Therapists in Verona, WI

It is not uncommon for people to talk and think their way 'better'. They have made sense of their problems and wish to 'just move on'. However, they can't seem to rid themselves of the emotional turmoil and physical pain that remains. My clients say to me, 'I just want to move on but my anxiety, depression, trauma, bad habits, pain, guilt, shame, family members...just won't let me'.

You have made a courageous step towards achieving mental and emotional stability. The journey towards psychological wellness is a process, a maintenance. Similarly to weight loss and diabetes, mental and emotional health cannot be cured, but it be maintained successfully. I am a firm believer in the Biopsychosocial model of health and wellness. All parts of our being are inter-related from biological, psychological and social perspectives. If one area is unbalanced, the others follow suit.

It is my passion to support individuals on their path to personal healing and transformation. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or confused. Through the collaborative therapeutic process, we will discover deeper insights into your struggles and strengths, and I will guide you in practices that bring relief. You will learn techniques to use outside of our sessions that help you connect to yourself, others and the present moment. My aim is to help you feel more embodied, become confident in your ability to navigate stressors in daily life, feel empowered to take meaningful action, and gain access to inner peace.

Over a decade of experience has shown me suffering has its roots in disconnection from self, others, and/or the natural world; often caused by trauma. This disconnection can show up as: difficulty knowing what you want; inability to name and express feelings; relationship discord with partners, friends, or coworkers; feeling lost and uninspired; lack of creativity and flexibility; existential crises; depression; or anxiety. By reconnecting and becoming more embodied, you will find more depth in your relationships, clarity in your thinking, and more skills and confidence to manage the inevitable struggles of life.

I have years of experience working with clients who are in mental health crisis (anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm) or facing substance use issues. I feel strongly in preventing hospitalizations because true healing happens with a trusted therapist outside of the hospital. Recovery is possible!

Many people struggle to cope with strong/uncomfortable emotions. Learning how to "regulate" emotions is a cornerstone of mental and emotional health. God created all of us as emotional beings who also use reason and logic, not the other way around. As children, our work is to learn how to recognize, validate and effectively use feelings as guides to ourselves, our relationships, behaviors, careers and so much more! If you weren't able to learn these skills, it's not too late! I work with children of all ages, from birth throughout the human lifespan, and help them to grow and thrive.

I am a licensed professional counselor and substance abuse counselor. I work primarily with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma/PTSD, and those who are seeking recovery from addiction. I believe that healing comes not just from knowledge and rational understanding, but from wisdom embodied within yourself.

I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential. I strongly believe in the human ability to heal, grow, and thrive, especially when provided with the right opportunities and resources. Clients typically come to me when they are feeling stuck, out of balance, and/or disconnected from their authentic self. Together, I work with clients to identify underlying sources of suffering, uncover hidden strengths, enhance internal resources, and release emotional burdens that have been impacting quality of life and preventing personal growth.

Are you looking for an experienced and relatable therapist? I offer teletherapy to adults that is modern, accessible, and holistic. I have experience treating a variety of concerns and specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, burnout, brain-gut health issues, & women’s issues. I utilize a modern, integrative approach and blend modalities to individualize treatment to each client’s unique needs. Therapy provides possibilities for growth, acceptance and discovery. I aim to create a safe, therapeutic environment and foster a collaborative relationship that can give way to endless opportunities for clients to learn and heal.

My goal as a therapist is not to tell a client what they need to do but instead to help them problem-solve their situation and come up with their own solution. I am then able to provide the client with the assistance, guidance and support necessary in order for them to achieve their self-designed successful outcome.

Carolyn Moynihan-Bradt, M.S.W., has practiced individual, marriage and family therapy for thirty-five years. She networks on the national level as a leading voice among hr colleagues: lecturing, teaching, writing and researching while maintaining a private practice in Madison, Wisconsin. Moynihan-Bradt brings an inter-generational family systems perspective to therapy with an emphasis on person change. She listens with enormous respect for the individual and their unique history and she possesses a rare depth of understanding. She specializes in emotional issues surrounding life transitions, separation and divorce, stepfamilies, rebalancing families after a loss, and young professional.

We love to collaborate with clients to help them draw from their own expertise, build on their own positive values, discover their own skills, and use these new tools to work through conflicts and hardships. We are systems therapist. What that means is: we like to approach problems that people have within the context of social, political and cultural storylines that influence the way we view ourselves and our own personal stories. We use this same approach in family therapy to seek ways to change the way the family system works rather than trying to "fix" a specific family member.

Has your life become unmanageable or lacking in joy? Sometimes we become overwhelmed and stretched too thin due to all of our obligations like work, family, relationships, etc. Sometimes it is an event that tips the scales and other times it is just the build-up of our every day stressors. Either way, it is time to put things back into perspective and find the happiness that you deserve.

For 35 years, I've been honored to offer my clients an experience that combines expertise, collaboration, and creativity. Whether it is a new problem, an ongoing pattern, or an unexpected life crisis, your therapy is built on a trusting relationship to facilitate lasting change. I help clients have happier, more satisfying relationships, overcome depression and anxiety, manage worries about career, family, and friends. Some learn how to have a productive disagreement, how to show empathy, how to set boundaries, and how to ask for what they need. Others learn to take the steps forward while healing from painful events and trauma.

I have 40 years of experience doing psychotherapy. I have become particularly skilled at seeing what is happening with individuals, and between couples, and I share that so that you can understand what you are dealing with. We work collaboratively and creatively; I check to be sure my directions and suggestions are meaningful to you. I make sure that you are learning something significant about yourself in every session. You deserve the respect and support you need to go into uncharted territory. I care about my clients and my clients know it; that is the inspiration that keeps my work exciting to me.

My real passion is in helping my clients step into their own power. I focus holistically on the whole person, which includes the mind, body, spirit and emotion. I believe that all 4 areas are needed to fully heal. I use a variety of holistic and alternative experiential practices to assist in accelerating one's healing process. Through this approach individuals are able to shift out of old patterning, self-limiting beliefs, thoughts, and habits. I am able to help one get to the deeper core issues that are blocking them from living a full and happy life.

I help individuals and couples to live fuller lives by addressing anxiety, depression, and a wide range of other personal issues. My goals in the initial consultation are to start getting to know you as person, to learn about what has brought you in, and to begin defining how we might work together. My approach to therapy is versatile. I have training and experience to help whether you are looking for the symptom relief of a more structured approach, or for a longer-term therapeutic experience that explores and addresses the nuance, depth, and complexity of your life.

Your experience in therapy will involve a balance of compassion and a realistic look at what it takes to accomplish change. My educational background includes neuroscience, marriage and family therapy, and certification in personal training. I integrate talk therapy, diet and exercise, neuroscience and stress relief into a comprehensive program to reach one's goals. I work with individuals, couples, and families.

Clients often come to see me when they feel lost, stuck, or overwhelmed. I strive to help clients identify and explore the foundation of a challenge or issue so that they can effectively (and often quickly) achieve deep and lasting change. My work is rooted in my belief that our bodies and minds are designed to heal, and we can get stuck when those innate processes are interrupted or ignored. I use an integrative approach to help strengthen the client's inherent wisdom and ability to heal, with an emphasis on self-awareness, skill-building, and the mind-body connection.