Couples Counseling Therapists in Milwaukee County, WI
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Changing Dynamics Natalie Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53216 (Online Only)
It's time to change dynamics. To develop overall wellbeing it’s important to understand who we are and work through life’s transitions. As a therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients to help them become their best selves. I have twenty plus years of experience working with adolescents, couples, and families and look forward to working with you!
It's time to change dynamics. To develop overall wellbeing it’s important to understand who we are and work through life’s transitions. As a therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients to help them become their best selves. I have twenty plus years of experience working with adolescents, couples, and families and look forward to working with you!
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Sarah M. Luecke
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Sarah Luecke. I have lived all over Wisconsin, from small farming communities to the Milwaukee metro area. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. I provide tele-therapy service from the comfort and convenience of your home to individuals, couples, and families for the entire state. My focus is on family systems and I have extensive experience in grief and loss. I am also an approved provider for the Wisconsin Farmer Wellness program.
Hello, my name is Sarah Luecke. I have lived all over Wisconsin, from small farming communities to the Milwaukee metro area. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. I provide tele-therapy service from the comfort and convenience of your home to individuals, couples, and families for the entire state. My focus is on family systems and I have extensive experience in grief and loss. I am also an approved provider for the Wisconsin Farmer Wellness program.
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Michele R Donalson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Not accepting new clients
Relationships can get tricky at times, and when it becomes too difficult to figure out how to resolve it, seeing a professional trained to help couples and families can be very helpful. Trauma from our past can also affect present romantic, platonic and/or professional relationships. I believe that I am the counselor to help you address those issues and/or concerns if you are ready. It is important for me to let you to know that I will never force an issue to be discussed that you do not feel comfortable discussing.
Relationships can get tricky at times, and when it becomes too difficult to figure out how to resolve it, seeing a professional trained to help couples and families can be very helpful. Trauma from our past can also affect present romantic, platonic and/or professional relationships. I believe that I am the counselor to help you address those issues and/or concerns if you are ready. It is important for me to let you to know that I will never force an issue to be discussed that you do not feel comfortable discussing.
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Drake Wellness Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Shorewood, WI 53211
With warmth, compassion, and acceptance, Drake Wellness Group aims to understand your lived experiences; walking alongside you toward the change and healing you desire. My goal is to lead you to deeper connections, happiness, and improved wellness. My area of speciality is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) that I use to not only help couples strengthen the connective tissue within their relationships, but I also help individuals restore supportive bonds with those they love. Emotionally secure and satisfying attachments/bonds are critical components to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being; we are meant for connection!
With warmth, compassion, and acceptance, Drake Wellness Group aims to understand your lived experiences; walking alongside you toward the change and healing you desire. My goal is to lead you to deeper connections, happiness, and improved wellness. My area of speciality is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) that I use to not only help couples strengthen the connective tissue within their relationships, but I also help individuals restore supportive bonds with those they love. Emotionally secure and satisfying attachments/bonds are critical components to our physical, mental, and emotional well-being; we are meant for connection!
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I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years and provide holistic therapy for individuals and couples.
If you are looking for clarity, increased self-awareness and ways to accept and/or change the challenging areas in your life, I'm here to help. I specialize in couples and utilize a collaborative approach to understand all the parts of yourself and/or your partner. I also work closely with those in the perinatal and parenthood period of life who are looking to increase self-care, maintain healthy boundaries and communicate effectively. Finding balance in life can be hard and therapy is a great space to explore these issues, uncover your unique strengths and learn new skills to improve your life and relationships.
I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years and provide holistic therapy for individuals and couples.
If you are looking for clarity, increased self-awareness and ways to accept and/or change the challenging areas in your life, I'm here to help. I specialize in couples and utilize a collaborative approach to understand all the parts of yourself and/or your partner. I also work closely with those in the perinatal and parenthood period of life who are looking to increase self-care, maintain healthy boundaries and communicate effectively. Finding balance in life can be hard and therapy is a great space to explore these issues, uncover your unique strengths and learn new skills to improve your life and relationships.
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Couples come to see me for premarital counseling, healing from betrayal and infidelity, and developing better communication and conflict management skills.
I am the founder of the Relationship Center of Milwaukee, a group practice that focuses on providing couples with the skills, insights, and courage to develop themselves and their relationships. My 30-year experience as a psychologist and psychoanalyst has reinforced my belief that people heal, change, and grow in connection to others. Love relationships are simultaneously the greatest source of comfort and happiness in our lives, but also potentially the greatest source of intense stress and misery. Yet, we keep on trying. The thirst for good partnership is unquenchable.
Couples come to see me for premarital counseling, healing from betrayal and infidelity, and developing better communication and conflict management skills.
I am the founder of the Relationship Center of Milwaukee, a group practice that focuses on providing couples with the skills, insights, and courage to develop themselves and their relationships. My 30-year experience as a psychologist and psychoanalyst has reinforced my belief that people heal, change, and grow in connection to others. Love relationships are simultaneously the greatest source of comfort and happiness in our lives, but also potentially the greatest source of intense stress and misery. Yet, we keep on trying. The thirst for good partnership is unquenchable.
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Tom Galten's therapy style is relaxed and he seeks always to create an atmosphere of trust and good will. Tom sees people of all ages and conducts sessions with families, couples and individuals. He is accustomed to addressing any and all challenges which people typically bring to counseling. In addition to his clinical degrees, Tom also holds a Masters Degree in Pastoral Counseling, which has prepared him well to comfortably address the spiritual issues about which many people report concern. "I believe that any individual or family that wants positive changes in their lives can have them - no exceptions."
Tom Galten's therapy style is relaxed and he seeks always to create an atmosphere of trust and good will. Tom sees people of all ages and conducts sessions with families, couples and individuals. He is accustomed to addressing any and all challenges which people typically bring to counseling. In addition to his clinical degrees, Tom also holds a Masters Degree in Pastoral Counseling, which has prepared him well to comfortably address the spiritual issues about which many people report concern. "I believe that any individual or family that wants positive changes in their lives can have them - no exceptions."
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Thomas Troast
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Life presents many challenges. I bring my many life's experiences along with professional training to my clinical practice to provide a counseling atmosphere that relates to the concerns of my clients. From my twenty-plus years as a therapist, over 10 years as a college instructor and administrator and years as an employee assistance professional, I strive to bring such experience for the benefit of my clients. I also cherish the value of my personal story as a counselor, adoptive parent, Teamster, coach, small business owner and volunteer as important parts that make me an effective counseling partner.
Life presents many challenges. I bring my many life's experiences along with professional training to my clinical practice to provide a counseling atmosphere that relates to the concerns of my clients. From my twenty-plus years as a therapist, over 10 years as a college instructor and administrator and years as an employee assistance professional, I strive to bring such experience for the benefit of my clients. I also cherish the value of my personal story as a counselor, adoptive parent, Teamster, coach, small business owner and volunteer as important parts that make me an effective counseling partner.
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Malena Taylor
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53207 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you in a committed relationship but are tired of the constant frustration, poor communication and unhealthy patterns ? If so, I urge you to seek a professional relationship expert. I have had amazing results working with clients who are separated, on the brink of divorce and even post divorce to create a unique path guiding them to their goals of personal and relationship growth and rebuilding. The only requirement is your willingness to try something different than you have already been doing. I will help you design a life and relationship that you love and appreciate!
Are you in a committed relationship but are tired of the constant frustration, poor communication and unhealthy patterns ? If so, I urge you to seek a professional relationship expert. I have had amazing results working with clients who are separated, on the brink of divorce and even post divorce to create a unique path guiding them to their goals of personal and relationship growth and rebuilding. The only requirement is your willingness to try something different than you have already been doing. I will help you design a life and relationship that you love and appreciate!
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I am passionate about working with individuals as well as couples.
Are you struggling with overthinking, feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Do you feel that past traumas and negative life experiences have left you feeling unworthy of happiness? If your daily life is wearing you down, you may be seeking support to get to a better place. As a certified trauma professional, I use techniques to help people struggling with wounds from current and past relationships to move on from painful experiences.
I am passionate about working with individuals as well as couples.
Are you struggling with overthinking, feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Do you feel that past traumas and negative life experiences have left you feeling unworthy of happiness? If your daily life is wearing you down, you may be seeking support to get to a better place. As a certified trauma professional, I use techniques to help people struggling with wounds from current and past relationships to move on from painful experiences.
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Rachel Gremminger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53222 (Online Only)
Normal is a setting on a dryer. We are all unique and valid individuals with vast minds. We all have different situations and I believe in using those pieces to heal and build strength. While I specialize in trauma, addiction, and mood, our struggles are usually not that one note or simple. I focus on all aspects of who you and where you want to be, building a strong relationship based on empathy, trust and non judgement. Life is rough, we lose sight of our way, stop seeing the beauty, forget who we are, feel stuck or changed. It takes courage to be vulnerable and reality is we are imperfectly perfect.
Normal is a setting on a dryer. We are all unique and valid individuals with vast minds. We all have different situations and I believe in using those pieces to heal and build strength. While I specialize in trauma, addiction, and mood, our struggles are usually not that one note or simple. I focus on all aspects of who you and where you want to be, building a strong relationship based on empathy, trust and non judgement. Life is rough, we lose sight of our way, stop seeing the beauty, forget who we are, feel stuck or changed. It takes courage to be vulnerable and reality is we are imperfectly perfect.
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Are you feeling burned out, overwhelmed by your responsibilities, and searching for more happiness in day-to-day life? Is there something you wish to create...a balanced lifestyle, calm mind, healthy relationship? As an experienced Therapist, I will work with you to discover what prevents you from having the life you want. We will work together to achieve your goals and restore your sense of joy in activities, life and relationships.
Are you feeling burned out, overwhelmed by your responsibilities, and searching for more happiness in day-to-day life? Is there something you wish to create...a balanced lifestyle, calm mind, healthy relationship? As an experienced Therapist, I will work with you to discover what prevents you from having the life you want. We will work together to achieve your goals and restore your sense of joy in activities, life and relationships.
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Ephraim Frankel, PhD
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Bayside, WI 53217 (Online Only)
I welcome all couples struggling with the pain of habitual argument; lost emotional-sexual intimacy; broken trust from infidelity, as well as personal trauma related to drugs, alcohol, sexual and/or domestic abuse. Additionally, I treat partners experiencing love, sex, and porn addictions. If you're living thru a troubled relationship with dark moments, and struggling to achieve a thriving bright future, EMAIL ME! My therapy process offers you the opportunity/experience to transform your relationship into a living treasure by you growing into a more skillful, more caring, loving partner and communicator.
I welcome all couples struggling with the pain of habitual argument; lost emotional-sexual intimacy; broken trust from infidelity, as well as personal trauma related to drugs, alcohol, sexual and/or domestic abuse. Additionally, I treat partners experiencing love, sex, and porn addictions. If you're living thru a troubled relationship with dark moments, and struggling to achieve a thriving bright future, EMAIL ME! My therapy process offers you the opportunity/experience to transform your relationship into a living treasure by you growing into a more skillful, more caring, loving partner and communicator.
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I find that clients who benefit from my services are typically experiencing excessive stress or a personal crisis in their lives. They may struggle with feelings of anxiety, grief, guilt or depression on a periodic or chronic basis; they may face work problems or ongoing health problems that increase their psychological distress; they may also feel confused or disheartened by relationship problems with partners, family members or friends. I am able to assist these clients by helping them understand the underlying source of their problems and by developing realistic alternatives that can help resolve these issues.
I find that clients who benefit from my services are typically experiencing excessive stress or a personal crisis in their lives. They may struggle with feelings of anxiety, grief, guilt or depression on a periodic or chronic basis; they may face work problems or ongoing health problems that increase their psychological distress; they may also feel confused or disheartened by relationship problems with partners, family members or friends. I am able to assist these clients by helping them understand the underlying source of their problems and by developing realistic alternatives that can help resolve these issues.
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Judy Lauwasser-Bruett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53224 (Online Only)
Has your relationship been shaken by an affair? Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, confused? Do you worry and wonder if you and your relationship can survive the overwhelming sense of betrayal? An affair rocks the foundation of a relationship. No one thinks it can happen to them or that they can survive the intense emotions of infidelity.
Has your relationship been shaken by an affair? Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, confused? Do you worry and wonder if you and your relationship can survive the overwhelming sense of betrayal? An affair rocks the foundation of a relationship. No one thinks it can happen to them or that they can survive the intense emotions of infidelity.
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I am a psychologist who works with individuals, couples, and families experiencing a variety of concerns including acute and complex trauma, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, coping with chronic and terminal illness, and intimacy, identity, and sexuality. I also have an interest in working with folks in the medical and mental health fields, including doctors, residents, students, and therapists/counselors. Our time together will allow you to know yourself better and lead to change, whether you are seeking immediate symptom relief or longer-term transformation.
I am a psychologist who works with individuals, couples, and families experiencing a variety of concerns including acute and complex trauma, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, coping with chronic and terminal illness, and intimacy, identity, and sexuality. I also have an interest in working with folks in the medical and mental health fields, including doctors, residents, students, and therapists/counselors. Our time together will allow you to know yourself better and lead to change, whether you are seeking immediate symptom relief or longer-term transformation.
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Encompass-Effective Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Encompass has been providing mental health services in Milwaukee and the surrounding area for over 22 years. We are comprised of seven highly trained master level psychotherapists, including three Art Therapists and two Child and Adolescent Therapists. The staff at Encompass provides counseling for children as young as 5 years old, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Due to our diverse backgrounds, Encompass provides therapy for a variety of clients with a variety of issues. We have sessions individually, as couples, and in family groups. Our atmosphere is one of comfort and safety, ensuring privacy for working on difficult issues
Encompass has been providing mental health services in Milwaukee and the surrounding area for over 22 years. We are comprised of seven highly trained master level psychotherapists, including three Art Therapists and two Child and Adolescent Therapists. The staff at Encompass provides counseling for children as young as 5 years old, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Due to our diverse backgrounds, Encompass provides therapy for a variety of clients with a variety of issues. We have sessions individually, as couples, and in family groups. Our atmosphere is one of comfort and safety, ensuring privacy for working on difficult issues
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Trisha Pavicich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, APSW, LCSW-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
I meet with all clients that are above 15 years of age in addition to couples and families.
I specialize in working with clients that are experiencing challenges as a result of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, parenting and family crisis, marital discord, substance abuse, addictions, negative self image, tough life transitions and dynamics within their relationships. My interventions engage in correlation with; somatic experiences, mindfulness and grounding approaches, solution focused goal setting, emotional and cognitive processing, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, and the reduction of self harm while increasing self compassion.
I meet with all clients that are above 15 years of age in addition to couples and families.
I specialize in working with clients that are experiencing challenges as a result of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, parenting and family crisis, marital discord, substance abuse, addictions, negative self image, tough life transitions and dynamics within their relationships. My interventions engage in correlation with; somatic experiences, mindfulness and grounding approaches, solution focused goal setting, emotional and cognitive processing, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, and the reduction of self harm while increasing self compassion.
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I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve positive changes in their lives. I work with ages 12 and older, individuals and couples. Offering a friendly, positive and humorous outlook,together we will build the skills needed to manage everyday problems to more chronic mental illness. I specialize in empowering my clients to work toward achievable goals. My belief is that there are too many people in the world who will point out when you are "doing things wrong", I am not that person...I will positively reframe the negative and point out the positive.
I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve positive changes in their lives. I work with ages 12 and older, individuals and couples. Offering a friendly, positive and humorous outlook,together we will build the skills needed to manage everyday problems to more chronic mental illness. I specialize in empowering my clients to work toward achievable goals. My belief is that there are too many people in the world who will point out when you are "doing things wrong", I am not that person...I will positively reframe the negative and point out the positive.
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Patti A White
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Not accepting new clients
Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment. These are the values that guide my own life as well as my therapy style. I am interested in assisting you to find the answers that are right for you. I would enjoy working with you individually or as part of a couple or family. My specialties include parent-child, marital, and other relationship issues. I support family preservation whenever possible. My experience also includes anger management, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief, trauma, and medical issues such as chronic illnesses, insomnia, physical disability, chronic pain, and caregiver stress.
Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment. These are the values that guide my own life as well as my therapy style. I am interested in assisting you to find the answers that are right for you. I would enjoy working with you individually or as part of a couple or family. My specialties include parent-child, marital, and other relationship issues. I support family preservation whenever possible. My experience also includes anger management, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief, trauma, and medical issues such as chronic illnesses, insomnia, physical disability, chronic pain, and caregiver stress.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.