth targeted work. Most do well with basic coping skills and typical positive encouragement, and there are many therapists offering that approach. The specific therapy methods I employ are focused on understanding and changing core issues rather than just managing behaviors. We will travel together to examine hard truths with the goal of creating long term fundamental changes from an existential perspective.
After 17 years in the industry I have fine tuned my approach to connect with individuals who have been previously unsuccessful with therapy in the past or are looking to do more in depth targeted work. Most do well with basic coping skills and typical positive encouragement, and there are many therapists offering that approach. The specific therapy methods I employ are focused on understanding and changing core issues rather than just managing behaviors. We will travel together to examine hard truths with the goal of creating long term fundamental changes from an existential perspective.
I work with individuals experiencing depression, relationship challenges, identity concerns, life transitions and adjustments, and parenting struggles. Whether you're trying to reconnect with yourself, improve your relationships, cope with a difficult transition, or feel more confident in your role as a parent, therapy can provide a space to slow down, process what you're experiencing, and make meaningful changes.
I work with individuals experiencing depression, relationship challenges, identity concerns, life transitions and adjustments, and parenting struggles. Whether you're trying to reconnect with yourself, improve your relationships, cope with a difficult transition, or feel more confident in your role as a parent, therapy can provide a space to slow down, process what you're experiencing, and make meaningful changes.
I have a strong passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma and who are motivated to find relief and better coping strategies. Additionally, I enjoy helping individuals who are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and relationship concerns.
I have a strong passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma and who are motivated to find relief and better coping strategies. Additionally, I enjoy helping individuals who are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and relationship concerns.
I originally trained in Developmental Psychology, and I use a lifespan perspective to understand how prior learning influenced a person to become "stuck" or thwarted in their growth and development. For me, labels mean less than the lived experience of the individual. I use humor to keep meetings joyful, and make sure sessions end on a positive note. If therapy is all pain, who would want to go back for more? I believe that everything makes sense, and we can build an understanding together. Then we can focus on how to use existing strengths and new learning to promote a life of thriving and continued growing.
I originally trained in Developmental Psychology, and I use a lifespan perspective to understand how prior learning influenced a person to become "stuck" or thwarted in their growth and development. For me, labels mean less than the lived experience of the individual. I use humor to keep meetings joyful, and make sure sessions end on a positive note. If therapy is all pain, who would want to go back for more? I believe that everything makes sense, and we can build an understanding together. Then we can focus on how to use existing strengths and new learning to promote a life of thriving and continued growing.
Are you having trouble dealing with your life? Are you battling addiction? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or just not reaching the goals you set for yourself? My name is Adam Barboff and I appreciate you taking the time to reach out. I'm here to help. I'm a therapist who will work with you and your specific needs.
Are you having trouble dealing with your life? Are you battling addiction? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or just not reaching the goals you set for yourself? My name is Adam Barboff and I appreciate you taking the time to reach out. I'm here to help. I'm a therapist who will work with you and your specific needs.
I’m glad you’re here. Taking the step to seek therapy is a meaningful act of self-care, and I’m honored to support you on your journey. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in IL, WI, NY, and Psypact registered to practice telehealth in multiple states. My practice is a place of compassion, understanding, where we work together to help you navigate life’s challenges with clarity and resilience. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) I work to help you gain clarity, manage emotions, and build a life that aligns with your values. Take the first step toward a healthier, more balanced life.
I’m glad you’re here. Taking the step to seek therapy is a meaningful act of self-care, and I’m honored to support you on your journey. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in IL, WI, NY, and Psypact registered to practice telehealth in multiple states. My practice is a place of compassion, understanding, where we work together to help you navigate life’s challenges with clarity and resilience. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) I work to help you gain clarity, manage emotions, and build a life that aligns with your values. Take the first step toward a healthier, more balanced life.
I am a counselor-in-training who specializes in working with children, teens, and their families. I also enjoy working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as those with different gender identities and sexualities.
I support clients who are facing concerns about eating, body image, self-esteem and self-image challenges, identity issues, racial and cultural concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, life transitions, and safety concerns.
I am a counselor-in-training who specializes in working with children, teens, and their families. I also enjoy working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as those with different gender identities and sexualities.
I support clients who are facing concerns about eating, body image, self-esteem and self-image challenges, identity issues, racial and cultural concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, life transitions, and safety concerns.
Some of the best stories ever written include success, belonging, safety, and happiness, AND include moments of failure, loneliness, fear, and sadness. We relate to the characters in these stories because we see ourselves in them. My goal as your therapist is to help you write your own story of resilience, accomplishment, and contentment. My approach includes a combination of many evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Brainspotting, and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Mindfulness practices.
Some of the best stories ever written include success, belonging, safety, and happiness, AND include moments of failure, loneliness, fear, and sadness. We relate to the characters in these stories because we see ourselves in them. My goal as your therapist is to help you write your own story of resilience, accomplishment, and contentment. My approach includes a combination of many evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Brainspotting, and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Mindfulness practices.
Have you noticed that you feel as if you have lost yourself to your own emotional reactions? Are you overworking yourself and just can't seem to get a break, where your life is hectic and not manageable? When you wake up in the morning, do you notice that you are hit immediately with feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or even hopeless? And when you think about yourself are you overcome with shame that you just can't “get over it” like there is "something wrong with me"?
Have you noticed that you feel as if you have lost yourself to your own emotional reactions? Are you overworking yourself and just can't seem to get a break, where your life is hectic and not manageable? When you wake up in the morning, do you notice that you are hit immediately with feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or even hopeless? And when you think about yourself are you overcome with shame that you just can't “get over it” like there is "something wrong with me"?
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life’s challenges and is seeking a safe, supportive space to begin the process of healing. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, family or relationship issues, trauma, or navigating life transitions. Some may also be living with intellectual or physical disabilities, trying to balance their mental health while managing external stressors. What they all have in common is a desire for clarity, relief, and personal growth even if they’re not sure where to begin. They want to feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life’s challenges and is seeking a safe, supportive space to begin the process of healing. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, family or relationship issues, trauma, or navigating life transitions. Some may also be living with intellectual or physical disabilities, trying to balance their mental health while managing external stressors. What they all have in common is a desire for clarity, relief, and personal growth even if they’re not sure where to begin. They want to feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
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