Therapists in Prairie Du Chien, WI

Licensed in Minnesota & Wisconsin! ​Queer and Trans folx in distress deserve skilled clinicians who understand their lived experiences and identities. We are queer and trans clinicians who have expertise in supporting those recovering from trauma, management of anxious and depressive symptoms, exploration of ways to make relationships work for you, and finding joy in authenticity. I aspire to support you in building resilience, in crafting and owning your narratives in ways that honor your strengths and knowledge, and in partnering with you in the service of your therapeutic goals.

As a teen or young adult, the constant change you face can make it hard to catch your breath—especially when you’re also trying to figure out aspects of your identity, navigate dating and relationships, and deal with anxiety or things from your past. I get what that’s like, and want to give you a safe space to figure it all out and embrace your individuality. I identify as a trans man, have been through the journey of figuring out my own identity, and want to help you do the same—whether you’re (2S)LGBTQIA+ or not. I value humor in sessions when it’s appropriate because I think it helps us connect and process tough emotions.

Hey, I'm Angela! Please reach out via email. I'm a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. As part of the queer community, I understand the unique circumstances that can often come along with this lived experience, and I enjoy working with fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals and diverse folks from all walks of life. I specialize in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, CPTSD, SH/SI, life changes & transitions, identity exploration, grief and loss, and those coping with chronic illnesses. I'm sex positive, gender affirming, and find value in examining structures and systems at play that impact our mental health as well.

LOVE! It is one of those words that either makes you giddy with joy or a little squirmy in your chair. Love is one of the things we long for most in our lives. Whether you struggle with romantic love, family love, agape love or even self-love, I would like to help. I provide therapy options in both Madison and Janesville to help make sure you have an option that is close to home. I aim to provide a warm space to help you feel at ease while you work through the toughest areas of your life.

Do you want immediate relief and help? I have a significant success rate with anyone living with anxiety, depression or relationship issues. My therapy style is best described as honest and strategic in helping you discover the root of your problem and coming up with solutions that fit your specific problem. Life can be hard yet you can achieve happiness through all of it. Learning to really live life on life's terms is the key! As an LMFT and Ph.D. in counseling I can help you take a leap of faith and start working on you!

Welcome to my profile and Peace of Mind Therapy. Reaching out to a therapist can be a huge first step if you have never sought support before. Ultimately, therapy is about capturing one's strengths and helping to empower through personal growth and change.Clients seek my help because of divorce, family and relationship problems, significant loss and illness, trauma, personal choices, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and other problems. Finding peace of mind begins when you choose to start the journey. As your therapist, it will be my privilege to be your guide during this significant time in your life.

I am accepting new clients. I have experience working in a variety of clinical settings treating both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously or separately. I offer court-ordered alcohol and drug assessments, DOT assessments as a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), as well as attorney-ordered assessments. What makes my approach unique, is my ability to adapt treatment to fit your specific needs thereby making a complicated process a little more manageable. When the client can wrap their mind around the problem in a way they've never considered is the beginning point for effective and meaningful therapy.

Greetings! Sometimes we benefit from a non-biased, affirming source of support to open new pathways to pleasure and fulfillment - both of which we are all inherently deserving of. I invite clients to come as their authentic selves, explore the nuance of “what is,” and challenge narratives they may be ready to shed. As a systemic therapist, I believe all systems we exist within impact us. Clients can expect to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as experiences informed by family, partnership, community, work, and broader social systems.

Choosing a therapist can be difficult. You want someone you can trust and who has the experience to help with your needs. I am qualified to treat most conditions that cause people distress. Some areas of special interest include LGBTQ+, healthcare workers, anxiety (OCD, phobias, general anxiety), phobias, stress, work-life balance, depression, trauma, relationships, parenting, boundary-setting, and developing assertiveness. I am a strong LGBTQAI+ ally and have experience and special training working with LGBTQAI+ couples and individuals. Hablo español y hago terápia en español. Tengo experiencia con gente de todas partes.

Therapy is effective when the therapist is guiding the client down a path that the therapist has already successfully completed. My heightened emotional sensitivity to myself and the world surrounding me led me on a journey of self-discovery where I learned to resolve my personal losses and access my power and intuition. Through the lessons of my resolved cycles of suffering, I have found consistent access to my emotional maturity and intuitive wisdom: Giving me the gift of living in the flow of life. Once I became grounded in the depth & flow of my being, I felt called to guide others who are on a similar journey.

Maybe you are a person dealing with the fall-out from divorce or a break-up, or you’re a couple struggling to “speak each other’s language”. Perhaps you’re a new mom who has experienced a traumatic birth, or feels guilt about being overwhelmed in your new role. Maybe you are a single mom or a stepmother, and you feel lost, frustrated, and a little (or a lot) alone. Maybe there's the nagging question of "Is what I'm experiencing really abuse?" With the requisite formal degrees & certifications buoying my own life experience of trips, falls, and triumphs, I want to help you shine a light in the dark, so you can find your truth.

Maybe you’ve hit a major bump in the road of life and need support. Maybe you’re ready to explore aspects of your identity, or simply want to shift into a more vibrant, joyful way of living. While people come to therapy for many different reasons, it should always be a supportive and nonjudgmental space to be heard and to reconnect with our innate strengths. The choice to care for ourselves, to seek help, allows us to find the resilience we didn't even realize was there. It is my honor to assist my clients as they heal and grow.

Trained as a somatic & transpersonal psychotherapist, my work is rooted in the development and application of transformational techniques for healing and growth. Clients often report experiencing significant personal breakthroughs around life-long challenges. Finding acceptance for where we are and what we're dealing with in life opens the door to creating the life we want and know is possible.

Are your own high standards wearing you down? Tired of constantly striving, but unable to relax? Too much self-control, or overcontrol, makes it hard to enjoy life and connect meaningfully with others. It’s exhausting to feel like you’re always ‘on’, performing, or wearing a mask. Overcontrol can lead to problems like anxiety, depression, disordered eating, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and intimacy avoidance. You don’t have to struggle alone–I’ve been a therapist working with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and other overcontrolled folks for over 10 years. Together, we can help you become more flexible, spontaneous, and authentic.

My down to earth, compassionate and honest nature will make you feel supported and comfortable in the therapeutic process. I convey an empathic approach and gentle sense of humor as I create a safe space that allows clients to develop their authentic self. I bring a playful spirit to my work which is complimented by training and numerous years of experience. I am passionate about helping adults, children and families heal from past trauma and find success in building healthy relationships.

As an existential feminist who is fascinated and informed by the meaning within each individual's experience, I have created a practice buoyed by techniques including mindfulness-based CBT, MI, and Socratic dialogue. Each person is truly the expert on her/his/their own life, and I enjoy helping my clients empower themselves by exploring how and where they find meaning, agency, freedom, and authenticity. In a warm and safe space, I invite vulnerability and frankness from each client in order for processing to deepen and understanding to emerge.

Welcome! I’m excited to begin your counseling journey with you. I work with adults across the lifespan and am especially drawn towards working with young adults, college students, and adults navigating life transitions. My areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, disordered eating, Autism, ADHD, and self-esteem/identity. Whether this is your first experience with therapy, or you have sought counseling for many years, I will tailor my counseling approach to meet you where you’re at. My hope is that our work together can be collaborative, creative, and tuned in to what you need most in this moment.

My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe, helpful and non-judgmental atmosphere in which to explore the issues creating challenges for individuals. Everyone has their own unique story to tell with victories and hurdles. Through our interaction we can identify and understand your strengths and create tools enabling you to understand and work through challenges. As a professional I feel confident providing a positive non-judgmental space which we can create a collaborative relationship to navigate life's ups and downs.

As a therapist, my approach is eclectic, informed by psychodynamic, humanistic, mindfulness-based and cognitive behavioral practices. I view each client's life as a constantly shifting ecosystem, and I believe that successful interventions are multifaceted. I strive to cultivate cultural humility in myself, and to help clients understand and re-craft personal narratives according to their values. In addition, I help clients to navigate romantic and family relationships as well as friendships. One of my primary goals as a therapist is to understand the unique and varied challenges of the LGBTQ community; being "LGBTQ friendly" is not enough.