Elders (65+) Therapists in Appleton, WI

Mend Counseling aims to serve those seeking a straight forward approach to mental health counseling. The world is complex and each individual struggles with different aspects of life, living within their values, and finding a balance in health. Mend aims to create a meaningful relationship with each person that reaches out for aid to address their specific needs and struggles. Though depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma are all too common each manifests itself in subtle and complex forms.

My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space. There we can learn more about the real you, maybe even discover who “you” are for the first time, and explore how to value yourself. I do this by challenging negative self talk, teaching self-compassion, and coaching coping skill use. Let me guess... Sounds impossible, right? I’d like you to know there is no need for you to justify how you feel because your feelings are valid. Please take a moment to read that again. Your feelings are valid. So are your experiences!

It takes courage to reach out for help and find the right therapist. I believe good therapy starts with rapport building, getting to know you, and listening to your needs. You will find a safe, non-judgmental, empathic place for you to heal and grow. I walk beside my clients on their journey. My areas of expertise include treating trauma/PTSD in a Trauma-Informed Care setting with treatment offerings of Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, & Trauma Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy. I have worked with a wide range of populations including emergency response personnel, Law Enforcement, and sexual assault survivors.

West Grove Clinic (WGC) offers our patients comprehensive treatment. We provide you a knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate treatment team that works together to help provide you the best care. Additionally we do not believe in a 'cookie cutter' approach. We know everyone is unique and believe in individualized treatment. At this site we offer the following services: individual counseling and medication management.

I believe that HOPE is the true essence of an enriched life and as a professional counselor I work to restore hope and resiliency in a compassionate, safe and healing space. I seek to alleviate emotional, psychological pain with trauma informed care. My goal is to help you see your worth and believe that you can have the life you want. Let me help you experience peace, healing and joy. I believe every person has a story and that every human being deserves respect and dignity no matter the circumstances. Your story matters! I am trustworthy and work with clients from diverse backgrounds including LGBTQ & neurodivergent folks.

My ideal client would be someone looking for help to tap into their personal inner strengths, and by maximizing those strengths, will discover peace, balance and self acceptance, in their everyday life. My ideal client would live a life free from fear, worry, and insecurity.

Hey there! Sometimes life can really get us down, and it's my goal to offer a safe and healthy space where we can chat, laugh, vent, cry and process - together (plus enjoying the company and love from our furry friend - Archie). I provide psychotherapy to adults and children,. Often, I use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Narrative and Person-Centered Therapeutic modalities. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor - In training and working towards fulfilling post-graduate supervision hours to earn my full LPC. I obtained my master's degree from Lakeland University Masters of Arts in Counseling in November 2023.

Are you sick of waiting 6 to 12 months to see a therapist? We have immediate openings! Do you struggle with feeling different? Do loud noises irritate you and cause you to have a tone? Do you feel empty and alone? Do you experience feelings of guilt and shame? Do you find it difficult to make and maintain close friendships? This can be debilitating, but it's more common than you may think. Unfortunately, many people learn unhealthy coping skills to help ease their pain. This can lead to negatively judging yourself, losing close relationships, and emotional dysregulation. It can be a challenge, but people do find their joy again.

As a somatic-oriented psychotherapist, Samantha’s mission is to alleviate suffering, grow compassion, and foster healing by integrating body-centered approaches into the therapeutic process. Samantha is committed to guiding individuals on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, recognizing the profound connection between the body, mind, and spirit while integrating traditional therapeutic modalities with somatic practices. Compassion is the cornerstone of her methodology, guiding individuals through their pain with empathy, understanding, and a steadfast belief in their innate capacity for healing.

Hi, my name is Emily and I am passionate about helping individuals gain awareness and become more empowered and authentic within their identities. A therapeutic relationship with me is collaborative and respectful in nature. I offer care, support, and empathy for each individual I work with. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community, and as a queer therapist, I bring an extra layer of understanding into counseling sessions. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental environment that will support sexuality and gender identity exploration, discovery, and identification. I believe you are the expert in your own life!

Is your quality of life being disrupted by anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or an unwanted habit? Are physical sensations causing you worry and discomfort? Maybe you have feelings of fear and anxiety around your health and wellbeing. If you resonate with any of these challenges, know that you're not alone. Taking back control of your life is possible, and I'm here to guide you with effective solutions.

Welcome, my name is Emily and I am a licensed professional counselor. My main focus areas include treatment of perinatal mood/anxiety disorders, anxiety related to body image, and disordered eating/eating disorders. I have a special passion for working with young adults and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My goal is to help you create meaningful change in your life that leads to lasting wellness and fulfillment. This looks like developing skills and insight that impact your life in an ongoing and positive way outside the counseling space.

I offer a safe, supportive environment and have found empathy, understanding and humor are important in building a therapeutic alliance. My abilities are well suited to people with a history of trauma and who are intuitive and creative. Whether you're looking for short term therapy or a deeper process, my skill level applies to both. Each person is unique and I anticipate and enjoy building a relationship that assumes collaboration. I then work with them toward activating their own healing potential, no matter the age. I work well with individuals who have had treatment failures in the past.

I believe that you possess all the abilities and tools to bring change, gain control, and healing. My role is to guide you in discovering those abilities and to help you understand how to use them effectively. As such, our sessions will focus on you while working on self-development, coping skills, pain and stress management, and overall empowerment. You are welcome to join a secure and comfortable therapeutic environment to accomplish your goals through the use of art therapy. We will focus on topics related to mental health using art as a way to communicate in session when there may be difficulty in finding the right words.

Recovery from a substance use disorder is, for many who suffer from it, an almost impossible & unattainable dream; yet so many individuals continue to wish for it. Our world, our country, our state, and our community continues to be ravaged from this disease; like everywhere else in our world right now. There is hope though! What if I told you that recovery is possible! It is attainable! Not only that, but you don't have to figure it out on your own! Having a substance use disorder affects every aspect of your life; which means you will need to make changes in every aspect of your life & I can help you in that journey.

I work with children, adolescents and adults. Ages 6+ with issues include Anxiety, Panics, Depression, ADD/ADHD, ODD, Anger, Explosive Anger, OCD, Tics, Tourettes, Autism, sleep difficulties, pain, Fibromyalgia, migraines, GI issues, IBS, Brain Gut, CVS, Hypertension. I work with clients according their individual and unique needs using the therapeutic approaches that fits those needs. I highly respect their values and beliefs. I teach and train them to learn good coping skills to manage and have control over their difficulties.

I have been working with families, couples, children/teens and individuals since 1999. I have a passion for working with people who are looking for real change in their lives - whether it be strengthening family relationships, or healing the self within. I have worked with those suffering depression, marital conflict, low self-worth, parenting issues, and more.

I practice a person-centered approach where I strive to treat all individuals with respect which promotes autonomy. I provide a respectful, accepting, and empathetic counseling perspective. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families and I have a special interest with working within the framework of holistic wellness.

I will provide talk therapy by assisting you in feeling better about yourself with increased self-confidence. If you're looking for professionally guided assistance during challenging situations, talk therapy is effective. We will address your overall mental, emotional, and physical well-being by improving self-esteem and behavioral patterns, related to unidentified core beliefs. Talk Therapy be extremely worthwhile when making action steps in achieving your goals, while being vital for individuals experiencing symptoms anxiety, depression, or other mental and behavioral issues.There are no issues too minor to explore in counseling.