Body Image Therapists in Plover, WI
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in painful patterns, or disconnected from the people you care about most? Many of the clients I work with—children, adults, couples, and families—come to therapy feeling exhausted by anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, or shame. You may be struggling to regulate emotions, communicate effectively, rebuild trust, or make sense of experiences that continue to affect your daily life. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in painful patterns, or disconnected from the people you care about most? Many of the clients I work with—children, adults, couples, and families—come to therapy feeling exhausted by anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, or shame. You may be struggling to regulate emotions, communicate effectively, rebuild trust, or make sense of experiences that continue to affect your daily life. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Janelle Hafermann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ICS, CSAC, NCAC I, SAP
Serves Area
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I work with all populations specializing in the areas of criminal justice, trauma and adversity, grief and loss, substance use, military veterans, sexual and physical violence along with challenges that face both the young and aging populations. I use an eclectic mix of therapeutic styles and embody a belief that each persons story and journey, is one that I am privileged to know and travel alongside. I seek to understand and support the goals and needs of those I work with, offering a holistic culturally informed team approach to each unique individual.
I work with all populations specializing in the areas of criminal justice, trauma and adversity, grief and loss, substance use, military veterans, sexual and physical violence along with challenges that face both the young and aging populations. I use an eclectic mix of therapeutic styles and embody a belief that each persons story and journey, is one that I am privileged to know and travel alongside. I seek to understand and support the goals and needs of those I work with, offering a holistic culturally informed team approach to each unique individual.
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Hi, I’m Taylor Young, LPC, and I help teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, and the often confusing process of figuring out life and identity. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
I have a strong interest in supporting LGBTQ+ clients and those exploring identity or trying to understand who you are, creating a space where you can show up fully as yourself and feel genuinely understood.
Hi, I’m Taylor Young, LPC, and I help teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, and the often confusing process of figuring out life and identity. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
I have a strong interest in supporting LGBTQ+ clients and those exploring identity or trying to understand who you are, creating a space where you can show up fully as yourself and feel genuinely understood.
My name is Elaina Schuh and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I graduated from UW-Stout in 2020 and was plunged head first into therapy during the pandemic. This intense start has allowed me to be more empathetic and passionate about serving clients and meeting their needs.
I speacialize in working with adult individuals and couples who strive to better themselves, understand their unique qualities and are looking to create new paths in their journey of self-love and adventure. I work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard and understood.
My name is Elaina Schuh and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I graduated from UW-Stout in 2020 and was plunged head first into therapy during the pandemic. This intense start has allowed me to be more empathetic and passionate about serving clients and meeting their needs.
I speacialize in working with adult individuals and couples who strive to better themselves, understand their unique qualities and are looking to create new paths in their journey of self-love and adventure. I work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard and understood.
You may be feeling like anxiety is taking over—whether it shows up as constant worries, racing thoughts, or big emotions that feel hard to control. Maybe school has become stressful, friendships complicated, or transitions (like starting high school or college) overwhelming. Or maybe you’re a young adult trying to find your place—juggling school, work, relationships, and identity. You might feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what’s next.
You may be feeling like anxiety is taking over—whether it shows up as constant worries, racing thoughts, or big emotions that feel hard to control. Maybe school has become stressful, friendships complicated, or transitions (like starting high school or college) overwhelming. Or maybe you’re a young adult trying to find your place—juggling school, work, relationships, and identity. You might feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what’s next.
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Hello! Thanks for taking time to get to know a little bit about me. I am a clinical health psychologist serving professionals and their families. I help folks with a variety of concerns like anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, ADHD, substance use, and relationship problems, but also help people with medical concerns like insomnia, chronic pain, weight loss, coping with the stress illness, making behavior changes to help with chronic problems, and more. I have developed a specialty of working with high stress professionals in managing their health and wellbeing in demanding careers.
Hello! Thanks for taking time to get to know a little bit about me. I am a clinical health psychologist serving professionals and their families. I help folks with a variety of concerns like anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, ADHD, substance use, and relationship problems, but also help people with medical concerns like insomnia, chronic pain, weight loss, coping with the stress illness, making behavior changes to help with chronic problems, and more. I have developed a specialty of working with high stress professionals in managing their health and wellbeing in demanding careers.
Many of the people I work with have tried everything: medical treatment, PT, medications, and still deal with chronic pain, fatigue, or other persistent symptoms. If that’s you, you’re not alone, and your symptoms are real. In many cases, ongoing symptoms are driven by patterns in the brain and nervous system rather than ongoing injury or illness. My work focuses on helping your system shift out of those patterns so symptoms can begin to change. This doesn’t mean your symptoms are “in your head,” it means your body has learned something it can also unlearn.
Many of the people I work with have tried everything: medical treatment, PT, medications, and still deal with chronic pain, fatigue, or other persistent symptoms. If that’s you, you’re not alone, and your symptoms are real. In many cases, ongoing symptoms are driven by patterns in the brain and nervous system rather than ongoing injury or illness. My work focuses on helping your system shift out of those patterns so symptoms can begin to change. This doesn’t mean your symptoms are “in your head,” it means your body has learned something it can also unlearn.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Whether it’s you, your partner, your child, or your family; life can get heavy. I work with clients 13 and up using humor and evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy to create a space where real change can happen. I specialize in Neurodivergence, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, burnout, self-esteem, intimacy and sex-related concerns, and life transitions. Wherever you’re starting from, I’m here to support you on your unique journey.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Whether it’s you, your partner, your child, or your family; life can get heavy. I work with clients 13 and up using humor and evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy to create a space where real change can happen. I specialize in Neurodivergence, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, burnout, self-esteem, intimacy and sex-related concerns, and life transitions. Wherever you’re starting from, I’m here to support you on your unique journey.
When we take the time to nourish our soul, we increase our emotional resilience and promote overall healing which helps us through life’s many obstacles and increases our quality of life. At Nourish Your Soul Counseling we have a variety of skilled practitioners here to both partner with and support their clients towards taking steps towards meaningful change. We offer services both in person in Sussex, Wi and Waupaca, Wi and service anyone online in Wisconsin.
When we take the time to nourish our soul, we increase our emotional resilience and promote overall healing which helps us through life’s many obstacles and increases our quality of life. At Nourish Your Soul Counseling we have a variety of skilled practitioners here to both partner with and support their clients towards taking steps towards meaningful change. We offer services both in person in Sussex, Wi and Waupaca, Wi and service anyone online in Wisconsin.
I specialize in trauma-informed treatment & psycho-analytical therapy with adults in transition/change, mental health disturbance & past or current trauma. My practice includes counseling young & older adults, couples with marriage stress, anger management, substance abuse & recovery, women and men leaving domestic violence situations, LGBTQ, and those living with personal challenges where they find themselves ‘stuck’ in ideas and behaviors that no longer work for them. Approaches include Analytical Psychology, Narrative and CBT, MI, Feminist Therapy, Multi-Culturalism, Trauma-Informed Treatment & somatic healing.
I specialize in trauma-informed treatment & psycho-analytical therapy with adults in transition/change, mental health disturbance & past or current trauma. My practice includes counseling young & older adults, couples with marriage stress, anger management, substance abuse & recovery, women and men leaving domestic violence situations, LGBTQ, and those living with personal challenges where they find themselves ‘stuck’ in ideas and behaviors that no longer work for them. Approaches include Analytical Psychology, Narrative and CBT, MI, Feminist Therapy, Multi-Culturalism, Trauma-Informed Treatment & somatic healing.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or tired of trying to handle everything alone. Together, we look at what may be keeping you stuck and work on healthier ways to restore, relate to others, and feel more like yourself. My goal is to help adults who are struggling with trauma, depression, substance abuse, mood changes, relationship stress, OCD, or who are feeling stuck in the same patterns.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or tired of trying to handle everything alone. Together, we look at what may be keeping you stuck and work on healthier ways to restore, relate to others, and feel more like yourself. My goal is to help adults who are struggling with trauma, depression, substance abuse, mood changes, relationship stress, OCD, or who are feeling stuck in the same patterns.
Clients often describe my approach as calm, compassionate, and gently challenging. Are there past traumas or wounds that are holding you back? Have you been feeling anxious and can’t stop worrying? Are you described as a perfectionist or your self-esteem feels nonexistent? Has it been challenging to engage in your life and find joy? Are you terrified to set boundaries and put yourself first?
These concerns can keep you stuck and unfulfilled, but together we can create a path forward.
Clients often describe my approach as calm, compassionate, and gently challenging. Are there past traumas or wounds that are holding you back? Have you been feeling anxious and can’t stop worrying? Are you described as a perfectionist or your self-esteem feels nonexistent? Has it been challenging to engage in your life and find joy? Are you terrified to set boundaries and put yourself first?
These concerns can keep you stuck and unfulfilled, but together we can create a path forward.
Are you seeking support to help deal with difficult life transitions, learn practical skills to decrease depression and anxiety, learn positive parenting techniques, or work through stressors in your relationships? Taking the first step to ask for help takes courage, and can be the start towards improving your emotion regulation or quality of your relationships.
Are you seeking support to help deal with difficult life transitions, learn practical skills to decrease depression and anxiety, learn positive parenting techniques, or work through stressors in your relationships? Taking the first step to ask for help takes courage, and can be the start towards improving your emotion regulation or quality of your relationships.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than you can handle, you deserve a space where you feel truly seen and supported. I bring empathy, compassion & a calming presence to help you slow down, make sense of what's happening inside you, and begin healing at a pace that feels right.
I specialize in supporting female adolescents (16+) and women. Many of the women I work with are navigating such things as trauma, anxiety, stress, college transitions, perimenopause, relationship/family challenges, & other life transitions. We explore what's beneath the surface, get to the roots, and support steady, lasting healing.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than you can handle, you deserve a space where you feel truly seen and supported. I bring empathy, compassion & a calming presence to help you slow down, make sense of what's happening inside you, and begin healing at a pace that feels right.
I specialize in supporting female adolescents (16+) and women. Many of the women I work with are navigating such things as trauma, anxiety, stress, college transitions, perimenopause, relationship/family challenges, & other life transitions. We explore what's beneath the surface, get to the roots, and support steady, lasting healing.
You do your best to keep up, but it feels like you're always one step away from falling behind. For many people and high-achievers in Wisconsin, the pressure to be perfect—socially, academically, and personally, might just be exhausting. You might feel like you don’t quite fit in, or that the stress of "what’s next" is just too much to handle. I help people who are tired of feeling overwhelmed. Together, we can turn that pressure into real confidence and help you feel like yourself again.
You do your best to keep up, but it feels like you're always one step away from falling behind. For many people and high-achievers in Wisconsin, the pressure to be perfect—socially, academically, and personally, might just be exhausting. You might feel like you don’t quite fit in, or that the stress of "what’s next" is just too much to handle. I help people who are tired of feeling overwhelmed. Together, we can turn that pressure into real confidence and help you feel like yourself again.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious about your relationships, the future, or parenting? If you’ve struggled with anxiety or depression throughout your life, or are navigating the complexities of raising a child, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves exhausted and uncertain, especially when managing circumstances that differ from their own childhood experiences. Together, we’ll explore these challenges, working to restore your confidence and find meaningful ways to create balance in your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious about your relationships, the future, or parenting? If you’ve struggled with anxiety or depression throughout your life, or are navigating the complexities of raising a child, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves exhausted and uncertain, especially when managing circumstances that differ from their own childhood experiences. Together, we’ll explore these challenges, working to restore your confidence and find meaningful ways to create balance in your life.
If you’re managing the demands of a busy life, whether as a high-achieving professional, a caregiver, or someone seeking more balance, you’ve come to the right place. You might be facing anxiety, stress, challenges with setting boundaries, or navigating a major life transition. Maybe you’re committed to personal growth but feel overwhelmed by the pressure to always be “on” while longing for greater clarity, alignment, and peace.
In our work together, you'll find a supportive space that respects your whole self—including your cultural background, values, and lived experiences. I'm here to help you reconnect with
If you’re managing the demands of a busy life, whether as a high-achieving professional, a caregiver, or someone seeking more balance, you’ve come to the right place. You might be facing anxiety, stress, challenges with setting boundaries, or navigating a major life transition. Maybe you’re committed to personal growth but feel overwhelmed by the pressure to always be “on” while longing for greater clarity, alignment, and peace.
In our work together, you'll find a supportive space that respects your whole self—including your cultural background, values, and lived experiences. I'm here to help you reconnect with
I specialize in working with a variety of presenting concerns, including eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, depression, anxiety, and OCD (ages 18-70).
With 10 years of specialized training and experience, my expertise is primarily in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders and frequent comorbidities (depression, anxiety, trauma). I am trained in a number of evidence-based modalities that I'm dedicated to delivering with warmth and excellence: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for treating PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and schema therapy. I am DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and RO-DBT (Radically Open-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) informed. Additionally, I am a certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider.
I specialize in working with a variety of presenting concerns, including eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, depression, anxiety, and OCD (ages 18-70).
With 10 years of specialized training and experience, my expertise is primarily in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders and frequent comorbidities (depression, anxiety, trauma). I am trained in a number of evidence-based modalities that I'm dedicated to delivering with warmth and excellence: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for treating PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and schema therapy. I am DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and RO-DBT (Radically Open-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) informed. Additionally, I am a certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider.
I also work with individuals experiencing eating disorders and body image concerns.
My style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I understand that you are the expert in your life, and I see my role as walking alongside you, noticing patterns and providing supportive feedback. Instead of focusing only on your symptoms, we’ll explore the “why” under your feelings and behaviors to uncover the strengths you’ve developed over time.
I also work with individuals experiencing eating disorders and body image concerns.
My style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I understand that you are the expert in your life, and I see my role as walking alongside you, noticing patterns and providing supportive feedback. Instead of focusing only on your symptoms, we’ll explore the “why” under your feelings and behaviors to uncover the strengths you’ve developed over time.
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How does body image affect mental health?
Poor body image can influence mental health because it can reduce self-esteem and decrease functioning in other areas of one's life. Negative body image may hinder someone's ability to perform daily tasks, including professional and social responsibilities, because they may feel self-conscious or shame surrounding their appearance; a desire to change one's body as a result of negative body image can also trigger behaviors such as extreme dieting, excessive exercise, or obsessive social media comparison. Poor body image is associated with a number of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, although many people experience negative body image even in the absence of meeting the diagnostic criteria for any mental health disorders.
What does it mean to have a positive body image?
Body image refers to how one internally perceives their appearance and internally "talks" to themself about their body. Positive body image is therefore indicative of a positive perception of one's self and positive internal self-talk that underscores one's strengths. People who have good body image often have higher self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence, and they also often recognize how external factors, such as social media or relationship patterns, can influence body image. While body image can change at different life stages and in response to various triggers, practicing self-acceptance and a body-positive mindset can help maintain a more stable sense of positive body image.
Is body image the same as self-esteem?
Body image and self-esteem are often related, but they are distinct concepts. Self-esteem is a broader term that can be shaped by a number of factors outside of body image, including one's functioning at school or in the workplace; it refers to one's capacity to handle various life challenges. Poor body image can be one way in which one's self-esteem is reduced. Reduced self-esteem as a result of poor body image can cause individuals to feel negative about their appearance, withdraw from social interactions, and/or rely on harmful behaviors as a coping mechanism. A "body positive" approach to body image therapy is therefore often used to encourage a more positive view of one's self and thus encourage better self-esteem.
What type of therapy is best to foster a positive body image?
The type of therapy best suited to improve body image depends on each person, as there is not a single therapy specific to body image improvement. That said, many individuals with poor body image benefit from therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based therapy. CBT can be used to help challenge distorted or negative thoughts about one's body, while ACT and mindfulness practices can facilitate a more positive body image through self-acceptance and identification of one's personal strengths. Regardless of treatment type, clients should look for body image therapists who encourage the development of a sense of self outside of their external appearance and help clients reduce unwanted behaviors developed as a result of poor self-esteem, such as dieting or disordered eating patterns.