LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Wausau, WI
Behavioral Health Clinic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAS
Verified Verified
Wausau, WI 54401 (Online Only)
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.
My expertise includes providing individual, family, and couples therapy to address a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, LGBT struggles, parenting concerns, abuse and other trauma history, grief and loss, substance abuse, and other mental health concerns.
I also offer testing, diagnosis, and supportive psychotherapy to individuals who are transgender or experience gender dysphoria.
I work with clients in a wide variety of problem areas including sex and intimacy (either couples or individual therapy), anxiety and fear, weight and self-esteem, depression and bipolar, and trauma (sexual;combat), among others. My clients find me to be warm and caring, with a tendency to bring in humor. We work together to create achievable goals and take active steps to reach them. I can see clients in person, or on a telemental health platform to eligible clients in Wisconsin.
I also offer testing, diagnosis, and supportive psychotherapy to individuals who are transgender or experience gender dysphoria.
I work with clients in a wide variety of problem areas including sex and intimacy (either couples or individual therapy), anxiety and fear, weight and self-esteem, depression and bipolar, and trauma (sexual;combat), among others. My clients find me to be warm and caring, with a tendency to bring in humor. We work together to create achievable goals and take active steps to reach them. I can see clients in person, or on a telemental health platform to eligible clients in Wisconsin.
I am a psychologist with expertise in working with concerns related to anxiety, depression, living with a chronic illness (cancer, pain), grief, identity formation, relationships, men's issues, family-of-origin, life transitions, and existentialism (values, meaning-making). Outside of my clinical practice, I am a Professor of Psychology at Brooklyn College in NYC, with extensive teaching experience at the university-level and research program (over 20 peer-reviewed publications), including funding from the National Institute of Mental Health.
I am a psychologist with expertise in working with concerns related to anxiety, depression, living with a chronic illness (cancer, pain), grief, identity formation, relationships, men's issues, family-of-origin, life transitions, and existentialism (values, meaning-making). Outside of my clinical practice, I am a Professor of Psychology at Brooklyn College in NYC, with extensive teaching experience at the university-level and research program (over 20 peer-reviewed publications), including funding from the National Institute of Mental Health.
I want to welcome you to New Insights Counseling! We know starting counseling can be a big step. This could be to manage a life change, such as shifting into adulthood, becoming a parent, or beginning retirement. It could be to conquer that nagging habit that holds you back or to find your way when life sends you on an unexpected "detour." It might be to sort out memories or become more successful at your current work place. Whatever the reason, New Insights Counseling is here to support you.
I want to welcome you to New Insights Counseling! We know starting counseling can be a big step. This could be to manage a life change, such as shifting into adulthood, becoming a parent, or beginning retirement. It could be to conquer that nagging habit that holds you back or to find your way when life sends you on an unexpected "detour." It might be to sort out memories or become more successful at your current work place. Whatever the reason, New Insights Counseling is here to support you.
Jan Spangler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Wausau, WI 54401
Not accepting new clients
My focus is on your individual journey; my energy & efforts are spent meeting you where you are to meet your goals. I have dedicated my life to helping adolescents, individuals, couples, and families overcome their life challenges with compassion & professional guidance. I incorporate my extensive experience with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after having worked within a suicide prevention and intervention program for at-risk adolescents. I have also had the opportunity to work with a diverse array of clientele in order to address a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, managing stress, relationships, military personnel, veterans, & their families.
My focus is on your individual journey; my energy & efforts are spent meeting you where you are to meet your goals. I have dedicated my life to helping adolescents, individuals, couples, and families overcome their life challenges with compassion & professional guidance. I incorporate my extensive experience with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after having worked within a suicide prevention and intervention program for at-risk adolescents. I have also had the opportunity to work with a diverse array of clientele in order to address a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, managing stress, relationships, military personnel, veterans, & their families.
Like nature, we ebb and flow through different seasons in life. While some seasons of life can feel overwhelming, these are often the times when we can experience the most growth. Therapy can be a wonderful tool to help individuals seek personal growth, overcome struggle, and thrive in life.
Like nature, we ebb and flow through different seasons in life. While some seasons of life can feel overwhelming, these are often the times when we can experience the most growth. Therapy can be a wonderful tool to help individuals seek personal growth, overcome struggle, and thrive in life.
Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC)
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wausau, WI 54401
Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Marshfield, Wausau and Stevens Point Wisconsin. Our clinicians offer clinically proven, empirically-based treatment interventions for most mental health issues. All clinicians at Behavioral Health Clinic work together in a collaborative environment so that clients receive optimal care. The staff at Behavioral Health Clinic would like potential clients to know that they strive to provide a relaxed and confidential place to fulfill their mission in making Wisconsin a healthier place.
Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) has locations in Fort Atkinson, Madison, Marshfield, Wausau and Stevens Point Wisconsin. Our clinicians offer clinically proven, empirically-based treatment interventions for most mental health issues. All clinicians at Behavioral Health Clinic work together in a collaborative environment so that clients receive optimal care. The staff at Behavioral Health Clinic would like potential clients to know that they strive to provide a relaxed and confidential place to fulfill their mission in making Wisconsin a healthier place.
Rachel N Sheldon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wausau, WI 54401
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
Life is challenging, but there is hope. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds and experience a variety of struggles, but all have one thing in common. Everyone needs to feel understood, supported, and heard in order to grow. I work with my clients in a warm and supportive environment to help them understand their experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, and themselves. I work with my clients to meet their goals for mind and body wellness ranging from everyday stress to major life challenges.
Donald L Schade
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wausau, WI 54403 (Online Only)
Donnie utilizes a solution-focused and client-centered approach that supports clients in setting and reaching personalized, obtainable goals that improve their overall wellbeing. He also draws on evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to teach clients coping skills and help them develop a better understanding of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With almost ten years of clinical practice, Donnie has abundant experience integrating these therapy modalities in a manner best suited to meet the needs of each client.
Donnie utilizes a solution-focused and client-centered approach that supports clients in setting and reaching personalized, obtainable goals that improve their overall wellbeing. He also draws on evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to teach clients coping skills and help them develop a better understanding of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With almost ten years of clinical practice, Donnie has abundant experience integrating these therapy modalities in a manner best suited to meet the needs of each client.
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Hello! My name is Jeralyn Stevens! I'm a state licensed professional counselor, local artist, mom to waaay too many pets, and 2 wonderful kids, and a wife. I'm a Stevens Point native and so very proud to be able to serve the community I grew up in. My warmth, sense of humor, and authenticity combined with my passion and expertise in trauma informed care, give me a certain edge as a therapist and healer that you just won't find anywhere else. I firmly believe in practicing therapy from a holistic perspective and meeting my clients wherever they are at on their journey
Meghan Krueger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Wausau, WI 54401 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of challenges interfering with their lives. I always want to partner with clients first, because you are the expert on yourself and your own life. I am passionate about developing rapport and connection because it is important to feel safe before any change can happen. I operate from a person-centered, trauma-informed lens and want to help you identify patterns, behaviors, and ways of thinking and communicating that currently have you stuck. We will work together to identify tools and strengths to help you overcome your challenges.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds on a wide range of challenges interfering with their lives. I always want to partner with clients first, because you are the expert on yourself and your own life. I am passionate about developing rapport and connection because it is important to feel safe before any change can happen. I operate from a person-centered, trauma-informed lens and want to help you identify patterns, behaviors, and ways of thinking and communicating that currently have you stuck. We will work together to identify tools and strengths to help you overcome your challenges.
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Are you feeling depressed, like this isn't the way you wanted your life to turn out? Do you find it difficult to get out of your own head, as if you are trapped? When surrounded by others, do you still feel alone? Are you anxious and overwhelmed, as though you have lost control of your life and are unsure of how to get back on track? How about hopeless, like you'll never be happy again? Look no further, help is here.
Are you feeling depressed, like this isn't the way you wanted your life to turn out? Do you find it difficult to get out of your own head, as if you are trapped? When surrounded by others, do you still feel alone? Are you anxious and overwhelmed, as though you have lost control of your life and are unsure of how to get back on track? How about hopeless, like you'll never be happy again? Look no further, help is here.
Taking the steps to create new paths, navigate challenging life circumstances, and to improve your well-being and life satisfaction can be a rewarding and lasting experience. Finding the right therapist for you as you embark on this process is imperative - one who can meet your needs and who comes with a high level of experience and expertise.
Taking the steps to create new paths, navigate challenging life circumstances, and to improve your well-being and life satisfaction can be a rewarding and lasting experience. Finding the right therapist for you as you embark on this process is imperative - one who can meet your needs and who comes with a high level of experience and expertise.
New Directions Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wausau, WI 54401
New Directions Counseling Center is the premier holistic outpatient mental health clinic is Stevens Point and Waupaca, offering non-traditional approaches to psychotherapy. In addition to conventional mental health counseling, our professionals offer alternative, cutting-edge techniques that address the person as a whole - mind, body and spirit. Our goal is to treat all clients with dignity and respect, while providing quality service in a comfortable setting.
New Directions Counseling Center is the premier holistic outpatient mental health clinic is Stevens Point and Waupaca, offering non-traditional approaches to psychotherapy. In addition to conventional mental health counseling, our professionals offer alternative, cutting-edge techniques that address the person as a whole - mind, body and spirit. Our goal is to treat all clients with dignity and respect, while providing quality service in a comfortable setting.
Michelle Lassa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wausau, WI 54401 (Online Only)
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Jess V. Martino
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Mosinee, WI 54455 (Online Only)
Do you sometimes feel that your heart races out of your chest, your mind jumps around, and you second guess everything you say or do? Do you find it hard to keep going sometimes? Do you feel anger, overwhelm, or sometimes just unsure of yourself? Maybe you have been through a lot, and you're learning how to cope. Finding peace through it all can certainly be a challenge. I'm Jess, an LPC licensed for Tennessee and Wisconsin. My clinical strengths focus on anxiety, depression, complex trauma, religious trauma, grief, and ADHD. I'm LGBTQIA+ and ENM affirming.
Do you sometimes feel that your heart races out of your chest, your mind jumps around, and you second guess everything you say or do? Do you find it hard to keep going sometimes? Do you feel anger, overwhelm, or sometimes just unsure of yourself? Maybe you have been through a lot, and you're learning how to cope. Finding peace through it all can certainly be a challenge. I'm Jess, an LPC licensed for Tennessee and Wisconsin. My clinical strengths focus on anxiety, depression, complex trauma, religious trauma, grief, and ADHD. I'm LGBTQIA+ and ENM affirming.
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Amanda Cardinal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, NCTFCBT
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54303
Specialty areas: LGBTQ+; sex trafficking; PTSD/trauma; children/teens; relationships; self-harm; shame; sexual assault; and parenting/blended family issues.
The hardest part about therapy is having to deal with those thoughts, feelings, and memories we've been pushing aside for so long. What makes it even harder, are our fears of being judged for who we are, what we've gone through, or how we've acted. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being your true self. I do this by showing you genuine compassion, empathy, and understanding as we work through the tougher stuff. As such, I work with children, teens, families, and adults whose social, academic/work, behavioral, physical, and/or emotional well-being has been negatively impacted by ongoing mental health struggles.
Specialty areas: LGBTQ+; sex trafficking; PTSD/trauma; children/teens; relationships; self-harm; shame; sexual assault; and parenting/blended family issues.
The hardest part about therapy is having to deal with those thoughts, feelings, and memories we've been pushing aside for so long. What makes it even harder, are our fears of being judged for who we are, what we've gone through, or how we've acted. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being your true self. I do this by showing you genuine compassion, empathy, and understanding as we work through the tougher stuff. As such, I work with children, teens, families, and adults whose social, academic/work, behavioral, physical, and/or emotional well-being has been negatively impacted by ongoing mental health struggles.
While I support people of all backgrounds, I primarily work with the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or loss, you do not need to go through it alone. You deserve guidance, support, and comfort. I often work with people who are experiencing difficult emotions, sometimes connected to past events. I also help individuals who are struggling in their relationships or have experienced some kind of loss. Regardless of your circumstance, we will work together to find you a sense of relief.
While I support people of all backgrounds, I primarily work with the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, or loss, you do not need to go through it alone. You deserve guidance, support, and comfort. I often work with people who are experiencing difficult emotions, sometimes connected to past events. I also help individuals who are struggling in their relationships or have experienced some kind of loss. Regardless of your circumstance, we will work together to find you a sense of relief.
Dani LaPlant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54913 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a genderqueer human being providing supportive counseling services to people who are neurodivergent, queer, nerdy, and live alternative lifestyles. My sessions are held online 100 percent to make it convenient for my clients in their busy life to receive support. I've supported clients in role-playing therapy through the use of Dungeons & Dragons, led queer support groups, and am currently CSTIP (Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional) certified so I may expand to couples work in the future. I've taught BDSM/Kink affirming seminars and have a background in understanding nutrition and body neutrality.
I am a genderqueer human being providing supportive counseling services to people who are neurodivergent, queer, nerdy, and live alternative lifestyles. My sessions are held online 100 percent to make it convenient for my clients in their busy life to receive support. I've supported clients in role-playing therapy through the use of Dungeons & Dragons, led queer support groups, and am currently CSTIP (Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional) certified so I may expand to couples work in the future. I've taught BDSM/Kink affirming seminars and have a background in understanding nutrition and body neutrality.
Maria Barrera Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, APSW, SAC-T, English, Espanol
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54311
Some of the many issues I can help you work through: Anxiety/panic, Stress Management, Relationship Conflicts, Divorce/Separation, Grief/Loss, Addictions, Mood Swings, LGBTQ Issues, Marital Issues, Trauma, Serious & Persistent Mental Illness, Depression, and Change or Life Issues.
Every client has unique circumstances and issues that can be addressed during counseling through individualized treatment. My focus is to meet my clients' specific needs, through holistic and cognitive approaches during counseling. (Cada cliente tiene circunstancias y problemas únicos que pueden abordarse durante la consejería a través de un tratamiento individualizado. Mi enfoque es satisfacer las necesidades específicas de mis clientes, a través de enfoques holísticos y cognitivos durante la consejería).
Some of the many issues I can help you work through: Anxiety/panic, Stress Management, Relationship Conflicts, Divorce/Separation, Grief/Loss, Addictions, Mood Swings, LGBTQ Issues, Marital Issues, Trauma, Serious & Persistent Mental Illness, Depression, and Change or Life Issues.
Every client has unique circumstances and issues that can be addressed during counseling through individualized treatment. My focus is to meet my clients' specific needs, through holistic and cognitive approaches during counseling. (Cada cliente tiene circunstancias y problemas únicos que pueden abordarse durante la consejería a través de un tratamiento individualizado. Mi enfoque es satisfacer las necesidades específicas de mis clientes, a través de enfoques holísticos y cognitivos durante la consejería).
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Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.