Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
My ideal client is a child, teen, or adult who is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by life’s challenges. They may be experiencing anxiety, sadness, trauma, big emotions, family stress, or difficult transitions. Parents often reach out when their child or teen is struggling with emotions, behavior, or school stress. They are looking for a safe, supportive space, practical tools, and someone who truly listens and helps them feel more confident, balanced, and supported in everyday life.
My ideal client is a child, teen, or adult who is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by life’s challenges. They may be experiencing anxiety, sadness, trauma, big emotions, family stress, or difficult transitions. Parents often reach out when their child or teen is struggling with emotions, behavior, or school stress. They are looking for a safe, supportive space, practical tools, and someone who truly listens and helps them feel more confident, balanced, and supported in everyday life.
Divergent Therapy Milwaukee - Jesse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Therapy, ADHD focused therapy, and supervision - Looking for a new approach to therapy that is neuroaffirming, culturally humble, and compassion-based? I specialize in supporting you with trauma, depression, and anxiety. You can get better and heal - even if traditional talk therapies have not helped in the past. I am a neurodivergent therapist, and I enjoy working with folks who have ADHD, Autism, and other neuro-differences. Being different in a rigid society can have serious mental health impacts. I help with trauma, anxiety, and substance use issues from a place of acceptance, non-judgment, and common humanity.
Therapy, ADHD focused therapy, and supervision - Looking for a new approach to therapy that is neuroaffirming, culturally humble, and compassion-based? I specialize in supporting you with trauma, depression, and anxiety. You can get better and heal - even if traditional talk therapies have not helped in the past. I am a neurodivergent therapist, and I enjoy working with folks who have ADHD, Autism, and other neuro-differences. Being different in a rigid society can have serious mental health impacts. I help with trauma, anxiety, and substance use issues from a place of acceptance, non-judgment, and common humanity.
I am a multicultural individual who sees each person's struggle. I invite you to reach out if you are searching for a therapist who can understand your cultural background and looking for a warm and nonjudgmental environment. I am a therapist trained in trauma-informed care, so I focus heavily on strength-building and reframing the story that each person has experienced. Additionally, I have a background in the creative arts, so my creativity often helps in an experiential lens to ensure each person has a treatment tailored to them.
I am a multicultural individual who sees each person's struggle. I invite you to reach out if you are searching for a therapist who can understand your cultural background and looking for a warm and nonjudgmental environment. I am a therapist trained in trauma-informed care, so I focus heavily on strength-building and reframing the story that each person has experienced. Additionally, I have a background in the creative arts, so my creativity often helps in an experiential lens to ensure each person has a treatment tailored to them.
Need supervision or private practice consultation? Looking for a supervisor to help you grow as a professional? I understand the difficulties that go into developing professionally. With my supervision and consulting services, I can focus on helping wellness providers improve their work and their business. This isn't just about talking- it's understanding why we think what we do and how we can shift our mindsets when needed. Let me show you ways to improve your craft through individual or group supervision and consulting services so that you leave feeling an improved sense of confidence.
Need supervision or private practice consultation? Looking for a supervisor to help you grow as a professional? I understand the difficulties that go into developing professionally. With my supervision and consulting services, I can focus on helping wellness providers improve their work and their business. This isn't just about talking- it's understanding why we think what we do and how we can shift our mindsets when needed. Let me show you ways to improve your craft through individual or group supervision and consulting services so that you leave feeling an improved sense of confidence.
Currently accepting new clients! I work with teens and adults to process various mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma exposure. My work also addresses concerns related to self-esteem, processing major life transitions, and managing relationships. My approach is rooted in the belief that the therapeutic relationship can serve as a special bond through which you can discover new self truths, identify your strengths, cultivate resilience, and feel empowered to reauthor your own story.
Currently accepting new clients! I work with teens and adults to process various mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma exposure. My work also addresses concerns related to self-esteem, processing major life transitions, and managing relationships. My approach is rooted in the belief that the therapeutic relationship can serve as a special bond through which you can discover new self truths, identify your strengths, cultivate resilience, and feel empowered to reauthor your own story.
As a Black, Queer, and Transmasc practitioner, I know how difficult it can be to find providers who are both competent and compassionate, especially when navigating life’s hardest challenges. My work is to create a space where you can bring your full self, knowing that every part of your story matters.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or knowing which way to go next? Are you scared and just need someone to understand why?
As a Black, Queer, and Transmasc practitioner, I know how difficult it can be to find providers who are both competent and compassionate, especially when navigating life’s hardest challenges. My work is to create a space where you can bring your full self, knowing that every part of your story matters.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or knowing which way to go next? Are you scared and just need someone to understand why?
As a practitioner, I recognize that difficult life experiences can deeply impact a person’s emotional and physical well-being. My goal as a guide is to hear my client’s experiences, process their journey, and help them develop a meaningful understanding of themselves.
As a practitioner, I recognize that difficult life experiences can deeply impact a person’s emotional and physical well-being. My goal as a guide is to hear my client’s experiences, process their journey, and help them develop a meaningful understanding of themselves.
I have worked in the field of Mental Health Counseling for over 25 years and have extensive experience working with adults, families, adolescents and children. I received much of my clinical training and experience working in inpatient hospital, residential treatment and outpatient treatment settings. During that time I held a variety of professional positions, received quality supervision and completed my Masters Degree in Community Counseling.
I have worked in the field of Mental Health Counseling for over 25 years and have extensive experience working with adults, families, adolescents and children. I received much of my clinical training and experience working in inpatient hospital, residential treatment and outpatient treatment settings. During that time I held a variety of professional positions, received quality supervision and completed my Masters Degree in Community Counseling.
When life presents us with new challenges, we often find the tools we have at our disposal and the stories we tell ourselves don't serve us anymore. In moments like these, it can be helpful to reflect on core beliefs and expand skills to foster resiliency and move forward.
When life presents us with new challenges, we often find the tools we have at our disposal and the stories we tell ourselves don't serve us anymore. In moments like these, it can be helpful to reflect on core beliefs and expand skills to foster resiliency and move forward.
I am a therapist with a passion for healing trauma. My approach begins with creating a space where my clients feel safe, heard, and in control every step of the way. I believe that building a genuine connection is vital to the healing process, so I'd like to get to know you and your unique story. I view it as a privilege to walk with you through your past, help you understand your present, and guide you towards the future you're seeking.
I am a therapist with a passion for healing trauma. My approach begins with creating a space where my clients feel safe, heard, and in control every step of the way. I believe that building a genuine connection is vital to the healing process, so I'd like to get to know you and your unique story. I view it as a privilege to walk with you through your past, help you understand your present, and guide you towards the future you're seeking.
Amanda Metropolus- Milwaukee Therapist for Parents
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53222
I help overwhelmed parents overcome anxiety in order to balance daily life with confidence. You want to feel calm inside, but deep down you feel like a mess! Despite presenting a composed exterior, you’re grappling with endless anxiety, feeling unable to relax without a sense of guilt, and exhausted by the demands of daily life, especially as a parent. However, you're ready to make lasting changes. You’re eager to learn daily tools, explore ALL the feelings...including anxiety, and take care of your stress and exhaustion. Together, we can work towards helping you achieve a sense of relief on a daily basis.
I help overwhelmed parents overcome anxiety in order to balance daily life with confidence. You want to feel calm inside, but deep down you feel like a mess! Despite presenting a composed exterior, you’re grappling with endless anxiety, feeling unable to relax without a sense of guilt, and exhausted by the demands of daily life, especially as a parent. However, you're ready to make lasting changes. You’re eager to learn daily tools, explore ALL the feelings...including anxiety, and take care of your stress and exhaustion. Together, we can work towards helping you achieve a sense of relief on a daily basis.
Being a human can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely, or impossible to navigate, especially when facing added stress, grief, or pain. My hope is to help you make the unmanageable more manageable and the twists and turns to feel a bit smoother. Understanding that everyone is unique, I tailor my approach by using a blend of therapeutic modalities & creative options such as art or movement. Be it conquering challenges, finding ways to cope, embracing acceptance, building skills, or processing emotions, my goal is to walk beside my clients (sometimes literally) while fostering a safe and inclusive environment
Being a human can sometimes feel overwhelming, lonely, or impossible to navigate, especially when facing added stress, grief, or pain. My hope is to help you make the unmanageable more manageable and the twists and turns to feel a bit smoother. Understanding that everyone is unique, I tailor my approach by using a blend of therapeutic modalities & creative options such as art or movement. Be it conquering challenges, finding ways to cope, embracing acceptance, building skills, or processing emotions, my goal is to walk beside my clients (sometimes literally) while fostering a safe and inclusive environment
To me, the best clients are those looking to make changes in their life or get a new perspective on things, are open to feedback, and have a great sense of humor! I tell clients all the time- therapy only works if someone genuinely wants change, and if that fundamental part is true than than no matter how slow progress seems there will always be a path towards success. I strive to be a safe and often fun outlet for clients- sometimes therapy is just about having a neutral third party there to listen to you vent and provide feedback. It doesn't always have to be complicated!
To me, the best clients are those looking to make changes in their life or get a new perspective on things, are open to feedback, and have a great sense of humor! I tell clients all the time- therapy only works if someone genuinely wants change, and if that fundamental part is true than than no matter how slow progress seems there will always be a path towards success. I strive to be a safe and often fun outlet for clients- sometimes therapy is just about having a neutral third party there to listen to you vent and provide feedback. It doesn't always have to be complicated!
You’ve been carrying the weight for everyone else, trying to keep it together while anxiety, stress, or old wounds keep showing up. Maybe you’re replaying something you can’t forget or noticing you’re more irritable, withdrawn, or exhausted. You want to feel like yourself again, to have peace, connection, and energy to enjoy life. You’re ready for change, but you don’t want to do it alone. You just need someone who really listens, understands, and helps you move forward with compassion and clarity.
You’ve been carrying the weight for everyone else, trying to keep it together while anxiety, stress, or old wounds keep showing up. Maybe you’re replaying something you can’t forget or noticing you’re more irritable, withdrawn, or exhausted. You want to feel like yourself again, to have peace, connection, and energy to enjoy life. You’re ready for change, but you don’t want to do it alone. You just need someone who really listens, understands, and helps you move forward with compassion and clarity.
Life can be a lot at times, and sometimes we (and our nervous system) need support. Living in survival mode for too long can quietly wear down your sense of safety, energy, and hope. I work with people navigating life’s heavy or challenging moments, including stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. My approach is about seeing you as a whole person and honoring how your relationships, culture, community, and the world around you shape your experience.
Life can be a lot at times, and sometimes we (and our nervous system) need support. Living in survival mode for too long can quietly wear down your sense of safety, energy, and hope. I work with people navigating life’s heavy or challenging moments, including stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. My approach is about seeing you as a whole person and honoring how your relationships, culture, community, and the world around you shape your experience.
My goal is to help clients become the best version of themselves. This might involve exploring values, challenging your negative thinking, overcoming personal challenges, past experiences, or talking through relationship issues. My approach is to first get to know you in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Once that is established, we work on common goal to help improve your identified area of daily functioning. We will work together to assure that the treatment you are getting is what you are seeking.
My goal is to help clients become the best version of themselves. This might involve exploring values, challenging your negative thinking, overcoming personal challenges, past experiences, or talking through relationship issues. My approach is to first get to know you in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Once that is established, we work on common goal to help improve your identified area of daily functioning. We will work together to assure that the treatment you are getting is what you are seeking.
With over a decade of experience in the field, I am a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor, committed to guiding individuals on their journey toward self-discovery and personal growth. As a therapist, I see myself as a fellow traveler on your life’s path, ready to assist you in identifying and overcoming obstacles while infusing philosophical concepts into our work together for a truly innovative therapeutic experience.
With over a decade of experience in the field, I am a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor, committed to guiding individuals on their journey toward self-discovery and personal growth. As a therapist, I see myself as a fellow traveler on your life’s path, ready to assist you in identifying and overcoming obstacles while infusing philosophical concepts into our work together for a truly innovative therapeutic experience.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist in training, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing). I partner with clients by helping them look at the impossibilities of life as possibilities for growth and transformation. I work with clients by developing an authentic, evidence-based therapeutic approach to therapy that works for you. My approach includes using faith-based therapy that allows clients to take a holistic approach throughout the therapeutic process.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist in training, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing). I partner with clients by helping them look at the impossibilities of life as possibilities for growth and transformation. I work with clients by developing an authentic, evidence-based therapeutic approach to therapy that works for you. My approach includes using faith-based therapy that allows clients to take a holistic approach throughout the therapeutic process.
IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! You know you deserve a better life. Whether you are stuck in the past and need help healing, or are unsure of how to move forward into an uncertain future, I can help! I’m Lynn, and I am a licensed professional counselor with 13 years of experience in social services. You deserve to be met with compassion and empathy as you navigate through your concerns around relationships, manage the demands of daily life, process traumas, and achieve your goals. You will learn new skills to improve your mood, reduce anxiety, and reframe your thinking.
IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE! You know you deserve a better life. Whether you are stuck in the past and need help healing, or are unsure of how to move forward into an uncertain future, I can help! I’m Lynn, and I am a licensed professional counselor with 13 years of experience in social services. You deserve to be met with compassion and empathy as you navigate through your concerns around relationships, manage the demands of daily life, process traumas, and achieve your goals. You will learn new skills to improve your mood, reduce anxiety, and reframe your thinking.
Welcome! My name is Yonat Aliza Piva, LMFT in California & Wisconsin. I offer Somatic Psychotherapy and provide intensives and personalized retreats utilizing Brainspotting and Ketamine-assisted and psychedelic integration work. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, perfectionism, spiritual & cultural identity, performance and creative process, grief & relationships. I focus on women's integrative wellness. I'd like to invite you to take a breath & connect with the part of you that is reaching out for a new kind of support, therapy that can accomplish weeks of progress in 1 day. I am honored to support you.
Welcome! My name is Yonat Aliza Piva, LMFT in California & Wisconsin. I offer Somatic Psychotherapy and provide intensives and personalized retreats utilizing Brainspotting and Ketamine-assisted and psychedelic integration work. I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, perfectionism, spiritual & cultural identity, performance and creative process, grief & relationships. I focus on women's integrative wellness. I'd like to invite you to take a breath & connect with the part of you that is reaching out for a new kind of support, therapy that can accomplish weeks of progress in 1 day. I am honored to support you.
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Number of Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Milwaukee, WI who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Self Esteem |
| 65% | Relationship Issues |
| 64% | Stress |
| 63% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 80% | Aetna |
| 66% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 63% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Milwaukee, WI see their clients
| 66% | In Person and Online | |
| 34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |