Divorce Therapists in Wausau, WI

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Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC)
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, LPC
Wausau, WI 54401
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.
(855) 607-8242 View (855) 607-8242
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Aliya Brianne
Counselor, M.S.Ed, LPC-IT
Wausau, WI 54401
I work primarily with children who are struggling to adjust to parental divorce, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, processing emotions, and learning how to regulate themselves. Children often want to find ways to be more independent, while parents often want to know how they can help their children through the various stressors of life. Sometimes parents may also have their own mental health needs in addition to juggling parenting and perhaps the same stressors as the kids. I am here to help collaboratively so that the entire family system can become more resilient and have a better quality of life.
I work primarily with children who are struggling to adjust to parental divorce, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, processing emotions, and learning how to regulate themselves. Children often want to find ways to be more independent, while parents often want to know how they can help their children through the various stressors of life. Sometimes parents may also have their own mental health needs in addition to juggling parenting and perhaps the same stressors as the kids. I am here to help collaboratively so that the entire family system can become more resilient and have a better quality of life.
(715) 636-8194 View (715) 636-8194
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Julie M Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Wausau, WI 54401
I'm here to offer you the gift of hope. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families through various life transitions: loss and grief, hurtful relationships, parenting challenges, life with chronic illness, and improving couple and family communication. I believe in assisting the individual, couple or family to seek solutions by building upon their personal strengths.
I'm here to offer you the gift of hope. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families through various life transitions: loss and grief, hurtful relationships, parenting challenges, life with chronic illness, and improving couple and family communication. I believe in assisting the individual, couple or family to seek solutions by building upon their personal strengths.
(715) 203-8238 View (715) 203-8238
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Ann Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Wausau, WI 54403
Waitlist for new clients
With 9 years of experience, I have worked with children, adults, and families. I currently provide therapy for clients ages 10 and older. I have an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy that is tailored to fit the needs of my clients. I believe in creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment that allows a client to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop skills, and work towards their goals.
With 9 years of experience, I have worked with children, adults, and families. I currently provide therapy for clients ages 10 and older. I have an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy that is tailored to fit the needs of my clients. I believe in creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment that allows a client to explore their thoughts and feelings, develop skills, and work towards their goals.
(715) 639-1741 View (715) 639-1741
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Behavioral Health Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAS
Wausau, WI 54401
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.
(534) 400-1631 View (534) 400-1631
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I specialize in a wide range of psychological evaluations. Most of these are related to the criminal legal system. I assess risk of recidivism and amenability to treatment for those charged with sexual offending, both in the adult and juvenile system. I evaluate for competency to stand trial and whether there is support for a plea of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. I use formal testing, actuarial predictive instruments, review of records, collateral information and clinical interview to formulate my recommendations. I also see therapy clients with whom I use an approach integrating mindfulness and cognitive therapy.
I specialize in a wide range of psychological evaluations. Most of these are related to the criminal legal system. I assess risk of recidivism and amenability to treatment for those charged with sexual offending, both in the adult and juvenile system. I evaluate for competency to stand trial and whether there is support for a plea of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. I use formal testing, actuarial predictive instruments, review of records, collateral information and clinical interview to formulate my recommendations. I also see therapy clients with whom I use an approach integrating mindfulness and cognitive therapy.
(715) 513-6974 View (715) 513-6974
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Rachel N Sheldon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Wausau, WI 54401
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
(534) 248-4044 View (534) 248-4044
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The Caring Tree - Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, AT
Wausau, WI 54401
The Caring Tree: Children & Counseling Center in Wausau provides therapy to children of all ages and their families. Our focus is on improving the overall wellness of children who are experiencing post-trauma, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADHD, and high functioning autism. Therapy facilitates communication and healing while supporting the family.
The Caring Tree: Children & Counseling Center in Wausau provides therapy to children of all ages and their families. Our focus is on improving the overall wellness of children who are experiencing post-trauma, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADHD, and high functioning autism. Therapy facilitates communication and healing while supporting the family.
(715) 301-0667 View (715) 301-0667
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Dakota J Kaiser
Psychologist, PhD, NCC, CGP
1 Endorsed
Wausau, WI 54401
Hello! Thanks for taking time to get to know a little bit about me. I am a clinical health psychologist serving professionals and their families. I help folks with a variety of concerns like anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, ADHD, substance use, and relationship problems, but also help people with medical concerns like insomnia, chronic pain, weight loss, coping with the stress illness, making behavior changes to help with chronic problems, and more. I have developed a specialty of working with high stress professionals in managing their health and wellbeing in demanding careers.
Hello! Thanks for taking time to get to know a little bit about me. I am a clinical health psychologist serving professionals and their families. I help folks with a variety of concerns like anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, ADHD, substance use, and relationship problems, but also help people with medical concerns like insomnia, chronic pain, weight loss, coping with the stress illness, making behavior changes to help with chronic problems, and more. I have developed a specialty of working with high stress professionals in managing their health and wellbeing in demanding careers.
(715) 643-8660 View (715) 643-8660
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Pam Yang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a marriage and family therapist, I greatly enjoy working with couples and families, especially those who struggle with communication. I love teaching people how to problem solve and resolve conflict. I am passionate about helping those with trauma, grief/loss, adjustment, depression and anxiety. I also work with those who have experienced racial and/or religious trauma. Many of my clients struggle with boundaries, expressing needs and saying no. I am particularly interested in working with underserved populations, and strive to offer culturally sensitive and competent services. I am bilingual and can also offer services in Hmong.
As a marriage and family therapist, I greatly enjoy working with couples and families, especially those who struggle with communication. I love teaching people how to problem solve and resolve conflict. I am passionate about helping those with trauma, grief/loss, adjustment, depression and anxiety. I also work with those who have experienced racial and/or religious trauma. Many of my clients struggle with boundaries, expressing needs and saying no. I am particularly interested in working with underserved populations, and strive to offer culturally sensitive and competent services. I am bilingual and can also offer services in Hmong.
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Donald L Schade
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Donnie utilizes a solution-focused and client-centered approach that supports clients in setting and reaching personalized, obtainable goals that improve their overall wellbeing. He also draws on evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to teach clients coping skills and help them develop a better understanding of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With almost ten years of clinical practice, Donnie has abundant experience integrating these therapy modalities in a manner best suited to meet the needs of each client.
Donnie utilizes a solution-focused and client-centered approach that supports clients in setting and reaching personalized, obtainable goals that improve their overall wellbeing. He also draws on evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to teach clients coping skills and help them develop a better understanding of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With almost ten years of clinical practice, Donnie has abundant experience integrating these therapy modalities in a manner best suited to meet the needs of each client.
(715) 202-6490 View (715) 202-6490
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Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Wausau, WI 54403
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
(920) 677-3361 View (920) 677-3361
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Mary G Baumgartner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CETIII
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I’m Mary. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions, and who are feeling overwhelmed. I help clients find clarity, confidence, and emotional relief while uncovering the patterns that keep them stuck, and by discovering new ways to move forward. My approach is person-centered, experiential and psychodramatic. We focus on your lived experience. Through role-playing and other interactive techniques, we will explore family dynamics and see what's really happening, develop deeper self-awareness, and strengthen your voice.
Hi, I’m Mary. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and life transitions, and who are feeling overwhelmed. I help clients find clarity, confidence, and emotional relief while uncovering the patterns that keep them stuck, and by discovering new ways to move forward. My approach is person-centered, experiential and psychodramatic. We focus on your lived experience. Through role-playing and other interactive techniques, we will explore family dynamics and see what's really happening, develop deeper self-awareness, and strengthen your voice.
(262) 261-1415 View (262) 261-1415
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Panh Nha Song
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you feel hopeless, alone, stressed, like there's no way out? Please know that you're not alone, you deserve help and you are so worth it! There are options to get the help you need but it starts with you. Many people need help but some are afraid, unable or unwilling to do something about it. We can't expect to see change if we continue to do the same things everyday. As your therapist, my goal is to help give you the hope and healing you need to reach your goals, to find happiness and to be the best version of yourself. I am here with you in your journey and believe you can grow from your vulnerability.
Do you feel hopeless, alone, stressed, like there's no way out? Please know that you're not alone, you deserve help and you are so worth it! There are options to get the help you need but it starts with you. Many people need help but some are afraid, unable or unwilling to do something about it. We can't expect to see change if we continue to do the same things everyday. As your therapist, my goal is to help give you the hope and healing you need to reach your goals, to find happiness and to be the best version of yourself. I am here with you in your journey and believe you can grow from your vulnerability.
(920) 706-4605 View (920) 706-4605
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Joe Lunsford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My journey to becoming a therapist started after returning home from a combat deployment, experiencing a devastating divorce and years of readjustment difficulties.
I provide an compassionate approach to counseling. I use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) which is helpful for those overcoming trauma and life barriers. I use Emotional Focus Therapy or Attachment Theory when working with couples & families. And as a Christian, when requested, I love to provide a faith based prospective.
My journey to becoming a therapist started after returning home from a combat deployment, experiencing a devastating divorce and years of readjustment difficulties.
I provide an compassionate approach to counseling. I use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) which is helpful for those overcoming trauma and life barriers. I use Emotional Focus Therapy or Attachment Theory when working with couples & families. And as a Christian, when requested, I love to provide a faith based prospective.
(608) 413-3688 View (608) 413-3688
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Tisha Sleiter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hello and Welcome! My name is Tisha Sleiter. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin offering telehealth. I work with adolescents, young adults, LGBTQ+ families, and couples. specializing in LGBTQI+ affirming care, ADHD/ADD parenting support, special needs children, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and more. My approach to therapy is person-centered and varies based on the needs of each client/family using a humanistic lens, incorporating elements of Systems Theory, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Solution focused therapy (SFT).
Hello and Welcome! My name is Tisha Sleiter. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin offering telehealth. I work with adolescents, young adults, LGBTQ+ families, and couples. specializing in LGBTQI+ affirming care, ADHD/ADD parenting support, special needs children, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and more. My approach to therapy is person-centered and varies based on the needs of each client/family using a humanistic lens, incorporating elements of Systems Theory, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Solution focused therapy (SFT).
(414) 946-6433 View (414) 946-6433
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Juan Corral
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.S, LPC, CSAT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help individuals heal from trauma, repair broken relationships, and address sex addiction. Treatment focuses on understanding patterns, building insight, reducing shame, and strengthening accountability. Clients can expect support that promotes emotional healing, healthier connections, and meaningful, lasting change. For partners impacted by sexual betrayal, I guide healing and support the rebuilding of trust and emotional connection. My goal is to help couples create a new foundation rooted in honesty, safety, and authentic intimacy, rather than trying to return to the past.
I help individuals heal from trauma, repair broken relationships, and address sex addiction. Treatment focuses on understanding patterns, building insight, reducing shame, and strengthening accountability. Clients can expect support that promotes emotional healing, healthier connections, and meaningful, lasting change. For partners impacted by sexual betrayal, I guide healing and support the rebuilding of trust and emotional connection. My goal is to help couples create a new foundation rooted in honesty, safety, and authentic intimacy, rather than trying to return to the past.
(414) 240-4317 View (414) 240-4317
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Miranda Babl
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CIMHP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with women (ages 16 and up) who may be struggling with trauma, stress and mood management, life transitions, attachment patterns, college stress, self-esteem, relational abuse, relationships, divorce, parenting, empty nesting, family conflicts, college transitions, and major life changes.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than you can handle, you deserve a space where you feel truly seen and supported. I bring empathy, compassion & a calming presence to help you slow down, make sense of what's happening inside you, and begin healing at a pace that feels right. I specialize in supporting female adolescents (16+) and women. Many of the women I work with are navigating such things as trauma, anxiety, stress, college transitions, perimenopause, relationship/family challenges, & other life transitions. We explore what's beneath the surface, get to the roots, and support steady, lasting healing.
I work with women (ages 16 and up) who may be struggling with trauma, stress and mood management, life transitions, attachment patterns, college stress, self-esteem, relational abuse, relationships, divorce, parenting, empty nesting, family conflicts, college transitions, and major life changes.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than you can handle, you deserve a space where you feel truly seen and supported. I bring empathy, compassion & a calming presence to help you slow down, make sense of what's happening inside you, and begin healing at a pace that feels right. I specialize in supporting female adolescents (16+) and women. Many of the women I work with are navigating such things as trauma, anxiety, stress, college transitions, perimenopause, relationship/family challenges, & other life transitions. We explore what's beneath the surface, get to the roots, and support steady, lasting healing.
(715) 204-7096 View (715) 204-7096
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Lori Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Online Only
Lori Hall offers inclusive, compassionate individual and couples therapy for all identities and relationship structures, traditional and non-traditional. Lori helps partners navigate communication breakdowns, emotional distance, trust issues, and the everyday (and not-so-everyday) challenges. She also specialize in sex therapy, providing a safe, affirming space to explore intimacy, desire, mismatched libidos, sexual pain, and kink.
Lori Hall offers inclusive, compassionate individual and couples therapy for all identities and relationship structures, traditional and non-traditional. Lori helps partners navigate communication breakdowns, emotional distance, trust issues, and the everyday (and not-so-everyday) challenges. She also specialize in sex therapy, providing a safe, affirming space to explore intimacy, desire, mismatched libidos, sexual pain, and kink.
(262) 332-4306 View (262) 332-4306
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Amy Abel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Women's Mental Health: I work with women ALL ages, and specialize in maternal mental health. I offer gentle, grounding support for stress resulting from grief, employment, relationships, pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, child loss, parenting, perimenopause, menopause, chronic health concerns and caregiving. My approach is warm, calm, and deeply validating. Although my work centers women’s experiences, I welcome all gender identities relating to these concerns.
Women's Mental Health: I work with women ALL ages, and specialize in maternal mental health. I offer gentle, grounding support for stress resulting from grief, employment, relationships, pregnancy, postpartum, birth trauma, child loss, parenting, perimenopause, menopause, chronic health concerns and caregiving. My approach is warm, calm, and deeply validating. Although my work centers women’s experiences, I welcome all gender identities relating to these concerns.
(715) 288-2271 View (715) 288-2271

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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.

What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.

When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.

How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.