Adults Therapists in Onalaska, WI

I offer a compassionate, open and supportive environment to help you create the life you want to live. Your goals and personal journey guide the sessions. My specialty is couple relationships, with an emphasis on healthy and helpful communication. I also work with both adolescents and adults in the treatment of anxiety, depression and anger management. I use both solution focused and mindfulness approaches to assist you in resolving the challenges you are facing. I also help families at all stages of life improve their family interactions and communication, and create a fulfilling loving family life.

I cannot think of a single person who hasn't hit a bump in the road of life. We all have this happen- you know, times when we go a bit off track. Maybe, it is difficulty at home or couples constantly arguing. Maybe parents and children are not getting along. Perhaps it is more personal: you are just not feeling quite right, are feeling down and depressed, or are anxious and disorganized. Maybe you are struggling with past hurts or trauma. I am here to help.

I believe that most people are naturally inclined toward growth and healing. People move toward self-actualization when life circumstances are right. I work with my clients to identify personal strengths and situational barriers for the purpose of maximizing potential. I have over 15 years of experience in the counseling field. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults on a variety of personal and interpersonal issues. Feel free to contact me if you would like to make an appointment or if you have questions of any kind.

A Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years in the behavioral and mental health field, I have experience providing behavior modification and mental health therapy services in a variety of settings including day treatment and residential treatment programs for at-risk youth, a non-profit community agency serving individuals with physical disabilities, and an outpatient mental health clinic serving children, adolescents, adults , and seniors. Additionally, I have had the opportunity to experience working with a diverse population of clients due to my work in various parts of the state including La Crosse, Green Bay, Janesville, Beloit, and Madison.

I am dedicated to providing a safe, confidential, respectful atmosphere that progresses into open communication and self exploration in order to better understand thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I believe that by accessing our strengths we are better able to explore problems and implement strategies that will help live our lives to the fullest. In order to do so I utilize techniques from Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychotherapy (talk-therapy), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to personalize therapy to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with in order to promote lasting therapeutic change and symptom relief.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults age 12 through adulthood. My clinical experience is working in a community based setting to provide individual, family, and group therapy to teenagers and young adults . As a therapist, I have had worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, suicidality, trauma, and much more.

Have you or your child experienced a scary or traumatic event. Adults and children experience similar emotions after a trauma but children may not have the words or ability to tell you whats going on inside. They often act out in ways parents and teachers may find difficult to understand or deal with. You may see changes in sleep/eating patterns, speech delays, anger, irritability, tantrums, fearfulness, aggression, bad dreams, worry or increased health problems. Adults express their trauma through depression, anxiety, intimate relationship problems, and anger. Most don't understand why. Both just want the turmoil inside to STOP!

Every one of us is on a very personal journey through life and we all face unexpected challenges from time to time. Your road ahead may seem impossible to navigate and may even feel overwhelming. In these moments it's good to have help available and accessible. It's never easy to ask for assistance but that is the first and most important step in getting back what now seems lost and out of reach.

You feel irritable; on edge. Maybe it’s anxiety, depression or old hurts, but you are sick and tired of old stuff getting in the way of enjoying life right now. Worrying about tomorrow messes with your sleep and you lose all ability to concentrate and focus. You beat yourself up over things that don’t even really matter. I know. I’ve been there. Your story matters and I’ll help you make changes to reclaim your own headspace! Whether you are challenged with abandonment, betrayal, injustice, or rejection, I will help you create more helpful ways of thinking.

Accepting New Patients! Do you and your partner have the same fight over and over again? Do you worry your relationship will never change? When you are struggling in your most intimate relationship it can make many other areas of your life feel difficult or even unmanageable. With the right help, you and your partner can experience a renewed connection and have the fulfilling relationships you both want and deserve.

I help marriages on the verge of divorce, parents whose children are a mystery or having behavioral/emotional problems, and individuals who struggle with depression, trauma and anxiety. My success rate for saving marriages on the brink of divorce is approximately 80%. I believe my extensive training in Gottman marriage therapy, solution focused therapy, trauma, stress, and attachment theory and measures (AAI, Ainsworth Infant Scales, Circle of Security, Attachment Storytelling Completion Task,Mac Arthur Preschool Method) provides me unique insight into how relationships work.

Dr. Teale is a licensed clinical psychologist who received her PhD from Florida State University in 2010. She served in the United States Air Force from 2009 to 2016 and then practiced at the Tomah VA Medical Center from 2016 to 2020. She is primarily a cognitive-behavioral therapist. That is, she believes the way we think about ourselves, others, and the world can greatly impact our emotional well-being. Adjusting our views of self, others, and the world can often result in a healthier outlook and improved self-esteem and relationships with others.

Are you uncertain about your relationship or sex life? You may feel disconnected from your partner, wondering if you can make it work after infidelity. You are realizing you just want to feel better, one way or another. It’s time. Doing work on your relationship takes some grit and most people wait too long. I'll roll up my sleeves with you and be your guide. When relationships grow stagnant or negative, we suffer. Learn to find healthy ways to communicate and create authentic connection.

Are you a woman who feels like she’s lost herself in motherhood or her relationships? Maybe you are noticing patterns in the way you show up or communicate with your partner, or perhaps becoming a mom simply doesn’t look or feel the way you expected it to. You may notice yourself becoming more irritated or frustrated than you’re used to, arguing more with the people close to you, or pulling away or withdrawing completely. There are so many responsibilities on your plate; you may have a tendency to put everyone else’s needs before your own...causing you to only feel more depleted, drained, and exhausted at the end of each day.

Life is full of surprises. Unexpected situations occur that impact the ways in which we cope with the world and our circumstances. Handling these issues over and over can leave us feeling exhausted, frustrated, out-of-control and saddened. When things just don’t feel right, it is time to reach out and ask for help. You don’t have to face your challenges alone. I’m a big fan of helping you find your voice and live the life you love. I want to help you find your power and purpose so you can navigate life like a boss!

I offer effective counseling in a private setting. I specialize in Mindful Based Cognitive Therapy for eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. I also offer online therapy through a secure telemedicine website. As a therapist I will work collaboratively with the client to heal psychological wounds, acquire new skills, and find solutions to problems.

I have experience working in a variety of clinical settings treating both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously or separately. I offer court-ordered alcohol and drug assessments, DOT assessments as a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), as well as attorney-ordered assessments. What makes my approach unique, is my ability to adapt treatment to fit your specific needs thereby making a complicated process a little more manageable. When the client can wrap their mind around the problem in a way they've never considered it is the beginning point for effective and meaningful therapy.

Ever feel stuck with thoughts running through your mind all day? Perhaps you are stuck in a thought loop that never seems to turn off. We are here to help you navigate through the "muck" and help you find a way to become "unstuck." At Expanding Hope Counseling Services, we believe in getting our clients in to see us as soon as possible. That is why we hired new clinicians to meet the growing need for therapists in our area. Immediate openings available and reduced private pay fees for some clinicians. Call our office today!

If you grew up in a dysfunctional family it is essential to understand and heal from the emotional wounds you suffered in that environment. You internalized bad relationship styles. Your wounds may appear in the form of excessive fears, unexplained sadness, inappropriate expressions of anger and an inability to be creative. Facing the truth about your emotional wounds can give you the freedom to be your true self. In our therapy I'll provide you with the support and guidance you need, bringing a spiritual perspective, giving you an understanding of how your past affects your present.