EMDR Therapists in Wausau, WI
My goal is to provide a safe, open space to explore any areas of your life that you would like to improve. Clients describe me as warm and engaging with a great sense of humor. I have a broad range of personal and professional experiences to draw from. I enjoy seeing my clients succeed and will walk alongside you for support through it all.
My goal is to provide a safe, open space to explore any areas of your life that you would like to improve. Clients describe me as warm and engaging with a great sense of humor. I have a broad range of personal and professional experiences to draw from. I enjoy seeing my clients succeed and will walk alongside you for support through it all.
I use approaches including Brainspotting, EMDR, CBT, and attachment-based therapy to help you understand your responses, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful change.
You may look like you're holding it together on the outside, while inside you're overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, painful relationship patterns, or experiences from your past that still affect you today. I work with individuals who are ready to better understand themselves, heal from trauma, and stop feeling controlled by what has happened to them. Together, we can explore the patterns that keep showing up, build healthier ways of coping, and help you feel more connected to yourself and the life you want to live.
I use approaches including Brainspotting, EMDR, CBT, and attachment-based therapy to help you understand your responses, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful change.
You may look like you're holding it together on the outside, while inside you're overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, painful relationship patterns, or experiences from your past that still affect you today. I work with individuals who are ready to better understand themselves, heal from trauma, and stop feeling controlled by what has happened to them. Together, we can explore the patterns that keep showing up, build healthier ways of coping, and help you feel more connected to yourself and the life you want to live.
I am also EMDR trained and find that IFS complements EMDR very well.
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.
I am also EMDR trained and find that IFS complements EMDR very well.
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.
I integrate several evidence-based treatments, like CBT, EMDR Therapy and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga to help you heal and develop tools that will melt away the tension and help you more fully believe those rational, logical thoughts that your anxious mind loves to challenge.
Are stress, worry or anxiety getting in the way of living your best life? Do you find yourself constantly trying to plan for every possible scenario? Maybe it’s hard to get excited about anything anymore, as you find your mind jumping to the worst case scenario. You’re tired, overwhelmed, and struggling to find the energy to care for the people around you, let alone yourself. You tell yourself everything will be okay, that the anxious thoughts aren’t true, but you’re still struggling. Maybe you’re starting to wonder if it’s even possible to ever live a life free of the weight of your worries.
I integrate several evidence-based treatments, like CBT, EMDR Therapy and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga to help you heal and develop tools that will melt away the tension and help you more fully believe those rational, logical thoughts that your anxious mind loves to challenge.
Are stress, worry or anxiety getting in the way of living your best life? Do you find yourself constantly trying to plan for every possible scenario? Maybe it’s hard to get excited about anything anymore, as you find your mind jumping to the worst case scenario. You’re tired, overwhelmed, and struggling to find the energy to care for the people around you, let alone yourself. You tell yourself everything will be okay, that the anxious thoughts aren’t true, but you’re still struggling. Maybe you’re starting to wonder if it’s even possible to ever live a life free of the weight of your worries.
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help individuals that struggle with adjustment concerns and trauma.
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.
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help individuals that struggle with adjustment concerns and trauma.
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.
Together, we may use EMDR and other approaches to help you process what feels stuck, develop new emotional experiences, and move toward a greater sense of agency, connection, and self-worth.
You might be used to holding everything together, but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected underneath. I work with adults whose past experiences continue to impact their ability to feel grounded, safe, or connected in the present. You may have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or find yourself struggling with self-doubt, shame, or relationship difficulties without fully understanding why. My work is rooted in trauma therapy, where we explore how past experiences shape your beliefs about yourself, others, and the world—and begin to gently shift those patterns.
Together, we may use EMDR and other approaches to help you process what feels stuck, develop new emotional experiences, and move toward a greater sense of agency, connection, and self-worth.
You might be used to holding everything together, but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected underneath. I work with adults whose past experiences continue to impact their ability to feel grounded, safe, or connected in the present. You may have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or find yourself struggling with self-doubt, shame, or relationship difficulties without fully understanding why. My work is rooted in trauma therapy, where we explore how past experiences shape your beliefs about yourself, others, and the world—and begin to gently shift those patterns.
I enjoy helping everyone whom I see; however, I especially enjoy working with those looking for help healing from trauma (I use EMDR), older teens who are looking to "find their way," adults facing career and relationship changes, and those struggling with grief and loss.
I specialize in using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) to help those recovering from trauma, helping young adults navigate life, adults adjusting to career and relationship changes, and those coping with grief. I guide clients to live more authentically.
I enjoy helping everyone whom I see; however, I especially enjoy working with those looking for help healing from trauma (I use EMDR), older teens who are looking to "find their way," adults facing career and relationship changes, and those struggling with grief and loss.
I specialize in using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) to help those recovering from trauma, helping young adults navigate life, adults adjusting to career and relationship changes, and those coping with grief. I guide clients to live more authentically.
I especially enjoy using EMDR because it is faster than traditional "talk therapy
Lately do you find yourself thinking "something's got to change?" Well, NOW is the time to start finding your way forward. I've supported many people (including numerous fellow therapists looking for their own psychological "tune-up") over my 25+ years of offering counseling and been witness to some pretty great outcomes when together we map out the next steps and make adjustments along the way. I invite you to join me in finding your path to a more satisfying quality of life.
I especially enjoy using EMDR because it is faster than traditional "talk therapy
Lately do you find yourself thinking "something's got to change?" Well, NOW is the time to start finding your way forward. I've supported many people (including numerous fellow therapists looking for their own psychological "tune-up") over my 25+ years of offering counseling and been witness to some pretty great outcomes when together we map out the next steps and make adjustments along the way. I invite you to join me in finding your path to a more satisfying quality of life.
My expertise includes providing individual therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I work with individuals 5 years and up. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help individuals who struggle with trauma. My philosophy is grounded in interpersonal and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and mindfulness. I consider myself to be an open-minded individual who provides empathy and guidance to my clients working through difficult moments.
My expertise includes providing individual therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I work with individuals 5 years and up. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help individuals who struggle with trauma. My philosophy is grounded in interpersonal and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and mindfulness. I consider myself to be an open-minded individual who provides empathy and guidance to my clients working through difficult moments.
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.
I am also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR).
My name is Brigid, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals build awareness and empower themselves in their mental health journey. I work virtually with clients aged 18 and older, specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, severe mental illness, emotional regulation, suicide prevention, and grief/loss. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can freely express themselves and explore their emotions. My counseling approach is collaborative, strength-based, and solution-focused.
I am also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing ( EMDR).
My name is Brigid, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals build awareness and empower themselves in their mental health journey. I work virtually with clients aged 18 and older, specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, severe mental illness, emotional regulation, suicide prevention, and grief/loss. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can freely express themselves and explore their emotions. My counseling approach is collaborative, strength-based, and solution-focused.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationships, loss, & substance use treatment using EMDR therapy.
Something happened, maybe once or many times, and even though life has moved forward, your body hasn’t caught up. Maybe you notice anxiety that won’t stop, emotional reactivity, relationship patterns that repeat, or coping skills like numbing, substance use, or overworking that once helped you cope but now feel exhausting. Trauma isn’t just what happened to you, it’s what your nervous system had to do to survive. Together, we'll help your mind and body process what’s been stuck so you can finally feel more grounded, present, and in control again.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, relationships, loss, & substance use treatment using EMDR therapy.
Something happened, maybe once or many times, and even though life has moved forward, your body hasn’t caught up. Maybe you notice anxiety that won’t stop, emotional reactivity, relationship patterns that repeat, or coping skills like numbing, substance use, or overworking that once helped you cope but now feel exhausting. Trauma isn’t just what happened to you, it’s what your nervous system had to do to survive. Together, we'll help your mind and body process what’s been stuck so you can finally feel more grounded, present, and in control again.
We will tap into your nervous system's wisdom using Polyvagal Theory, IFS-informed parts work, somatic processing, and EMDR.
From the outside, you look like you have it all together. But privately, you are exhausted by a relentless inner critic, constantly second-guessing your decisions and overthinking your relationships. You might feel oddly disconnected from your own body, or realize you’ve spent years adapting to everyone else’s needs while losing sight of your own. You don’t just want quick coping mechanisms or rigid, manualized worksheets—you want to understand why you feel this way and finally feel safe within your own skin.
We will tap into your nervous system's wisdom using Polyvagal Theory, IFS-informed parts work, somatic processing, and EMDR.
From the outside, you look like you have it all together. But privately, you are exhausted by a relentless inner critic, constantly second-guessing your decisions and overthinking your relationships. You might feel oddly disconnected from your own body, or realize you’ve spent years adapting to everyone else’s needs while losing sight of your own. You don’t just want quick coping mechanisms or rigid, manualized worksheets—you want to understand why you feel this way and finally feel safe within your own skin.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and integrate Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) throughout our sessions.
Additionally, I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support your growth and healing. Loving-kindness is how I would best describe my communication style. Slow is fast, and where you are is where you're at.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) and integrate Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) throughout our sessions.
Additionally, I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support your growth and healing. Loving-kindness is how I would best describe my communication style. Slow is fast, and where you are is where you're at.
EMDR is my go-to, and I bring empathy, honesty, and the occasional laugh into the room too.
You're doing everything — and somehow it still feels like not enough. Maybe motherhood hit differently than you expected, or the road to get here was harder than anyone warned you about. Maybe you can't quite name what's wrong, you just know something is. Whether you're in the thick of infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or just trying to keep your head above water as a mom — this is a safe place to be honest about how hard it actually is.
EMDR is my go-to, and I bring empathy, honesty, and the occasional laugh into the room too.
You're doing everything — and somehow it still feels like not enough. Maybe motherhood hit differently than you expected, or the road to get here was harder than anyone warned you about. Maybe you can't quite name what's wrong, you just know something is. Whether you're in the thick of infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or just trying to keep your head above water as a mom — this is a safe place to be honest about how hard it actually is.
I use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) which is helpful for those overcoming trauma and life barriers.
My journey to becoming a therapist started after returning home from a combat deployment, experiencing a devastating divorce and years of readjustment difficulties. During these deeply personal experiences, I became aware of the hurt and the brokenness we all face and now have a deep desire to help others to overcome as I did. I am passionate about helping couples find reconciliation and negotiating relationship pitfalls. As well as working with clients to heal from past trauma, manage their anxiety/depression, regulate anger or learn to value themselves again. You don't have to face it alone, there is hope.
I use Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR) which is helpful for those overcoming trauma and life barriers.
My journey to becoming a therapist started after returning home from a combat deployment, experiencing a devastating divorce and years of readjustment difficulties. During these deeply personal experiences, I became aware of the hurt and the brokenness we all face and now have a deep desire to help others to overcome as I did. I am passionate about helping couples find reconciliation and negotiating relationship pitfalls. As well as working with clients to heal from past trauma, manage their anxiety/depression, regulate anger or learn to value themselves again. You don't have to face it alone, there is hope.
At Heartwood Counseling, I have developed skill-sets designed to relieve the pressure of PTSD, including EMDR.
What are you looking for in a therapist? A supportive, trusted voice? An empathetic ear? A sense of humor? Someone who's therapy space creates both safety...and confidence? I strive to bring all of the above to my clientele. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, with a family of my own. As I bring my practical experience of marriage (and raising kids) to my practice, I am continually inspired by the courage and open-heartedness of my clients; as we set out, co-conspiring toward change and healing. Website: heartwood counseling.net
At Heartwood Counseling, I have developed skill-sets designed to relieve the pressure of PTSD, including EMDR.
What are you looking for in a therapist? A supportive, trusted voice? An empathetic ear? A sense of humor? Someone who's therapy space creates both safety...and confidence? I strive to bring all of the above to my clientele. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist, with a family of my own. As I bring my practical experience of marriage (and raising kids) to my practice, I am continually inspired by the courage and open-heartedness of my clients; as we set out, co-conspiring toward change and healing. Website: heartwood counseling.net
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I draw from evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, EMDR, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Reality Therapy.
My name is Keela Coppersmith, M.S., LPC. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin for 5 years. I see individuals, ages 10+. I believe my clients already have all the answers right within them, and I simply help clients trust themselves again. I started my career journey working in eating/feeding disorders, before joining a generalized group private practice. I am very passionate about treating eating disorders, but treat other conditions, across the lifespan
I draw from evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, EMDR, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Reality Therapy.
My name is Keela Coppersmith, M.S., LPC. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin for 5 years. I see individuals, ages 10+. I believe my clients already have all the answers right within them, and I simply help clients trust themselves again. I started my career journey working in eating/feeding disorders, before joining a generalized group private practice. I am very passionate about treating eating disorders, but treat other conditions, across the lifespan
My name is Keela Coppersmith, M.S., LPC. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin for 5 years. I see individuals, ages 10+. I believe my clients already have all the answers right within them, and I simply help clients trust themselves again. I started my career journey working in eating/feeding disorders, before joining a generalized group private practice. I am very passionate about treating eating disorders, but treat other conditions, across the lifespan
My name is Keela Coppersmith, M.S., LPC. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin for 5 years. I see individuals, ages 10+. I believe my clients already have all the answers right within them, and I simply help clients trust themselves again. I started my career journey working in eating/feeding disorders, before joining a generalized group private practice. I am very passionate about treating eating disorders, but treat other conditions, across the lifespan
Rachelle Filipiak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
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Weston, WI 54476
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We mainly use a mix of DBT, CBT, EMDR and IFS in our therapeutic techniques.
Brain Energy, LLC is a Comprehensive Outpatient Clinical Practice of Wisconsin-Licensed Mental Health Professionals dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and goal directed mental health services both in person and virtually for all ages, couples and families. All struggles and issues are welcome, combining counseling, psychiatric resources, and medication management into one comprehensive setting. We aspire to achieve a more effective and efficient healthcare system resulting in a reduction in mental health symptoms overall. From surviving to thriving!
We mainly use a mix of DBT, CBT, EMDR and IFS in our therapeutic techniques.
Brain Energy, LLC is a Comprehensive Outpatient Clinical Practice of Wisconsin-Licensed Mental Health Professionals dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and goal directed mental health services both in person and virtually for all ages, couples and families. All struggles and issues are welcome, combining counseling, psychiatric resources, and medication management into one comprehensive setting. We aspire to achieve a more effective and efficient healthcare system resulting in a reduction in mental health symptoms overall. From surviving to thriving!
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Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.