Therapists in Whitefish Bay, WI

I will provide a compassionate, safe and nonjudgmental environment so that you can move past life’s challenges, develop new coping skills and live a more fulfilling, authentic life.

Overcoming anxiety, developing confidence, and understanding emotions are crucial to a meaningful life and reaching athletic, academic, and career goals. Collaboration helps us reach these goals. You are the expert on your life and I specialize in cultivating opportunities for generating insight, implementing strategies, and fostering mindful approaches to performance and mental health concerns. Understanding your context, relationships, and inner world allows us to paint a holistic picture of your concerns. A broader perspective points to where we want to intervene and reveals anything impeding your well-being and performance.

Finding a good fit with a therapist can feel overwhelming. I'm so glad you landed on this page. My goal in work with clients is to understand how to best support them in journey to healing. Your story matters-the story that's been written, the one you're writing now, and the chapters that are in the future.

I never cease to be amazed at the human potential for recovery, growth and change. I know that many people lose sight of their strengths and potential when depression, anxiety or worries plague them. My job is to help you find that place of strength, courage and wisdom within so that you can feel well, look better and enjoy life again. With 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I respect and appreciate the integrity and strength of all of the people that I work with.

Getting to this point in considering therapy takes a lot of courage! It can be a lot to try to find the therapist that is right for you. I get it, I’ve been in that seat, too. But it’s also a lot to keep living and feeling the way you're feeling right now. So let’s make some adjustments and start you on your way to feeling and living better. Spoiler alert: no therapist has all the answers. Instead, let's find the answers together. I'm here to guide you along your path, not tell you where to go. Therapy is us working together.

People seek out therapy for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes, the issues they are struggling with start out minor and they want help before the issues become too difficult. On other occasions, the problems have become unmanageable and dealing with them alone becomes too daunting. Some of those personal issues include anxiety, depression, stress at home, school and/or work, emotional dysregulation, among others. Therapy can help get a handle on any of those issues to help people carry on with every day living in a more productive fashion.

Are you feeling like life is passing you by? Are you struggling just to get through your day? Do you wonder if it is possible to ever feel content, grounded and happy? To have relationships that nurture you? Do you feel like you have not reached your potential? I offer good, sound psychotherapy. Nothing fancy here. If you feel that you are ready to grow and move beyond just surviving to thriving, psychotherapy can be a wonderful tool.

Are you chronically exhausted from constant anxiety? Do you think you could have OCD, but you're not quite sure? We are likely a good fit if you experience intrusive thoughts, are a perfectionist to a fault, spend hours on WebMD, live in fear that your child will get hurt, need constant reassurance that things will be OK, experience social anxiety, or spend more time in your own head than you would like to. Maybe you have started to avoid things that make you uncomfortable. The more we avoid, the smaller our world becomes, and the things that once brought us joy and fulfillment have vanished from most of our waking hours.

Part of the success in therapy is your relationship with your therapist. That is why my goal is to create an authentic, genuine, and compassionate space for you to process and work through life's most difficult challenges. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety (OCD, social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety), depression, and trauma (sexual, physical, and emotional). I work with children 8 and up, teens, and adults.

Do you find yourself choosing unhealthy ways to cope with the stress of everyday? Let me help you understand the underlying causes of why you turn to drugs and/or alcohol. I aim to create a welcoming, non-judgmental, and calm environment in which you'll feel comfortable sharing what ails you. Let's develop a healthier more productive approach to the daily hurdles of life. Consider me the tail of your comet. I'll listen, process & follow your lead on the path to a brighter future. Let's develop an abstinence plan, coping skills, and a support system as you share your daily trials and tribulations.

Are you looking for a therapist for your child or teen? Is your child struggling with anxiety/worries, social/emotional issues, a life transition or behavior problems? I work with children (age 6+), adolescents and college-aged young adults (up to age 21) and their families. I specialize in treatment of: Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1 or 2).

I am here for you to show up as you are. We work together to figure out what you need to meet your goals or release the pressure. Everyone knows what is best for themself and their family. My belief about children (and the rest of us) is that behavior is communication. Being triggered means our brain is telling us there is more healing to be done. Tuning into our bodies and listening to our authentic selves is vital to living a healthy life. I am also a huge supporter of harm reduction, exploring how society impacts us (because we don’t live in a vacuum), radical self-acceptance, and nurturing our inner child.

I have been working with toddlers, children, adolescents and their families for over 15 years providing therapy, parent support, and assessment. I take a collaborative warm approach. I have been trained in many evidence based treatments and bring the knowledge I’ve learned to each of my sessions. Knowing that one size doesn’t fit all and every person is uniquely different. My goal is to meet patients where they are, understand their needs, and work together through change in a supportive environment.

Dr. Steve Byers is excited to bring his talent to our communities! He is a clinical psychologist that offers individual sessions and also specializes in testing and assessment. His person centered approach to teens and adults assists clients in developing goal orientated recommendations that allow clients to perform at their highest ability. Dr. Byers utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy, from Cognitive-behavioral therapy to Acceptance and Commitment and more in between! His sessions will guide teens and adults in becoming comfortable with regulating their emotions and dealing with life’s challenges in a healthy manner.

Is your child stressful? Do they get anxious more than their friends? Is your child or teen down & unmotivated? Is your family adjusting to adoption or foster care, or maybe a recent death or divorce in the family? Are you a young adult who isn't sure about what next steps are or maybe life is just really hard? If any part of these questions resonated with you, please reach out. Clients describe me as down to earth, easy to talk to, works well in crisis situations, & is non-judgmental. In my free time you can find me by Lake Michigan with a cup of coffee, on a walk with my family, finding new houseplants, or gardening outside.

Clients have come to see me for counseling with a variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress management, anger management, PTSD, and ADHD. My treatment approach is to help individuals reach their goals by using evidence-based methods and techniques. That means, from a client-centered perspective, I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), desensitization, mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR), and positive psychology when it is necessary and appropriate to suite the individual's needs.

Do you experience shame and anxiety? Is it difficult for you to prioritize yourself? Do you struggle with managing the "hats" you wear? Do you struggle with managing big, intense emotions? Are you experiencing relational conflict with a family member, child, or partner? Therapy is a place where an individual is able to explore difficulties without bias or judgement. People often find that having an outside, professional perspective allows them the freedom to work through life's difficulties while promoting self-esteem, confidence, healing, and personal growth.

You’re at your limit. No, you’re PAST your limit. You’re running on empty. You feel like you’re totally just breaking. You don't really have time for therapy, but things just aren't getting better. Maybe no one seems to understand how you feel. Things are really REALLY freaking hard right now. But they don’t have to stay that way any longer. Is therapy hard? YUP, for sure. But not as hard as continuing to live with the way things are now. You’re been suffering for too long. You deserve to heal and be well. You deserve to leave this behind you and enjoy your life. You deserve to feel like YOU.

I don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Everyone is unique and my goal is to work with you to uncover the tools and techniques that will best fit you and assist you in managing your mental health. My diverse background offers multifaceted skills to assist you in reaching your therapy goals.