Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
Aryn Pardieck
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients, including transgender clients and those struggling with gender dysphoria.
Welcome to my bio! I know first hand that it is easy to feel lost, stuck, and disconnected in this world. Life can feel overwhelming and hard at times. My goal is to create a space for my clients to harness their inner strengths, increase self-awareness, and cultivate self-compassion. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them navigate difficult thoughts and emotions while at the same time pivoting towards a life of meaning, purpose, and connection. I typically work with insightful and motivated individuals who want to grow through the counseling process. I have 15 years of experience working with adults and teens.
I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients, including transgender clients and those struggling with gender dysphoria.
Welcome to my bio! I know first hand that it is easy to feel lost, stuck, and disconnected in this world. Life can feel overwhelming and hard at times. My goal is to create a space for my clients to harness their inner strengths, increase self-awareness, and cultivate self-compassion. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them navigate difficult thoughts and emotions while at the same time pivoting towards a life of meaning, purpose, and connection. I typically work with insightful and motivated individuals who want to grow through the counseling process. I have 15 years of experience working with adults and teens.
Kate Sayers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in working with my peers in the LGBTQIA+ community. I help you heal from your traumas, manage your anxiety, and feel empowered to live a life you value. I proudly serve those in the transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary communities. Whether you are in the beginning stages of questioning your gender &/or sexual identity or have been out for many years & looking for ways to celebrate your identity(ies), my hope is that therapy offers a place to process all the hurt, joy, and trauma - free from judgement. I proudly own & operate Safe Space Therapies, my private practice.
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in working with my peers in the LGBTQIA+ community. I help you heal from your traumas, manage your anxiety, and feel empowered to live a life you value. I proudly serve those in the transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary communities. Whether you are in the beginning stages of questioning your gender &/or sexual identity or have been out for many years & looking for ways to celebrate your identity(ies), my hope is that therapy offers a place to process all the hurt, joy, and trauma - free from judgement. I proudly own & operate Safe Space Therapies, my private practice.
Dr. Ghazel Tellawi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53220
Hi! I am a queer, Syrian clinical psychologist who specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community and treating folks dealing with OCD, minority stress, depression, anxiety, and phobias. I also provide gender affirming care for individuals 12 and older who are at various stages in their gender journey. I enjoy working with folks navigating gender identity exploration/transition, as well as sexual and racial identity development. I write letters of support for gender affirming surgery, and can typically get folks in within a week. I also provide ADHD testing and diagnostic assessments for folks 12 and up.
Hi! I am a queer, Syrian clinical psychologist who specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community and treating folks dealing with OCD, minority stress, depression, anxiety, and phobias. I also provide gender affirming care for individuals 12 and older who are at various stages in their gender journey. I enjoy working with folks navigating gender identity exploration/transition, as well as sexual and racial identity development. I write letters of support for gender affirming surgery, and can typically get folks in within a week. I also provide ADHD testing and diagnostic assessments for folks 12 and up.
Jessica Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , CSAC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53218
I strive for collaborative care and look forward to working with individual and group participants, ensuring therapeutic progress toward established treatment goals. I have over 5 years experience as a psychotherapist working with adults, teens, families, and groups
I strive for collaborative care and look forward to working with individual and group participants, ensuring therapeutic progress toward established treatment goals. I have over 5 years experience as a psychotherapist working with adults, teens, families, and groups
Cayla Lund
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Cayla Lund is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist with over 4 years of experience specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, and transitional concerns. Cayla is passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and helping navigate through related issues. Cayla provides treatment to clients ages ranging from 10 years old and 35 years old. Cayla utilizes Person Centered, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy, and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Cayla has experience counseling children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and groups in clinical and inpatient settings.
Cayla Lund is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist with over 4 years of experience specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, and transitional concerns. Cayla is passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and helping navigate through related issues. Cayla provides treatment to clients ages ranging from 10 years old and 35 years old. Cayla utilizes Person Centered, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy, and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Cayla has experience counseling children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and groups in clinical and inpatient settings.
Maureen Goldblatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Maureen Goldblatt is a Licensed Therapist, Child Specialist/Family Mediator, and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor. She has over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in areas including separation, divorce, depression, anxiety, anger management, mood disorders, grief, and abuse, as well as dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental health concerns. She has dedicated a substantial part of her practice to working with families going through separation and divorce.
Maureen Goldblatt is a Licensed Therapist, Child Specialist/Family Mediator, and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor. She has over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in areas including separation, divorce, depression, anxiety, anger management, mood disorders, grief, and abuse, as well as dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental health concerns. She has dedicated a substantial part of her practice to working with families going through separation and divorce.
Molly Wilcox Yahr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Have you been feeling out of control, exhausted, and isolated by anxiety and depression? Do you find yourself struggling to maintain healthy relationships and boundaries? Are you tired of hating your body and obsessing about food? Do thoughts of food and weight consume you? If you can relate to any of these questions, therapy can help. I can help you overcome the challenges you are facing.
Have you been feeling out of control, exhausted, and isolated by anxiety and depression? Do you find yourself struggling to maintain healthy relationships and boundaries? Are you tired of hating your body and obsessing about food? Do thoughts of food and weight consume you? If you can relate to any of these questions, therapy can help. I can help you overcome the challenges you are facing.
Blancas Psychotherapy and Consultations
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53212 (Online Only)
Cecilia Blancas specializes in helping others with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, pursuing gender affirming care, relationship issues, life transitions, and stress related to immigration/acculturation. Collectively, these individuals search for coping skills, seek personal development, and an unbiased support designed for their corner of the world. They long for understanding and compassion, free from judgements and shame. Often, clients strive to reduce symptoms affecting their life and to feel empowered to be agents of change.
Cecilia Blancas specializes in helping others with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, pursuing gender affirming care, relationship issues, life transitions, and stress related to immigration/acculturation. Collectively, these individuals search for coping skills, seek personal development, and an unbiased support designed for their corner of the world. They long for understanding and compassion, free from judgements and shame. Often, clients strive to reduce symptoms affecting their life and to feel empowered to be agents of change.
Jennifer Brau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
I am 12 years into my journey as a therapist and continue to feel honored every time someone invites me to walk with them on their path. Every person seeks out therapy for a different reason and I look forward to each opportunity to listen, to learn, and to grow together. Change is possible, it starts with turning one small "stone".
I am 12 years into my journey as a therapist and continue to feel honored every time someone invites me to walk with them on their path. Every person seeks out therapy for a different reason and I look forward to each opportunity to listen, to learn, and to grow together. Change is possible, it starts with turning one small "stone".
Laurin LaBonte
Counselor, MS, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
My name is Laurin and I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. As a therapist, I believe families are a system and my support is not only for your child, but your family. When working with children, I believe working side by side with caregivers is essential to effective treatment. I am a licensed professional counselor and am a registered Art therapist in the state of Wisconsin. I come from a trauma informed background and have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, life changes, etc.
My name is Laurin and I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. As a therapist, I believe families are a system and my support is not only for your child, but your family. When working with children, I believe working side by side with caregivers is essential to effective treatment. I am a licensed professional counselor and am a registered Art therapist in the state of Wisconsin. I come from a trauma informed background and have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, life changes, etc.
Brenda Stiff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Brenda K. Stiff, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing psychotherapy since 1985. She graduated from Kentucky State University with a Bachelors of Science in Social Work, and matriculated towards her Masters of Science in Social Work at the University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work, specializing in Psychopathology. She holds a PhD in Women's Study and Biblical Counseling. Brenda believes Psychotherapy and Biblical Basis for Counseling are her main focus.
Brenda K. Stiff, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing psychotherapy since 1985. She graduated from Kentucky State University with a Bachelors of Science in Social Work, and matriculated towards her Masters of Science in Social Work at the University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work, specializing in Psychopathology. She holds a PhD in Women's Study and Biblical Counseling. Brenda believes Psychotherapy and Biblical Basis for Counseling are her main focus.
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Verified Verified
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Milwaukee, WI 53207
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Putting the needs of others above your own? Preoccupation with protecting other people and fixing their problems? An intense need to be perfect and gain approval from others? These are all common patterns that can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety and lack of fulfillment. I have a unique understanding for those who are struggling with these issues. With deep empathy, I can help you understand how your past experiences and relationships are affecting present day and provide you the solid ground to stand on to take risks to change your life and relationships.
Putting the needs of others above your own? Preoccupation with protecting other people and fixing their problems? An intense need to be perfect and gain approval from others? These are all common patterns that can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety and lack of fulfillment. I have a unique understanding for those who are struggling with these issues. With deep empathy, I can help you understand how your past experiences and relationships are affecting present day and provide you the solid ground to stand on to take risks to change your life and relationships.
Cherie A Katt
Mental Health Counselor License, LMHC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53211 (Online Only)
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!
Elizabeth Dulak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Betsy Dulak is a state licensed professional counselor, nationally registered art therapist, and has been working with clients since 2005. She earned her undergraduate degree at Florida State University, where she swam for their swim team, and her master's degree at Mount Mary University. Betsy specializes in treating adults with mood and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and issues of trauma, grief, and loss. She helps clients increase their insight to develop changes in negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Betsy Dulak is a state licensed professional counselor, nationally registered art therapist, and has been working with clients since 2005. She earned her undergraduate degree at Florida State University, where she swam for their swim team, and her master's degree at Mount Mary University. Betsy specializes in treating adults with mood and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and issues of trauma, grief, and loss. She helps clients increase their insight to develop changes in negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Pamela Safran Grzesk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Pamela Safran Grzesk is a mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in crisis counseling, symptom management, and life transitions. Pamela's counseling style is Person-centered and integrative, utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people build insight and create lasting change in their lives. She celebrates human diversity and utilizes an understanding of various cultural and spiritual factors to partner with clients on their journeys of healing and wellness.
Pamela Safran Grzesk is a mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in crisis counseling, symptom management, and life transitions. Pamela's counseling style is Person-centered and integrative, utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people build insight and create lasting change in their lives. She celebrates human diversity and utilizes an understanding of various cultural and spiritual factors to partner with clients on their journeys of healing and wellness.
Alexandra Paul
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Alexandra fosters a therapeutic relationship where she offers emotional support, insight, and clinical skills. She aims to empower individuals with what they need to live a flourishing life, including the strength to face hardships, support to make difficult changes, and space to find healing. Alexandra is a warm and genuine counselor who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults who present with a wide range of clinical needs. She creates a safe environment for each individual who walks into her office.
Alexandra fosters a therapeutic relationship where she offers emotional support, insight, and clinical skills. She aims to empower individuals with what they need to live a flourishing life, including the strength to face hardships, support to make difficult changes, and space to find healing. Alexandra is a warm and genuine counselor who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults who present with a wide range of clinical needs. She creates a safe environment for each individual who walks into her office.
Cayla Lund
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Cayla Lund is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist with over 5 years of experience specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, and transitional concerns. Cayla is passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and helping navigate through related issues. Cayla provides treatment to clients ages ranging from 10 years old and 35 years old. Cayla utilizes Person Centered, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy, and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Cayla has experience counseling children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and groups in clinical and inpatient settings.
Cayla Lund is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Art Therapist with over 5 years of experience specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, and transitional concerns. Cayla is passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community and helping navigate through related issues. Cayla provides treatment to clients ages ranging from 10 years old and 35 years old. Cayla utilizes Person Centered, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy, and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Cayla has experience counseling children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and groups in clinical and inpatient settings.
Vanessa Minor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53225
I empower individuals to better manage their lives by helping them identify and restructure boundaries within relationships, work, hobbies/interests, and other obligations. We achieve this through assertiveness, self compassion, and esteem/confidence building. Together, we’ll discover what’s been getting in the way of you being the best version of yourself.
I empower individuals to better manage their lives by helping them identify and restructure boundaries within relationships, work, hobbies/interests, and other obligations. We achieve this through assertiveness, self compassion, and esteem/confidence building. Together, we’ll discover what’s been getting in the way of you being the best version of yourself.
Angela L Zapata
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53225
We all have things we like in our lives and things we'd like to change for the better. This may mean improving relationships, a desire to improve mood, and/or addressing health issues or social issues impeding on one's ability to have the life they want. We are all doing the best we can, but often we want something more out of life, and we need some help to bring this to fruition. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to identify what is going well and what might need change. It can also facilitate new effective ways of being.
We all have things we like in our lives and things we'd like to change for the better. This may mean improving relationships, a desire to improve mood, and/or addressing health issues or social issues impeding on one's ability to have the life they want. We are all doing the best we can, but often we want something more out of life, and we need some help to bring this to fruition. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to identify what is going well and what might need change. It can also facilitate new effective ways of being.
Michelle Elert
Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with clients who are impacted by substance use and mood disorders. I believe in taking a holistic approach to counseling. Understanding how the mind and body work together to impact physical and mental health as part of recovery, is a key component of the work I do with clients. As well as, identifying how our thoughts impact our feelings and behaviors. I believe in collaborating with clients on their recovery journey in order to help you discover your best self.
I am passionate about working with clients who are impacted by substance use and mood disorders. I believe in taking a holistic approach to counseling. Understanding how the mind and body work together to impact physical and mental health as part of recovery, is a key component of the work I do with clients. As well as, identifying how our thoughts impact our feelings and behaviors. I believe in collaborating with clients on their recovery journey in order to help you discover your best self.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.