In Person Therapists in Monona, WI
Finding a therapist can be hard. Finding a therapist you feel that ‘click’ with can be even harder. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to finding someone you trust enough to help you take that initial leap of faith. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have almost 20 years of experience in this profession. My focus is adults 18+ with depression, anxiety disorders and mood disorders. I also have specialties in trauma and transgender healthcare. I am experienced in assessing readiness for gender affirming surgeries (using the most recent WPATH criteria) and writing letters of readiness for those meeting criteria.
Finding a therapist can be hard. Finding a therapist you feel that ‘click’ with can be even harder. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to finding someone you trust enough to help you take that initial leap of faith. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have almost 20 years of experience in this profession. My focus is adults 18+ with depression, anxiety disorders and mood disorders. I also have specialties in trauma and transgender healthcare. I am experienced in assessing readiness for gender affirming surgeries (using the most recent WPATH criteria) and writing letters of readiness for those meeting criteria.
Clients: I am available most weekdays, and I offer both in-person and video chat appointments.
Life can sometimes get out of balance or become outright overwhelming - therapy can be a powerful tool for positive change and personal growth. Working together, I can help you to develop healthier ways of coping with stress, increase mindfulness and inner calm in your daily life, and build better relationships - with others and with yourself.
Clients: I am available most weekdays, and I offer both in-person and video chat appointments.
Life can sometimes get out of balance or become outright overwhelming - therapy can be a powerful tool for positive change and personal growth. Working together, I can help you to develop healthier ways of coping with stress, increase mindfulness and inner calm in your daily life, and build better relationships - with others and with yourself.
I work with couples and individuals in person in the greater Madison area and virtually throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and trauma-informed. I help clients explore patterns connected to anxiety, relationship stress, and past experiences while building practical tools for coping and healing. Together, we’ll increase self-awareness, strengthen emotional resilience, and create lasting changes aligned with your values.
I work with couples and individuals in person in the greater Madison area and virtually throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and trauma-informed. I help clients explore patterns connected to anxiety, relationship stress, and past experiences while building practical tools for coping and healing. Together, we’ll increase self-awareness, strengthen emotional resilience, and create lasting changes aligned with your values.
Forward Counseling has 13 amazing therapists on staff who are open to in-person or online and available most weekdays and evenings.
I am the owner of Forward Counseling & Consultation and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Substance Abuse Specialty and an Independent Clinical Supervisor with over 23 years of experience. I have an unique background working with interpersonal violence, mental health, trauma and substance use, which allows me to nurture a safe and trusting environment while empowering individuals to realize their full potential and reach their personal goals. I believe in treating the “whole person” which includes addressing their spiritual, physical, and social needs.
Forward Counseling has 13 amazing therapists on staff who are open to in-person or online and available most weekdays and evenings.
I am the owner of Forward Counseling & Consultation and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Substance Abuse Specialty and an Independent Clinical Supervisor with over 23 years of experience. I have an unique background working with interpersonal violence, mental health, trauma and substance use, which allows me to nurture a safe and trusting environment while empowering individuals to realize their full potential and reach their personal goals. I believe in treating the “whole person” which includes addressing their spiritual, physical, and social needs.
I am an Experienced, compassionate and competent therapist. I help individuals and couples identify and understand the patterns that are causing distress and disfunction. I enjoy the process of insight building and guiding my clients towards healthy change and control over who they are and how they engage life. I have expertise in post adoption reunion issues and help adult adoptees navigate those new relationship realities.
I am an Experienced, compassionate and competent therapist. I help individuals and couples identify and understand the patterns that are causing distress and disfunction. I enjoy the process of insight building and guiding my clients towards healthy change and control over who they are and how they engage life. I have expertise in post adoption reunion issues and help adult adoptees navigate those new relationship realities.
You might be navigating a season of change—becoming a parent, exploring your neurodivergent identity, or noticing anxiety or self-doubt in areas of life that once felt steady. Maybe you're asking deeper questions about who you are, what matters to you, and how to care for yourself while caring for others. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and reflective. But even with all that insight, it can feel hard to access self-compassion or find space to process everything you’re holding. You might want to feel more connected to yourself, more grounded in your choices, and more confident in your path forward.
You might be navigating a season of change—becoming a parent, exploring your neurodivergent identity, or noticing anxiety or self-doubt in areas of life that once felt steady. Maybe you're asking deeper questions about who you are, what matters to you, and how to care for yourself while caring for others. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and reflective. But even with all that insight, it can feel hard to access self-compassion or find space to process everything you’re holding. You might want to feel more connected to yourself, more grounded in your choices, and more confident in your path forward.
In person in my office in Monona with a comforting and calming environment.
My ideal client is someone whom is struggling in life and motivated to seek help and make the changes necessary in their thoughts, beliefs or circumstances to get back into wellness. I enjoy working with teens. Most of my career has been with at risk youth. I also work with women's issues, addressing underlying causes of stress and overwhelm. I use Imago and Gottman approaches with couples. When working with men, we discuss the need for vulnerability and self-acceptance. Anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss can all be successfully addressed with psychotherapy.
In person in my office in Monona with a comforting and calming environment.
My ideal client is someone whom is struggling in life and motivated to seek help and make the changes necessary in their thoughts, beliefs or circumstances to get back into wellness. I enjoy working with teens. Most of my career has been with at risk youth. I also work with women's issues, addressing underlying causes of stress and overwhelm. I use Imago and Gottman approaches with couples. When working with men, we discuss the need for vulnerability and self-acceptance. Anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss can all be successfully addressed with psychotherapy.
For adults, I have experience in providing therapy for mood disorders, complex trauma and stressor-related disorders, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, and grief related to death/dying or relational loss. For couples, I have experience in providing therapy for those who have been impacted by trauma, patterns/dances of conflict, life events/transitions, and mental health concerns or addiction. I am passionate about providing care for and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community.
For adults, I have experience in providing therapy for mood disorders, complex trauma and stressor-related disorders, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, and grief related to death/dying or relational loss. For couples, I have experience in providing therapy for those who have been impacted by trauma, patterns/dances of conflict, life events/transitions, and mental health concerns or addiction. I am passionate about providing care for and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community.
I have 20+ years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults and families. I utilize a variety of insight and compassion focused, strength-based counseling techniques depending on client goals for therapy. One of my skills is helping clients make connections between their past experiences and current thoughts, feelings and behaviors, which promotes healing from trauma and grief. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience and want clients to feel comfortable, hopeful, and truly understood. I personalize my approach to counseling depending on a client’s age, reason for counseling, and desired outcomes.
I have 20+ years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults and families. I utilize a variety of insight and compassion focused, strength-based counseling techniques depending on client goals for therapy. One of my skills is helping clients make connections between their past experiences and current thoughts, feelings and behaviors, which promotes healing from trauma and grief. I believe therapy is a collaborative experience and want clients to feel comfortable, hopeful, and truly understood. I personalize my approach to counseling depending on a client’s age, reason for counseling, and desired outcomes.
As a therapist, I am committed to a standard of excellence in my therapeutic, professional, and ethical responsibilities. Does AA or NA not appeal to you? My mission is to promote the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual wellness of my client on an individual level. I strive to provide clarification, encouragement, interpretation and information to facilitate you working toward your desired goals. I believe a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment can promote desired change, insight and personal growth.
As a therapist, I am committed to a standard of excellence in my therapeutic, professional, and ethical responsibilities. Does AA or NA not appeal to you? My mission is to promote the physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual wellness of my client on an individual level. I strive to provide clarification, encouragement, interpretation and information to facilitate you working toward your desired goals. I believe a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment can promote desired change, insight and personal growth.
I offer in-person as well as telehealth sessions.
To be human is to be fundamentally imperfect. There is no script for us to follow: decisions can be difficult, the unexpected happens, societal pressures are everywhere. It is natural to feel confused and powerless at times. But for some of us these feelings are overwhelming and can persist for weeks, months, and years. When you feel stuck, are dwelling on the past, unable to see any hope for the future, and experiencing little satisfaction from your day to day life, know that you are not alone.
I offer in-person as well as telehealth sessions.
To be human is to be fundamentally imperfect. There is no script for us to follow: decisions can be difficult, the unexpected happens, societal pressures are everywhere. It is natural to feel confused and powerless at times. But for some of us these feelings are overwhelming and can persist for weeks, months, and years. When you feel stuck, are dwelling on the past, unable to see any hope for the future, and experiencing little satisfaction from your day to day life, know that you are not alone.
Reaching out for help is a significant step, and I deeply appreciate the vulnerability and leap of faith it takes to enter into a therapeutic relationship. I believe that taking the time to get a true sense of a client’s perspective and lived experience is the first and most important step in addressing the concerns and challenges brought into treatment. Because of this, I strive to fully understand the clients I have the privilege to work with.
Reaching out for help is a significant step, and I deeply appreciate the vulnerability and leap of faith it takes to enter into a therapeutic relationship. I believe that taking the time to get a true sense of a client’s perspective and lived experience is the first and most important step in addressing the concerns and challenges brought into treatment. Because of this, I strive to fully understand the clients I have the privilege to work with.
I offer both in-person and virtual services.
I wouldn’t say that I have an ideal client. People come as they are and are at various stages of existence, coping, and living. Therefore, my ideal client is someone who just “comes.” If you. Come, then I’m hopeful that we can find a common ground on which to build.
I offer both in-person and virtual services.
I wouldn’t say that I have an ideal client. People come as they are and are at various stages of existence, coping, and living. Therefore, my ideal client is someone who just “comes.” If you. Come, then I’m hopeful that we can find a common ground on which to build.
I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.
You’re trying to hold everything together- career, family, relationships, it all feels like too much. The work never ends, your to do list runs on repeat when you’re trying to sleep, rest feels impossible. You’re working so hard, spread thin, and at the same time the work you’re doing is invisible and the demands for more keep coming. Anxiety hums under the surface, irritability replaces joy, you dream of running away. It shows up in your relationship – two good people drifting apart, unsure how to reconnect, resentment creeping in. You worry, am I modeling a healthy relationship for my kids? You long for more balance.
I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.
You’re trying to hold everything together- career, family, relationships, it all feels like too much. The work never ends, your to do list runs on repeat when you’re trying to sleep, rest feels impossible. You’re working so hard, spread thin, and at the same time the work you’re doing is invisible and the demands for more keep coming. Anxiety hums under the surface, irritability replaces joy, you dream of running away. It shows up in your relationship – two good people drifting apart, unsure how to reconnect, resentment creeping in. You worry, am I modeling a healthy relationship for my kids? You long for more balance.
I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.
You're stuck. You're ready to change. You don't know how. As a therapist, my goal is to understand you, in all of your complexity, without judgment. I take a validating, direct and warm approach, working to understand what drives your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. From there, I help translate the insights and skills you gain in therapy into meaningful action in your everyday life. I understand that the demands of life and the mental load can feel like barriers to engaging in therapy, so I strive to support your growth at a pace that respects your capacity, needs, and goals.
I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.
You're stuck. You're ready to change. You don't know how. As a therapist, my goal is to understand you, in all of your complexity, without judgment. I take a validating, direct and warm approach, working to understand what drives your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. From there, I help translate the insights and skills you gain in therapy into meaningful action in your everyday life. I understand that the demands of life and the mental load can feel like barriers to engaging in therapy, so I strive to support your growth at a pace that respects your capacity, needs, and goals.
I offer clients in-person sessions at Forward Counseling & Consultation offices or sessions via telehealth.
My focus is on clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, and life challenges. Life challenges can include transitions, relationship struggles, career/education direction, finding work/life balance, as well as change and loss.
I offer clients in-person sessions at Forward Counseling & Consultation offices or sessions via telehealth.
My focus is on clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, substance use, and life challenges. Life challenges can include transitions, relationship struggles, career/education direction, finding work/life balance, as well as change and loss.
The decision to begin therapy can be overwhelming and can carry a multitude of fears, uncertainties and challenges (Whether you are adjusting to loss, coping with anxiety or depression, or searching for ways to change behavior or attitudes which interfere with relationships or personal growth). Your concerns, whether for yourself alone or in relation to others, will be heard with caring and nonjudgmental attention.
The decision to begin therapy can be overwhelming and can carry a multitude of fears, uncertainties and challenges (Whether you are adjusting to loss, coping with anxiety or depression, or searching for ways to change behavior or attitudes which interfere with relationships or personal growth). Your concerns, whether for yourself alone or in relation to others, will be heard with caring and nonjudgmental attention.
Therapy available in person near Madison WI, and statewide via telehealth for individuals, couples, and families.
You keep everything together for everyone else, but inside it feels like you’re running on empty. The weight of work, family, and unspoken stress has left little room for you. Therapy is where you get to focus on yourself, reset, and find your footing again. I work with adults navigating stress, trauma, and major transitions, including busy parents and professionals who feel overwhelmed. I’m skilled at addressing relational stress in both individuals and couples, and I guide co-parents in reducing conflict. I also provide focused support for women experiencing peri and menopause. I am licensed in IL and WI.
Therapy available in person near Madison WI, and statewide via telehealth for individuals, couples, and families.
You keep everything together for everyone else, but inside it feels like you’re running on empty. The weight of work, family, and unspoken stress has left little room for you. Therapy is where you get to focus on yourself, reset, and find your footing again. I work with adults navigating stress, trauma, and major transitions, including busy parents and professionals who feel overwhelmed. I’m skilled at addressing relational stress in both individuals and couples, and I guide co-parents in reducing conflict. I also provide focused support for women experiencing peri and menopause. I am licensed in IL and WI.
Are you someone who struggles with unhealed wounds that have left you feeling disconnected and on edge? You're emotionally and mentally exhausted. You've found yourself here and now you want to find someone who might be able to "get it". I'm here to support YOU. Whether you're feeling alone, you've experienced a significant event or childhood trauma... you're ready to heal from the events that have you re-living the past. If this sounds like you, it's time to feel more fulfilled. I'm here to tell you that nothing is wrong with you, you're not broken, and it's not your fault. Healing is possible.
Are you someone who struggles with unhealed wounds that have left you feeling disconnected and on edge? You're emotionally and mentally exhausted. You've found yourself here and now you want to find someone who might be able to "get it". I'm here to support YOU. Whether you're feeling alone, you've experienced a significant event or childhood trauma... you're ready to heal from the events that have you re-living the past. If this sounds like you, it's time to feel more fulfilled. I'm here to tell you that nothing is wrong with you, you're not broken, and it's not your fault. Healing is possible.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or past experiences that still impact their lives. If you find yourself overthinking, stuck in patterns, or struggling to feel like yourself, we’ll work together to build clarity, confidence, and lasting change. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and able to move forward.
I help people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or past experiences that still impact their lives. If you find yourself overthinking, stuck in patterns, or struggling to feel like yourself, we’ll work together to build clarity, confidence, and lasting change. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, empowered, and able to move forward.
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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.