Strength-Based Therapists in 53701

Currently only accepting clients that communicates via American Sign Language. I work with individuals facing a variety of challenges in life. I believe in strength based approach, utilizing strength and inspiration to lead you to whole well being. My approach is nonjudgmental, I believe each individual have inner strength and inspiration that can guide them in recovery. I integrate various theories and skills into my practice with a belief in mindfulness and motivational interviewing as a therapeutic tool. I take great care in my approach as a culturally sensitive and caring person.

My therapy services exist to provide genuine, Christ-centered, Christian counseling to those facing emotional or relational difficulties. I desire to equip and empower each client by relying on Biblical truths and by using practical therapy skills to help my clients heal, grow, and change. I seek to offer objective advice and focus on a big picture perspective.

I have devoted the past 20 years following my passion of working with, and treating, individuals and their family members who have a severe and persistent mental illness, (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression). I am continuing my passion through the services of my outpatient practice. I believe in the dignity of the human spirit and treating all people with compassion and respect while promoting health, wellness and healing from within.

Offering video sessions, phone sessions, and live chat sessions. I have had the honor and satisfaction of working with a wide range of people experiencing relationship and/or transitional issues, as well as more serious problems including mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders and GLP-1 issues, menopausal issues, pre and post bariatric surgery adjustment, trauma, OCD, grief and divorce recovery. Within the scope of general adult and child and adolescent counseling I offer individual psychotherapy, family sessions, couple's counseling, and some testing. I use Hope therapy and seek to build on people's strengths.ver

Are you feeling "stuck"? Are you plagued with anxiety, guilt and shame? Do you often think about the past with regret or blame or worry endlessly about the future? Do you have obsessive, unwanted thoughts? Perhaps you are not feeling motivated, have a lack of energy and are overwhelmed? Whether you have been struggling for many years or have only recently begun to feel this way we can work together to release this heaviness. I will help you process through difficulties so that you may improve the quality of your life. You have the power to change.

I have over 23 years of experience as a licensed therapist in the state of Wisconsin. I earned my MSW from Florida State University. I have advanced training in Brainspotting and developmental trauma. I have worked with a wide range of clients, including adolescents, families and adults, often focusing on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, parenting, depression and family dynamics. As an adoptee, I bring a unique personal lens to my therapeutic profession.

In a safe and non-judgmental environment, I strive to create a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship with each of my clients based on the practices of systems theory and marriage family therapy. My goal is to help you utilize your strengths and work toward enhancing a sense of well-being and personal satisfaction within your Self, so you can say "I Am Good" and believe it.

I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma and dissociative conditions. I often see clients who have found that prior therapy did not go deep enough or that they can talk about their issues but remain stuck in the same unhealthy patterns. I help clients get beneath words and to transform the deeper feelings and emotions that are driving such patterns. I also have considerable experience working with loss, chronic illness, depression and anxiety, career and relationship transitions, questions of identity/purpose, relationship conflict, and navigating academic and creative work.

I am an Experienced, compassionate and competent therapist. I help individuals and couples identify and understand the patterns that are causing distress and disfunction. I enjoy the process of insight building and guiding my clients towards healthy change and control over who they are and how they engage life. I have expertise in post adoption reunion issues and help adult adoptees navigate those new relationship realities.

Kelsey Siegel (she/her/hers) is a licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years of experience working as an individual and family therapist, specializing in working with children and their families. Kelsey has worked in a variety of environments, including in-home and school based services. Kelsey is dedicated to establishing relationships with folks in ways that feel supportive and safe, while holding space for the healing process to unfold. She is committed to advocating for equity within mental health services both individually and on larger levels, acknowledging that power and privilege impact wellness and accessibility.

Life is HARD! When we come across and experience stressful, anxiety-provoking, or uncomfortable emotions or situations, they can truly impede the progress we're trying to make in our lives. Issues like OCD, anxiety, feeling down, self-doubt, or struggling with substances can transform our lives into a challenging maze. It's essential to equip ourselves with fresh strategies to confront these hurdles directly and cultivate the courage needed to unleash our inner strengths!

Each season of life comes with it's own challenges. Childhood can come with adjustments to change, family stress, school demands, and scary or unexpected events. Many new parents are faced with perinatal mental health struggles and many seasoned parents need support in managing their own or their children's mental health. College and young adulthood often brings it's own challenges and growing into the happy, confident, and independent person, parent, and student is easier with support. It is important to find the right therapist for you, no mater life's season.

I operate from a strengths-based perspective and person-centered approach: I believe that all individuals have the internal resources and capacity to make changes and progress toward their goals. I weave in concepts from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other skills-based approaches to manage difficult emotions, stressful life events, attachment wounds, and managing intrapersonal/interpersonal conflict. I am EMDR-trained.

The stress of being a woman in today’s society is significantly overlooked. We’re expected to excel in school, have full-time careers, raise a family, keep the house clean and the pantry stocked, make homecooked meals, keep up with society’s ever-changing standard of “beauty,” exercise and eat healthy, maintain a close group of friends, and have strong relationships with our partners. We do all this while battling intrusive thoughts of perfectionism, low-self worth, poor body image, and never-ending guilt. Even when we feel like we’re drowning and there’s nothing left of us to give, we continue to put other's first.

I am welcoming new clients who are looking for help with life transitions, grief and loss, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, or traumatic experiences. I currently have the capacity to serve older teens and adults via telehealth using a wide range of evidenced-based techniques and approaches. Whether this is your first time in therapy or not I believe in equipping you with knowledge and tools to use throughout your life to overcome behavioral and emotional barriers. If you are unsure of your goals or ideal outcomes, we collaborate to outline what you hope to change, improve, and accomplish and use outcome metrics to measure progress.

Everyone struggles sometimes. Whether you're experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, stress or burnout, trauma, or a different concern, we have a therapist who can help. At No Worries Wellness, you will feel heard, seen, and understood when you meet with a therapist who shows up authentically with you. We believe in collaborating with you to create a treatment plan that works best for you to help you reach your goals and live the life you want - a life full of peace, confidence, healthier relationships, more fulfillment, better stress management, or (fill in the blank with what you desire for your life).

Are you struggling with anxiety and is it impacting your daily life? Do you need clarity with a recent life change? I have 8 years of experience working in mental and behavioral health, and over 15 years working with children. I serve clients with a vast array of mental health diagnoses. I specialize with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, postpartum, and trauma related disorders. Being a mother myself, I understand the daily challenges of motherhood/ parenthood. Let’s work together to identify and take control of daily stressors and work towards developing coping skills to better support building a healthier you.

Worry and sadness are a normal part of life, at some points, sadness and worry can be hard to manage on your own, during those times, having someone to talk to can be very helpful for most people. I help individuals ages 12 and up that are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, depression and feeling stuck in life.

Openings on Tuesdays/Wednesdays. Are you ready for a happier, healthier, more connected life? Sometimes we just need a little guidance in order to find our own health! I am a trilingual (English, American Sign Language, Spanish) multicultural counselor working with individuals, partners, and families who want to heal, grow, change, trust, let go, and/or thrive. Sessions are designed to support your unique needs while in relationship with yourself, the therapist, animals, other people, and the world around you. Ultimately, I facilitate the growth of your own inherent, natural wisdom. I offer retreats and intensives for clients, too!