WPS Therapists in Oconomowoc, WI

Recognizing the unique strengths each person brings to their own journey, I am an astute listener, an empathetic partner, an advocate, and community resource. I have come to this field through my own family's struggles with substance use and mental health, have decades of experience traversing the challenges of the human experience, and offer a safe space for those I work with to do the same.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stop scrolling, take a breath, you've got this! You may be thinking "how will I know if therapy is a good fit for me?" Therapy is not a one-size-fits all, in which I strive to provide a space that is uniquely tailored to YOU and your specific therapeutic goals. The clients I work with are looking to go beyond and explore the "depths" of problems/challenges they face as well as gain a better understanding of what makes them who they are. I connect best with clients ages 12+ looking to heal from challenges with anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, life transitions and loss of self/identity.

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.

Nick is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor, trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) who provides services to adults, adolescents, and children. He specializes in using Prolonged Exposure Therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He also treats anxiety disorders including OCD, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and social anxiety using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Nick also provides treatment to individuals with depression, eating disorders, comorbid substance use with anxiety, depression, and trauma, and other concerns such as grief and loss.

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.

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.

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.

Beth Ann Wuerl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a Masters of Social Work with a focus in clinical treatment. After working in the Trauma Recovery Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs at Rogers Behavioral Health for approximately 3.5 years, Beth Ann transitioned into outpatient practice in 2018. Beth Ann primary mode of treatment is exposure therapy to treat phobias, OCD, anxiety and PTSD.

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.

I have always enjoyed getting to know the depths of what is going on inside of people. My favorite clients have been hurt and have kept masks on for a while. Their intuition tells them that coming to life means revealing their truth and becoming present with what's going on inside of them. My therapy is not designed to be a one size fits all and I appreciate those who are motivated to grow, even if they're not sure exactly the direction. I enjoy working with anyone overcoming trauma and anyone looking for a big permanent change in their life. I also provide supervision for therapists in training.

I am an anxiety and trauma specialist and I want to help you feel more confident in your life. Often anxiety tells us that IF the ‘bad thing’ we are trying to avoid happens- we cannot cope. These thoughts might look like “What if they don’t like me or I am judged?" “What if I fail?” “What if that really terrible thing happens, or happens again?” “What if I am in danger?” We are riddled with fear that leaves us feeling stuck, helpless, and unsure how to feel better. You may feel alone, but it doesn’t mean you need to move though it alone.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and licensed Art Therapist who approaches counseling in a holistic standpoint, by incorporating cognitive understanding, and emotional support with the creative self. While participating in therapy does not require you to engage in the experiential arts, I do encourage self-expression to release blocked emotion within sensitive surroundings. Some of the important areas of work include building self-esteem, self-identity, and helping to overcome deficits such as anger, communication, anxiety, separation of the family unit, depression, and substance abuse counseling. Being able to recognize your individual strengths and building on them helps encourage personal empowerment!

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.

Dianna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in lifespan therapy from birth to death and any issue in between. Her compassionate and empathic approach creates a safe place that allows clients to develop their authentic self. She is passionate about helping children, adults, and families heal from past trauma related to their childhood and adult experiences and to find success in building healthy relationships. Working with a team of psychiatrists and other disciplines, she provides rounded and thorough support to each client who is in a time of difficulty.

I have immediate openings for new clients. I attempt to schedule all initial appointments within 5 business days. I provide in-office visits or secure HIPAA compliant messaging and video sessions, automatic email, text appointment reminders and secure online document signing. If you feel like your life is out of your control or relationships are becoming more difficult - I can help. Please call or email me to schedule an appointment.