Therapists for Children in Poynette, WI
Are you tired of feeling stuck in past trauma or anxiety? Have you spent your life being down on yourself or even blaming yourself for your problems? If so, I am so glad you are here and prioritizing your mental health! My name is Keri, and I am a therapist in-training in rural Wisconsin. I provide a judgement-free, welcoming space for teens and adults to work through life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and help people envision the next steps in their healing journey. Keri has experience in school counseling as well as working with law enforcement.
Are you tired of feeling stuck in past trauma or anxiety? Have you spent your life being down on yourself or even blaming yourself for your problems? If so, I am so glad you are here and prioritizing your mental health! My name is Keri, and I am a therapist in-training in rural Wisconsin. I provide a judgement-free, welcoming space for teens and adults to work through life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and help people envision the next steps in their healing journey. Keri has experience in school counseling as well as working with law enforcement.
For more than 30 years I have focused on helping children and adults, individually, in couples, in families and groups achieve strength, peace and confidence by improving conflict resolution, communication, stress and anxiety, anger management skills, child and adolescent behavioral problems, and parenting skills as well as improved functioning and decreased emotional distress related to depression, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress and bipolar disorders.
In addition to general mental health counseling, I have specialized in the area of domestic violence with both perpetrators and survivors of violence since 1980. I offer services for abusive men through the Alternatives and Treatment for Abusive Men Program and counseling for survivors at the Midwest Domestic Violence Resource Center.
For more than 30 years I have focused on helping children and adults, individually, in couples, in families and groups achieve strength, peace and confidence by improving conflict resolution, communication, stress and anxiety, anger management skills, child and adolescent behavioral problems, and parenting skills as well as improved functioning and decreased emotional distress related to depression, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress and bipolar disorders.
In addition to general mental health counseling, I have specialized in the area of domestic violence with both perpetrators and survivors of violence since 1980. I offer services for abusive men through the Alternatives and Treatment for Abusive Men Program and counseling for survivors at the Midwest Domestic Violence Resource Center.
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You might be a parent who is having trouble understanding your child’s behavior and connecting with them despite your best efforts to help.
I work with children as young as four, as well as adults who are tired of feeling stuck and ready to move forward with who they want to be. This process will focus on self-rediscovery, which can include working on coping skills, confronting difficult emotions and deeply held beliefs, and gaining confidence, so you can feel ownership of your life.
You might be a parent who is having trouble understanding your child’s behavior and connecting with them despite your best efforts to help.
I work with children as young as four, as well as adults who are tired of feeling stuck and ready to move forward with who they want to be. This process will focus on self-rediscovery, which can include working on coping skills, confronting difficult emotions and deeply held beliefs, and gaining confidence, so you can feel ownership of your life.
Meg (she/her) specializes in supporting people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Her practice also includes working with couples, offering guidance through communication issues and relationship stress. She is passionate about helping clients who feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, those struggling with self-esteem, and those seeking deeper self-awareness. Megan has over 20 years of experience supporting and advocating for her community in many settings. Her approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration, and she tailors therapeutic techniques to meet the specific needs and goals of each person.
Meg (she/her) specializes in supporting people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Her practice also includes working with couples, offering guidance through communication issues and relationship stress. She is passionate about helping clients who feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, those struggling with self-esteem, and those seeking deeper self-awareness. Megan has over 20 years of experience supporting and advocating for her community in many settings. Her approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration, and she tailors therapeutic techniques to meet the specific needs and goals of each person.
I provide non-judgemental, client-centered psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
Having experience as a Dane County Treatment Foster Parent for 20 years with over 90 adolescent boys in our home, I have expertise in working with teens and their families. Being a parent myself, I work from a very non-judgmental perspective. I have specialty training in adoption as well as working with clients dealing with chronic pain.
I provide non-judgemental, client-centered psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
Having experience as a Dane County Treatment Foster Parent for 20 years with over 90 adolescent boys in our home, I have expertise in working with teens and their families. Being a parent myself, I work from a very non-judgmental perspective. I have specialty training in adoption as well as working with clients dealing with chronic pain.
Does going out in public with your child feel like an impossible task?
I work with parents in a team approach to help you and your child gain a sense of calm and togetherness. I strive to provide direct insight while being gentle. I specialize in anxiety, attachment, LGBTQA+ struggles, PTSD and trauma, dissociation, and families working through pre and post adoption struggles.
Does going out in public with your child feel like an impossible task?
I work with parents in a team approach to help you and your child gain a sense of calm and togetherness. I strive to provide direct insight while being gentle. I specialize in anxiety, attachment, LGBTQA+ struggles, PTSD and trauma, dissociation, and families working through pre and post adoption struggles.
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or misunderstood? Are you longing for different connection with yourself, your body, or your relationships? I understand from personal and clinical experience how hard it can be to find support when we are in pain. But you deserve the care and attention that therapy can offer. In our work together, we will take things at your pace as we explore your unique experiences and find ways to live with less suffering—and with more confidence, compassion, and connection. I bring my warmth, humor, and curiosity to our sessions and aim to create a space where you can show up as your full, authentic self.
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or misunderstood? Are you longing for different connection with yourself, your body, or your relationships? I understand from personal and clinical experience how hard it can be to find support when we are in pain. But you deserve the care and attention that therapy can offer. In our work together, we will take things at your pace as we explore your unique experiences and find ways to live with less suffering—and with more confidence, compassion, and connection. I bring my warmth, humor, and curiosity to our sessions and aim to create a space where you can show up as your full, authentic self.
For parents, of course you want to help your children as they embark on that path.
You want someone who gets it. As a fellow adoptee and licensed therapist, I've dedicated my career to adoptee-specific support. I created the Adoption Literacy framework, authored "The Adoptee's Journey," and train other professionals. You'll gain practical tools for navigating adoption challenges while developing deeper understanding of your unique story.
For parents, of course you want to help your children as they embark on that path.
You want someone who gets it. As a fellow adoptee and licensed therapist, I've dedicated my career to adoptee-specific support. I created the Adoption Literacy framework, authored "The Adoptee's Journey," and train other professionals. You'll gain practical tools for navigating adoption challenges while developing deeper understanding of your unique story.
I work with trauma survivors, children through child-centered play therapy, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, and life transitions.
I help clients using a blend of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) for children, Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for trauma, and concepts from Person-Centered Therapy, EFT, and ACT. I also incorporate mindfulness techniques, focusing on affect regulation through deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation to support emotional healing and resilience.
I work with trauma survivors, children through child-centered play therapy, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, and life transitions.
I help clients using a blend of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) for children, Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for trauma, and concepts from Person-Centered Therapy, EFT, and ACT. I also incorporate mindfulness techniques, focusing on affect regulation through deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation to support emotional healing and resilience.
My passion is helping people connect and I believe it starts here. At the core, people want to be seen, heard, and understood. I love being a part of someone's journey and being witness to their growth, achievements, and change. Showing up for ourselves is not something we're often taught, we're more often shown how to be there for everyone else first. I'm here to help you feel better and do better.
My passion is helping people connect and I believe it starts here. At the core, people want to be seen, heard, and understood. I love being a part of someone's journey and being witness to their growth, achievements, and change. Showing up for ourselves is not something we're often taught, we're more often shown how to be there for everyone else first. I'm here to help you feel better and do better.
I have 2 years of experience helping children ages 5-10, preteens, teens, families, adults, and couples.
I am a queer, neurodivergent, and spiritual therapist offering inclusive, LGBTQIA+-affirming care to individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and mental health experiences. As a neurodivergent clinician, I bring a deeply attuned, non-pathologizing lens to therapy. My style is warm, open, direct, and creative, grounded in unconditional positive regard, curiosity, and empowerment. Healing happens through authentic connection, nervous system regulation, and strengths-based support, as we reconnect to inner wisdom on psychological and energetic levels.
I have 2 years of experience helping children ages 5-10, preteens, teens, families, adults, and couples.
I am a queer, neurodivergent, and spiritual therapist offering inclusive, LGBTQIA+-affirming care to individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and mental health experiences. As a neurodivergent clinician, I bring a deeply attuned, non-pathologizing lens to therapy. My style is warm, open, direct, and creative, grounded in unconditional positive regard, curiosity, and empowerment. Healing happens through authentic connection, nervous system regulation, and strengths-based support, as we reconnect to inner wisdom on psychological and energetic levels.
I’m a bilingual and bicultural licensed clinical psychologist in Illinois with 10 years of clinical experience working with children (as young as 3 years old), adolescents, adults, older adults, families, groups, and couples in the Chicagoland area.
I'm passionate about social justice issues and serving populations using a systems and cultural lens, understanding the importance of how systems, biopsychosocial, and cultural factors can impact people and their communities mind, body, and spirit.
I’m a bilingual and bicultural licensed clinical psychologist in Illinois with 10 years of clinical experience working with children (as young as 3 years old), adolescents, adults, older adults, families, groups, and couples in the Chicagoland area.
I'm passionate about social justice issues and serving populations using a systems and cultural lens, understanding the importance of how systems, biopsychosocial, and cultural factors can impact people and their communities mind, body, and spirit.
Leah Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53704
Waitlist for new clients
I believe throughout our lives, from childhood to adulthood there are circumstances that cause us to lose sight of our true authentic self.
My specialties include anxiety spectrum disorders, fears both rational and irrational, self-esteem issues, trauma and adoption issues . I have an understanding of the sensory system related to regulation dysfunction which I bring to sessions. I'm 20 years trained in Neurofeedback and Interactive Metronome as alternative strategies and tools if appropriate.
I believe throughout our lives, from childhood to adulthood there are circumstances that cause us to lose sight of our true authentic self.
My specialties include anxiety spectrum disorders, fears both rational and irrational, self-esteem issues, trauma and adoption issues . I have an understanding of the sensory system related to regulation dysfunction which I bring to sessions. I'm 20 years trained in Neurofeedback and Interactive Metronome as alternative strategies and tools if appropriate.
I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, low self-acceptance or self-worth, motherhood, and those healing from childhood trauma or complex family dynamics, which often impact performance in work, school, sports, and relationships.
Clients who seek my care are supported through open communication as we explore boundaries and triggers, traumatic experiences, or the areas of their life that feel less full. Our sessions are free of judgement, evidence-based, and clients are provided the tools and resources to overcome challenges, navigate learning differences, and performance barriers.
I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, low self-acceptance or self-worth, motherhood, and those healing from childhood trauma or complex family dynamics, which often impact performance in work, school, sports, and relationships.
Clients who seek my care are supported through open communication as we explore boundaries and triggers, traumatic experiences, or the areas of their life that feel less full. Our sessions are free of judgement, evidence-based, and clients are provided the tools and resources to overcome challenges, navigate learning differences, and performance barriers.
Looking for therapy that doesn't feel all judgey like?!
Our ideal clients are burned out, anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted from holding everything together. They’re navigating trauma, identity shifts, complicated relationships, and major life transitions— often while being the “strong one” for everyone else. They want more than surface-level coping skills; they want real, lasting change. They’re looking for honest, non-judgmental therapy that fits real life, meets them where they are, and helps them build resilience, clarity, and a sense of purpose that feels earned—not forced.
Looking for therapy that doesn't feel all judgey like?!
Our ideal clients are burned out, anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted from holding everything together. They’re navigating trauma, identity shifts, complicated relationships, and major life transitions— often while being the “strong one” for everyone else. They want more than surface-level coping skills; they want real, lasting change. They’re looking for honest, non-judgmental therapy that fits real life, meets them where they are, and helps them build resilience, clarity, and a sense of purpose that feels earned—not forced.
I am a board-certified Marriage and Family Therapist based in Madison, Wisconsin. I work with individuals ages 5 through 65+ and provide care for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and relational stressors.
I am a board-certified Marriage and Family Therapist based in Madison, Wisconsin. I work with individuals ages 5 through 65+ and provide care for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and relational stressors.
I work with individuals navigating complex trauma and ADHD, helping them reconnect with the many parts of themselves that influence how they think, feel, and act. Life experiences shape us, and sometimes parts of ourselves get “stuck” in survival mode. My approach is about recognizing, honoring, and healing these parts so they can move from reacting out of fear or past patterns to responding with awareness, choice, and resilience.Together, we explore the ways your mind, body, and past experiences intersect, building tools to manage overwhelm, regulate emotions, and navigate daily life with more clarity and confidence.
I work with individuals navigating complex trauma and ADHD, helping them reconnect with the many parts of themselves that influence how they think, feel, and act. Life experiences shape us, and sometimes parts of ourselves get “stuck” in survival mode. My approach is about recognizing, honoring, and healing these parts so they can move from reacting out of fear or past patterns to responding with awareness, choice, and resilience.Together, we explore the ways your mind, body, and past experiences intersect, building tools to manage overwhelm, regulate emotions, and navigate daily life with more clarity and confidence.
As this will be telehealth therapy, my ideal clients are individual's who are old enough to utilize technology, looking for an additional support with their anxiety, depression, motivation, family dynamics, life changes, emotional regulation, self-identity, and trauma.
As this will be telehealth therapy, my ideal clients are individual's who are old enough to utilize technology, looking for an additional support with their anxiety, depression, motivation, family dynamics, life changes, emotional regulation, self-identity, and trauma.
Working with clients of all age ranges, and providing holistic therapy to aid in healing --not just the mind-- but also the body with Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Working with clients of all age ranges, and providing holistic therapy to aid in healing --not just the mind-- but also the body with Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Pine Valley Integrated Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
We offer an array of mental health and addiction treatment services to help adults, teens and children to overcome barriers, achieve personal goals and live their best life.
An integrated approach means that when necessary we work fluidly with and alongside medical providers, community agencies, schools, county agencies and within the judicial system. We work to provide a network of support to navigate complex issues. We also specialize in ongoing addiction treatment through our partnerships with various medical providers.
We offer an array of mental health and addiction treatment services to help adults, teens and children to overcome barriers, achieve personal goals and live their best life.
An integrated approach means that when necessary we work fluidly with and alongside medical providers, community agencies, schools, county agencies and within the judicial system. We work to provide a network of support to navigate complex issues. We also specialize in ongoing addiction treatment through our partnerships with various medical providers.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.