Therapists in 53716

Are you a parent that is worried about your kid? Do you feel just as stuck as they are and unsure where to go or what to do? This is COMMON, and you are not alone. With 13+ years of experience working with children/adolescents and families, I can assure you that THINGS CAN GET BETTER! Whether you have a child that is struggling behaviorally or a teen that is struggling with anxiety/depression and shutting you out, I can help. I balance supporting the individual, while also strengthening relationships among family members.

People and families wishing to feel closer and heal past hurts, look to Michael to lead them through those conversations. Children, teens, couples and families come to Michael to help with their thoughts, feelings and relationships. While therapy can feel difficult and hard at first, people oftentimes find themselves feeling better and enjoying happier relationships soon after they begin.

Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like your mind is racing? Maybe you find it hard to relax. Perhaps, even everyday tasks feel overwhelming. If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many people can relate and there is hope to feel better. I specialize in helping you connect the dots to discover what's holding you back from living the life you want.

Is your substance use is getting out of hand? Do you feel like you can’t control your anxiety, worry, or fears? Or, are you tired of just existing and feeling like there’s no hope? Maybe you have experienced a traumatic event, are struggling to adjust to a life change, or have been using substances to cope. What if I told you there was hope, and there is another way to live? I have the tools to help you engage with your life, and the people in your life, in a more meaningful, authentic, and peace-filled manner.

Michael Scott from The Office once said "Society teaches us that having feelings and crying is bad and wrong. Well, that's baloney, because grief isn't wrong. There's such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie Brown." As a therapist, I would agree with Michael and add that all feelings are right and good and meaningful but sometimes we can get stuck in negative thought patterns, relationship conflicts, painful feelings or avoidance strategies. We sometimes need help to create and develop new tools for handling those difficult thoughts or situations.

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.

Having borderline personality disorder can feel excruciating. Relationships are scary and unpredictable, and like you might not survive another rejection. Sometimes things feel amazing and sometimes they feel so bad you don’t even want to be alive. It can be hard to find a therapist who understands, and who has the training to work with your specific needs. Together, we can work towards feeling more confident, peaceful, and sure of who you are.

Life can sometimes get out of balance or become outright overwhelming - therapy can be a powerful tool for positive change and personal growth. Working together, I can help you to develop healthier ways of coping with stress, to increase mindfulness and inner calm in your daily life, and to build better relationships - with others and with yourself.

The decision to begin therapy can be overwhelming and can carry a multitude of fears, uncertainties and challenges (Whether you are adjusting to loss, coping with anxiety or depression, or searching for ways to change behavior or attitudes which interfere with relationships or personal growth). Your concerns, whether for yourself alone or in relation to others, will be heard with caring and nonjudgmental attention.

My goal is for my clients to experience a clearing of the cobwebs from the past that are interfering with life today. I help clients to recognize and change childhood beliefs that may be preventing them from connecting to their true selves. I assist clients in allowing themselves to be in relationships that are loving, supportive, and respectful; empowering themselves to see their value; healing the past; developing an internal calm and peace; finding their natural flow; trusting themselves to make good decisions; and learning how to regulate themselves in healthy ways.

My goal is to personalize your care plan and work collaboratively, so you feel supported and heard. I value professionalism and honesty and will work hard for you and with you. I specialize in working with couples who want to strengthen their relationship, reconnect and restore intimacy or work on separating peacefully. I have experience working nuerodivergent individuals and couples. I also often work with individuals who want to work on managing anxiety, depression, moods or are working through life transitions, trauma or grief.

My ideal client is someone whom is struggling in life and motivated to seek help and make the changes necessary in their thoughts, beliefs or circumstances to get back into wellness. I enjoy working with teens. Most of my career has been with at risk youth. I also work with women's issues, addressing underlying causes of stress and overwhelm. I use Imago and Gottman approaches with couples. When working with men, we discuss the need for vulnerability and self-acceptance. Anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss can all be successfully addressed with psychotherapy.

Do you sense that you are "just getting by" in life? Do you feel weighed down by a sadness, restricted by anxieties, or just a sense of detachment and numbness? Are you concerned about a relationship or lack thereof? Or perhaps there are old, unattended wounds still hurting from long-ago. Eastern philosophies remind us that suffering is universal, but not necessary, and that it emerges from a disconnection from our essential nature. Therapy with me uses mindfulness practices and trauma-informed therapy (EMDR) to reconnect with that nature and inquire into the barriers that resist such connection to ourselves and others.

Hi I'm Jessica! I'm a somatic and IFS-oriented therapist in Madison, WI with over 18 years of experience. My primary specialties are anxiety, panic, trauma, chronic pain as well as supporting those who have difficulties with relationships, communication, self-esteem, boundaries and identity. Other focus areas: life transitions, secondary trauma, chronic stress, burnout, parenting and ADHD. I have a special interest in working with young adults, women, BIPOC, immigrants of color, LGBTQIA+ as well as highly sensitive, intuitive and/or creative people.

I see anyone within Wisconsin via telehealth - rural or urban, no more being put on the waiting list. I validate and encourage you to become aware of the coping strategies that do not serve you, such as avoidance, numbing, and not showing up for yourself. In the now, we explore how one may be stuck in the past or the future and unable to make healthy choices for today.

My focus is identifying an individual's strengths in order to effectively address problems in life.

Now accepting new clients! If you’re feeling weighed down by pain, sleep issues, or chronic fatigue, I’m here to help you find relief and reclaim your life. We’ll work together to create a path towards a life filled with purpose and vitality. My approach empowers you to take control of your thoughts and emotions, guiding you toward the life you’ve always imagined. As a health psychologist, I deeply understand the powerful connection between mind and body. I offer practical, compassionate strategies to manage both physical symptoms and emotional struggles.

I have a strong focus on adult ADHD, burnout, perfectionism and dealing with a loud inner critic. The "vibe" would be warm and understanding, with a touch of humor and millennial burnout. Whether it is looking to the past for understanding, finding ways to connect to the present, or cultivating hope for the future, I make sure to provide an authentic, warm and supportive space for clients to improve their connection to themselves and the world around them. I consider myself an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodivergent friendly.

I utilize an existential-humanistic approach which goes above symptom reduction and helps with understanding and developing new ways to experience self, others, and the world. This approach encourages introspection, self-reflection, and assists an individual with increasing self-awareness, self-knowledge, and opportunities for choice where they once felt frustrated, stuck, and hopeless. In addition, I specialize in cross-cultural issues, historical and cultural trauma, and acculturation/racial diversity.