Therapists in Pulaski, WI

A strong relationship with my clients is my utmost priority. I believe that the greatest potential for growth is found within the context of relationships. When we are genuinely accepted and valued just as we are, we flourish. Many times, the root of our struggles lies in unresolved emotions. I firmly believe that the key to healing resides within the pain itself. True healing begins when we bravely acknowledge and process these challenging emotions. As a counselor, I consider it a privilege to step into this space with you. I will strive to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered in your journey towards growth.

I believe that happiness and recovery are possible! Anxiety, depression, PTSD, partner conflict and family issues can make life hard and can make people feel stuck. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to change their lives to have more fulfillment and contentment. I want my clients to not just survive but to thrive. The first step is having the courage to get help. Don't live a unfulfilled life when assistance is available to you. Happiness and hope are possible and it is my goal to assist people to live life to the fullest of their ability.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides counseling for children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of difficulties including: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, self esteem, ADHD, women’s issues, behavioral issues, social anxiety, childhood stressors, and parenting difficulties. I provide a warm, empathetic environment to connect with kindness and humor as needed to help you identify difficulties and find solutions for comfort, strength, and peace through a variety of evidence based practices.

Many of us go through a process of hoping for change, personal growth or, perhaps, acceptance within ourselves. I'm here to walk that journey with you and help you reach realistic goals to positively impact your daily life. I believe that establishing rapport between a client and therapist is the foundation in providing the best outcome for change. You'll find that my therapeutic approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, and transparent while also incorporating a bit of light-heartedness. I work with a wide variety of clients with specialty populations that include healthcare workers, first responders, and sexual assault survivors.

My goal is to meet all clients where they are at on their journeys. Through the use of a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness, my clients have found peace and success in moving forward through difficult life situations. Each client has a unique story; I am determined to discover the story and assist the client in exploring the possibilities of a well balanced life. In providing a safe place to explore the feelings of disappointment, grief, anxiety, depression, and addiction, current and former clients have discovered these temporary vices prevent the client from moving forward.

Are you feeling stuck in your personal or professional life? Are you missing closeness or comfort that has wained ? I am trained and licensed in Marriage & Family Therapy (systems) and enjoy helping patients and their families work on relational issues. My work is relationship & sex positive, and my focus is strength-based and solution-focused. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your unique story.

I will engage your child or adolescent in services that are fit to their unique individual mental health needs. Addressing therapy through a person-centered approach allows our therapeutic journey to focus on the strengths that your child brings to session. We will use those strengths to enhance the areas of growth and change. I firmly believe that therapy is a joint relational effort, that together we can help you identify significant areas of your story that need special attention and together we can begin the process of integrating those experiences in to your life, allowing the soul to BE.

I feel honored and fortunate to be a psychologist. I love working with people to find their best selves, to set boundaries and to improve their lives in whatever way is best for them. I have an intimate, comfortable office in Mequon, WI, and I also offer virtual therapy for those who prefer the comfort of therapy in their own homes/offices. My ideal client is anyone who is coping with past trauma, dealing with chronic illness, or who is trying to manage complex personality traits in themselves or others. My ideal client is motivated to work on themselves, or to learn how to help themselves manage a loved ones' complicated behavior.

Kids going back to school? Bored and have more free time and don't know what to do? Life transitions? Going to college? Low mood? Anxiety and worry? Seasonal depression kicking in? I see adults individually who have struggled with anxiety, depression, trauma/ stress related events in their life. I can offer Tele-health options so you can feel safe going through the therapeutic process. My treatment approach is a lot more more person-centered. It can take some time to build trust within the therapeutic relationship.

I help adults who are really struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and difficult situations. I'll help you tap into your inner strength and personal power so you can make the changes needed to feel better and create a more fulfilling life. We will work best together if you really want to improve your mood, better your relationships, or get through difficult times.

Are you looking for someone to share your story with? It can be helpful to release thoughts and feelings with a professional to gain insight and assistance processing. Do you have anxiety, mood swings, trouble sleeping or experienced trauma and never talked about it? Talking about your story in a safe place can change the next chapter. if you are ready to talk about your story, you can learn coping skills to help make that next chapter easier to live with. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) using a client centered approach and will go at your pace and match your comfort level.

I am passionate about creating a safe and empathetic space for clients to share life’s stressors. I approach therapy as a heartfelt opportunity to help others gain tools and resources to navigate their life’s challenges. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, burn-out, school-based issues, body-image concerns, stress management, and women’s issues.

Our foundation, which includes our childhood and the dynamics of our family, directly impacts our thoughts about ourselves and others. It affects our behaviors and relationships. Most of my clients have some sort of childhood trauma that is affecting their ability to move in a peaceful, productive direction. Understanding how the brain is affected, and how to incorporate positive thoughts and behaviors, can change a person's life. It takes courage to share our inner thoughts and experiences. I appreciate the strength in my clients and build on these, showing them they have what it takes to make positive changes.

2 New Locations! Mayville and Madison. West Bend, Cedarburg and Oak Creek. 30 plus providers to help. See website for therapist information.

Clearing past trauma can allow you to live, love and pursue your goals in the now rather than living in reaction to the past. Eliminating triggers for using substances can help you get and stay sober.I have used EMDR to help people with just about any MH issue with great success. In addition, I have a background that I feel allows me to be of special help to veterans, emergency responders, survivors of sexual assault and anyone who struggles with shame or guilt for any reason. EMDR in conjunction with Trauma informed guilt reduction therapy can be very healing. See website: rwesttherapy.com

Since 1980 I have served those struggling with mental illness and personal problems in greater Milwaukee. I mainly help adults and older adults individually. Common topics I treat include depression, bipolar disorder, codependency, abuse, worry, grieving, chronic pain and health issues, and generally dealing with changes. Many I see experienced a long slow decline over time when that, "Straw that Broke the Camel's Back," landed. It became clear that things were just not working, and they need to try something different. That's when many of my people called me.