Psychoanalytic Therapists in Shorewood, WI
I believe that if we do not cope and deal with trauma that happens in our life, trauma will take over and infiltrate into all areas of our life. I have experience in counseling stroke survivors and survivors of sexual, physical, emotional and mental abuse. In addition, I’m experienced in helping clients work through grief and loss issues. My approach is diverse and client specific focusing on empowerment and becoming active participants in our life. By utilizing a variety of psycho-therapeutic techniques consistent with CBT, DBT, IFS and Trauma informed care, clients will feel supported through their mental health journey.
I believe that if we do not cope and deal with trauma that happens in our life, trauma will take over and infiltrate into all areas of our life. I have experience in counseling stroke survivors and survivors of sexual, physical, emotional and mental abuse. In addition, I’m experienced in helping clients work through grief and loss issues. My approach is diverse and client specific focusing on empowerment and becoming active participants in our life. By utilizing a variety of psycho-therapeutic techniques consistent with CBT, DBT, IFS and Trauma informed care, clients will feel supported through their mental health journey.
Life is a journey and the secret to fulfillment is learning how to journey well. Everyone gets stuck at various points on the journey. Symptoms then emerge that vary with the individual, such as depression, anxiety, compulsions, sleep problems, etc. When we need help, we look for someone with experience and a good psychological base to help us discover why we are stuck and how we keep ourselves stuck. We want someone who will help us find our voice and not superimpose their beliefs and judgments on us. My Jungian ecopsychology framework also helps those who are worried about environmental issues .
Life is a journey and the secret to fulfillment is learning how to journey well. Everyone gets stuck at various points on the journey. Symptoms then emerge that vary with the individual, such as depression, anxiety, compulsions, sleep problems, etc. When we need help, we look for someone with experience and a good psychological base to help us discover why we are stuck and how we keep ourselves stuck. We want someone who will help us find our voice and not superimpose their beliefs and judgments on us. My Jungian ecopsychology framework also helps those who are worried about environmental issues .
Welcome, to a sanctuary for your mind! I see clients as the experts of themselves, and clinicians experts of theory and application. Together change can be made to develop new ways of moving towards a rich life! The core principles to my practice are acceptance, non judgement, authenticity, and empathy. These guide how I engage with clients - fostering an unusual sense of safety in a short period of time. I have a decade of clinical experience providing direct service. I have put all that knowledge into my business, Psychological Health Sanctuary LLC.
Welcome, to a sanctuary for your mind! I see clients as the experts of themselves, and clinicians experts of theory and application. Together change can be made to develop new ways of moving towards a rich life! The core principles to my practice are acceptance, non judgement, authenticity, and empathy. These guide how I engage with clients - fostering an unusual sense of safety in a short period of time. I have a decade of clinical experience providing direct service. I have put all that knowledge into my business, Psychological Health Sanctuary LLC.
For more than three decades I have brought my passion and experience as a clinical psychologist to facilitate healing, growth, and transformation in the clients whom I work with. My work is guided by my belief that we are all driven by a need to individuate - to become who we are capable of being. I realize that many of the problems that arise in our lives can cause the emotional pain and suffering that compromise these efforts. This is difficult life work, and while these experiences can feel overwhelming, they can also become openings for personal transformation when explored in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.
For more than three decades I have brought my passion and experience as a clinical psychologist to facilitate healing, growth, and transformation in the clients whom I work with. My work is guided by my belief that we are all driven by a need to individuate - to become who we are capable of being. I realize that many of the problems that arise in our lives can cause the emotional pain and suffering that compromise these efforts. This is difficult life work, and while these experiences can feel overwhelming, they can also become openings for personal transformation when explored in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.
Thomas Merton wrote, "Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone. We find it with another.” My 30-year experience as a psychologist and psychoanalyst has strengthened my belief that people develop themselves mostly in connection to others. Love relationships are simultaneously the greatest source of comfort and happiness in our lives, but also potentially the greatest source of struggle. Yet, we keep on trying. The thirst for good partnership and an enduring love relationship is unquenchable.
Thomas Merton wrote, "Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone. We find it with another.” My 30-year experience as a psychologist and psychoanalyst has strengthened my belief that people develop themselves mostly in connection to others. Love relationships are simultaneously the greatest source of comfort and happiness in our lives, but also potentially the greatest source of struggle. Yet, we keep on trying. The thirst for good partnership and an enduring love relationship is unquenchable.
Mariann Elizabeth Dunbar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Shorewood, WI 53211
Not accepting new clients
I'm a psychodynamic therapist blending holistic healing with neuroscience, offering a holistic approach to mental well-being. With experience in the queer and straight communities, I foster inclusive healing spaces for all. My expertise in personality and mood disorders, particularly narcissistic abuse, guides clients towards understanding and overcoming complex relational dynamics. I also have a passion for assisting clients with career challenges ,as well as life and relationship transitions.
I'm a psychodynamic therapist blending holistic healing with neuroscience, offering a holistic approach to mental well-being. With experience in the queer and straight communities, I foster inclusive healing spaces for all. My expertise in personality and mood disorders, particularly narcissistic abuse, guides clients towards understanding and overcoming complex relational dynamics. I also have a passion for assisting clients with career challenges ,as well as life and relationship transitions.
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My practice focuses on those dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, grief, overuse of social media, men’s issues, communication issues and relationship stress, self-care, and the development/maintenance of a healthy spirituality. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups ranging from children, adolescents, and adults. I earned my undergraduate degree in psychology in 2019 from Concordia University Wisconsin and obtained a Master's Degree in Social Work in 2021 from the same University. I am a proud member of Phi Alpha Society and hold a Certified Advanced Practice Social Work (CAPSW) certificate.
My practice focuses on those dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, grief, overuse of social media, men’s issues, communication issues and relationship stress, self-care, and the development/maintenance of a healthy spirituality. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups ranging from children, adolescents, and adults. I earned my undergraduate degree in psychology in 2019 from Concordia University Wisconsin and obtained a Master's Degree in Social Work in 2021 from the same University. I am a proud member of Phi Alpha Society and hold a Certified Advanced Practice Social Work (CAPSW) certificate.
It IS possible to live a better life than the one you are now living. You just have to be intentional by taking the first step which is the most difficult one to take. You don’t have to do this alone. It would be honor to work with you to accomplish your goals.
It IS possible to live a better life than the one you are now living. You just have to be intentional by taking the first step which is the most difficult one to take. You don’t have to do this alone. It would be honor to work with you to accomplish your goals.
I work within an integrative Psychoanalytic framework.
We suffer for many reasons: some physical, some psychological, and some social and political, typically a combination. Often, our best efforts to prevent or reduce pain, which might once have been effective, lead to different kinds of pain and we find these ingrained patterns of self-protection difficult to change. It’s important to address suffering at all levels (personal, interpersonal, sociopolitical), and therapy can be one of many steps you need to take to address the sources of your distress. Therapy is a chance to explore the ways you have made meaning of your experiences and how these have helped and/or hindered you.
I work within an integrative Psychoanalytic framework.
We suffer for many reasons: some physical, some psychological, and some social and political, typically a combination. Often, our best efforts to prevent or reduce pain, which might once have been effective, lead to different kinds of pain and we find these ingrained patterns of self-protection difficult to change. It’s important to address suffering at all levels (personal, interpersonal, sociopolitical), and therapy can be one of many steps you need to take to address the sources of your distress. Therapy is a chance to explore the ways you have made meaning of your experiences and how these have helped and/or hindered you.
We are here to help you recover and feel better as fast as possible when life may be overwhelming, and struggles with anxiety, depression, or stress can make each day feel like an uphill battle. Family conflicts, behavioral challenges with children or adolescents, and personal emotional difficulties can add to the weight. But you don’t have to face these challenges alone—there is hope for change. At Shorehaven Behavioral Health, we commend your decision to seek support for your mental well-being. Everyone deserves high-quality care, and taking this step can lead to meaningful improvements in your life.
We are here to help you recover and feel better as fast as possible when life may be overwhelming, and struggles with anxiety, depression, or stress can make each day feel like an uphill battle. Family conflicts, behavioral challenges with children or adolescents, and personal emotional difficulties can add to the weight. But you don’t have to face these challenges alone—there is hope for change. At Shorehaven Behavioral Health, we commend your decision to seek support for your mental well-being. Everyone deserves high-quality care, and taking this step can lead to meaningful improvements in your life.
Are you looking to build healthier neuropathways to decrease negative thinking? Looking to decrease perfectionism or perfectionist/all or nothing thinking?I can help! Working with a variety of individuals over the last 15 years has provided me with a wealth of knowledge/experience to help you on your journey!I am a clinician, dedicated to maintaining a safe space for clients to feel seen/heard/validated. I incorporate many therapeutic modalities based on client needs/goals.Helping people redefine themselves is what sparks joy for me!I can't wait to embark on your journey with you!
Are you looking to build healthier neuropathways to decrease negative thinking? Looking to decrease perfectionism or perfectionist/all or nothing thinking?I can help! Working with a variety of individuals over the last 15 years has provided me with a wealth of knowledge/experience to help you on your journey!I am a clinician, dedicated to maintaining a safe space for clients to feel seen/heard/validated. I incorporate many therapeutic modalities based on client needs/goals.Helping people redefine themselves is what sparks joy for me!I can't wait to embark on your journey with you!
Greetings! My name is Jennifer Brau and I am a licensed clinical social worker and substance abuse counselor in Wisconsin. I received my undergraduate degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and graduate degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. I chose coursework focused on direct practice with children and families and clinical practice for mental wellness and substance use. My professional experience includes work in child welfare, treatment foster care, parenting concerns, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other adjustment or life transition concerns.
Greetings! My name is Jennifer Brau and I am a licensed clinical social worker and substance abuse counselor in Wisconsin. I received my undergraduate degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and graduate degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. I chose coursework focused on direct practice with children and families and clinical practice for mental wellness and substance use. My professional experience includes work in child welfare, treatment foster care, parenting concerns, addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other adjustment or life transition concerns.
When's the last time you really felt heard? That someone was truly listening to you & what you had to say, instead of just waiting for their turn to speak? In these times when social media seemingly offers instant connections to anyone, yet can still leave you feeling unheard, unseen and disconnected from everyone, having someone give you their undivided attention and consideration can be a rare find. I am that rare find.
When's the last time you really felt heard? That someone was truly listening to you & what you had to say, instead of just waiting for their turn to speak? In these times when social media seemingly offers instant connections to anyone, yet can still leave you feeling unheard, unseen and disconnected from everyone, having someone give you their undivided attention and consideration can be a rare find. I am that rare find.
Hello! To help you choose a therapist that's a good fit, I'll tell you a bit about myself. I've been a licensed therapist for 15 years, with an additional 5 years providing in-home treatment and clinical administration. Although I currently live in Colorado, I spent the first 18 years of my life in Wisconsin and still maintain a close connection with many friends and places. In addition to my Professional Counseling license for mental health, I'm EMDR certified for trauma and I'm a Colorado Licensed Addiction Counselor (this hasn't transferred to Wisconsin yet).
Hello! To help you choose a therapist that's a good fit, I'll tell you a bit about myself. I've been a licensed therapist for 15 years, with an additional 5 years providing in-home treatment and clinical administration. Although I currently live in Colorado, I spent the first 18 years of my life in Wisconsin and still maintain a close connection with many friends and places. In addition to my Professional Counseling license for mental health, I'm EMDR certified for trauma and I'm a Colorado Licensed Addiction Counselor (this hasn't transferred to Wisconsin yet).
I help adults on the autism spectrum—including those diagnosed in adulthood, those formerly identified with Asperger’s, and those who strongly suspect they may be neurodivergent—gain greater self-awareness and emotional insight, explore who they are without the ‘mask,’ and find deeper meaning in their lives. Many autistic clients struggle with social relationships, feeling misunderstood, the fatigue of camouflaging, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. They want relationships to feel easier and less confusing, make sense of their emotions, reduce autistic burnout, ‘mask’ less, and be their authentic self.
I help adults on the autism spectrum—including those diagnosed in adulthood, those formerly identified with Asperger’s, and those who strongly suspect they may be neurodivergent—gain greater self-awareness and emotional insight, explore who they are without the ‘mask,’ and find deeper meaning in their lives. Many autistic clients struggle with social relationships, feeling misunderstood, the fatigue of camouflaging, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. They want relationships to feel easier and less confusing, make sense of their emotions, reduce autistic burnout, ‘mask’ less, and be their authentic self.
Sometimes life just knocks the wind out of you — and it helps to have someone in your corner. I work with women ages 18 and up who may be facing challenges in marriage, separation, divorce, or the pain of infidelity. Or you might be navigating the stress of building a career, dating, or figuring out who you are and what you want. Life may also bring grief, health struggles, anxiety, or questions of self-worth that feel overwhelming. No matter what you’re carrying, you don’t have to sort through it alone. Together we’ll create a safe space to be heard, find coping tools, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and whole.
Sometimes life just knocks the wind out of you — and it helps to have someone in your corner. I work with women ages 18 and up who may be facing challenges in marriage, separation, divorce, or the pain of infidelity. Or you might be navigating the stress of building a career, dating, or figuring out who you are and what you want. Life may also bring grief, health struggles, anxiety, or questions of self-worth that feel overwhelming. No matter what you’re carrying, you don’t have to sort through it alone. Together we’ll create a safe space to be heard, find coping tools, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and whole.
For 20+ years, I’ve supported individuals, families, and high-responsibility people navigating stress, conflict, and major life transitions. With extensive training in trauma, restorative interventions, and systems change, my approach blends healing, accountability, and authentic connection to help people move from survival toward purposeful growth and well-being. I help clients restore balance, build resilience, and reconnect with purpose, confidence, and emotional safety so they can sustain mental health, strengthen relationships, and create more grounded, fulfilling, and meaningful lives with greater curiosity and clarity.
For 20+ years, I’ve supported individuals, families, and high-responsibility people navigating stress, conflict, and major life transitions. With extensive training in trauma, restorative interventions, and systems change, my approach blends healing, accountability, and authentic connection to help people move from survival toward purposeful growth and well-being. I help clients restore balance, build resilience, and reconnect with purpose, confidence, and emotional safety so they can sustain mental health, strengthen relationships, and create more grounded, fulfilling, and meaningful lives with greater curiosity and clarity.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist with over five years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families navigating emotional distress, behavioral patterns, and addictive patterns. My integrative approach draws from CBT, DBT, attachment, and trauma-focused work, grounded in curiosity, compassion, and embodied awareness. I believe healing comes not just through insight, but through connection to one’s inner experience, wisdom of the body, and external environment. I help clients explore the felt sense of their emotions, reclaim lost or exiled parts of themselves, and cultivate deeper self-understanding and growth.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist with over five years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families navigating emotional distress, behavioral patterns, and addictive patterns. My integrative approach draws from CBT, DBT, attachment, and trauma-focused work, grounded in curiosity, compassion, and embodied awareness. I believe healing comes not just through insight, but through connection to one’s inner experience, wisdom of the body, and external environment. I help clients explore the felt sense of their emotions, reclaim lost or exiled parts of themselves, and cultivate deeper self-understanding and growth.
Accepting new clients...ready to heal? Overwhelmed? I'm a counselor and one of the owners of Best Self Counseling Center (serving Ozaukee & surrounding counties, offering indiv/couples/family counseling, psych. meds & management with our nurse practitioner, as well as trauma informed yoga (private or small group). I work with clients 18+, and specialize in complex trauma from childhood, as well as marital and parenting challenges. I include Christian counseling for those seeking it. Go online to our website and meet our team, or schedule your first appointment or free 15-minute call. Questions? Call our office manager, Carrie.
Accepting new clients...ready to heal? Overwhelmed? I'm a counselor and one of the owners of Best Self Counseling Center (serving Ozaukee & surrounding counties, offering indiv/couples/family counseling, psych. meds & management with our nurse practitioner, as well as trauma informed yoga (private or small group). I work with clients 18+, and specialize in complex trauma from childhood, as well as marital and parenting challenges. I include Christian counseling for those seeking it. Go online to our website and meet our team, or schedule your first appointment or free 15-minute call. Questions? Call our office manager, Carrie.
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.