Therapists in Nashotah, WI
Emma Papenfus
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Nashotah, WI 53058
Emma Papenfus is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist in Wisconsin with five years of experience. She studied Psychology and Art at Carroll University and received a Master's Degree in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University. Emma believes in a client-centered approach to therapy, primarily helping clients manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. She uses a combination of art and talk therapy to support the exploration of emotions and self-regulation within the therapeutic environment. In her spare time, Emma enjoys traveling, working out, making art, and spoiling her two cats.
Emma Papenfus is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Art Therapist in Wisconsin with five years of experience. She studied Psychology and Art at Carroll University and received a Master's Degree in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University. Emma believes in a client-centered approach to therapy, primarily helping clients manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma. She uses a combination of art and talk therapy to support the exploration of emotions and self-regulation within the therapeutic environment. In her spare time, Emma enjoys traveling, working out, making art, and spoiling her two cats.
Kim Jaeger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashotah, WI 53058
Kim has a master's degree in counseling and is a licensed substance abuse counselor and has been in practice since 1987. she believes her personal and professional experiences have helped her to be more understanding, more accepting and more honest with people who are seeking change or healing. She works with a variety of issues including addiction, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles and life stress. She works with adolescents and adults. In working with her, you can expect her to be an active listener, direct yet gentle, compassionate and encouraging.
Kim has a master's degree in counseling and is a licensed substance abuse counselor and has been in practice since 1987. she believes her personal and professional experiences have helped her to be more understanding, more accepting and more honest with people who are seeking change or healing. She works with a variety of issues including addiction, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles and life stress. She works with adolescents and adults. In working with her, you can expect her to be an active listener, direct yet gentle, compassionate and encouraging.
Krista Oelhafen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashotah, WI 53058
Krista Oelhafen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, life transitions, and children's behavioral issues. Krista treats patients between the ages of 5 to 30 utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Family Based Therapy.
Krista Oelhafen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, life transitions, and children's behavioral issues. Krista treats patients between the ages of 5 to 30 utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Family Based Therapy.
Paula Swartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashotah, WI 53058
In addition to trauma work, Paula has ample experience in addressing self-harm, non suicidal self-injurious behavior, difficulties in emotional regulation, struggles with managing interpersonal relationships, perfectionism, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Paula Swartz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Paula Swartz is a dedicated trauma-informed therapist with a passion for helping individuals reclaim their lives after experiencing traumatic events. With more than three years of direct clinical experience and seven years in the social services field, Paula has witnessed the transformative power of therapy and witnessed the incredible strength and resilience that comes with being a human being.
In addition to trauma work, Paula has ample experience in addressing self-harm, non suicidal self-injurious behavior, difficulties in emotional regulation, struggles with managing interpersonal relationships, perfectionism, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Paula Swartz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Paula Swartz is a dedicated trauma-informed therapist with a passion for helping individuals reclaim their lives after experiencing traumatic events. With more than three years of direct clinical experience and seven years in the social services field, Paula has witnessed the transformative power of therapy and witnessed the incredible strength and resilience that comes with being a human being.
Amy Bourdo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Nashotah, WI 53058
Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing psychotherapy services and psycho-educational groups to adults since 2001. Amy has worked extensively with eating disorders on the outpatient and intensive outpatient levels in her private practice and on the inpatient level at Rogers Memorial Hospital. She volunteered for years at the Eating Disorder Foundation in Denver, Colorado, eventually helping them create and open a unique support center dedicated to long term eating disorder recovery. Amy also works extensively with issues of codependency, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self-esteem and trauma.
Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing psychotherapy services and psycho-educational groups to adults since 2001. Amy has worked extensively with eating disorders on the outpatient and intensive outpatient levels in her private practice and on the inpatient level at Rogers Memorial Hospital. She volunteered for years at the Eating Disorder Foundation in Denver, Colorado, eventually helping them create and open a unique support center dedicated to long term eating disorder recovery. Amy also works extensively with issues of codependency, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self-esteem and trauma.
Terri Koschnick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Nashotah, WI 53058
Terri Koschnick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), who has been practicing since 2000. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Master's Degree in Counseling. Terri is a Christian counselor who integrates her training in Marriage and Family Therapy with her Christian faith. She provides individual adult, couples and family therapy. Her main areas of focus are treating trauma, anxiety and depression. She has extensive experience in successfully treating women who are, or who have been, in abusive or otherwise toxic relationships.
Terri Koschnick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), who has been practicing since 2000. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Master's Degree in Counseling. Terri is a Christian counselor who integrates her training in Marriage and Family Therapy with her Christian faith. She provides individual adult, couples and family therapy. Her main areas of focus are treating trauma, anxiety and depression. She has extensive experience in successfully treating women who are, or who have been, in abusive or otherwise toxic relationships.
Heather Klemm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashotah, WI 53058
Heather Klemm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2009. She graduated from Iowa State University before completing her education at UW-Milwaukee with a Masters in Social Work. Heather believes in a strength based approach and creating a safe space for each client to address their needs. The importance of telling your story, addressing unhelpful thought patterns, validating emotions, and setting goals for change will guide the therapeutic process. Her main areas of focus include treatment of anxiety, adjustment during life transitions, grief/loss, and eating disorders.
Heather Klemm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2009. She graduated from Iowa State University before completing her education at UW-Milwaukee with a Masters in Social Work. Heather believes in a strength based approach and creating a safe space for each client to address their needs. The importance of telling your story, addressing unhelpful thought patterns, validating emotions, and setting goals for change will guide the therapeutic process. Her main areas of focus include treatment of anxiety, adjustment during life transitions, grief/loss, and eating disorders.
Ann Kratzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Nashotah, WI 53058
Ann Kratzer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2003. Ann believes each client can learn and grow with the support of a therapist who cares. Clients come to therapy with challenges and figuring out a client's strengths and areas that need improvement can move a client through tough situations. It is important for a client to feel their therapy session is a safe place, free from judgement. Ann will use a person-centered approach and draw from many different techniques depending on the client's unique needs.
Ann Kratzer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2003. Ann believes each client can learn and grow with the support of a therapist who cares. Clients come to therapy with challenges and figuring out a client's strengths and areas that need improvement can move a client through tough situations. It is important for a client to feel their therapy session is a safe place, free from judgement. Ann will use a person-centered approach and draw from many different techniques depending on the client's unique needs.
Lynsey Retzlaff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nashotah, WI 53058
Substance Abuse Counselor"“In Training who works with adults and received her Master's in Social Work from University of Wisconsin "“ Milwaukee in 2016. She gained extensive experience while working in Residential and Inpatient programs at Rogers Behavioral Health for 8 years and worked at one of the few residential trauma programs in the country. She works collaboratively with you to identify specific needs, as your experience is different from anyone else.
Substance Abuse Counselor"“In Training who works with adults and received her Master's in Social Work from University of Wisconsin "“ Milwaukee in 2016. She gained extensive experience while working in Residential and Inpatient programs at Rogers Behavioral Health for 8 years and worked at one of the few residential trauma programs in the country. She works collaboratively with you to identify specific needs, as your experience is different from anyone else.
Stephanie Tsoris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Nashotah, WI 53058
Stephanie offers a collaborative and reliable working relationship so clients can unleash their true potential. She will work with you to help bring into awareness the thoughts and feelings that may be interfering with your relationship to yourself and others. Stephanie has been a certified yoga teacher since 2005, and so has a mind, body, spirit approach to therapy that includes understanding the value of present moment awareness and how to master emotions rather than be at the mercy of them.
Stephanie offers a collaborative and reliable working relationship so clients can unleash their true potential. She will work with you to help bring into awareness the thoughts and feelings that may be interfering with your relationship to yourself and others. Stephanie has been a certified yoga teacher since 2005, and so has a mind, body, spirit approach to therapy that includes understanding the value of present moment awareness and how to master emotions rather than be at the mercy of them.
Dione M Gisch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCATP, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Nashotah, WI 53058
I am a firm believer in the value of personal growth and the unlimited benefits it encompasses. I work collaboratively with my clients in setting and reaching their goals, while providing a safe, genuine, therapeutic relationship.
I am a psychotherapist in private practice with a graduate degree from Marquette University in Counseling, with a Community Counseling emphasis.
The majority of my life has been spent serving young adult, adult, and senior members of my community. My experiences include work with physical medicine & rehab, chronic pain, survivors of sexual abuse, grief/loss, cancer survivors, and homeless women and their children.
I am a firm believer in the value of personal growth and the unlimited benefits it encompasses. I work collaboratively with my clients in setting and reaching their goals, while providing a safe, genuine, therapeutic relationship.
I am a psychotherapist in private practice with a graduate degree from Marquette University in Counseling, with a Community Counseling emphasis.
The majority of my life has been spent serving young adult, adult, and senior members of my community. My experiences include work with physical medicine & rehab, chronic pain, survivors of sexual abuse, grief/loss, cancer survivors, and homeless women and their children.
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Erika Grahovac
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Waukesha, WI 53188
Erika Grahovac is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children ages 4 and up, adolescents and adults. She gained extensive experience while working in residential programs at Roger's Memorial Hospital, with clients who struggle with Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Eating Disorders, Depression and Trauma. Erika also has experience working with children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. After earning her Bachelor's Degree from Carroll University, Erika earned a Master's Degree in School and Community Counseling at Concordia University.
Erika Grahovac is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children ages 4 and up, adolescents and adults. She gained extensive experience while working in residential programs at Roger's Memorial Hospital, with clients who struggle with Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Eating Disorders, Depression and Trauma. Erika also has experience working with children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. After earning her Bachelor's Degree from Carroll University, Erika earned a Master's Degree in School and Community Counseling at Concordia University.
Molly Wilcox Yahr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Have you been feeling out of control, exhausted, and isolated by anxiety and depression? Do you find yourself struggling to maintain healthy relationships and boundaries? Are you tired of hating your body and obsessing about food? Do thoughts of food and weight consume you? If you can relate to any of these questions, therapy can help. I can help you overcome the challenges you are facing.
Have you been feeling out of control, exhausted, and isolated by anxiety and depression? Do you find yourself struggling to maintain healthy relationships and boundaries? Are you tired of hating your body and obsessing about food? Do thoughts of food and weight consume you? If you can relate to any of these questions, therapy can help. I can help you overcome the challenges you are facing.
Kelley Steeves
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Pewaukee, WI 53072
I have a passion for helping my clients get unstuck from things holding them back. Whether it's finding and keeping relationships, worries about the future getting in the way of living life now, or past traumatic or unpleasant experiences that are keeping you up at night. I work best with adults and couples who are ready to dig into the work, coming out the other side with a life filled with joy and meaning. OCD, relationship issues, personality disorders, perinatal and postpartum women, anxiety, trauma and depression are my specialties.
I have a passion for helping my clients get unstuck from things holding them back. Whether it's finding and keeping relationships, worries about the future getting in the way of living life now, or past traumatic or unpleasant experiences that are keeping you up at night. I work best with adults and couples who are ready to dig into the work, coming out the other side with a life filled with joy and meaning. OCD, relationship issues, personality disorders, perinatal and postpartum women, anxiety, trauma and depression are my specialties.
Leticia Mayes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Have you or your child/adolescent found yourself in a very dark, messy, or hard place in life? Does it feel like you are stuck in quicksand and no matter what you try, you can't get out? I am here to support you in your journey to find relief from overwhelming emotions and painful memories due to trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, or self-harm. I am also here to help parents and children work through attachment obstacles due to adoption or foster care related concerns. It's important to me that each person feels safe in their body and environment while also gaining the ability to trust and connect with others.
Have you or your child/adolescent found yourself in a very dark, messy, or hard place in life? Does it feel like you are stuck in quicksand and no matter what you try, you can't get out? I am here to support you in your journey to find relief from overwhelming emotions and painful memories due to trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, or self-harm. I am also here to help parents and children work through attachment obstacles due to adoption or foster care related concerns. It's important to me that each person feels safe in their body and environment while also gaining the ability to trust and connect with others.
Nicole Lotz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Waukesha, WI 53188
Nicole Lotz is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2020. She graduated from Alverno College with a degree in Community Psychology. Nicole believes in building a genuine, nonjudgmental, trusting relationship that focuses on the individual's strengths. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Nicole's main areas of focus include depression and anxiety. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys hiking, gardening, sewing, and spending time with her various pets.
Nicole Lotz is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2020. She graduated from Alverno College with a degree in Community Psychology. Nicole believes in building a genuine, nonjudgmental, trusting relationship that focuses on the individual's strengths. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Nicole's main areas of focus include depression and anxiety. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys hiking, gardening, sewing, and spending time with her various pets.
Sharon M Gaffney
Counselor, MA, LPC, SAC, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
If the current situation has you trying to overcoming anxieties, depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders, my commitment to you is to support and empower you. My therapeutic approach is to build trusting relationships with my clients while helping them find healing life skills, and sustainable wellness. I view my work as a supporter who empowers you towards self-actualization.
If the current situation has you trying to overcoming anxieties, depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders, my commitment to you is to support and empower you. My therapeutic approach is to build trusting relationships with my clients while helping them find healing life skills, and sustainable wellness. I view my work as a supporter who empowers you towards self-actualization.
Kelly Farber, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hartland, WI 53029
I have helped people cope with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, self -esteem, and trauma issues using a various techniques that are personalized to best match my clients' needs.
I understand that taking the first step in seeking help can be intimidating, and I want you to feel as comfortable as possible by providing a safe, calm, non-judgmental, and confidential atmosphere for us to talk, reflect, laugh, and process. I want to work with you to find solutions that will benefit you in the struggles you're facing, and find tools that will help you for the long term. Parenting, career decisions, and relationship struggles are certainly challenging, but I have helped many people work through these situations and come out feeling more empowered and confident in handling them.
I have helped people cope with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, self -esteem, and trauma issues using a various techniques that are personalized to best match my clients' needs.
I understand that taking the first step in seeking help can be intimidating, and I want you to feel as comfortable as possible by providing a safe, calm, non-judgmental, and confidential atmosphere for us to talk, reflect, laugh, and process. I want to work with you to find solutions that will benefit you in the struggles you're facing, and find tools that will help you for the long term. Parenting, career decisions, and relationship struggles are certainly challenging, but I have helped many people work through these situations and come out feeling more empowered and confident in handling them.
Veronica Sosa Ms Lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PPS, LPC
Verified Verified
Waukesha, WI 53188 (Online Only)
Founder and CEO of LifeStriders. Clinical Supervisor for over 15 years, DEI certified. I am experienced in: Abuse & Trauma, Anger Management, ADD/ADHD, Children/Teen Issues,Career Counseling/Job Loss,Couples/Marriage & Relationship Enhancement,Depression, Diabetes, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, Domestic Violence,Parenting & Constructive Discipline,Grief,Low Self Esteem,Parenting Children with Special Needs, Reactive Attachment Disorder/Adoption,School Issues/ Behavior Problems/ IEP's, Anxiety/ Panic Disorder, PTSD, Social Anxiety,Stress Management,Veterans Post-War Anxiety/Depression & Re-adjustment. DE&I certified
Founder and CEO of LifeStriders. Clinical Supervisor for over 15 years, DEI certified. I am experienced in: Abuse & Trauma, Anger Management, ADD/ADHD, Children/Teen Issues,Career Counseling/Job Loss,Couples/Marriage & Relationship Enhancement,Depression, Diabetes, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, Domestic Violence,Parenting & Constructive Discipline,Grief,Low Self Esteem,Parenting Children with Special Needs, Reactive Attachment Disorder/Adoption,School Issues/ Behavior Problems/ IEP's, Anxiety/ Panic Disorder, PTSD, Social Anxiety,Stress Management,Veterans Post-War Anxiety/Depression & Re-adjustment. DE&I certified
Jamie Dunn
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hartland, WI 53029 (Online Only)
I found my passion for using evidence-based treatment modalities of anxiety, depression, and related disorders while working at Rogers Behavioral Health in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin in 2004 and have worked in a variety of settings since that time.
Comparing yourself to others? Struggling with uncertainties in life? Worried others might judge you by your thoughts? My goal in therapy is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to take risks and help you to build more confidence. I want to help you to live a more authentic life that is in line with YOUR goals and values. I am currently licensed to help individuals in Iowa, Wisconsin, Florida, Vermont and Delaware. I look forward to meeting you and talking more about how things can get better for you.
I found my passion for using evidence-based treatment modalities of anxiety, depression, and related disorders while working at Rogers Behavioral Health in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin in 2004 and have worked in a variety of settings since that time.
Comparing yourself to others? Struggling with uncertainties in life? Worried others might judge you by your thoughts? My goal in therapy is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to take risks and help you to build more confidence. I want to help you to live a more authentic life that is in line with YOUR goals and values. I am currently licensed to help individuals in Iowa, Wisconsin, Florida, Vermont and Delaware. I look forward to meeting you and talking more about how things can get better for you.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.