Men's Issues Therapists in Onalaska, WI

Finding a therapist can be a challenge. I know life can really knock you down at times! I have been there. It affects our relationships, school, work, goals, dreams, and it can leave us feeling lost. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am extensively trained to understand relationship dynamics and challenges you've discovered. I can help individuals, couples, and families overcome the challenges they face. I can help support, guide, and coach you to learn new ways of relating to yourself, and the people in your life so that you can improve those relationships. Let's talk about it. Call me to explore yourself again and find peace.

Psychotherapy can improve many aspects of one’s life. It can improve our relationship with ourselves, our family, and others. Psychotherapy can also improve our quality of life by addressing past and current situations and by learning new skills for the future.

EMAIL IS BEST WAY TO REACH US. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU CARRY MEDICAID/T19/BADGERCARE. If you are looking for more direction and ready to make active strides for a better quality of life, we can help. Different reasons bring people in for therapy which can be major life changes, frustrations with the same mistakes repeating, overall poor mood, quality of life, etc. It's normal to strive for goals and feel stuck and confused about what could be standing in the way. It's also a sign of strength to feel ready to look at matters for what they are and want to make the preparations to do what needs to be done to get there!

I'm new to La Crosse, but I'm not new to psychotherapy. For over forty years I've helped individuals and couples heal their emotional wounds. If you grew up in a dysfunctional family, the traumatic effects of that environment, such as anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship problems, are with you to this day. To have the life you want, it is essential to recover from the neglect, abuse, and/or lack of parental attunement from which you may have suffered. I'll collaborate with you to help you understand how your past affects your present, and how you can make the changes you need to improve your life and relationships.

Over the course of an individual's life, new events can lead to a disruption in the ability to effectively cope with stressors that may have once been handled effectively. As such, my professional focus is on helping clients who have been through a traumatic/stressful event heal more effectively so that they may resume their lives in a healthier and happier manner. I work primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioral and Strength-based approach, and specific mental health concerns I specialize in include, but are not limited to, Relationship Difficulties, Parenting, Addiction, ADHD, Depression/Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, and Grief.

ONLINE THERAPY. Over a decade of experience has shown me suffering has its roots in disconnection from self, others, and/or the natural world; often caused by trauma. This disconnection can show up as: difficulty knowing what you want; inability to name and express feelings; relationship discord with partners, friends, or coworkers; feeling lost and uninspired; lack of creativity and flexibility; existential crises; depression; or anxiety. By reconnecting and becoming more embodied, you will find more depth in your relationships, clarity in your thinking, and more skills and confidence to manage the inevitable struggles of life.

Embrace your life story in order to support change that directs you toward growth and a meaningful life. I work to educate and challenge individuals as they make present moment choices that fit their individual life needs. Get strong to stay strong!

You don't have to struggle with difficult emotions or experiences alone; let me help! If you are experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression, we may explore the parts of you that are hurting and how to resolve the hurt. We may focus on increasing positive emotions or learning from the difficult ones. Adjusting to the stress of college? I can help navigate changed relationships, cope with new roles, responsibilities, and emotions. Worried about your teen's stress and mood? I can guide you in parenting or provide therapy for your teen.

While it can be true that everyone might be looking for something a little different in life, it has been my experience that most people want to feel loved, understood, and accepted. If we didn't experience these things growing up, or don't know how to extend these messages to ourselves, it makes sense that no matter what good we accomplish in life at some point we can end up feeling lost. If this sounds familiar, I'm here to help remind you of the person you were before you may have lost your way. I work with adults who have experienced trauma, and those with childhood wounds. I also provide services to children, and couples.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or struggling to relate with your significant other, spouse, adolescent, child or coworkers? Do you or a family member struggle with the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, or other mental health condition? I have over twenty years of experience helping individuals of all ages and families who were experiencing crisis in their lives or seeking increased fulfillment in their relationships. My education and practice is based on a strong Systems Theory background where all life influences are considered important and significant others are encouraged to participate as part of the therapeutic process.

I enjoy working with people who are searching for new ways to achieve their personal or mental health goals. I find it incredibly rewarding to journey along with others to help them discover and learn new ways of maneuvering their world. I often work well with people who enjoy taking their discussions to a deeper, more insightful, level in order to learn more about themselves.

Everyone struggles and we each cope with our struggles in various ways. Most clients I see are depressed or anxious because of something that happened in their lives that may or may not have been out of their control. I listen, offer feedback, and help them to look at themselves and their issues in a more positive manner.

To the outside world, you're seen as a pretty together person who's hard-working, accomplished and self-sufficient. When life get's tough, you buck up, soldier on, & "never let 'em see you bleed." You bottle up your pain and keep a tight lid on it. But, behind this exterior, you're actually hanging on by your fingertips. The stress on your shoulders is unbearably heavy & you're overwhelmed, stressed-out, and you feel like you're drowning under the pressure of it all. You're pain is silent, but your suffering is real and it's taking a toll on your health, productivity and your relationships with others.