Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Wisconsin
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Amy Sosa
Psychologist, PsyD, CEDS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (
PTSD
) among adolescents and adults.
Do you feel overwhelmed and believe you tried everything to feel better, to no avail? Do you constantly criticize yourself or have difficulty making decisions? Do you often think about food or your body in a negative way? Do you have strong beliefs that you are not good enough? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, I can help. While struggles are an inevitable part of life, whether it be difficulties parenting, undergoing a traumatic experience, or relationship issues with yourself/food/others, everyone deserves healing. I will help you discover what is keeping you stuck and guide you towards a more meaningful life.
Janet L Baumann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with people who have experienced
trauma
and with anorectics, bulimics and compulsive eaters as well as people with other problems.
I work with people in individual, group, couples and family therapy. I try to help people understand themselves better, become more comfortable with themselves, improve their relationships with others and achieve their personal and career goals.
I specialize in the treatment of
trauma
as well as eating disorders.
New Depth Counseling & Wellness Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My purpose is to teach, guide, and support all those seeking to live up to their highest potential. My intentions as a psychotherapist are to help you understand, release, and heal the parts of "self" that are felt to be out of balance, stuck, and/or wounded. We have the innate ability to heal ourselves from past stories that no longer serve us in the present. This profound healing can transform your life to have more meaning and purpose. My area of strengths include treating
trauma
, secondary
trauma
,
PTSD
, attachment issues, performance issues, mood disorders, and/or other behavioral health issues hindering your quality of life.
Kinsman Redeemer (KR) Christian Counseling Center
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT, NCC
Verified
Verified
Have you or your child experienced a scary or traumatic event. Adults and children experience similar emotions after a
trauma
but children may not have the words or ability to tell you whats going on inside. They often act out in ways parents and teachers may find difficult to understand or deal with. You may see changes in sleep/eating patterns, speech delays, anger, irritability, tantrums, fearfulness, aggression, bad dreams, worry or increased health problems. Adults express their
trauma
through depression, anxiety, intimate relationship problems, and anger. Most don't understand why. Both just want the turmoil inside to STOP!
Waitlist for new clients
Mind/Body Healing Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Through the use of EMDR, mind/body healing approaches, and holistic empowerment, I help clients to stabilize and strengthen themselves, release and heal trapped stress and
trauma
, bring the nervous system back into balance, discover self compassion, and empower new, positive patterns of thinking, feeling, being, and doing.
When things go wrong in life, we can get knocked off center, struggle to stay afloat, or lose our way. Sometimes we may feel we've moved on from life's hardships, but negative reactions and patterns of thinking, feeling, and reacting continue to reel us back again and again, making the present feel like an ongoing struggle. Our minds, bodies, and nervous systems are remembering the memories of distressing life events, even when we don't consciously think of them every day. We get stuck in anxiety and depression- symptoms of inadequately processed, stuck distress of our lives, both past and present.
Susan A Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CS-IT
Verified
Verified
These issues may include losses,
trauma
, past/current abuse, homelessness, joblessness, depression and anxiety as well as a general inability to cope with what life is like for you now.
"Whatever we think we believe. Whatever we believe becomes reality. Whatever is our reality becomes the basis for our hopes, fears and choices." Dhammapada. Sometimes the first step in improving our life situation is asking for help. But once that first step is taken, even if it is taken out of desperation, our willingness to make changes can lead to lives filled with hope, joy and peace. My experience is with individuals who experience a variety of life problems, particularly addiction; the issues that arise from addiction and those that led to addiction.
Kim Marohl
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I use Prolonged Exposure (PE) for
trauma
and DBT-PE for
trauma
and multiple symptoms, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, CBT for Panic, and Behavior Activation for Depression.
Hi! I am committed to building genuine relationships and working with you to reach your goals. I believe it is essential to find both a treatment that works and a therapist that is a fit. I have extensive training and many years of experience in some key mental health areas:
trauma
, OCD, panic, and emotion regulation. I also offer couples and family therapy.
Not accepting new clients
Zoë Whaley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that attending to the nervous system is essential to successful
trauma
work.
I specialize in working with individuals who have been impacted by traumatic and/or distressing life experiences and circumstances. Attachment wounds as well as single incident traumas are ruptures that result in a sense of disconnection from ourselves, others, and the world. This is an adaptive reaction to abnormal events. In time, you may realize that living life in ‘survival’ mode is no longer serving you. You may feel disengaged from those around you, numb or empty, or feel ‘too’ sensitive, emotional, or reactionary. Connecting with others may feel overwhelming. You are deserving and capable of growth, connection, and healing.
Waitlist for new clients
India Gray-Schmiedlin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Whether you are struggling with Depression,
PTSD
, Anxiety, insomnia, self esteem issues, suicidal thoughts, or you need help coping with chronic pain, or other chronic illnesses; you are not alone, healing is possible and help is available.
Waitlist for new clients
Pearson Psychological and Evaluation Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, LMHC, CMHC
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Adam Pearson, I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and was trained by a Psychiatrist for 2 years. I use a variety of techniques and tools. Therapy is typically 8-16 weeks, around 8 weeks your symptoms should be going from Severe to Moderate, and 16-18 weeks moderate to mild. I practice from a faith based perspective but all are welcome. You can text, call or email and I usually can see a new patient within 48-72 hours. I had
PTSD
, Depression, OCD and am now free. Now it's your turn! This is where you learn to love and like yourself, maybe for the first time. I have helped 1000s. This is your flying lesson!
Ashly Witkowiak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in Brain Spotting which can help with
PTSD
, anxiety,
trauma
, and stress.
I work with children and adults of all backgrounds. My focus is to provide an authentic space that allows you to have the freedom and empathy to express yourself. I strive to provide a holistic and positive view in supporting you on your journey of healing. website: https://mindfulhealingllc.org/
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Kinsman Redeemer (KR) Christian Counseling Center
Mind/Body Healing Psychotherapy
Pearson Psychological and Evaluation Services
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Jennifer Nichols
Tracy Keller
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Phoenix Rising Counseling LLC
Sarah Kasten
Deva Murphy
Lifespan Psychotherapy
Jennifer L Srnka
Emily Orser
Cori M. Hildebrandt
Erica Baumer
Emma Nelson
Lisa k Anderson
Kaaren V Anderson
Mimi E Porat
Mari Bea Hoaglund
Thomas Mittelsteadt
Stephanie Payne Capecchi
The Couple's and Family Therapist
John W White
Sarah Casper
Cassandra N Quick
Sara Lyn Aranda
Shifting Perspectives
Julia Appelbaum Rhodes
Beth McKay
Megan Martens
Jeralyn T Stevens
Bethany Pankratz
Nicole L Jackson
Kate Sayers
Alex Luber
Emily Vander Velden
Rachele Klassy
Jasmine Jaime Lammers
Diane Meade
Joe Lunsford
Kal Wogahn
Emily Aleksy
Christen R Brockner
Gabrielle Montana
The Therapeutic Workshop
Alison von Brown
Joseph Burclaw
Vicky Frue
Karyn Kiedrowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
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.
Alicia Livingston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Including the exposure to
trauma
and are now experiencing a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, difficulty in relationships, and self-esteem.
As a Therapist I strive to provide a comfortable, respectful and empathetic space that allows individuals and families to gain insight, learn effective coping strategies, and promote positive lasting change. Each client has their own set of skills, needs and experiences that I am mindful of during the process. My approach as a Therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment. I utilize evidence-based practices including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavioral modification.
Sarah Splinter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My focus is on meeting your mental health needs wherever you are at in your life at this time. Maybe you need help with anxiety, judging yourself, lack of concentration, or maybe you have a history of
trauma
and are having flashbacks. I am here to help guide you on your road to healing. We will work together in figuring out what your goals are and then I will give you the tools to help you on your journey.
Life By Design Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC, CCTP, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I founded my private practice on the principle of helping others create the life that they want. Often times that means resolving past
trauma
or issues that stand in our way. Change can be a difficult process, but with someone who understands how change occurs and the pitfalls that can hinder change it is possible. Every one deserves to be the person they want and I am here to help you on your journey of change and healing.
Ruth Ellen Saul
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I help people through difficulties related to divorce, death of a loved one, relationships, transitions,
trauma and PTSD
.
I partner with my clients to reduce anxiety, depression, stress, and malaise, while also building strengths and adaptation strategies. To do this, we usually 1) explore any straightforward or creative ways to alter life circumstances that contribute to the malaise, and 2) identify, then make and implement a plan to reduce any self-limiting thoughts, beliefs, assumptions, and doubts that contribute to my clients' distress. While this sounds abstract and difficult, I am informal in my approach and we often have a good time getting where we're going!
Not accepting new clients
Jennifer Beth Grube
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Jennifer Grube is a compassionate, patient counselor who provides treatment in a confidential, comfortable, and safe environment for adults, older adolescents and families. Jennifer has special interest in the management of stress,
trauma
, abuse, assertiveness, anxiety, depression, and grief and loss. Our past experiences can affect our present difficulties. Jennifer is a Certified Therapist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and utilizes EMDR to aid clients in effectively reprocessing disturbing memories or
trauma
so as to form more adaptive responses and live life to its fullest.
Libby Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have a special heart for individuals facing present day challenges due to early childhood
trauma
and unhealthy generational patterns.
Therapy is an investment in your personal growth and a commitment to your overall well-being. Therapy can help us identify our strengths and successes, and help to explore our areas of growth.
Norman K Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MChE, MSE, NCC, LPC-IT
Verified
Verified
We all share a common experience in facing the challenges of everyday life that can be overwhelming. My role is to be present with you as an individual or as a couple to help in the discovery of core issues, build resiliency, and promote hope and healing to achieve your goals for personal and relational well-being. I integrate your faith and values in the healing process. My areas of focus include individual counseling, couples/ marriage counseling, Pastors,
trauma
, depression, anxiety, grief, and issues unique to men. I also offer guidance and support through career and financial coaching.
Ivaylo Hristov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Counseling for effective solutions and healing-oriented process for the following: stress, obsessive - compulsive problems, anxiety,
trauma
, depression and relationship problems.
I am licensed psychotherapist in the states of Wisconsin and California, with practices at Sofia Therapeutic Solutions, LifeStance Health, Inc and ICF Consultants in Wisconsin. I also work with clients in California and Europe. Medical providers keep referring their patients to me, considering the progress that I have been making over the years with my clients. My style is honest, accepting and results oriented. We will cooperate and you will be able to measure your progress. Further, we will develop successful plan for the post-therapy period of your life to assure your ability to cope in independent manner.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.