Relationship Issues Therapists in Germantown, WI

I work well with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families who are experiencing difficult circumstances, relationships, or life issues. There are times when all it takes is someone to listen, and there are other times when life is messy and disjointed and direction is lost. I am able to partner with clients through the most traumatic of events and give unique perspective.

My desire as a therapist is to guide, support,and empower you to reach your goals. I believe that you have the strength to overcome and persevere the challenges that you are faced with in life. Developing a therapeutic relationship is the primary goal for me in helping identify strategies that would be most helpful for you. I like to look at the counseling relationship as a winning team approach.

Some of the best stories ever written include success, belonging, safety, and happiness, AND include moments of failure, loneliness, fear, and sadness. We relate to the characters in these stories because we see ourselves in them. My goal as your therapist is to help you write your own story of resilience, accomplishment, and contentment. My approach includes a combination of many evidence-based modalities in order to best assist you in reaching your goals, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Mindfulness, Systems Theory, and Strengths-Based Therapy.

I have a strong passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma and who are motivated to find relief and better coping strategies. Additionally, I enjoy helping individuals who are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and relationship concerns.

My clients are children, adolescents, adults, couples and families facing a range of life challenges including, depression, anxiety, loneliness, identity, relationship issues, and life meaning. I tend to work best with individuals who are curious about themselves and motivated to understand how their choices are impacting their lives.

Are you looking to connect with a therapist that offers a safe, nonjudgmental and inclusive environment where you can be yourself? I strive to provide that to my clients. I approach therapy in a genuine and empathetic way and incorporate humor where appropriate. I find that laughter is a good reminder that there is always hope for the future. My life and professional experiences have prepared me to help those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship issues, identity issues, belonging, life/work/school transitions, ADHD, women's issues, sexual dysfunction, parenting challenges, aging and couples issues.

Imagine a life with more hope and more optimism; one in which you finally notice yourself making progress towards the goals you’ve struggled to accomplish because “it’s not realistic” or “there’s not enough time”. Imagine a life with less worry and more energy. Imagine finding success in achieving your ideal health and wellness goals or maybe improving the quality of your relationships with others.

Do you feel like your concerns are more than just a checkbox for your provider to 'fix'? Do you find yourself dealing with life stressors, anxiety, or relationship issues? Perhaps you struggle with self-esteem, communication skills, worry, or perfectionism. You might be facing women's reproductive issues like pregnancy, childbirth, perimenopause, or menopause, or dealing with eating disorders and concerns about your relationship with food, weight, & weight loss. If your goal is to find direct and understanding support to navigate these challenges and improve your overall well-being I'm here to help you on that journey.

Are you feeling stuck in your personal or professional life? Are you missing closeness or comfort that has wained ? I am trained and licensed in Marriage & Family Therapy (systems) and enjoy helping patients and their families work on relational issues. My work is relationship & sex positive, and my focus is strength-based and solution-focused. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your unique story.

I'm Gina! I'm a board certified Mental Health Therapist and Substance Abuse Counselor. I love helping clients through issues like Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationships, Women's Issues, Spirituality, LGBTQ, Mood Disorders and more. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to! I know it can be hard to ask for help but my goal is to make you feel comfortable and safe from your first call!

**Contact by email or text preferred “.Everyone gets stuck or overwhelmed and at these times we need additional support. Therapy creates opportunities for you to explore your thoughts and feelings so you can better understand and change what's getting in the way of you living as your fullest self. I work with adolescents and their parents as well as individuals; in order to address anxiety, depression, self criticism, anger, loneliness, or feeling numb and shut down. Our work together strengthens your sense of self, your relationships, and your capacity to best respond to life's inevitable changes and challenges.

The decision to seek therapy is not an easy one. I aim to make that decision as easy and comfortable as possible. I have a gentle personality and use a touch of humor to help make each client feel welcome and at ease. Individuals, couples, and families come to me because they need to work through a problem or issue. This might be anxiety, grief, couples or family counseling, health, loss of a job, or looking to build a happier, more fulfilling life, or numerous other reasons. I work hard to build an atmosphere that allows people to feel safe and understood. When clients leave, they feel healthier, happier, and more whole.

I have been practicing psychotherapy for over 25 years and strive to create an atmosphere where clients can feel empowered, respected, understood and safe. It is my hope the care I provide is both highly effective and compassionate. In my practice I provide individual, couple, and family therapy for both adolescents and adults. I work with a wide variety of problems and difficulties; however, areas of particular expertise include anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, trauma, grief, and couple therapy. I have advanced training in using the mind/body connection to resolve difficulties, especially those related to trauma.

How we think affects how we feel, which affects how we behave and ultimately our outlook on life. The mind is a powerful tool and it is also one of the strongest determinants of your future. Life is a hard yet incredible journey; you don’t have to take it alone. Together, we can help you control your thoughts and emotions, giving you the chance you deserve at genuine, self-induced happiness and fulfillment.

Nicole Sanfilippo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2021. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health. Nicole provides counseling services to individuals, couples, and families struggling with a wide variety of mental health concerns. Her interest of areas include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, medical, marital concerns, educational/occupational stress, LGBTQIA+ individuals, adolescent, and teen adjustment issues.

I am a licensed professional counselor and graduated with my master's degree from Marquette University in 2012. Life often presents serious challenges that can feel overwhelming at times. It is my belief that each person has the inherent ability to overcome any obstacle. My goal is to meet you wherever you are at and help you develop evidenced based strategies, combined with your own natural strengths, to overcome any challenge or obstacle. I incorporate CBT and mindful based practice to help challenge ineffective patterns of thoughts and behaviors, create balance in your life and sustainable health of mind and body.

Sarah is a licensed professional counselor with more than 13 years of experience assisting individuals, couples, teens and children to reach their goals and fullest potential. With Sarah, you will experience her compassionate, judgment-free, and understanding style enabling you to work towards self-awareness, self-acceptance and positive changes within yourself and in your personal and family relationships. Sarah will honor your unique values and perspectives while motivating you toward healing. She works with clients to process, recover, and grow through relational changes (from marital communication to divorce recovery).

Karen is a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor who places value on the individual, their life experience and perspective. Karen is skilled at helping adult and child clients address life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse as well as traumatic brain injury. For individuals, families and couples, Karen identifies areas of strength within the family structure as well as identifying emotional and verbal abuse that affect the balance and the overall quality of relationships.

Seeking support for anxiety, self-esteem, or life transitions? Imagine a space where your unique strengths are celebrated, healing begins with trust, and laughter is a powerful ally on your path to well-being. I'm here to be more than a counselor; I'm your partner in growth. With a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, I'll walk alongside you. Together, we'll navigate the intricacies of your journey, using warmth, genuine care, and occasional humor to build trust and ease. Let's embark on this transformative journey together. You deserve a space where healing isn't just a goal, but a reality.