Depression Therapists in Waukesha, WI
Kara specializes in working with adults, couples and older adolescents with anxiety, depression, OCD, and personality disorder.
Kara Guevara is a Psychotherapist, who has been a practicing social worker since 2013 and psychotherapy since 2017. She received a Bachelor of Social Work from Concordia University and a Master of Clinical Social Work from UWM. As a Social Worker, Kara has experience working in Hospice, Child Protective Services, skilled nursing facilities and the Aging and Disability Resource Center. As a Psychotherapist, she has 5 years of experience working at Rogers Behavioral Health. Kara believes in meeting clients where they are at, in a judgement free and accepting way.
Kara specializes in working with adults, couples and older adolescents with anxiety, depression, OCD, and personality disorder.
Kara Guevara is a Psychotherapist, who has been a practicing social worker since 2013 and psychotherapy since 2017. She received a Bachelor of Social Work from Concordia University and a Master of Clinical Social Work from UWM. As a Social Worker, Kara has experience working in Hospice, Child Protective Services, skilled nursing facilities and the Aging and Disability Resource Center. As a Psychotherapist, she has 5 years of experience working at Rogers Behavioral Health. Kara believes in meeting clients where they are at, in a judgement free and accepting way.
I have experience working with teens and adults in all walks of life, facing different challenges including depression, anxiety, identity, and interpersonal relationships, among other concerns.
My goal is to walk with you on your journey at your pace, supporting you through any challenges, things you want clarity on, or to talk through any uncomfortable thoughts or feelings you may have. I encourage self-reflection and introspection and support you in reaching your goals. I really value building the therapeutic relationship with each of my clients and believe it is one of the most important aspects in therapy. I strive to provide a validating, empathetic and non-judgmental space where you feel safe to disclose what you are experiencing and hope to work collaboratively as you gain tools to cope with life's challenges.
I have experience working with teens and adults in all walks of life, facing different challenges including depression, anxiety, identity, and interpersonal relationships, among other concerns.
My goal is to walk with you on your journey at your pace, supporting you through any challenges, things you want clarity on, or to talk through any uncomfortable thoughts or feelings you may have. I encourage self-reflection and introspection and support you in reaching your goals. I really value building the therapeutic relationship with each of my clients and believe it is one of the most important aspects in therapy. I strive to provide a validating, empathetic and non-judgmental space where you feel safe to disclose what you are experiencing and hope to work collaboratively as you gain tools to cope with life's challenges.
Emmy is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. Emmy has exceptional experience with individuals diagnosed with a wide range of mental health disorders and developmental disabilities, including Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and behavior disorders. Her special interests include treating anxiety, trauma, providing behavior treatment, play therapy, psychoeducation to parents, couples and family therapy. Emmy approaches each client uniquely with enthusiasm, empathy, and dignity.
Emmy is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. Emmy has exceptional experience with individuals diagnosed with a wide range of mental health disorders and developmental disabilities, including Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and behavior disorders. Her special interests include treating anxiety, trauma, providing behavior treatment, play therapy, psychoeducation to parents, couples and family therapy. Emmy approaches each client uniquely with enthusiasm, empathy, and dignity.
Courtney works with individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression.
Courtney Gutantes is a licensed professional counselor who works with adolescents and adults ages 17 and up. Courtney earned her bachelor s degree from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and her master s degree from Marquette University. Following the completion of her formal training in 2016, Courtney has worked with children, adolescents, and their families across the inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings.
Courtney works with individuals who struggle with anxiety and depression.
Courtney Gutantes is a licensed professional counselor who works with adolescents and adults ages 17 and up. Courtney earned her bachelor s degree from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and her master s degree from Marquette University. Following the completion of her formal training in 2016, Courtney has worked with children, adolescents, and their families across the inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings.
She works with adults who are experiencing concerns in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, separation/divorce and other life transitions.
Carol Kinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing psychotherapy for more than 20 years. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Master s degree in clinical psychology.
She works with adults who are experiencing concerns in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, separation/divorce and other life transitions.
Carol Kinney is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing psychotherapy for more than 20 years. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Master s degree in clinical psychology.
Diane Heighway
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waukesha, WI 53188
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, PTSD/trauma, & depression, and have experience working in outpatient, intensive-outpatient, and partial-hospitalization levels of care.
It’s no secret that living a life defined by stress, worry, and depression is simply exhausting. On top of that it can be scary and intimidating to ask for help! Therefore, one of my main goals as a therapist is to cultivate a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with all of my clients. I aim to support and empower clients in their healing journey - you deserve to live a value-driven life and not a symptom-driven life. Know that when working with me, we will approach your goals as a team.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, PTSD/trauma, & depression, and have experience working in outpatient, intensive-outpatient, and partial-hospitalization levels of care.
It’s no secret that living a life defined by stress, worry, and depression is simply exhausting. On top of that it can be scary and intimidating to ask for help! Therefore, one of my main goals as a therapist is to cultivate a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with all of my clients. I aim to support and empower clients in their healing journey - you deserve to live a value-driven life and not a symptom-driven life. Know that when working with me, we will approach your goals as a team.
She specializes in treating depression, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, and more.
Amy provides an empathetic and supportive approach to identifying solutions and setting goals for an improved life. Amy encourages her clients to understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to engage in life more effectively. Additionally, Amy offers a safe space to explore an individual’s past experiences, learn new coping skills and identify emotional needs. She likes to include family in the therapy process by offering coaching, education, and support in the home setting. Amy is happy to collaborate with schools and other care providers to give the best quality care.
She specializes in treating depression, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, and more.
Amy provides an empathetic and supportive approach to identifying solutions and setting goals for an improved life. Amy encourages her clients to understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in order to engage in life more effectively. Additionally, Amy offers a safe space to explore an individual’s past experiences, learn new coping skills and identify emotional needs. She likes to include family in the therapy process by offering coaching, education, and support in the home setting. Amy is happy to collaborate with schools and other care providers to give the best quality care.
Life's transitions and conflicts leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Feeling unsupported and weighed down with depression, anxiety, and family struggles? As a therapist, my compassionate and collaborative approach will assist and support you as you cultivate new skills and build hope for the future. I work with adults and adolescents, trauma, relationship difficulties, adult children and parent communication difficulties, life transitions, addictions, and anxiety and depression.
Life's transitions and conflicts leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Feeling unsupported and weighed down with depression, anxiety, and family struggles? As a therapist, my compassionate and collaborative approach will assist and support you as you cultivate new skills and build hope for the future. I work with adults and adolescents, trauma, relationship difficulties, adult children and parent communication difficulties, life transitions, addictions, and anxiety and depression.
Veronica Sosa Ms Lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, PPS, LPC
Verified Verified
Waukesha, WI 53188 (Online Only)
Founder and CEO of LifeStriders. Clinical Supervisor for over 15 years, DEI certified. I am experienced in: Abuse & Trauma, Anger Management, ADD/ADHD, Children/Teen Issues,Career Counseling/Job Loss,Couples/Marriage & Relationship Enhancement, Depression, Diabetes, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, Domestic Violence,Parenting & Constructive Discipline,Grief,Low Self Esteem,Parenting Children with Special Needs, Reactive Attachment Disorder/Adoption,School Issues/ Behavior Problems/ IEP's, Anxiety/ Panic Disorder, PTSD, Social Anxiety,Stress Management,Veterans Post-War Anxiety/ Depression & Re-adjustment. DE&I certified
Founder and CEO of LifeStriders. Clinical Supervisor for over 15 years, DEI certified. I am experienced in: Abuse & Trauma, Anger Management, ADD/ADHD, Children/Teen Issues,Career Counseling/Job Loss,Couples/Marriage & Relationship Enhancement, Depression, Diabetes, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, Domestic Violence,Parenting & Constructive Discipline,Grief,Low Self Esteem,Parenting Children with Special Needs, Reactive Attachment Disorder/Adoption,School Issues/ Behavior Problems/ IEP's, Anxiety/ Panic Disorder, PTSD, Social Anxiety,Stress Management,Veterans Post-War Anxiety/ Depression & Re-adjustment. DE&I certified
Melissa McWilliams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waukesha, WI 53188
Nature based. Animal assisted (horses). Holistic approaches. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been a part of the LifeStriders therapeutic team since 2014. My experience and interest lies in working with individuals, families, and children with goals including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, communication skills, ADD / ADHD, self confidence, coping skills, self advocacy, impulsivity, parenting, grief, stress management, anger management, emotional awareness and regulation, and behavioral issues.
Nature based. Animal assisted (horses). Holistic approaches. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been a part of the LifeStriders therapeutic team since 2014. My experience and interest lies in working with individuals, families, and children with goals including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, communication skills, ADD / ADHD, self confidence, coping skills, self advocacy, impulsivity, parenting, grief, stress management, anger management, emotional awareness and regulation, and behavioral issues.
I provide individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults with various needs; specializing in anxiety, neurodivergence, school-related challenges, depression, and family conflict.
Connection Matters. What does this mean to you? For me, I think about connection with my family, friends, nature, and myself. Sometimes we lose our sense of connection. My goal as a therapist is to connect with you on your own journey to find your sense of self.
I provide individual and group therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults with various needs; specializing in anxiety, neurodivergence, school-related challenges, depression, and family conflict.
Connection Matters. What does this mean to you? For me, I think about connection with my family, friends, nature, and myself. Sometimes we lose our sense of connection. My goal as a therapist is to connect with you on your own journey to find your sense of self.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waukesha, WI 53186
Have you or your child/adolescent found yourself in a very dark, messy, or hard place in life? Does it feel like you are stuck in quicksand and no matter what you try, you can't get out? I am here to support you in your journey to find relief from overwhelming emotions and painful memories due to trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, or self-harm. I am also here to help parents and children work through attachment obstacles due to adoption or foster care related concerns. It's important to me that each person feels safe in their body and environment while also gaining the ability to trust and connect with others.
Have you or your child/adolescent found yourself in a very dark, messy, or hard place in life? Does it feel like you are stuck in quicksand and no matter what you try, you can't get out? I am here to support you in your journey to find relief from overwhelming emotions and painful memories due to trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, or self-harm. I am also here to help parents and children work through attachment obstacles due to adoption or foster care related concerns. It's important to me that each person feels safe in their body and environment while also gaining the ability to trust and connect with others.
Erika Grahovac is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children ages 4 and up, adolescents and adults. She gained extensive experience while working in residential programs at Roger's Memorial Hospital, with clients who struggle with Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Eating Disorders, Depression and Trauma. Erika also has experience working with children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. After earning her Bachelor's Degree from Carroll University, Erika earned a Master's Degree in School and Community Counseling at Concordia University.
Erika Grahovac is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children ages 4 and up, adolescents and adults. She gained extensive experience while working in residential programs at Roger's Memorial Hospital, with clients who struggle with Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Eating Disorders, Depression and Trauma. Erika also has experience working with children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. After earning her Bachelor's Degree from Carroll University, Erika earned a Master's Degree in School and Community Counseling at Concordia University.
Nicole s main areas of focus include depression and anxiety.
Nicole Lotz is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2020. She graduated from Alverno College with a degree in Community Psychology.
Nicole s main areas of focus include depression and anxiety.
Nicole Lotz is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2020. She graduated from Alverno College with a degree in Community Psychology.
Walter Laux
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Waukesha, WI 53188 (Online Only)
At times, life can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to bear the burden alone. I have over 25 years in the behavioral health field as an executive, teacher, consultant and dually-licensed clinician helping people move beyond their burdens to get on with their lives. I have been providing clinical services since 2005, and I'm a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science along with the American Counseling Association. My experience includes treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, anger, trauma, grief and problematic substance use.
At times, life can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to bear the burden alone. I have over 25 years in the behavioral health field as an executive, teacher, consultant and dually-licensed clinician helping people move beyond their burdens to get on with their lives. I have been providing clinical services since 2005, and I'm a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science along with the American Counseling Association. My experience includes treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, anger, trauma, grief and problematic substance use.
Are you stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? Do you suffer from fatigue? Insomnia? High blood pressure? chronic pain? PMS? Infertility? Cancer? Memory Problems? I can help. I am a clinical health psychologist with a specialty in behavioral medicine and am dedicated to empowering patients to positively heal their mind, body and spirit. I have received specialty training in mind body medicine across the country, including through Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital and University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. I imploy innovative practices: EMDR, hypnosis, and meditation, to improve the lives of her patients.
Are you stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? Do you suffer from fatigue? Insomnia? High blood pressure? chronic pain? PMS? Infertility? Cancer? Memory Problems? I can help. I am a clinical health psychologist with a specialty in behavioral medicine and am dedicated to empowering patients to positively heal their mind, body and spirit. I have received specialty training in mind body medicine across the country, including through Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital and University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. I imploy innovative practices: EMDR, hypnosis, and meditation, to improve the lives of her patients.
Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you having trouble with relationships, and as a result feel misunderstood and alone? Are you in a rut and find it difficult to move forward? You don't have to live this way any longer. You are not alone! I work with people who struggle with these issues and more! Let me be a listening ear and allow me to provide the tools and skills needed to improve the quality of your life. I help my clients to experience a better understanding of their problems and ways of living that lead to peace.
Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you having trouble with relationships, and as a result feel misunderstood and alone? Are you in a rut and find it difficult to move forward? You don't have to live this way any longer. You are not alone! I work with people who struggle with these issues and more! Let me be a listening ear and allow me to provide the tools and skills needed to improve the quality of your life. I help my clients to experience a better understanding of their problems and ways of living that lead to peace.
Patricia Ann Glatzel Clough
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, CSAS
Verified Verified
Waukesha, WI 53186
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and licensed Art Therapist who approaches counseling in a holistic standpoint, by incorporating cognitive understanding, and emotional support with the creative self. While participating in therapy does not require you to engage in the experiential arts, I do encourage self-expression to release blocked emotion within sensitive surroundings. Some of the important areas of work include building self-esteem, self-identity, and helping to overcome deficits such as anger, communication, anxiety, separation of the family unit, depression, and substance abuse counseling. Being able to recognize your individual strengths and building on them helps encourage personal empowerment!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and licensed Art Therapist who approaches counseling in a holistic standpoint, by incorporating cognitive understanding, and emotional support with the creative self. While participating in therapy does not require you to engage in the experiential arts, I do encourage self-expression to release blocked emotion within sensitive surroundings. Some of the important areas of work include building self-esteem, self-identity, and helping to overcome deficits such as anger, communication, anxiety, separation of the family unit, depression, and substance abuse counseling. Being able to recognize your individual strengths and building on them helps encourage personal empowerment!
Camron Hinckle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waukesha, WI 53186
My main focus is supporting those who have pornography/sexual additions. My goal is to work together on relapse prevention, identifying physical and emotional triggers, and implementing appropriate coping skills, while rebuilding areas of damage done by the negative behavior. Freedom from the struggle is important, but rebuilding yourself and your life is the goal. I also support those struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and various other identified issues.
My main focus is supporting those who have pornography/sexual additions. My goal is to work together on relapse prevention, identifying physical and emotional triggers, and implementing appropriate coping skills, while rebuilding areas of damage done by the negative behavior. Freedom from the struggle is important, but rebuilding yourself and your life is the goal. I also support those struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and various other identified issues.
Rachel Vohnoutka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
Waukesha, WI 53186 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed telehealth therapist with 10 years of experience providing mental health and substance abuse counseling in the state of Wisconsin. I specialize in treatment for depression and anxiety disorders; I also regularly work with individuals struggling with substance abuse (AODA) concerns, self-harm, OCD, perfectionism, high stress, and with young adults/college students navigating the transition to adulthood.
I am a licensed telehealth therapist with 10 years of experience providing mental health and substance abuse counseling in the state of Wisconsin. I specialize in treatment for depression and anxiety disorders; I also regularly work with individuals struggling with substance abuse (AODA) concerns, self-harm, OCD, perfectionism, high stress, and with young adults/college students navigating the transition to adulthood.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.