Therapists for Seniors 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.
I Have been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist providing psychotherapy at Moontree Psychotherapy since 2008, although, I have been working with adults, children and families in a variety of capacities for over 35 years. I am a Humanistic-Mindfulness based psychotherapist. Whether you are seeking treatment for mental illness or need help with managing the circumstances in your life, I pay attention to all the parts of the human system ( body, mind, emotion, spirituality, relationships) and help you bring them into balance. .
I Have been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist providing psychotherapy at Moontree Psychotherapy since 2008, although, I have been working with adults, children and families in a variety of capacities for over 35 years. I am a Humanistic-Mindfulness based psychotherapist. Whether you are seeking treatment for mental illness or need help with managing the circumstances in your life, I pay attention to all the parts of the human system ( body, mind, emotion, spirituality, relationships) and help you bring them into balance. .
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Michael Scott from The Office once said "Society teaches us that having feelings and crying is bad and wrong. Well, that's baloney, because grief isn't wrong. There's such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown." As a therapist, I would agree with Michael and add that all feelings are right and good and meaningful but sometimes we can get stuck in negative thought patterns, relationship conflicts, painful feelings or avoidance strategies. We sometimes need help to create and develop new tools for handling those difficult thoughts or situations.
Michael Scott from The Office once said "Society teaches us that having feelings and crying is bad and wrong. Well, that's baloney, because grief isn't wrong. There's such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown." As a therapist, I would agree with Michael and add that all feelings are right and good and meaningful but sometimes we can get stuck in negative thought patterns, relationship conflicts, painful feelings or avoidance strategies. We sometimes need help to create and develop new tools for handling those difficult thoughts or situations.
Kirsten Taylor is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin, specializing in mental health services for individuals. With a passion for fostering emotional well-being and resilience, Kirsten has been practicing for over a decade, building a reputation for her compassionate approach and evidence-based techniques.
Kirsten Taylor is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin, specializing in mental health services for individuals. With a passion for fostering emotional well-being and resilience, Kirsten has been practicing for over a decade, building a reputation for her compassionate approach and evidence-based techniques.
Families are messy. I have a particular soft spot for the "odd one out"; those who have spent years wondering why it's so hard to figure out relationships or feel close to the people you genuinely love. Helping folks navigate boundaries with family members, learn to speak up for the first time, redefine old relationship patterns, or consider significant changes in how they relate to the people closest to them are the things I most enjoy doing. I'm passionate about working with all things family: parent-child (of all ages!), sibling, parenting, family roles, life transitions, and the complicated emotions that come with belonging.
Families are messy. I have a particular soft spot for the "odd one out"; those who have spent years wondering why it's so hard to figure out relationships or feel close to the people you genuinely love. Helping folks navigate boundaries with family members, learn to speak up for the first time, redefine old relationship patterns, or consider significant changes in how they relate to the people closest to them are the things I most enjoy doing. I'm passionate about working with all things family: parent-child (of all ages!), sibling, parenting, family roles, life transitions, and the complicated emotions that come with belonging.
I begin with the belief that everyone is perfectly imperfect rather than the notion that there is something "wrong" with you which needs to be "fixed". Starting the moment you were born you began to accumulate experiences from your family, community, and society. Some experiences were likely nurturing and beautiful and others were likely quite painful and challenging. Your accumulated experiences have shaped you and helped you develop mechanisms for coping, some of which no longer serve you.
I begin with the belief that everyone is perfectly imperfect rather than the notion that there is something "wrong" with you which needs to be "fixed". Starting the moment you were born you began to accumulate experiences from your family, community, and society. Some experiences were likely nurturing and beautiful and others were likely quite painful and challenging. Your accumulated experiences have shaped you and helped you develop mechanisms for coping, some of which no longer serve you.
I’ve worked in many colorful and exciting fields and alongside many incredible people, both clients and teammates: I most recently served as a counselor with the state's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. I've practiced within the community (Madison, WI) as a case manager and a forensic mental health counselor for approximately 4 years - helping folks that had severe and persistent mental illnesses navigate their wellness and the courts. Since then, I have worked with a very broad range of clients. The most important aspect of any client-provider relationship is rapport, and above all, that is the metric that is paramount to me.
I’ve worked in many colorful and exciting fields and alongside many incredible people, both clients and teammates: I most recently served as a counselor with the state's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. I've practiced within the community (Madison, WI) as a case manager and a forensic mental health counselor for approximately 4 years - helping folks that had severe and persistent mental illnesses navigate their wellness and the courts. Since then, I have worked with a very broad range of clients. The most important aspect of any client-provider relationship is rapport, and above all, that is the metric that is paramount to me.
Welcome! I’m a clinical therapist who believes in creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. My practice honors the rich and diverse experiences of individuals exploring their identity within their communities, including those on a journey of self-discovery related to culture and personal history. I offer a non-judgmental environment for those navigating identity, whether connected to culture, heritage, and/or being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Welcome! I’m a clinical therapist who believes in creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. My practice honors the rich and diverse experiences of individuals exploring their identity within their communities, including those on a journey of self-discovery related to culture and personal history. I offer a non-judgmental environment for those navigating identity, whether connected to culture, heritage, and/or being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you're living with grief, struggling with self-doubt, processing trauma, anxiety and depression, or trying to handle a major life transition, you don't have to carry it alone. You deserve a space where you come first and feel heard.
Therapy should feel like a collaborative space for growth and rooted in the belief that you are the expert in your lived experiences.
I try to show up as a real person as well as a therapist; curious and direct: not ignoring how the world and culture, systems and socioeconomic factors play a role in our lives.
If you're living with grief, struggling with self-doubt, processing trauma, anxiety and depression, or trying to handle a major life transition, you don't have to carry it alone. You deserve a space where you come first and feel heard.
Therapy should feel like a collaborative space for growth and rooted in the belief that you are the expert in your lived experiences.
I try to show up as a real person as well as a therapist; curious and direct: not ignoring how the world and culture, systems and socioeconomic factors play a role in our lives.
My ideal clients are people who’ve carried so much quietly and are ready for a space where they don’t have to be strong every moment. I offer a calm, culturally aware place to slow down, breathe, and feel truly understood. I support clients navigating stress, trauma, identity, and life changes, honoring the stories, roots, and experiences that shaped them. My hope is that each person feels seen, supported, and gently encouraged as they heal in a way that feels true to who they are becoming.
My ideal clients are people who’ve carried so much quietly and are ready for a space where they don’t have to be strong every moment. I offer a calm, culturally aware place to slow down, breathe, and feel truly understood. I support clients navigating stress, trauma, identity, and life changes, honoring the stories, roots, and experiences that shaped them. My hope is that each person feels seen, supported, and gently encouraged as they heal in a way that feels true to who they are becoming.
Bringing over 15 years of community based social work to her clinic practice, Elizabeth is passionate about working with children, teens and families recovering from trauma, experiencing communication difficulties, and processing complex grief. Elizabeth deeply values the client’s experiences to guide the therapeutic journey to vulnerability and healing, and cultivates her approach to empower clients on their own healing journey through perspective and communication.
Bringing over 15 years of community based social work to her clinic practice, Elizabeth is passionate about working with children, teens and families recovering from trauma, experiencing communication difficulties, and processing complex grief. Elizabeth deeply values the client’s experiences to guide the therapeutic journey to vulnerability and healing, and cultivates her approach to empower clients on their own healing journey through perspective and communication.
Recovery is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or impulse control, I’m here to help. I understand that recovery isn’t just about treating an illness—it’s about reclaiming the life, relationships, and happiness that may feel lost. With the right support, you can break free from destructive patterns and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to my work. Having walked the path of recovery myself, I know the challenges firsthand. My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, & solution-focused.
Recovery is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or impulse control, I’m here to help. I understand that recovery isn’t just about treating an illness—it’s about reclaiming the life, relationships, and happiness that may feel lost. With the right support, you can break free from destructive patterns and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.
I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to my work. Having walked the path of recovery myself, I know the challenges firsthand. My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, & solution-focused.
I am an Experienced, compassionate and competent therapist. I help individuals and couples identify and understand the patterns that are causing distress and disfunction. I enjoy the process of insight building and guiding my clients towards healthy change and control over who they are and how they engage life. I have expertise in post adoption reunion issues and help adult adoptees navigate those new relationship realities.
I am an Experienced, compassionate and competent therapist. I help individuals and couples identify and understand the patterns that are causing distress and disfunction. I enjoy the process of insight building and guiding my clients towards healthy change and control over who they are and how they engage life. I have expertise in post adoption reunion issues and help adult adoptees navigate those new relationship realities.
I believe people do their best healing when they feel heard, supported, & respected. My approach is collaborative & goal-oriented, focused on helping clients identify strengths, build practical skills, & create meaningful, sustainable change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor with a Bachelors in Nursing. My background in nursing informs my therapy work by providing a strong understanding of the connection between physical health, emotional well-being, & chronic stress. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to address challenges & move towar
I believe people do their best healing when they feel heard, supported, & respected. My approach is collaborative & goal-oriented, focused on helping clients identify strengths, build practical skills, & create meaningful, sustainable change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor with a Bachelors in Nursing. My background in nursing informs my therapy work by providing a strong understanding of the connection between physical health, emotional well-being, & chronic stress. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to address challenges & move towar
Daniel J Cruger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, CSI-T
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
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I am experienced in trauma treatment, anxiety, depression, substance use, using cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, EMDR, and polyvagal therapies. I believe in a practical application of evidenced based therapies, displaying compassion for all of the struggles in life.
I am experienced in trauma treatment, anxiety, depression, substance use, using cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, EMDR, and polyvagal therapies. I believe in a practical application of evidenced based therapies, displaying compassion for all of the struggles in life.
At Oak Leaf Psychotherapy, we work with individuals dealing with a wide range of mental health concerns including, but not limited to, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, and ADHD. We are proud to welcome individuals of all backgrounds, all genders, and all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
At Oak Leaf Psychotherapy, we work with individuals dealing with a wide range of mental health concerns including, but not limited to, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, and ADHD. We are proud to welcome individuals of all backgrounds, all genders, and all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Jo Ann Ahles is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. Jo Ann establishes a trusting and supportive relationship with clients, showing empathy, active listening, and genuine interest in their well-being. She supports clients in following their treatment plan, whether it involves therapy, medication, or other interventions. Jo Ann collaborates with them and tailors her approach to meet their specific needs and preferences, always prioritizing their safety and well-being. Outside of work, Jo Ann enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and photography.
Jo Ann Ahles is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. Jo Ann establishes a trusting and supportive relationship with clients, showing empathy, active listening, and genuine interest in their well-being. She supports clients in following their treatment plan, whether it involves therapy, medication, or other interventions. Jo Ann collaborates with them and tailors her approach to meet their specific needs and preferences, always prioritizing their safety and well-being. Outside of work, Jo Ann enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and photography.
Kevin utilizes a variety of clinical modalities including DBT, CBT, EMDR and other theoretical orientations blended into his practice. He has worked with age ranges from 18 all the way up to 80, and enjoys helping people process, reflect, assess, and direct themselves towards a more positive and holistic future. Kevin tends to be pretty flexible and is a firm believer that therapy works best when both therapist and client feel comfortable and open with each other and find solutions that work best based on each individual situation, not based on what can just be recited out of a textbook or manual verbatim.
Kevin utilizes a variety of clinical modalities including DBT, CBT, EMDR and other theoretical orientations blended into his practice. He has worked with age ranges from 18 all the way up to 80, and enjoys helping people process, reflect, assess, and direct themselves towards a more positive and holistic future. Kevin tends to be pretty flexible and is a firm believer that therapy works best when both therapist and client feel comfortable and open with each other and find solutions that work best based on each individual situation, not based on what can just be recited out of a textbook or manual verbatim.
Life is hard. Sometimes we need extra support when tackling life's challenges. My focus is on working with individuals 16+ experiencing anxiety, depression, family stress, relationship issues, marriage struggles, phobias (OCD), burnout, life transitions and more.
My experience working with clients involves using modalities such as the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment Based Modalities.
Life is hard. Sometimes we need extra support when tackling life's challenges. My focus is on working with individuals 16+ experiencing anxiety, depression, family stress, relationship issues, marriage struggles, phobias (OCD), burnout, life transitions and more.
My experience working with clients involves using modalities such as the Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment Based Modalities.
Finding the right therapist can be tough. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or emotional overwhelm, I strive to create a welcoming, safe space for people of all identities. My approach blends emotional processing with practical skill-building, so you’ll walk away from sessions with useful coping tools. I work with adults 18 to 90+ years old, specializing in young adults 18-34. I offer support managing concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Autism, ADHD, relationship challenges, family difficulties, life transitions, academic stress, substance use, and general stress management.
Finding the right therapist can be tough. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or emotional overwhelm, I strive to create a welcoming, safe space for people of all identities. My approach blends emotional processing with practical skill-building, so you’ll walk away from sessions with useful coping tools. I work with adults 18 to 90+ years old, specializing in young adults 18-34. I offer support managing concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Autism, ADHD, relationship challenges, family difficulties, life transitions, academic stress, substance use, and general stress management.
Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for Poynette
- Baraboo
- Cottage Grove
- Cross Plains
- De Forest
- Madison
- Middleton
- Monona
- Portage
- Sauk City
- Sun Prairie
- Waunakee
- Wisconsin Dells
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counseling for seniors and the elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
In general, counseling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counseling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counselors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counselors specializing in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counselors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.