Strength-Based Therapists in 54311

Are you struggling with mental health issues, trauma, and/or substance abuse? I use a strength-based, client-centered approach and integrate a range of therapeutic techniques and methods to assist clients in reaching their full potential. These techniques and methods include: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, grief, suicidal ideation, self-harm, divorce, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction, and more.

“I am a solutions-focused therapist. Therapy is about you and is highly individualized: You’re the boss. My job as therapist is to guide you to where you want to go.”

Thank you for taking the time to stop by! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the State of Wisconsin. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment, working with individuals from all backgrounds. I take pride in being an empathetic, approachable and caring provider, as I strive to challenge my clients to utilize their strengths in finding recovery. Your trust is paramount to our therapeutic relationship. I'm looking forward to learning more about you and the challenges you face.

At Phoenix Rising Counseling our goal is to provide a safe space for healing and open exploration of oneself. This is done through individualized treatment plans based on a clients needs and goals in counseling. The Phoenix represents transformation, death, and rebirth in its fire. As a powerful spiritual totem, the phoenix is the ultimate symbol of strength and renewal. As both a fire and solar symbol, the phoenix is symbolic of the sun, which “dies” in setting each night only to be reborn in rising the next morning. You are not alone in this journey. Let Us walk with you through the darkness into the light of who you are.

Welcome to a safe space for healing and growth! As a compassionate therapist dedicated to fostering empowerment and resilience, I specialize in working with women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those navigating the complexities of trauma. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a commitment to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their unique journeys toward healing.

I help people who struggle with anxiety and childhood trauma gain insights and find simple strategies to find relief. My clients include perfectionists, overthinkers, and people-pleasers who feel stuck and overwhelmed but want to make changes in their lives. My clients often feel stressed from navigating life's challenges, anxious from overthinking, and worried about letting others down. I am passionate about working with people who feel "not good enough" and helping them to feel more confident so they can reach their goals and feel more peace.

Today you are one step closer to feeling empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused psychotherapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary psychotherapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be preventing you from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Anxiety leaves us overwhelmed, frustrated, and feeling stuck. You may be sick of feeling stressed in everyday situations, tired of overanalyzing conversations, and worrying that you are not good enough. You might not remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel confident in yourself without feeling worried. You want to find strategies to understand what you are experiencing and work to reset your nervous system so you can feel more peace. Most of all, you’re ready to find more enjoyment in life without the worry holding you back.

We all want a life of peace and ease; however, life includes challenges and struggles with painful experiences. Fortunately, contemporary, science-based mental health interventions help people reduce suffering and live life with freedom and flexibility (and maybe some fun). I can help you identify personal values, develop unique strengths, build coping skills, and experiment with behavior changes. Our work together will help connect you with who and what you most care about and help you build a meaningful and active life.

"Who we are and how we respond today is a result of what we have been through in the past." It is my goal to meet, connect with and accept you where you are at in life. I want to work with you using highly effective brain/body treatments to assist you in becoming a better version of you. I strive to help you live a better more integrated, healthier lifestyle with unleashed potential.

Is trauma that has occurred in the remote or recent past affecting you? Are you experiencing flashbacks or other disturbing thoughts you wish could be managed more effectively? Are you feeling misunderstood or like you are just being labeled with mental illness when your mind is only trying to adapt to life's circumstances? I offer you an opportunity to use resources such as Brainspotting, a newer form of approaching traumatic stress and dissociative adaptations to heal your mind and help you feel more grounded. This innovative approach to healing helps you learn how to dip down into a relaxed state and heal yourself from inside.

Katie works with children over eight years old, teens, adults, couples, and families. Her areas of counseling experience are autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sensory processing, general mental health, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, self-esteem, communication, behavioral, parenting, and relationship issues. esteem, communication, behavioral, parenting, and relationship issues. Katie enjoys helping clients work through their unique challenges.

Are you struggling in your relationship? Is communication with your partner breaking down? Do you feel as though therapy is your last resort to stay with the person that you love, but you’re not sure what to do? If your answer is yes, Neil Staplin can help. Through his years of experience as a therapist, Neil has developed a skill set that works primarily with men to understand and overcome the struggles they are having within their relationship. Neil takes the time to fully understand your mindset, history, and struggles, in order to give you the best skills, ideas, and advice to navigate your ever-changing relationship.