Narrative Therapists in Oak Creek, WI
Alannia Mosley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Oak Creek, WI 53154 (Online Only)
I often work alongside clients to create a new narrative.
Recognizing the need to seek mental health services allows you to push through barriers that interfere with daily functioning. At this point, you likely have found the courage to admit you need help and would like to address concerns that are impeding on your ability to enjoy activities. You are looking for someone to assist you in overcoming barriers and your primary focus is to improve your quality of life. I can assist you with managing your emotions and coping with challenging situations.
I often work alongside clients to create a new narrative.
Recognizing the need to seek mental health services allows you to push through barriers that interfere with daily functioning. At this point, you likely have found the courage to admit you need help and would like to address concerns that are impeding on your ability to enjoy activities. You are looking for someone to assist you in overcoming barriers and your primary focus is to improve your quality of life. I can assist you with managing your emotions and coping with challenging situations.
Leslie Clark-Dbt Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC, CSAC, CS-IT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oak Creek, WI 53154
I have a solid foundation in mental health and substance abuse counseling having worked with both adolescents and adults for the past thirteen years. I enjoy working with college students and believe that being a student in today's world can be challenging with the pressures of academics, peers, and self-discovery. I appreciate working with adults to gain high self-confidence and self-esteem. It is very powerful for me to watch as clients life gain inner strength for themselves. I specialize in DBT, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, communication skills, stress management, and addictions. I am accepting new clients!
I have a solid foundation in mental health and substance abuse counseling having worked with both adolescents and adults for the past thirteen years. I enjoy working with college students and believe that being a student in today's world can be challenging with the pressures of academics, peers, and self-discovery. I appreciate working with adults to gain high self-confidence and self-esteem. It is very powerful for me to watch as clients life gain inner strength for themselves. I specialize in DBT, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, communication skills, stress management, and addictions. I am accepting new clients!
Christina M Lachner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Creek, WI 53154 (Online Only)
**Contact by email or text preferred “.Everyone gets stuck or overwhelmed and at these times we need additional support. Therapy creates opportunities for you to explore your thoughts and feelings so you can better understand and change what's getting in the way of you living as your fullest self. I work with adolescents and their parents as well as individuals; in order to address anxiety, depression, self criticism, anger, loneliness, or feeling numb and shut down. Our work together strengthens your sense of self, your relationships, and your capacity to best respond to life's inevitable changes and challenges.
**Contact by email or text preferred “.Everyone gets stuck or overwhelmed and at these times we need additional support. Therapy creates opportunities for you to explore your thoughts and feelings so you can better understand and change what's getting in the way of you living as your fullest self. I work with adolescents and their parents as well as individuals; in order to address anxiety, depression, self criticism, anger, loneliness, or feeling numb and shut down. Our work together strengthens your sense of self, your relationships, and your capacity to best respond to life's inevitable changes and challenges.
Ashley Sharpe
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Being human is challenging. If you are struggling to understand yourself, feeling disconnected from others, experiencing relationship challenges, having a hard time with big transitions, or trying to juggle multiple roles, I am here to walk alongside you as you find your way. I enjoy helping clients explore what gives their lives meaning so they can move forward with genuine authenticity and a strong sense of self. I help clients connect to their feelings, find inner strength, and live with more purpose and fulfillment. I am excited about supporting clients as they discover new parts of their identity and put therapy into practice.
Being human is challenging. If you are struggling to understand yourself, feeling disconnected from others, experiencing relationship challenges, having a hard time with big transitions, or trying to juggle multiple roles, I am here to walk alongside you as you find your way. I enjoy helping clients explore what gives their lives meaning so they can move forward with genuine authenticity and a strong sense of self. I help clients connect to their feelings, find inner strength, and live with more purpose and fulfillment. I am excited about supporting clients as they discover new parts of their identity and put therapy into practice.
Tea Olsen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Welcome to the therapy space where we embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth together! I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where trust and empathy can flourish. I believe in the power of collaboration, focusing on guiding you through a healing journey tailored to your unique needs and experiences while meeting you where you are at with compassion and empathy. Together, we'll explore your strengths, confront obstacles, and develop practical strategies to navigate life's challenges. My goal is to empower you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life, equipped with the tools to thrive.
Welcome to the therapy space where we embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth together! I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where trust and empathy can flourish. I believe in the power of collaboration, focusing on guiding you through a healing journey tailored to your unique needs and experiences while meeting you where you are at with compassion and empathy. Together, we'll explore your strengths, confront obstacles, and develop practical strategies to navigate life's challenges. My goal is to empower you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life, equipped with the tools to thrive.
Vanessa Sager
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Oak Creek, WI 53154
EMAIL is best way to reach us.+ We excitedly announce that our providers are now proudly in network with Forward Health Plans also known as Title 19, T19, Badgercare, Badgercare Plus, and Medicaid. In addition, we see most patients who carry marketplace plans such as CCHP, Chorus Community Health Plans, and more. If you are looking for a save place to process matters such as depression, anxiety, life events, stress or specific goals, we would be excited to discuss more. Life may not be feeling as though it is going in directions you intend, there may be more bad days than good.
EMAIL is best way to reach us.+ We excitedly announce that our providers are now proudly in network with Forward Health Plans also known as Title 19, T19, Badgercare, Badgercare Plus, and Medicaid. In addition, we see most patients who carry marketplace plans such as CCHP, Chorus Community Health Plans, and more. If you are looking for a save place to process matters such as depression, anxiety, life events, stress or specific goals, we would be excited to discuss more. Life may not be feeling as though it is going in directions you intend, there may be more bad days than good.
Aziza Daher
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Zena Counseling Center provides an accepting and nurturing environment that emphasizes psychological reconstruction, behavioral reformation and spiritual elevation. This allows our clients to feel comfortable exploring their goals and unique strengths in order to empower them in making meaningful live changes. Our counseling center utilizes a holistic integrative approach that acknowledges the historical experience of each individual. We also focus on reaching out to both mainstream and multi-cultural clientele.
Zena Counseling Center provides an accepting and nurturing environment that emphasizes psychological reconstruction, behavioral reformation and spiritual elevation. This allows our clients to feel comfortable exploring their goals and unique strengths in order to empower them in making meaningful live changes. Our counseling center utilizes a holistic integrative approach that acknowledges the historical experience of each individual. We also focus on reaching out to both mainstream and multi-cultural clientele.
Modern Wellness
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Hi, my name is Carly and I am one of the practitioners at Modern Wellness. Finding a counselor to suit your needs can be hard! The creation of a safe and comfortable space is one of the first steps to connecting with a counselor. Once that is established, we can continue forward and talk about anything that you deem important!
Hi, my name is Carly and I am one of the practitioners at Modern Wellness. Finding a counselor to suit your needs can be hard! The creation of a safe and comfortable space is one of the first steps to connecting with a counselor. Once that is established, we can continue forward and talk about anything that you deem important!
Kaylee Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. As a therapist, my goal is to help children and their families receive the relief they need from day to day life. I focus on creating a safe and accepting space for children and families because I believe this is the first step to growth and healing. I approach our work together as a member of your team assisting in the overall goal you would like to achieve. You know you best. I am here to listen to your concerns, understand where you currently are in life, and gently guide the beautiful process called healing. By the end of treatment, my hope is that you will leave therapy a healthier happier YOU!
Welcome. As a therapist, my goal is to help children and their families receive the relief they need from day to day life. I focus on creating a safe and accepting space for children and families because I believe this is the first step to growth and healing. I approach our work together as a member of your team assisting in the overall goal you would like to achieve. You know you best. I am here to listen to your concerns, understand where you currently are in life, and gently guide the beautiful process called healing. By the end of treatment, my hope is that you will leave therapy a healthier happier YOU!
More Therapists Nearby
Jasmyn Vallecillo Stengel
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, LMFT-I
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53201
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with a passion for empowering individuals, I bring a blend of narrative and person-centered therapy to my practice. My work is deeply rooted in the belief that clients are the experts of their own lives. This guiding principle shapes a collaborative therapeutic environment where the client's voice leads the journey. My approach is holistic, considering the entirety of a person's experience, including emotional, psychological, and physical wellness. With a foundation in multicultural awareness and a feminist perspective, I strive to create a space that is both inclusive and respectful.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with a passion for empowering individuals, I bring a blend of narrative and person-centered therapy to my practice. My work is deeply rooted in the belief that clients are the experts of their own lives. This guiding principle shapes a collaborative therapeutic environment where the client's voice leads the journey. My approach is holistic, considering the entirety of a person's experience, including emotional, psychological, and physical wellness. With a foundation in multicultural awareness and a feminist perspective, I strive to create a space that is both inclusive and respectful.
Brice Boembeke
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Find the power to change the narrative of your life and find the path toward a better you.
My approach to the therapeutic process is to walk alongside you and get to understand the heart of your primary concerns. Everyone heals at their own pace, and I aim to learn what bothers you or makes you feel stuck.
Find the power to change the narrative of your life and find the path toward a better you.
My approach to the therapeutic process is to walk alongside you and get to understand the heart of your primary concerns. Everyone heals at their own pace, and I aim to learn what bothers you or makes you feel stuck.
Emily Landsverk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53201 (Online Only)
I believe in the power of human connection, genuine & authentic relationships. I strive to create a safe & welcoming environment for my clients. I believe that vulnerability is brave & can be a powerful tool within the context of therapeutic growth. I utilize validation, empathic presence, a dash of humor, & honest communication, in rapport/trust building through sessions. The clinical modalities I most commonly employ include narrative therapy, grief informed, cognitive behavioral, person-centered, strengths-based, trauma informed, compassion focused, and strengths-based. I would be honored to walk through your journey with you.
I believe in the power of human connection, genuine & authentic relationships. I strive to create a safe & welcoming environment for my clients. I believe that vulnerability is brave & can be a powerful tool within the context of therapeutic growth. I utilize validation, empathic presence, a dash of humor, & honest communication, in rapport/trust building through sessions. The clinical modalities I most commonly employ include narrative therapy, grief informed, cognitive behavioral, person-centered, strengths-based, trauma informed, compassion focused, and strengths-based. I would be honored to walk through your journey with you.
Peter Hindley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ALMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53204
My approach is grounded in narrative therapy.
My focus is working with couples and individuals looking to improve the quality of their relationships. I am passionate about sex positivity and working to unlearn shame and embarrassment that may be ingrained from past experiences. I aim to facilitate open communication between couples to ensure both parties are getting their needs met. When working with individual clients, I can help guide you in advocating for what you need in your relationships with others. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and specialize in working with queer individuals and couples. I am kink, poly, and sex-worker affirming.
My approach is grounded in narrative therapy.
My focus is working with couples and individuals looking to improve the quality of their relationships. I am passionate about sex positivity and working to unlearn shame and embarrassment that may be ingrained from past experiences. I aim to facilitate open communication between couples to ensure both parties are getting their needs met. When working with individual clients, I can help guide you in advocating for what you need in your relationships with others. I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and specialize in working with queer individuals and couples. I am kink, poly, and sex-worker affirming.
April D. Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenfield, WI 53220
I am also experienced in CBT, DBT, Narrative therapy, Mindfulness and Trauma.
Struggling with your child's depression or anxiety? Does your teen or pre-teen have intense moments of crisis? Are they having thoughts of harming themselves? If you are looking for answers or just feel lost in what to do next, let's do this together. Finding your way back to your child does not have to be done alone.Let me help you navigate your adolescent's world. Together we can rebuild trust and communication with your child.
I am also experienced in CBT, DBT, Narrative therapy, Mindfulness and Trauma.
Struggling with your child's depression or anxiety? Does your teen or pre-teen have intense moments of crisis? Are they having thoughts of harming themselves? If you are looking for answers or just feel lost in what to do next, let's do this together. Finding your way back to your child does not have to be done alone.Let me help you navigate your adolescent's world. Together we can rebuild trust and communication with your child.
Thomas Michael Kaufman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53219
For the past 20 years, I have worked with families, couples, adults, and adolescents. Using cognitive-behavioral theory with narrative techniques, I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them. However, I also believe that the therapeutic relationship is a vital component within any program, which means that I believe that any work needs to be collaborative between myself and my clients. I am certified to deliver trauma-focused treatments as well as providing services to help manage stress and anxiety.
For the past 20 years, I have worked with families, couples, adults, and adolescents. Using cognitive-behavioral theory with narrative techniques, I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them. However, I also believe that the therapeutic relationship is a vital component within any program, which means that I believe that any work needs to be collaborative between myself and my clients. I am certified to deliver trauma-focused treatments as well as providing services to help manage stress and anxiety.
Nick Kavelaris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53227
Creating a "new narrative" allows my clients the ability to live with more joy, purpose, relationship stability, and overall meaning in their life.
Each stage of life presents many challenges. Despite the challenges you may be experiencing, you have the capacity to make a change. Seeking and finding the right support through these difficult times is an important first step to creating the life you desire. Whether you are looking for support in addressing your depressed mood, anxious thoughts, relationship issues, or facing life's many difficulties, we can create a plan for you to create change. I help my clients understand their current struggles, past narratives, and develop plan for a better life.
Creating a "new narrative" allows my clients the ability to live with more joy, purpose, relationship stability, and overall meaning in their life.
Each stage of life presents many challenges. Despite the challenges you may be experiencing, you have the capacity to make a change. Seeking and finding the right support through these difficult times is an important first step to creating the life you desire. Whether you are looking for support in addressing your depressed mood, anxious thoughts, relationship issues, or facing life's many difficulties, we can create a plan for you to create change. I help my clients understand their current struggles, past narratives, and develop plan for a better life.
Lisa Woods
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ADHD-, CCSP
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a queer-identified EMDR-trained licensed professional counselor with a background working with depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and chronic pain. Areas of focus include social/emotional aspects of bariatrics, neurodivergence, disability, and long Covid. My person-centered integrative approach draws from Buddhist Psychology, and Narrative Therapy.
I'm a queer-identified EMDR-trained licensed professional counselor with a background working with depression, anxiety, disordered eating, and chronic pain. Areas of focus include social/emotional aspects of bariatrics, neurodivergence, disability, and long Covid. My person-centered integrative approach draws from Buddhist Psychology, and Narrative Therapy.
Carrie Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53201
I believe it is important to empower others to consciously narrate their lives. I value helping people through empowerment, nurturance, and education. I am innovative provider and enjoy creativity in the therapy room. I utilize a strengths based approach in therapy, and see the therapy as a collaborative process. I am passionate for helping individuals find confidence and courage, and I admire their resilience.
I believe it is important to empower others to consciously narrate their lives. I value helping people through empowerment, nurturance, and education. I am innovative provider and enjoy creativity in the therapy room. I utilize a strengths based approach in therapy, and see the therapy as a collaborative process. I am passionate for helping individuals find confidence and courage, and I admire their resilience.
Alexandra Zens
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Children and adolescents often struggle verbalizing their feelings which may lead to problems in school, difficulties at home, or in developing relationships. My clients are often experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, struggling in school, or developing appropriate social skills. In providing a safe space to explore and express themselves through art making, I support clients in developing positive coping skills, building confidence, and identifying their strengths within the context of a therapeutic relationship.
Children and adolescents often struggle verbalizing their feelings which may lead to problems in school, difficulties at home, or in developing relationships. My clients are often experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, struggling in school, or developing appropriate social skills. In providing a safe space to explore and express themselves through art making, I support clients in developing positive coping skills, building confidence, and identifying their strengths within the context of a therapeutic relationship.
Jill Spielmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53201
I have a strong passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma and who are motivated to find relief and better coping strategies. Additionally, I enjoy helping individuals who are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and relationship concerns.
I have a strong passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma and who are motivated to find relief and better coping strategies. Additionally, I enjoy helping individuals who are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and relationship concerns.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.