Marriage Counseling Therapists in Wisconsin

After a decade serving as a chaplain, in hospital and hospice settings, I have decided to offer my services on an individual basis. With extensive training and practice working with people of all ages and backgrounds in grief, crisis, and personal transformation, we can create a pastoral care and counseling plan for you. Free consultation and sliding scale.

Life can often feel overwhelming and sometimes we find ourselves feeling depressed, anxious, and stuck. Although it can be hard making that first call, therapy can help. By sharing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences it can lead to a new perspective. This new perspective can improve our relationships with ourselves, others, and provide the balance that we may have been lacking. My specialty is helping individuals and couples struggling with: trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, hoarding, stress management, life transitions, co-dependency, and relationship concerns.

Couples counseling for queer and gender nonconforming partners. Whether you're struggling with communication, intimacy, or conflict, I can help you transform negative patterns, cultivate emotional safety, and foster a sense of belonging with each other. By emphasizing emotional presence, responsiveness, and engagement, I guide partners through the process of de-escalating conflict and creating a more secure attachment. This approach not only improves communication but also fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of each other's needs and vulnerabilities.

I strive to provide an environment for clients that is free of judgment in which clients feel safe to explore any issue that they are facing. My core belief is that all people have an innate ability and drive to achieve an overall state of happiness, comfort, and satisfaction with their lives. When given the tools that they need to move forward towards these goals, people will achieve the fulfillment that they have been hoping for. I will work with clients to identify any obstacles to personal fulfillment and incorporate evidence-based treatment techniques in order to overcome these barriers.

My approach is both collaborative and engaging working 'with' you and not just silently observing. Having worked with a wide range of clients from diverse backgrounds, I've learned to customize my approach to best meet 'your' needs and not force you to fit a predetermined modality.

My passion is to help people find the confidence and compassion within themselves to love who they are and become the best version of themselves. I believe that people have the power within themselves to learn, heal, and grow. If a client wants to change something about themselves, I believe with the right guidance they can achieve that. The world around us is constantly changing and we are trying to adapt to that change in a way that works for us. My goal as a counselor is to help provide insight, self-awareness, and tools for your toolbox so you can create the life you want to live.

With a caring interactive approach I help clients unhook from past emotional habit patterns to create more fulfilling relationships and a happier life. --Through a greater sense of self-awareness, release of past pain, and application of technique, clients can: *Overcome depression, anxiety and low self esteem to express greater confidence and creativity *Reduce anger and conflict to improve communication and build stronger relationships. *Heal past issues, fears, hurts, and mistrust to achieve true intimacy and commitment.

Life can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and the world around us, which can lead to difficult feelings like fear, sadness, shame, and confusion. Therapy provides space to explore and understand barriers to connection and to identify how to address them.

Ben has over 10 years of experience working with individuals and groups, and just over two years as a licensed counselor in the state of Wisconsin. Ben takes an integrative person-centered approach to his work as a therapist. Ben works with individuals, couples, and families. Ben is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), and the Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness (ACSSW).

The narratives of life can leave us feeling rough and jagged. Sometimes we need someone to come alongside us as we navigate the rapids, and discover the beauty and new form waiting in still waters. I consider being a part of this process to be a privilege and an honor. I serve children birth-adolescence, families, and adults. I am able to address a variety of needs, with a specialization in serving those who have experienced trauma. I provide an encouraging, supportive, attuned, relationship-focused environment, that is mindful of culture, and, if desired, incorporates faith into the work.

I believe that a strong/positive therapeutic relationship is essential to achieving the goals and outcomes desired. I also believe that honesty and trust are key pieces to developing that relationship. I strive to provide an environment that is safe, secure, and non-judgmental yet challenging you so you can grow to see past the problems you are facing

Sometimes it's hard to always be "the strong one". Maybe you're so busy taking care of others, you've forgotten about taking care of yourself? Suddenly you notice your health is more of an issue and there is no easy explanation. You become overwhelmed, irritable or depressed with tasks and events that used to be no problem. Mind - Body - Spirit. They are all linked, like a chain. When one link is weak, the chain breaks down and needs attention.

Chocolate, snowboarding, and shopping can be therapeutic, but sometimes they're not enough. I see teenagers, adults, and families when struggles get in the way of fun and suffering becomes too familiar. Friends and family hopefully are there when we need them, yet therapists can provide additional essentials: nonjudgmental, individual attention in a safe setting. Relationships are central to our well-being, and the therapy process involves building a relationship. Clients lead, and I listen to your goals and help you to identify unhealthy patterns, reduce negative self-talk, and learn more about how you view yourself and the world.

The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit! Psalm 34:18 niv. Good News: there is peace in knowing someone cares about your emotional state of being.

I believe that human connection, compassion, and empathy are key to our wellness and becoming our authentic selves. As a psychotherapist, I use an integrative approach that is client-centered, insight oriented, and rooted in a deep understanding of the impact of stress and trauma on the body, mind, and relationships. Together we will create goals and a holistic plan to foster your strengths and empower you to live your best life possible.

When beginning to explore individual therapy, relationship therapy, or sex therapy, there are so many things to consider or wonder about. At Twelve Oaks Center for Healing and Sexual Wellness, I provide a welcoming and healing space so that you can be seen, heard, and valued for who you are. Let's be real, sometimes you don't know where to start and change is hard. You've already taken the first step and it starts here! Whether you're looking to do work as an individual or in your relationship, to help you connect with yourself or others, it begins with you and that is where we will start.

Elizabeth Sayles (she/her/hers) is a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience working with adolescents, young adults, parents, adoptees, and families as they navigate life's challenges. She has worked across settings with families addressing custodial issues, foster care, hospital and medical care, and outpatient psychotherapy. Elizabeth looks forward to working with people looking to make a change or simply wanting support navigating the challenges of modern life.

Thank you for looking at my profile! Working in the counseling field for 28 years, the areas of concern that I have frequently seen are concerns of anxiety,depression, substance use, grief and loss, trauma, chronic pain and family/relationship issues. I provide a warm, safe environment to help you find a way to put the puzzle pieces of your life together to form the beautiful picture that you are. I work with individuals, couples and families using a variety of approaches including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Focused and Solution Focused therapy.

Seeking counseling, therapy, help - whatever you want to call it - can be a daunting and scary step; in fact, it can feel more like a leap. If you're ready to make that leap, I'm ready to meet you there. Sometimes, you might not even know what you're looking for, and that's okay; if you do know what it is you're ready to work on, even better! From marriages to family concerns, we can take on any issues under the relationship umbrella. Or whether you are looking to cut down on your usage or maintain complete sobriety, we can meet your goals.