Teletherapy for Onalaska, WI

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!
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 have experience with people from all stages of life. I'm here to work with clients to discuss effective communication skills, problem solving, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma to name a few. I believe in a systems approach where I assist people with their presenting concerns and making lasting changes for their future. I am here to listen to what each person needs from therapy and adjusts my approach to best suit the person sitting with me so that you have a partner in walking through whatever challenges have brought you to my couch.
I have experience with people from all stages of life. I'm here to work with clients to discuss effective communication skills, problem solving, grief, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma to name a few. I believe in a systems approach where I assist people with their presenting concerns and making lasting changes for their future. I am here to listen to what each person needs from therapy and adjusts my approach to best suit the person sitting with me so that you have a partner in walking through whatever challenges have brought you to my couch.

Starting therapy can feel so overwhelming. Who do I talk to, do I even want to talk, should I pick a specialist, who looks friendly. This can feel like a big step, and I congratulate you on starting your journey. I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful and successful for you. I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, co-dependency, and trauma. I take an attachment-based, client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin.
Starting therapy can feel so overwhelming. Who do I talk to, do I even want to talk, should I pick a specialist, who looks friendly. This can feel like a big step, and I congratulate you on starting your journey. I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful and successful for you. I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, co-dependency, and trauma. I take an attachment-based, client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin.

Whether it's trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transition or something else- I am here to help. I work with people from all stages of life including children, teens and adults. I am here to provide emotional support combined with clinical and diagnostic expertise to help you feel like yourself again. Check out the linked website to get my clinic information or to read the bios of the other incredible clinicians on staff at Marriage and Family Solutions. We are here for you and your family.
Whether it's trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transition or something else- I am here to help. I work with people from all stages of life including children, teens and adults. I am here to provide emotional support combined with clinical and diagnostic expertise to help you feel like yourself again. Check out the linked website to get my clinic information or to read the bios of the other incredible clinicians on staff at Marriage and Family Solutions. We are here for you and your family.

Are you struggling at work or school? Are you or someone you love struggling with a new medical condition? Have you just left/lost a partner and are trying to figure out what to do next? I work with young adults & adults seeking support during major life transitions that cause stress, anxiety and depression. I start with understanding where you have been, where you are now, and the challenges you are facing. Then we begin a plan which may involve learning more about yourself to create stronger boundaries, new coping skills or changing an unhelpful pattern. My passion is helping people live a more connected & fulfilled life.
Are you struggling at work or school? Are you or someone you love struggling with a new medical condition? Have you just left/lost a partner and are trying to figure out what to do next? I work with young adults & adults seeking support during major life transitions that cause stress, anxiety and depression. I start with understanding where you have been, where you are now, and the challenges you are facing. Then we begin a plan which may involve learning more about yourself to create stronger boundaries, new coping skills or changing an unhelpful pattern. My passion is helping people live a more connected & fulfilled life.

I specialize in working with Veterans and Emergency Responders (Police, Firefighters, Jailers, EMTs, etc.). Seasoned counselor who will help you formulate goals and help you achieve them. Most individuals have some type of trauma that influences their behavior and mood. In a gentle, loving way we can work to heal hidden wounds or issues that have recently come up and are affecting you today. My specialty is working with clients with Post Traumatic Stress and Complicated Grief. EMDR certified therapist.
I specialize in working with Veterans and Emergency Responders (Police, Firefighters, Jailers, EMTs, etc.). Seasoned counselor who will help you formulate goals and help you achieve them. Most individuals have some type of trauma that influences their behavior and mood. In a gentle, loving way we can work to heal hidden wounds or issues that have recently come up and are affecting you today. My specialty is working with clients with Post Traumatic Stress and Complicated Grief. EMDR certified therapist.

Gretchen Poellinger is a Licensed Professional Counselor and works with adolescents, adults, and families. Gretchen received her undergraduate degree from Minnesota State University – Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Winona State University. Over the last 10 years, Gretchen has worked in a variety of settings in the social service field. She has direct experience working with individuals with varying challenges and has provided behavioral management and mental health services to adults, families, and children in the area.
Gretchen Poellinger is a Licensed Professional Counselor and works with adolescents, adults, and families. Gretchen received her undergraduate degree from Minnesota State University – Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Winona State University. Over the last 10 years, Gretchen has worked in a variety of settings in the social service field. She has direct experience working with individuals with varying challenges and has provided behavioral management and mental health services to adults, families, and children in the area.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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. My goal for my clients is to help them thrive rather than strive. Life can be messy, and I consider it a privilege to help my clients navigate through "muck" and help them find a way to become "unstuck." I believe we have everything we need to be our authentic selves and thrive and am excited to watch you grow and live into your best self. You get to decide how your chapter ends. I have immediate availability. Call my office today!
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. My goal for my clients is to help them thrive rather than strive. Life can be messy, and I consider it a privilege to help my clients navigate through "muck" and help them find a way to become "unstuck." I believe we have everything we need to be our authentic selves and thrive and am excited to watch you grow and live into your best self. You get to decide how your chapter ends. I have immediate availability. Call my office today!

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Looking to experience more joy in life? You don't have to face this alone.
I have over 10 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate a variety of life's challenges. With advanced training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and in Child-Centered Play Therapy, I specialize in working with trauma survivors and children ages 3-10. I provide a supportive, egalitarian counseling relationship and believe in working alongside clients to maximize their strengths and help them achieve their goals.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Looking to experience more joy in life? You don't have to face this alone.
I have over 10 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate a variety of life's challenges. With advanced training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and in Child-Centered Play Therapy, I specialize in working with trauma survivors and children ages 3-10. I provide a supportive, egalitarian counseling relationship and believe in working alongside clients to maximize their strengths and help them achieve their goals.

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Alex is a licensed professional counselor in training and works with children, adolescents and adults. Alex received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Viterbo University.
Alex provides a warm, welcoming environment for clients and meets them with acceptance and empathy. Alex uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in identifying and restructuring negative thought patterns to promote behavior change, as well as a strengths-based approach to capitalize on the skills they already possess.
Immediate Openings!
Alex is a licensed professional counselor in training and works with children, adolescents and adults. Alex received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Viterbo University.
Alex provides a warm, welcoming environment for clients and meets them with acceptance and empathy. Alex uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in identifying and restructuring negative thought patterns to promote behavior change, as well as a strengths-based approach to capitalize on the skills they already possess.

Immediate openings! Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or unsure how to move forward? You’re not alone. In our work together, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative space to explore what’s getting in the way—with curiosity, not judgment. Whether you’re stuck in old patterns, navigating stress, or just feeling off, we’ll work together to make sense of what’s happening, shift what’s no longer serving you, and build tools that actually make a difference. Along the way, we’ll draw on your strengths, deepen your connections, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and fulfilling.
Immediate openings! Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, self-doubt, or unsure how to move forward? You’re not alone. In our work together, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative space to explore what’s getting in the way—with curiosity, not judgment. Whether you’re stuck in old patterns, navigating stress, or just feeling off, we’ll work together to make sense of what’s happening, shift what’s no longer serving you, and build tools that actually make a difference. Along the way, we’ll draw on your strengths, deepen your connections, and move toward a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and fulfilling.

Immediate availability, same week appointments available.
I believe each client that walks through my door deserves to be heard and understood. We are not meant to face life’s struggles alone and I am honored my clients invite me to join them in their journey towards healing. I use a person-centered approach in counseling. My clients and I work together, as a team, to plan the best course of treatment. My focus areas of counseling are: depression, anxiety, grief, self-harm, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, life stressors & life changes.
Immediate availability, same week appointments available.
I believe each client that walks through my door deserves to be heard and understood. We are not meant to face life’s struggles alone and I am honored my clients invite me to join them in their journey towards healing. I use a person-centered approach in counseling. My clients and I work together, as a team, to plan the best course of treatment. My focus areas of counseling are: depression, anxiety, grief, self-harm, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, life stressors & life changes.

Stein Counseling & Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, BCC, BCPCC, NMT L 3
1 Endorsed
Onalaska, WI 54650
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 Level 1 and 2, 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. Bruce Perry was also my mentor.
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 Level 1 and 2, 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. Bruce Perry was also my mentor.

I am currently using online platforms to provide Telehealth services.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and have a deep understanding of how trauma affects individuals and families, particularly in marginalized communities, where systemic barriers can make the healing process more complex. My ideal clients are teens, families, and young adults who may come from backgrounds marked by trauma, mental health challenges, or family difficulties. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where healing can begin.
I am currently using online platforms to provide Telehealth services.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and have a deep understanding of how trauma affects individuals and families, particularly in marginalized communities, where systemic barriers can make the healing process more complex. My ideal clients are teens, families, and young adults who may come from backgrounds marked by trauma, mental health challenges, or family difficulties. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where healing can begin.

Hello My name is Lisa! I am a Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker who specializes in working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief or direction in life. I believe in meeting each person where they are in their life journey and walking with them from where they are, to where they want to be.
Hello My name is Lisa! I am a Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker who specializes in working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief or direction in life. I believe in meeting each person where they are in their life journey and walking with them from where they are, to where they want to be.

Immediate Availability: Are you tired of your anxiety, worry, or intrusive thoughts ruining your life and getting in the way of what is actually important to you? I have a passion for working with some of the toughest themes of ANXIETY and/or OCD. I can help you create ways to cope and respond differently to the worry, doubt and uncertainty, so that you can be present in your life and work towards your values. Imagine what it would be like if your anxiety was not so powerful? What would be different?
Immediate Availability: Are you tired of your anxiety, worry, or intrusive thoughts ruining your life and getting in the way of what is actually important to you? I have a passion for working with some of the toughest themes of ANXIETY and/or OCD. I can help you create ways to cope and respond differently to the worry, doubt and uncertainty, so that you can be present in your life and work towards your values. Imagine what it would be like if your anxiety was not so powerful? What would be different?

OCD, anxiety, panic, and phobias can all be incredibly uncomfortable, taking away precious time from what is important to you. Perhaps rumination, checking or intrusive, scary thoughts are ruining valuable aspects of your life. You want to feel better, you want relief and you want connection with others. What if you could experience less anxiety, feel more confident, and be able to approach your day with more surplus? Together we will make a plan and practice skills together so you can feel relief.
OCD, anxiety, panic, and phobias can all be incredibly uncomfortable, taking away precious time from what is important to you. Perhaps rumination, checking or intrusive, scary thoughts are ruining valuable aspects of your life. You want to feel better, you want relief and you want connection with others. What if you could experience less anxiety, feel more confident, and be able to approach your day with more surplus? Together we will make a plan and practice skills together so you can feel relief.

Hello! I have immediate availability for new clients.
I’m passionate about helping others reconnect with themselves and what gives their lives meaning. My aim is to offer a nonjudgmental space to explore who you are from the inside out. Together, we can make sense of your experiences and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and self-understanding. My approach emphasizes self-compassion and the ability to relate to our thoughts and emotions in a more flexible, accepting way.
Hello! I have immediate availability for new clients.
I’m passionate about helping others reconnect with themselves and what gives their lives meaning. My aim is to offer a nonjudgmental space to explore who you are from the inside out. Together, we can make sense of your experiences and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and self-understanding. My approach emphasizes self-compassion and the ability to relate to our thoughts and emotions in a more flexible, accepting way.
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Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.