Zoë Whaley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Many of the individuals & couples I work with struggle to break free of self-defeating patterns - they feel stuck. I have specific expertise in working with people who have been impacted by distressing or traumatic life experiences. Trauma can contribute to 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 numb or empty, or feel ‘too emotional' or reactionary. Connecting with others may feel overwhelming. You are deserving of growth, connection, and healing.
I pay particular attention to the connection between mind and body and incorporate EMDR and somatic therapies into my work. I am pursuing certification in Relational Life Therapy - a transformative approach to couples therapy (completion in late 2026). Other focus areas include: sex/intimacy, LGBTQ+ population, and inner child work.
My realness and warmth are two of the characteristics that are most appreciated by my clients. I seek to provide a safe, collaborative, therapeutic space - one in which I honor your full personhood, the identities you hold, and your lived experiences. I approach my work with compassion and curiosity. It would be an honor to work with you towards your goals.
Call or Email Zoë Whaley now for a free 15 minute consultation - (608) 200-2458
Let's Connect (608) 200-2458
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $100
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Optum
- The Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Zoë Whaley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Wisconsin / 9354-123 Zoë Whaley
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, MSW, Graduated 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Zoë Whaley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 200-2458
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Complex trauma
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Polyamory & ENM
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
Zoë Whaley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 200-2458
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Gottman Method
- Relational
- Relational Life Therapy
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Zoë Whaley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (608) 200-2458