Substance Use Therapists in Shell Lake, WI
I've worked with adults of all ages who struggle with both mental health & substance use.
I believe folks have the innate ability to find healing and change within themselves through supportive guidance in a safe environment. My aim is to provide space for discussion, exploration, learning, and growth—however that looks. I follow the client's lead in identifying and approaching their concerns, including tailoring treatment methods to best fit their goals and learning styles. I approach every therapeutic relationship being trauma informed, culturally sensitive, and person-centered. I am passionate about increasing self-awareness, learning how to navigate challenges, and practicing healthy connection and communication.
I've worked with adults of all ages who struggle with both mental health & substance use.
I believe folks have the innate ability to find healing and change within themselves through supportive guidance in a safe environment. My aim is to provide space for discussion, exploration, learning, and growth—however that looks. I follow the client's lead in identifying and approaching their concerns, including tailoring treatment methods to best fit their goals and learning styles. I approach every therapeutic relationship being trauma informed, culturally sensitive, and person-centered. I am passionate about increasing self-awareness, learning how to navigate challenges, and practicing healthy connection and communication.
Anchor Bay Counseling Center's motto is "Where Hope Has A Home" The goal of therapy is to help people regain their footing and find hope again in their day to day lives. We specialize in individual, marriage and family therapy offering a values driven approach.
Anchor Bay Counseling Center's motto is "Where Hope Has A Home" The goal of therapy is to help people regain their footing and find hope again in their day to day lives. We specialize in individual, marriage and family therapy offering a values driven approach.
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe in the power of a growth mindset to strengthen mental health and personal well-being. My areas of focus include ADHD, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I take a client-centered approach, emphasizing mindfulness, stress management, and self-acceptance. I also value incorporating humor when appropriate to create a supportive and comfortable environment for change.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I believe in the power of a growth mindset to strengthen mental health and personal well-being. My areas of focus include ADHD, anxiety, depression, and substance use. I take a client-centered approach, emphasizing mindfulness, stress management, and self-acceptance. I also value incorporating humor when appropriate to create a supportive and comfortable environment for change.
Immediate openings available! I often work with teens and young adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, or unsure of how to set boundaries without feeling guilty.
I also frequently work with women who feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together while quietly struggling with depression, stress, or grief.
Are you looking for a safe space to explore your feelings, develop coping skills, or process a difficult experience? I will work with you to find the best way to help - YOU are the expert of your experiences, and I can walk beside you on your mental health journey.
Immediate openings available! I often work with teens and young adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, or unsure of how to set boundaries without feeling guilty.
I also frequently work with women who feel exhausted from trying to hold everything together while quietly struggling with depression, stress, or grief.
Are you looking for a safe space to explore your feelings, develop coping skills, or process a difficult experience? I will work with you to find the best way to help - YOU are the expert of your experiences, and I can walk beside you on your mental health journey.
I truly enjoy working with individuals to develop into the person they desire to be and to develop a life worth experiencing and living. I work with individuals to develop goals that feel attainable and are specialized to each individual's needs. I have worked with veterans suffering from PTSD and other's that have experienced significant traumas for many years and have a passion for helping these individuals work through their traumas and move into living a healthy and happy life.
I truly enjoy working with individuals to develop into the person they desire to be and to develop a life worth experiencing and living. I work with individuals to develop goals that feel attainable and are specialized to each individual's needs. I have worked with veterans suffering from PTSD and other's that have experienced significant traumas for many years and have a passion for helping these individuals work through their traumas and move into living a healthy and happy life.
Life is full of surprises and sometimes it is difficult to know how to handle these changes. I am dedicated to providing a professional, caring and respectful environment which encourages clients to collaborate in identifying areas of concern and individualizing goals. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques that are research-based and effective, clients learn ways to cope with those changes that were once viewed as troublesome.
Life is full of surprises and sometimes it is difficult to know how to handle these changes. I am dedicated to providing a professional, caring and respectful environment which encourages clients to collaborate in identifying areas of concern and individualizing goals. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques that are research-based and effective, clients learn ways to cope with those changes that were once viewed as troublesome.
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I wholeheartedly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful work in therapy. That’s why I strive to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and free of judgment—especially knowing that many people haven’t had the chance to experience that kind of space before. You can expect me to show up as my authentic self and meet you where you are at. Life can be hard, and sometimes it’s even harder to remember that you don’t have to face it alone. I work collaboratively with clients to identify their unique goals and support them throughout their journey toward achieving them.
I wholeheartedly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful work in therapy. That’s why I strive to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and free of judgment—especially knowing that many people haven’t had the chance to experience that kind of space before. You can expect me to show up as my authentic self and meet you where you are at. Life can be hard, and sometimes it’s even harder to remember that you don’t have to face it alone. I work collaboratively with clients to identify their unique goals and support them throughout their journey toward achieving them.
I have additional training in treating eating disorders and substance use disorders.
Each client is unique, an important part of how I provide therapy is working to get to know a person. While I have a framework for therapy influenced by interpersonal and CBT theories I find I'm most successful when I can be present, grounded, and curious. I believe people deserve empathy, autonomy, and safety and I work to prioritize this in session.
I have additional training in treating eating disorders and substance use disorders.
Each client is unique, an important part of how I provide therapy is working to get to know a person. While I have a framework for therapy influenced by interpersonal and CBT theories I find I'm most successful when I can be present, grounded, and curious. I believe people deserve empathy, autonomy, and safety and I work to prioritize this in session.
I have a passion for working with adults of all ages struggling with life transitions, grief, loss, aging, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe we experience grief and pain in all situations in life. Whether you are struggling with a recent death of loved one, experiencing a life change, or have experienced trauma, we learn to adapt and cope with our pain. Often, the way we learned to cope with our pain no longer works for us, and we may feel struck, not knowing how to help ourselves change. I strive to offer clients a person-centered approach toward healing and their desired change.
I have a passion for working with adults of all ages struggling with life transitions, grief, loss, aging, substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe we experience grief and pain in all situations in life. Whether you are struggling with a recent death of loved one, experiencing a life change, or have experienced trauma, we learn to adapt and cope with our pain. Often, the way we learned to cope with our pain no longer works for us, and we may feel struck, not knowing how to help ourselves change. I strive to offer clients a person-centered approach toward healing and their desired change.
Trained in various treatment modalities, I offer treatment options for those suffering from trauma-related issues, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and various personality disorders.
Passionate about helping others, I offer a space that is safe and genuine to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and offer services to adults, couples, and adolescents. I have extensive experience and a desire to work with individuals who have experienced the impacts of trauma in their lives. Trauma looks different for everyone and working through those memories, emotions, and body sensations can be both scary and painful. Meeting you where you are at in your journey to create personalized goals with intention is my highest priority.
Trained in various treatment modalities, I offer treatment options for those suffering from trauma-related issues, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and various personality disorders.
Passionate about helping others, I offer a space that is safe and genuine to members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and offer services to adults, couples, and adolescents. I have extensive experience and a desire to work with individuals who have experienced the impacts of trauma in their lives. Trauma looks different for everyone and working through those memories, emotions, and body sensations can be both scary and painful. Meeting you where you are at in your journey to create personalized goals with intention is my highest priority.
Whether you’re thinking about making changes to your substance use, you already have, or you'd like to encourage your person to make changes, I would love to speak with you.
One of the most painful byproducts of addiction and mental health struggles, is relational turmoil. Too often, both the person using substances (or in early recovery) and their family members feel misunderstood, judged, hurt, and confused about the relationship and how to move forward.
You might have questions like:
How can I trust, when they’ve lied to me so many times?
How can I rebuild trust if they won’t give me a chance?
Why should I work at this if they won’t?
What is enabling and what is support?
Do we need to hold an intervention?
How do I set boundaries?
Why can’t they just ...?!
Whether you’re thinking about making changes to your substance use, you already have, or you'd like to encourage your person to make changes, I would love to speak with you.
One of the most painful byproducts of addiction and mental health struggles, is relational turmoil. Too often, both the person using substances (or in early recovery) and their family members feel misunderstood, judged, hurt, and confused about the relationship and how to move forward.
You might have questions like:
How can I trust, when they’ve lied to me so many times?
How can I rebuild trust if they won’t give me a chance?
Why should I work at this if they won’t?
What is enabling and what is support?
Do we need to hold an intervention?
How do I set boundaries?
Why can’t they just ...?!
7 Locations: Chippewa Falls, Madison, Mayville, Oak Creek, Germantown, West Bend, Cedarburg. 45 plus providers to help. 2 NP’s for medications. See website for therapist information.
7 Locations: Chippewa Falls, Madison, Mayville, Oak Creek, Germantown, West Bend, Cedarburg. 45 plus providers to help. 2 NP’s for medications. See website for therapist information.
“I offer a safe and supportive space where my clients can openly discuss their thoughts and experiences without fear of judgment. My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, designed to help clients explore their inner selves, understand their emotions, and develop effective coping strategies. Together, we'll work towards achieving your unique goals and building a more fulfilling life."
“I offer a safe and supportive space where my clients can openly discuss their thoughts and experiences without fear of judgment. My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, designed to help clients explore their inner selves, understand their emotions, and develop effective coping strategies. Together, we'll work towards achieving your unique goals and building a more fulfilling life."
My clinical experience includes working with clients experiencing a range of challenges, including depression and mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, suicidal ideation, family and relationship difficulties, and behavioral concerns.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and an integrative framework that allows me to individualize treatment for each client.
My clinical experience includes working with clients experiencing a range of challenges, including depression and mood disorders, anxiety, substance use, suicidal ideation, family and relationship difficulties, and behavioral concerns.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and an integrative framework that allows me to individualize treatment for each client.
I am a licensed professional counselor with many years of experience in and around mental health recovery. Prior to a sole focus on mental health, I was a vocational rehabilitation counselor working with individuals with disabilities. Specifically, navigating one’s strengths and finding accommodations in the employment field. This also encompasses instilling social and life skills as well as providing resources to those who are in need.
I am a licensed professional counselor with many years of experience in and around mental health recovery. Prior to a sole focus on mental health, I was a vocational rehabilitation counselor working with individuals with disabilities. Specifically, navigating one’s strengths and finding accommodations in the employment field. This also encompasses instilling social and life skills as well as providing resources to those who are in need.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, substance use, and trauma-related experiences that may be negatively impacting current well-being.
I use an integrative therapeutic approach individualized to your aspirations and goals, often incorporating various techniques to be most impactful on personal growth. My treatment modalities often include: ACT, CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mutimodal Treatments.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating, substance use, and trauma-related experiences that may be negatively impacting current well-being.
I use an integrative therapeutic approach individualized to your aspirations and goals, often incorporating various techniques to be most impactful on personal growth. My treatment modalities often include: ACT, CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mutimodal Treatments.
I am passionate about working with individuals who find themselves asking, “Is it just me?”—especially when their experiences feel isolating or separate from those around them. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for clients navigating grief and loss, trauma, perinatal and postpartum challenges, the unique experiences of service members, and concerns related to substance use. I believe healing happens through connection and understanding, and she works collaboratively with clients to help them feel seen, supported, and less alone.
I am passionate about working with individuals who find themselves asking, “Is it just me?”—especially when their experiences feel isolating or separate from those around them. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space for clients navigating grief and loss, trauma, perinatal and postpartum challenges, the unique experiences of service members, and concerns related to substance use. I believe healing happens through connection and understanding, and she works collaboratively with clients to help them feel seen, supported, and less alone.
Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Merrill, Grafton, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Sheboygan, Marshfield, Wausau, and Stevens Point. Our clinicians offer clinically proven, evidence-based treatment interventions for most mental health issues. Our clinicians believe in a collaborative environment, between both fellow professionals and with the clients themselves. We work with individuals of all ages and needs, from children to adults. We strive to provide a safe, relaxed, warm, and comforting space to help clients grow at their own pace.
Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Merrill, Grafton, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Sheboygan, Marshfield, Wausau, and Stevens Point. Our clinicians offer clinically proven, evidence-based treatment interventions for most mental health issues. Our clinicians believe in a collaborative environment, between both fellow professionals and with the clients themselves. We work with individuals of all ages and needs, from children to adults. We strive to provide a safe, relaxed, warm, and comforting space to help clients grow at their own pace.
I have been licensed as a mental health therapist in Wisconsin since 2016, and prior to that, I worked in all levels of care at a substance use treatment center.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I believe people are inherently resilient and do what they can to survive life's challenges. I love to work with adults and adolescents dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and neurodivergence as they access their natural ability to heal and thrive. My goal is to help people feel connected to themselves and to feel empowered in their choices. Your experiences matter, and as you are ready, I want to hear about what brought you to where you are today.
I have been licensed as a mental health therapist in Wisconsin since 2016, and prior to that, I worked in all levels of care at a substance use treatment center.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I believe people are inherently resilient and do what they can to survive life's challenges. I love to work with adults and adolescents dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and neurodivergence as they access their natural ability to heal and thrive. My goal is to help people feel connected to themselves and to feel empowered in their choices. Your experiences matter, and as you are ready, I want to hear about what brought you to where you are today.
Maybe you've been carrying the weight of your past for years. You're functioning on the outside, but inside you're tired of anxious thoughts, emotional heaviness and the nagging feeling that something isn't just right. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety or feeling stuck or depressed- you don't have to do it alone. I work with adults navigating grief, trauma, depression and anxiety. As your therapist, I hold unconditional positive regard for you and will show up as compassionate, validating and direct. Healing is possible, and we will begin to reconnect your mind and body to help you feel more grounded & connected.
Maybe you've been carrying the weight of your past for years. You're functioning on the outside, but inside you're tired of anxious thoughts, emotional heaviness and the nagging feeling that something isn't just right. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety or feeling stuck or depressed- you don't have to do it alone. I work with adults navigating grief, trauma, depression and anxiety. As your therapist, I hold unconditional positive regard for you and will show up as compassionate, validating and direct. Healing is possible, and we will begin to reconnect your mind and body to help you feel more grounded & connected.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.