Female Therapists in Viroqua, WI
My goal is to assist persons to improve their well-being and meet their personal life goals. Therapy is an ideal place to work through trauma, build coping skills, identify personal values, and make behavior changes.
My goal is to assist persons to improve their well-being and meet their personal life goals. Therapy is an ideal place to work through trauma, build coping skills, identify personal values, and make behavior changes.
If you’re considering therapy, know that you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, working through past trauma, struggling in your relationships, or simply searching for a space to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful step toward healing and clarity. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore your experiences and work toward meaningful change. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, process what’s holding you back, and create a path forward that aligns with your goals and values.
If you’re considering therapy, know that you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, working through past trauma, struggling in your relationships, or simply searching for a space to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful step toward healing and clarity. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore your experiences and work toward meaningful change. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, process what’s holding you back, and create a path forward that aligns with your goals and values.
The most important relationship you have is with yourself. My goal is to support you in finding peace by re-connecting you with who you really are at the core: before the trauma happened, before life changed unexpectedly, before the conditioning that made you feel less-than, underneath the lingering depression and anxiety. Together we'll explore what's getting in the way of your best life, and work towards self-awareness and acceptance.
The most important relationship you have is with yourself. My goal is to support you in finding peace by re-connecting you with who you really are at the core: before the trauma happened, before life changed unexpectedly, before the conditioning that made you feel less-than, underneath the lingering depression and anxiety. Together we'll explore what's getting in the way of your best life, and work towards self-awareness and acceptance.
My practice is centered on helping you cultivate self-acceptance and find practical ways to live a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or new coping skills, my goal is to help you feel seen and empowered to make meaningful change. Using a person-centered approach, we’ll work together to tailor your therapeutic experience with evidence-based tools that support your personal goals.
I work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of concerns, with special interests in non-traditional family building, women’s issues, family therapy, and supporting juvenile offenders.
My practice is centered on helping you cultivate self-acceptance and find practical ways to live a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or new coping skills, my goal is to help you feel seen and empowered to make meaningful change. Using a person-centered approach, we’ll work together to tailor your therapeutic experience with evidence-based tools that support your personal goals.
I work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of concerns, with special interests in non-traditional family building, women’s issues, family therapy, and supporting juvenile offenders.
Openings for ADHD/Anxiety/Addiction in November 2025.
Is worry, overthinking, or physical anxiety holding you back? Are you struggling with ADHD symptoms, a racing mind, or procrastination? Feel like your mind is in a million places at once? Has substance use become a way to cope, affecting your relationships and daily life?
Openings for ADHD/Anxiety/Addiction in November 2025.
Is worry, overthinking, or physical anxiety holding you back? Are you struggling with ADHD symptoms, a racing mind, or procrastination? Feel like your mind is in a million places at once? Has substance use become a way to cope, affecting your relationships and daily life?
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You are not alone! When things get hard, we can all use a bit of inspiration and guidance. I’m here to help you take control of your life; to recognize your ability, to find meaning, and belonging.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You are not alone! When things get hard, we can all use a bit of inspiration and guidance. I’m here to help you take control of your life; to recognize your ability, to find meaning, and belonging.
Susan Kopp Townsley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Viroqua, WI 54665
Not accepting new clients
Susan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and has been practicing since 1991. She has experience working with anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, reactive attachment disorder, couples, families, individuals and children. Susan has specialized training in EMDR, Theraplay, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Stress Management, and Guided Imagery. When you enter Susan's office you will find yourself in a peaceful place. Susan will be there to partner with you to help you find your own healing path.
Susan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and has been practicing since 1991. She has experience working with anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, reactive attachment disorder, couples, families, individuals and children. Susan has specialized training in EMDR, Theraplay, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Stress Management, and Guided Imagery. When you enter Susan's office you will find yourself in a peaceful place. Susan will be there to partner with you to help you find your own healing path.
Life can just really suck sometimes! Therapy can often be the jump start needed to help you move in the direction of healing. I work primarily with adolescents and young adults. Currently, I am the only certified FBT Therapist in the state of Wisconsin, which is the leading treatment approach for adolescents/young adults diagnosed with an eating disorder. In addition, I also treat anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, and mood related difficulties. I am also here if you are navigating a difficult life transition... those can be brutal! I have been a therapist for just over 10 years and would love to hear more about your goals!
Life can just really suck sometimes! Therapy can often be the jump start needed to help you move in the direction of healing. I work primarily with adolescents and young adults. Currently, I am the only certified FBT Therapist in the state of Wisconsin, which is the leading treatment approach for adolescents/young adults diagnosed with an eating disorder. In addition, I also treat anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, and mood related difficulties. I am also here if you are navigating a difficult life transition... those can be brutal! I have been a therapist for just over 10 years and would love to hear more about your goals!
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Are you struggling at work or school? Are you or someone you love struggling with a new medical condition? Have you just left/lost a partner and are trying to figure out what to do next? I work with young adults & adults seeking support during major life transitions that cause stress, anxiety and depression. I start with understanding where you have been, where you are now, and the challenges you are facing. Then we begin a plan which may involve learning more about yourself to create stronger boundaries, new coping skills or changing an unhelpful pattern. My passion is helping people live a more connected & fulfilled life.
Are you struggling at work or school? Are you or someone you love struggling with a new medical condition? Have you just left/lost a partner and are trying to figure out what to do next? I work with young adults & adults seeking support during major life transitions that cause stress, anxiety and depression. I start with understanding where you have been, where you are now, and the challenges you are facing. Then we begin a plan which may involve learning more about yourself to create stronger boundaries, new coping skills or changing an unhelpful pattern. My passion is helping people live a more connected & fulfilled life.
You're ready to move beyond survival mode and step into a life where you can thrive. Maybe you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together. You feel anxious about keeping up, worry you’re not enough, or question who you are in this season of life. Maybe motherhood has left you feeling like parts of yourself have disappeared, or college and early adulthood have brought on impossible pressures and expectations. Relationships feel complicated, your inner critic is loud, and even small decisions are overwhelming. It feels like too much to carry alone, and it’s natural to long for relief, clarity, and a sense of confidence again.
You're ready to move beyond survival mode and step into a life where you can thrive. Maybe you’re exhausted from trying to hold it all together. You feel anxious about keeping up, worry you’re not enough, or question who you are in this season of life. Maybe motherhood has left you feeling like parts of yourself have disappeared, or college and early adulthood have brought on impossible pressures and expectations. Relationships feel complicated, your inner critic is loud, and even small decisions are overwhelming. It feels like too much to carry alone, and it’s natural to long for relief, clarity, and a sense of confidence again.
Are you a parent/caregiver of a child with medical complexity/special needs looking for support? Are you caregiving for an aging parent and feeling the stress of being the "sandwich generation?" Are you trying to navigate difficult life transitions (work, parenting, relationships, medical changes, etc) or your own aging process and the stress/anxiety that comes with that? Are you experiencing feelings of grief and loss? If any of this resonates with you, please reach out so we can get you the support you need and deserve. We shouldn't have to do these things alone.
Are you a parent/caregiver of a child with medical complexity/special needs looking for support? Are you caregiving for an aging parent and feeling the stress of being the "sandwich generation?" Are you trying to navigate difficult life transitions (work, parenting, relationships, medical changes, etc) or your own aging process and the stress/anxiety that comes with that? Are you experiencing feelings of grief and loss? If any of this resonates with you, please reach out so we can get you the support you need and deserve. We shouldn't have to do these things alone.
Hello! I'm Samantha! I'm a licensed clinical social worker specializing in treating eating disorders. I have experience working in residential eating disorder treatment and outpatient mental health treatment. When I am not in the office I enjoy spending time with my family, therapy dog and my horse, Roadie.
Hello! I'm Samantha! I'm a licensed clinical social worker specializing in treating eating disorders. I have experience working in residential eating disorder treatment and outpatient mental health treatment. When I am not in the office I enjoy spending time with my family, therapy dog and my horse, Roadie.
Finding a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation for your child might seem like an uphill battle. I began conducting ADHD, Autism, & Gifted evaluations after years of hearing the same concern over and over. "We're on a 6+ month wait list." I decreased hours at UW-Madison to provide community-based autism and ADHD evaluations through insurance and hopefully, in some small way, shorten the time it takes to get (early) intervention services. I have 10 years of experience conducting and supervising evaluations in the schools, in private practice, & at UW-Madison.
Finding a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation for your child might seem like an uphill battle. I began conducting ADHD, Autism, & Gifted evaluations after years of hearing the same concern over and over. "We're on a 6+ month wait list." I decreased hours at UW-Madison to provide community-based autism and ADHD evaluations through insurance and hopefully, in some small way, shorten the time it takes to get (early) intervention services. I have 10 years of experience conducting and supervising evaluations in the schools, in private practice, & at UW-Madison.
I’m a therapist who helps people navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and practical tools for growth. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your story, build self-awareness, and move toward lasting change. My approach to treatment is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs.
I’m a therapist who helps people navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and practical tools for growth. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your story, build self-awareness, and move toward lasting change. My approach to treatment is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs.
Gretchen Poellinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
1 Endorsed
Onalaska, WI 54650
Waitlist for new clients
Gretchen Poellinger is a Licensed Professional Counselor and works with adolescents, adults, and families. Gretchen received her undergraduate degree from Minnesota State University – Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Winona State University. Over the last 10 years, Gretchen has worked in a variety of settings in the social service field. She has direct experience working with individuals with varying challenges and has provided behavioral management and mental health services to adults, families, and children in the area.
Gretchen Poellinger is a Licensed Professional Counselor and works with adolescents, adults, and families. Gretchen received her undergraduate degree from Minnesota State University – Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Winona State University. Over the last 10 years, Gretchen has worked in a variety of settings in the social service field. She has direct experience working with individuals with varying challenges and has provided behavioral management and mental health services to adults, families, and children in the area.
Alyse is a compassionate, easy-going Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to making therapy comfortable while embracing diversity and acceptance as a Sex/Kink+/LGBTQ+ allied therapist. With a background in teaching, Alyse values education's empowering nature and incorporates CBT, DBT, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness into her holistic approach. Driven by her own experience with mental health struggles and a strong desire to help others, she helps clients manage life's challenges and emerge stronger. Alyse provides a safe, affirming space dedicated to helping you find happiness and inner strength.
Alyse is a compassionate, easy-going Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to making therapy comfortable while embracing diversity and acceptance as a Sex/Kink+/LGBTQ+ allied therapist. With a background in teaching, Alyse values education's empowering nature and incorporates CBT, DBT, yoga, meditation, and mindfulness into her holistic approach. Driven by her own experience with mental health struggles and a strong desire to help others, she helps clients manage life's challenges and emerge stronger. Alyse provides a safe, affirming space dedicated to helping you find happiness and inner strength.
I offer compassionate telehealth services for individuals ages 8 and up, providing a safe and affirming space for healing and growth.
I specialize in empowering clients navigating:
Emotional Health: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and the effects of Autism.
Healing: Trauma (including PTSD), grief, loss, and self-harm.
Life Transitions: Adjustment disorders, college student stress, family/parenting conflicts, peer issues, and overall stress management.
As a dedicated ally in the LGBTQ+ community, I am committed to inclusivity.
Our Focus: We'll collaborate to define your goals and achieve them using proven, evidence-based methods.
I offer compassionate telehealth services for individuals ages 8 and up, providing a safe and affirming space for healing and growth.
I specialize in empowering clients navigating:
Emotional Health: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and the effects of Autism.
Healing: Trauma (including PTSD), grief, loss, and self-harm.
Life Transitions: Adjustment disorders, college student stress, family/parenting conflicts, peer issues, and overall stress management.
As a dedicated ally in the LGBTQ+ community, I am committed to inclusivity.
Our Focus: We'll collaborate to define your goals and achieve them using proven, evidence-based methods.
You may be carrying a lot: stress, self-doubt, anxiety, or old wounds that still show up in the present. Maybe you feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, hard on yourself no matter what you do, or unsure how to move forward. You want to feel more at ease and more connected to yourself and the people around you. My role is to offer a space where all of you is welcome, so you can start to feel more grounded, more at peace, and more like yourself.
You may be carrying a lot: stress, self-doubt, anxiety, or old wounds that still show up in the present. Maybe you feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, hard on yourself no matter what you do, or unsure how to move forward. You want to feel more at ease and more connected to yourself and the people around you. My role is to offer a space where all of you is welcome, so you can start to feel more grounded, more at peace, and more like yourself.
In my over 10 years of experience as a licensed mental health and substance use clinician, I've come to believe that therapy is a partnership. As your therapist, I want you to feel comfortable to be open and believe strongly in meeting people where they are at. You are the expert in your own life, and I feel fortunate to walk alongside you on your journey to self-discovery.
In my over 10 years of experience as a licensed mental health and substance use clinician, I've come to believe that therapy is a partnership. As your therapist, I want you to feel comfortable to be open and believe strongly in meeting people where they are at. You are the expert in your own life, and I feel fortunate to walk alongside you on your journey to self-discovery.
Do you feel anxious even when everything looks fine on the outside? Are your relationships struggling despite how hard you try? Maybe you're noticing patterns you can't break: people-pleasing, perfectionism, never feeling quite enough.
You might be realizing your childhood shaped you in ways you didn't expect—not because anything was dramatically "wrong," but because early experiences taught you to stay on guard, work for approval, or put everyone else first.
I help people understand how their past created their present patterns and find the relief they're seeking. I meet you where you are and tailor our work to what you need.
Do you feel anxious even when everything looks fine on the outside? Are your relationships struggling despite how hard you try? Maybe you're noticing patterns you can't break: people-pleasing, perfectionism, never feeling quite enough.
You might be realizing your childhood shaped you in ways you didn't expect—not because anything was dramatically "wrong," but because early experiences taught you to stay on guard, work for approval, or put everyone else first.
I help people understand how their past created their present patterns and find the relief they're seeking. I meet you where you are and tailor our work to what you need.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.