Parenting Therapists in Monona, WI
You might be navigating a difficult season—becoming a parent, exploring your neurodivergent identity, or noticing anxiety or self-doubt in areas of life that once felt steady.
I offer therapy grounded in empathy, authenticity, and connection. I specialize in perinatal mental health, parenting, neurodivergence (autism/ADHD), anxiety, and self-worth. I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. I draw from evidence-based practices, but I also deeply trust the wisdom of lived experience and intuition—both yours and mine.
You might be navigating a difficult season—becoming a parent, exploring your neurodivergent identity, or noticing anxiety or self-doubt in areas of life that once felt steady.
I offer therapy grounded in empathy, authenticity, and connection. I specialize in perinatal mental health, parenting, neurodivergence (autism/ADHD), anxiety, and self-worth. I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. I draw from evidence-based practices, but I also deeply trust the wisdom of lived experience and intuition—both yours and mine.
Parent/Child Relationships Family & Couples Counseling Anxiety and Depression Adolescents Life Transitions Codependency in Relationships Changing Past Patterns Response/Ability Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Adolescents LGBTQ+ Trans, BIPOC, Disabled and Special Needs Communities Support and Grief Groups
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I work with individuals, families and couples, struggling with past trauma, infidelity, trust, affected family members, suicidality, preparation of commitment, and next-step family planning. I see a diverse group of patients from all sorts of different backgrounds, cultures, sexualities, abilities, ages, and creeds.
Parent/Child Relationships Family & Couples Counseling Anxiety and Depression Adolescents Life Transitions Codependency in Relationships Changing Past Patterns Response/Ability Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Adolescents LGBTQ+ Trans, BIPOC, Disabled and Special Needs Communities Support and Grief Groups
As a Marriage and Family Therapist I work with individuals, families and couples, struggling with past trauma, infidelity, trust, affected family members, suicidality, preparation of commitment, and next-step family planning. I see a diverse group of patients from all sorts of different backgrounds, cultures, sexualities, abilities, ages, and creeds.
I work with adults navigating stress, trauma, and major transitions, including busy parents and professionals who feel overwhelmed.
I help couples build trust and closeness using research-based approaches like the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and parts-work (IFS). I’m direct, fair, and skilled at working with high conflict. With individuals, I use EMDR, narrative exposure and CBT for trauma healing, brain-based tools, and evidence-based strategies tailored to your needs.
I work with adults navigating stress, trauma, and major transitions, including busy parents and professionals who feel overwhelmed.
I help couples build trust and closeness using research-based approaches like the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and parts-work (IFS). I’m direct, fair, and skilled at working with high conflict. With individuals, I use EMDR, narrative exposure and CBT for trauma healing, brain-based tools, and evidence-based strategies tailored to your needs.
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.
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.
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 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 work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences. Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or caught in patterns they want to change. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore these experiences together, build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change while honoring each person's values and unique life story.
I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences. Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or caught in patterns they want to change. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore these experiences together, build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change while honoring each person's values and unique life story.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Michael Scott from The Office once said "Society teaches us that having feelings and crying is bad and wrong. Well, that's baloney, because grief isn't wrong. There's such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown." As a therapist, I would agree with Michael and add that all feelings are right and good and meaningful but sometimes we can get stuck in negative thought patterns, relationship conflicts, painful feelings or avoidance strategies. We sometimes need help to create and develop new tools for handling those difficult thoughts or situations.
Michael Scott from The Office once said "Society teaches us that having feelings and crying is bad and wrong. Well, that's baloney, because grief isn't wrong. There's such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown." As a therapist, I would agree with Michael and add that all feelings are right and good and meaningful but sometimes we can get stuck in negative thought patterns, relationship conflicts, painful feelings or avoidance strategies. We sometimes need help to create and develop new tools for handling those difficult thoughts or situations.
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.
My goal is to help clients to recognize and change childhood beliefs that may be preventing them from connecting to their true selves. I assist clients in
allowing themselves to be in relationships that are loving, supportive, and respectful; empowering themselves to see their value; healing the past; developing an internal calm and peace; finding their natural flow; trusting themselves to make good decisions; and learning how to regulate themselves in healthy ways.
My goal is to help clients to recognize and change childhood beliefs that may be preventing them from connecting to their true selves. I assist clients in
allowing themselves to be in relationships that are loving, supportive, and respectful; empowering themselves to see their value; healing the past; developing an internal calm and peace; finding their natural flow; trusting themselves to make good decisions; and learning how to regulate themselves in healthy ways.
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.
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.
Life can be messy and often times we find the tools we possess are not up for the challenge. This is normal, although distressing nonetheless. It's my objective to create a welcoming space that fosters trust and respect. I have worked with individuals, families, and couples for over twenty years in a variety of settings. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an addiction specialty, although I consider myself a generalist. I enjoy connecting with others, validating their experience, while also building skills and courage toward change.
Life can be messy and often times we find the tools we possess are not up for the challenge. This is normal, although distressing nonetheless. It's my objective to create a welcoming space that fosters trust and respect. I have worked with individuals, families, and couples for over twenty years in a variety of settings. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with an addiction specialty, although I consider myself a generalist. I enjoy connecting with others, validating their experience, while also building skills and courage toward change.
You are busy, hardworking, and known to be capable. On the outside, you’ve got it together but on the inside you’re wondering how to keep your head above water. Stress, anxiety, or distress from obsessive-compulsive (OCD) disorder is too much to take on alone. You're saying "yes" more than you should and losing track of who you are while you succeed in making things ok for everyone else. You have a mind that you can’t turn off and you could really use a moment of peace. Emotions are coming up and out at times you didn't plan. It's hard to be joyful because you wonder, "when is the other shoe going to drop?" Something’s got to give.
You are busy, hardworking, and known to be capable. On the outside, you’ve got it together but on the inside you’re wondering how to keep your head above water. Stress, anxiety, or distress from obsessive-compulsive (OCD) disorder is too much to take on alone. You're saying "yes" more than you should and losing track of who you are while you succeed in making things ok for everyone else. You have a mind that you can’t turn off and you could really use a moment of peace. Emotions are coming up and out at times you didn't plan. It's hard to be joyful because you wonder, "when is the other shoe going to drop?" Something’s got to give.
A space to bring ALL together to guide in healing and in healing connections.
A space to bring ALL together to guide in healing and in healing connections.
I love what I do, and I love helping people learn more about themselves and find helpful ways to navigate life's ups and downs using your own unique strengths. As a Certified Integrated Attachment Theory Therapist, I help people understand how their Attachment Style may be affecting their individual beliefs, expectations and behaviors in relationships in love, family, work... in life! If you have a fear you will be abandoned, feel unworthy of love, or feel trapped in situations you may have a Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style. Together we will work to reprogram limiting beliefs that may be holding you back in your relationships!
I love what I do, and I love helping people learn more about themselves and find helpful ways to navigate life's ups and downs using your own unique strengths. As a Certified Integrated Attachment Theory Therapist, I help people understand how their Attachment Style may be affecting their individual beliefs, expectations and behaviors in relationships in love, family, work... in life! If you have a fear you will be abandoned, feel unworthy of love, or feel trapped in situations you may have a Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style. Together we will work to reprogram limiting beliefs that may be holding you back in your relationships!
I’m a licensed mental health therapist who believes healing happens through feeling seen, heard, and supported. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore life’s challenges at your pace. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions, my goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and practical tools so you can feel more grounded and confident in your life.
I’m a licensed mental health therapist who believes healing happens through feeling seen, heard, and supported. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore life’s challenges at your pace. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions, my goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and practical tools so you can feel more grounded and confident in your life.
I help process trauma, support Spanish-speaking individuals, parent education and skill development, LGBTQIA+-specific mental health needs, gender-specific concerns for ciswomen, and strategizing around ADHD symptoms.
I love helping folks uncover their “hidden” strengths, which are never hard to find! It is my honor to work with someone to reframe their thoughts to find the silver linings in any cloud. Regardless of where a person is on their healing journey, we partner together towards new growth. It delights to take this approach with adults, teens, and infants–yes, even babies have strengths! I am a values-driven therapist: I celebrate all of a person’s identities, advocate for them when they desire that support, and respect the client’s wisdom as the authority of their own life.
I help process trauma, support Spanish-speaking individuals, parent education and skill development, LGBTQIA+-specific mental health needs, gender-specific concerns for ciswomen, and strategizing around ADHD symptoms.
I love helping folks uncover their “hidden” strengths, which are never hard to find! It is my honor to work with someone to reframe their thoughts to find the silver linings in any cloud. Regardless of where a person is on their healing journey, we partner together towards new growth. It delights to take this approach with adults, teens, and infants–yes, even babies have strengths! I am a values-driven therapist: I celebrate all of a person’s identities, advocate for them when they desire that support, and respect the client’s wisdom as the authority of their own life.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.