Weight Loss Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
The therapeutic relationship can be a very important one and, like any other healthy relationship, it is based on mutual respect, trust and commitment. I approach our work together with a nonjudgmental stance. I will meet you wherever you are in your life's journey and honor your unique strengths. I support clients in creating their most fulfilling lives, in line with their values and goals. I incorporate mindfulness into a collaborative and client-centered process and employ an honest, direct communication style combined with warmth, compassion, and humor. I strive for a balance of embracing both change and acceptance.
The therapeutic relationship can be a very important one and, like any other healthy relationship, it is based on mutual respect, trust and commitment. I approach our work together with a nonjudgmental stance. I will meet you wherever you are in your life's journey and honor your unique strengths. I support clients in creating their most fulfilling lives, in line with their values and goals. I incorporate mindfulness into a collaborative and client-centered process and employ an honest, direct communication style combined with warmth, compassion, and humor. I strive for a balance of embracing both change and acceptance.
Stephany Pruitt, MS, THD, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, THD, LPC
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53216
"Hope motivates Change." Careful Balance of evidenced-based therapy's, holistic approaches, and spirituality, in ways that offer more optimal recovery and functioning. Treating the whole person rather than just symptom relief. Person Centered, Recovery-Orientated Care. Helping to build on strengths, resilience, and manage recovery. Help to provide wellness skills that encourage relapse prevention and re-build social skills where possible. Some approaches include trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, Rogerian, Stages of Change, Motivational Interveiwing and natural alternatives-when and where possible.
"Hope motivates Change." Careful Balance of evidenced-based therapy's, holistic approaches, and spirituality, in ways that offer more optimal recovery and functioning. Treating the whole person rather than just symptom relief. Person Centered, Recovery-Orientated Care. Helping to build on strengths, resilience, and manage recovery. Help to provide wellness skills that encourage relapse prevention and re-build social skills where possible. Some approaches include trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy, Rogerian, Stages of Change, Motivational Interveiwing and natural alternatives-when and where possible.
American Behavioral Clinics is an outpatient treatment facility that specializes in psychiatric and behavioral health services for children, teens, and adults. As a center of mental health excellence, we continually remove barriers to ensure quick access to the right care for our clients. We empower every individual with the opportunity to receive a full continuum of recovery-oriented and compassionate care that is built around our industry leading experts. Our clinical team delivers specialized treatment for people who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, addiction issues, and more.
American Behavioral Clinics is an outpatient treatment facility that specializes in psychiatric and behavioral health services for children, teens, and adults. As a center of mental health excellence, we continually remove barriers to ensure quick access to the right care for our clients. We empower every individual with the opportunity to receive a full continuum of recovery-oriented and compassionate care that is built around our industry leading experts. Our clinical team delivers specialized treatment for people who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, addiction issues, and more.
Are you ready to take charge of your life and transform challenges into opportunities? If you're seeking a way to overcome overwhelming emotions, navigate life's hurdles, and seize control of your journey, you're not alone. Join me on a path towards empowerment and self-discovery, where you'll harness your inner strength and skills to craft the life you truly deserve. Life presents a series of transitions – from embarking on higher education, navigating relationships, or starting a family. These junctures can be daunting, but I'm here to be your compass, guiding you through healing and empowering you to find purpose & resilience.
Are you ready to take charge of your life and transform challenges into opportunities? If you're seeking a way to overcome overwhelming emotions, navigate life's hurdles, and seize control of your journey, you're not alone. Join me on a path towards empowerment and self-discovery, where you'll harness your inner strength and skills to craft the life you truly deserve. Life presents a series of transitions – from embarking on higher education, navigating relationships, or starting a family. These junctures can be daunting, but I'm here to be your compass, guiding you through healing and empowering you to find purpose & resilience.
For over 20 years, my work has been rooted in one truth: change is possible when the right support meets the right moment. I am passionate about walking alongside adults who are ready to take intentional steps toward healing—whether from anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, grief, or anger management struggles.
I believe lasting progress is built on small, achievable steps that lead to meaningful transformation. Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of what’s been holding you back, create a clear plan forward, and work through challenges with a blend of compassion, accountability, and practical tools.
For over 20 years, my work has been rooted in one truth: change is possible when the right support meets the right moment. I am passionate about walking alongside adults who are ready to take intentional steps toward healing—whether from anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, grief, or anger management struggles.
I believe lasting progress is built on small, achievable steps that lead to meaningful transformation. Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of what’s been holding you back, create a clear plan forward, and work through challenges with a blend of compassion, accountability, and practical tools.
This is a safe space, and you can create the changes you want for yourself and your life. I've worked in mental health for 20 years and 14 years as a therapist, serving people from diverse backgrounds. I'm absolutely inspired to help others heal, grow, and find happiness. My approach includes traditional talk therapies, holistic therapies, and neuroscience. In our first meetings, we'll focus on getting to know one another and explore what's holding you back. As we work together, we'll uncover new solutions and move you forward to the meaningful changes you want for your life.
This is a safe space, and you can create the changes you want for yourself and your life. I've worked in mental health for 20 years and 14 years as a therapist, serving people from diverse backgrounds. I'm absolutely inspired to help others heal, grow, and find happiness. My approach includes traditional talk therapies, holistic therapies, and neuroscience. In our first meetings, we'll focus on getting to know one another and explore what's holding you back. As we work together, we'll uncover new solutions and move you forward to the meaningful changes you want for your life.
You might be showing up for work, family, and friends—but underneath, the anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion are wearing you down. Maybe you're stuck in the same thought loops, struggling to manage stress, or trying to rebuild confidence after a tough transition. You're not broken. You're human—and change is possible. I'm Shawn Wilson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 21 years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity-related stress.
You might be showing up for work, family, and friends—but underneath, the anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion are wearing you down. Maybe you're stuck in the same thought loops, struggling to manage stress, or trying to rebuild confidence after a tough transition. You're not broken. You're human—and change is possible. I'm Shawn Wilson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 21 years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity-related stress.
Milwaukee Mental Health and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal client is insightful and ready for change, even if they feel stuck or overwhelmed. They may struggle with anxiety, identity, relationship issues, trauma, or life transitions. They want to understand themselves more deeply, break old patterns, and build a life that feels more authentic and aligned. They’re seeking both support and tools—someone who can meet them with compassion, flexibility, and real strategies for growth.
My ideal client is insightful and ready for change, even if they feel stuck or overwhelmed. They may struggle with anxiety, identity, relationship issues, trauma, or life transitions. They want to understand themselves more deeply, break old patterns, and build a life that feels more authentic and aligned. They’re seeking both support and tools—someone who can meet them with compassion, flexibility, and real strategies for growth.
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.
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.
It goes without saying these past few years have been an uphill battle. With the stress of a pandemic, the economic hardships facing many, and political divides deepening: it's no wonder anxiety is high. Or depression feels magnified. Or you find yourself falling back into bad habits. But you don't have to struggle through this time alone. Empathic Counseling can help you cope during this difficult time and empower you to thrive. I work closely with clients across Oregon, Wisconsin, & Illinois to help them find freedom from Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, or that harsh voice inside you that tells you you're not enough.
It goes without saying these past few years have been an uphill battle. With the stress of a pandemic, the economic hardships facing many, and political divides deepening: it's no wonder anxiety is high. Or depression feels magnified. Or you find yourself falling back into bad habits. But you don't have to struggle through this time alone. Empathic Counseling can help you cope during this difficult time and empower you to thrive. I work closely with clients across Oregon, Wisconsin, & Illinois to help them find freedom from Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, or that harsh voice inside you that tells you you're not enough.
Sometimes we have feelings we can't quite put into words yet. With expertise in trauma recovery and addressing a variety of mental health concerns, I am able to walk alongside my clients as they learn to find words for their experience. My clients often find that the therapeutic relationship provides a supportive space to better understand themselves and their experiences, which helps them make lasting, meaningful changes. I am committed to helping clients heal, grow, and live more fulfilling lives by taking an integrative approach to therapy and tailoring my techniques to meet each client's unique needs.
Sometimes we have feelings we can't quite put into words yet. With expertise in trauma recovery and addressing a variety of mental health concerns, I am able to walk alongside my clients as they learn to find words for their experience. My clients often find that the therapeutic relationship provides a supportive space to better understand themselves and their experiences, which helps them make lasting, meaningful changes. I am committed to helping clients heal, grow, and live more fulfilling lives by taking an integrative approach to therapy and tailoring my techniques to meet each client's unique needs.
An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.
An ideal client is one who is being just who they are in spite of all the challenges or concerns they may be dealing with. I also have weekend and some evening hours.
Hello and welcome! I’m Dr. Kerrin Sendrowitz O’Connor, a licensed psychologist based in New York and Wisconsin. I specialize in helping adults work through interpersonal difficulties, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep issues, and grief. I also love to work with expecting parents, new parents, and individuals navigating the challenges of fertility and parenthood. In therapy, my goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, valued, and empowered. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify patterns that may be preventing you from living the type of life you WANT to live.
Hello and welcome! I’m Dr. Kerrin Sendrowitz O’Connor, a licensed psychologist based in New York and Wisconsin. I specialize in helping adults work through interpersonal difficulties, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep issues, and grief. I also love to work with expecting parents, new parents, and individuals navigating the challenges of fertility and parenthood. In therapy, my goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, valued, and empowered. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify patterns that may be preventing you from living the type of life you WANT to live.
Welcome! Life is not easy. It can be filled with stressors and struggles. Sometimes, these can significantly impact our daily routines. And we find we are no longer living the way we envisioned. As a therapist, my goal is to help clients get back to the way they envisioned living and find better days.
Welcome! Life is not easy. It can be filled with stressors and struggles. Sometimes, these can significantly impact our daily routines. And we find we are no longer living the way we envisioned. As a therapist, my goal is to help clients get back to the way they envisioned living and find better days.
Are work, life, or family situations making you feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Or is the past refusing to stay in the past? Then you found your therapist! We can explore everything from daily struggles to the depths of soul together, and do so in a warm, accepting, positive, and non-judgmental space. I love hearing people's stories, and from these stories, I can help you close chapters and create new ones.
Hello, my name is Jenica (like Jessica, but with an "n" instead of "ss") and I've been a therapist since Sept 1, 2011. I'm licensed in AL, WI, MD, DC, and DE, with my home base in Alabama currently.
Are work, life, or family situations making you feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Or is the past refusing to stay in the past? Then you found your therapist! We can explore everything from daily struggles to the depths of soul together, and do so in a warm, accepting, positive, and non-judgmental space. I love hearing people's stories, and from these stories, I can help you close chapters and create new ones.
Hello, my name is Jenica (like Jessica, but with an "n" instead of "ss") and I've been a therapist since Sept 1, 2011. I'm licensed in AL, WI, MD, DC, and DE, with my home base in Alabama currently.
Need some help discerning a major decision? Trying to become the best version of you? Maybe you're going through a life transition or feel stuck. Let me help guide you towards improved self-awareness and self-actualization. Brainspotting can be a tool we use. I'm interested in helping my clients become the most authentic versions of themselves! That being said, I have extensive experience working in residential, crisis, and school settings with clients who have had mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse problems, relationship stress, eating disorders, work/career stressors, concentration issues, & other problem areas.
Need some help discerning a major decision? Trying to become the best version of you? Maybe you're going through a life transition or feel stuck. Let me help guide you towards improved self-awareness and self-actualization. Brainspotting can be a tool we use. I'm interested in helping my clients become the most authentic versions of themselves! That being said, I have extensive experience working in residential, crisis, and school settings with clients who have had mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse problems, relationship stress, eating disorders, work/career stressors, concentration issues, & other problem areas.
I'm a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist. I help people who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, mood disorders, and relationship problems.
I'm a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist. I help people who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, mood disorders, and relationship problems.
Hi, I’m Kristin McCarty, and I practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor working virtually in Wisconsin! I counsel adults and mature adolescents, specializing in anxiety, stress, communication issues, and life transitions. I utilize holistic therapies that address thoughts, feelings, and spirituality to help my clients progress and start feeling better. Typical hours available for appointments are Monday- Thursday 7am- 1pm.
Hi, I’m Kristin McCarty, and I practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor working virtually in Wisconsin! I counsel adults and mature adolescents, specializing in anxiety, stress, communication issues, and life transitions. I utilize holistic therapies that address thoughts, feelings, and spirituality to help my clients progress and start feeling better. Typical hours available for appointments are Monday- Thursday 7am- 1pm.
We treat Trauma survivors, veterans, infertility, Cancer, Headaches, fatigue, Stress, depression, spirituality, smoking, weight loss, PTSD, fears, low self esteem, marital problems, addictions, OCD, perfectionism, diabetes, headaches, gaslighting.
Are you stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? Do you suffer from fatigue? Insomnia? Perfectionism? Low self esteem? Infertility? Weight Problems? Trauma? ADD? or Memory Problems? I can help. I am a clinical health psychologist with a specialty in behavioral medicine and am dedicated to empowering patients to positively heal their mind, body and spirit. With the specialty training I received in mind body medicine across the country, including through Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital and University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, I founded the Mind Body Program over 25 years ago. We employ innovative practices
We treat Trauma survivors, veterans, infertility, Cancer, Headaches, fatigue, Stress, depression, spirituality, smoking, weight loss, PTSD, fears, low self esteem, marital problems, addictions, OCD, perfectionism, diabetes, headaches, gaslighting.
Are you stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? Do you suffer from fatigue? Insomnia? Perfectionism? Low self esteem? Infertility? Weight Problems? Trauma? ADD? or Memory Problems? I can help. I am a clinical health psychologist with a specialty in behavioral medicine and am dedicated to empowering patients to positively heal their mind, body and spirit. With the specialty training I received in mind body medicine across the country, including through Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital and University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, I founded the Mind Body Program over 25 years ago. We employ innovative practices
Being seen and valued for who you truly are, particularly in a space free of judgment and bias, is an incredible feeling; when you feel safe to be yourself, peace and healing naturally follow. You deserve to blossom, grow, and thrive! It often takes that feeling of safety and security for the truest parts of ourselves to be free to emerge. The essence of therapy lies in the therapeutic relationship and the sense of safety that comes with it. Knowing that you are in a space where your confidence is kept, your story is protected, and your whole person is viewed with loving kindness allows for growth.
Being seen and valued for who you truly are, particularly in a space free of judgment and bias, is an incredible feeling; when you feel safe to be yourself, peace and healing naturally follow. You deserve to blossom, grow, and thrive! It often takes that feeling of safety and security for the truest parts of ourselves to be free to emerge. The essence of therapy lies in the therapeutic relationship and the sense of safety that comes with it. Knowing that you are in a space where your confidence is kept, your story is protected, and your whole person is viewed with loving kindness allows for growth.
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Weight Loss Therapists
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counseling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilize behavioral coaching or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counseling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journaling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counselors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilize the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counselor. Prior to surgery, counselors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counselors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.