Couples Counseling Therapists in Appleton, WI
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Cherie Lindberg, LLC is a coaching practice offering education, relationship and performance enhancement services for adults and couples. Our approach is distinct and transformative, offering clients an unparallel experience that fosters joyful living and empowers profound personal change. Cherie Lindberg, owner of the coaching practice also consults with professionals on gaining clarity on their core values, aligning them and achieving desired results. Our approach includes Brainspotting, Parts work and Safe Conversations.
Cherie Lindberg, LLC is a coaching practice offering education, relationship and performance enhancement services for adults and couples. Our approach is distinct and transformative, offering clients an unparallel experience that fosters joyful living and empowers profound personal change. Cherie Lindberg, owner of the coaching practice also consults with professionals on gaining clarity on their core values, aligning them and achieving desired results. Our approach includes Brainspotting, Parts work and Safe Conversations.
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YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed? Have troubled relationships? Do you struggle with your child's behavior, attitude or school achievement? Want MORE than talk therapy? My work is strength-based: let's find what is working and improve the areas that are not! In an easy-going and comfortable manner, I use brain science i.e. Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Therapy and Interpersonal Neurobiology (along with a sense of humor) to provide treatment of emotional and behavioral issues in adults, children, couples and families; including psychological assessments for both children and adults.
YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed? Have troubled relationships? Do you struggle with your child's behavior, attitude or school achievement? Want MORE than talk therapy? My work is strength-based: let's find what is working and improve the areas that are not! In an easy-going and comfortable manner, I use brain science i.e. Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Therapy and Interpersonal Neurobiology (along with a sense of humor) to provide treatment of emotional and behavioral issues in adults, children, couples and families; including psychological assessments for both children and adults.
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I have done directly or am familiar with: vocational counseling (21 years doing that); aging issues; anger management; bipolar d/o; chronic pain issues; couples counseling; limited dissociative d/o work; family caregiving/stress issues; single parent family therapy; job stress/EAP; learni.
I begin therapy utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach. I sincerely believe that when people are hurting, they are not aware of the interplay between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I feel many western therapy counseling approaches are too cognitively oriented and only a fraction of patients benefit from this approach. Counseling should be engaging, challenging and thought/feeling provoking. Counseling professionals should be knowledgeable and willing to make referrals and point out community resources. Finally, counseling professionals should not use jargon/terminology that is unfamiliar to the patient. Communication with the
I have done directly or am familiar with: vocational counseling (21 years doing that); aging issues; anger management; bipolar d/o; chronic pain issues; couples counseling; limited dissociative d/o work; family caregiving/stress issues; single parent family therapy; job stress/EAP; learni.
I begin therapy utilizing a cognitive behavioral approach. I sincerely believe that when people are hurting, they are not aware of the interplay between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I feel many western therapy counseling approaches are too cognitively oriented and only a fraction of patients benefit from this approach. Counseling should be engaging, challenging and thought/feeling provoking. Counseling professionals should be knowledgeable and willing to make referrals and point out community resources. Finally, counseling professionals should not use jargon/terminology that is unfamiliar to the patient. Communication with the
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Judy Hoffmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54915 (Online Only)
My approach focuses on helping people, including couples, utilize and enhance their personal and relationship strengths, not simply defining problems as illness or disorders to be managed.
Genuinely invested in you, your struggles, and your goals. Personalized respectful help, focused on clear progress for you. Low fee of $60 per hour. Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Conflict, Behavioral problems, Parenting, Divorce, Affairs, Choices, Self Esteem are some of the issues I often work with. I have experience with adolescents concerns, as well as with blended, mixed, step-parent and adoptive families. I work to truly listen, to clearly understand, to explore issues collaboratively. Appointments are generally available 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. You can start with a simple email to tell me what you are hoping to address.
My approach focuses on helping people, including couples, utilize and enhance their personal and relationship strengths, not simply defining problems as illness or disorders to be managed.
Genuinely invested in you, your struggles, and your goals. Personalized respectful help, focused on clear progress for you. Low fee of $60 per hour. Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Conflict, Behavioral problems, Parenting, Divorce, Affairs, Choices, Self Esteem are some of the issues I often work with. I have experience with adolescents concerns, as well as with blended, mixed, step-parent and adoptive families. I work to truly listen, to clearly understand, to explore issues collaboratively. Appointments are generally available 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. You can start with a simple email to tell me what you are hoping to address.
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Especially fulfilling are working with individuals, couples and families seeking the best in and for themselves.
What do you want to change? You may want relief from emotional pain, or you may desire improvements to yourself or in your significant relationships. Whichever the case, you set your goal and I'll help you as best I can to achieve it. Counseling is all about you. In your time with me I'll be bringing over forty years of counseling/coaching experience. And that includes knowing what approaches and techniques work best from those years of experience. All problems have some sort of solution. This is your life to improve and to enjoy to the fullest.
Especially fulfilling are working with individuals, couples and families seeking the best in and for themselves.
What do you want to change? You may want relief from emotional pain, or you may desire improvements to yourself or in your significant relationships. Whichever the case, you set your goal and I'll help you as best I can to achieve it. Counseling is all about you. In your time with me I'll be bringing over forty years of counseling/coaching experience. And that includes knowing what approaches and techniques work best from those years of experience. All problems have some sort of solution. This is your life to improve and to enjoy to the fullest.
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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 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.
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Richard Alberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LMFT, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
Many of us have experienced personal or relationship problems which may seem unsolvable. My goal is to help you find solutions. I have been practicing for nearly thirty-nine years. I have the professional training and life experiences that will be useful in helping you find your way out of your dilemmas. I am licensed as a clinical social worker, professional counselor and marriage and family therapist. I am nurturing and supportive . I want to help you find a way through your problems. HIPAA compliant viirtual therapy is available to those unable to travel to my office. Connect through my website: RichardAlberts.com
Many of us have experienced personal or relationship problems which may seem unsolvable. My goal is to help you find solutions. I have been practicing for nearly thirty-nine years. I have the professional training and life experiences that will be useful in helping you find your way out of your dilemmas. I am licensed as a clinical social worker, professional counselor and marriage and family therapist. I am nurturing and supportive . I want to help you find a way through your problems. HIPAA compliant viirtual therapy is available to those unable to travel to my office. Connect through my website: RichardAlberts.com
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My experience includes helping those with anxiety, depression, parenting, divorce, family issues, along with a passion for couples’ therapy.
For therapy to be successful, patients must be committed, insightful, and engaged in the process. I strive to make a genuine connection with my patients because I believe people do well when they feel a connection with their therapist. That’s more important than any counseling approach we can use.
My experience includes helping those with anxiety, depression, parenting, divorce, family issues, along with a passion for couples’ therapy.
For therapy to be successful, patients must be committed, insightful, and engaged in the process. I strive to make a genuine connection with my patients because I believe people do well when they feel a connection with their therapist. That’s more important than any counseling approach we can use.
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Amanda Swaw-Wyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE, LPC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
Waitlist for new clients
I offer individual and relationship therapy for adults with a focus on treating anxiety and depression, post-partum recovery, anger management, infidelity recovery, parenting and caregiving concerns as well as compassion fatigue.
Whether it is assisting parents find time for self-care or helping emotionally sensitive individuals understand and honor their emotions, I offer a validating, humorous and often frank approach to help my clients navigate obstacles on their personal journeys.
I offer individual and relationship therapy for adults with a focus on treating anxiety and depression, post-partum recovery, anger management, infidelity recovery, parenting and caregiving concerns as well as compassion fatigue.
Whether it is assisting parents find time for self-care or helping emotionally sensitive individuals understand and honor their emotions, I offer a validating, humorous and often frank approach to help my clients navigate obstacles on their personal journeys.
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Additionally, I have specialized training in working with couples.
Hello, are you looking for direction? I can help you manage difficult circumstances in your life and foster a sense of stability and personal meaning. My approach to therapy is collaborative, working together to provide you with support and tools for change. I advocate mindfulness based therapy; however, I use a variety of treatment modalities in my practice. Your phone calls and emails are welcome! Please visit my website at www.alternative-pathways.com for more information. Email: info@alternative-pathways.com. Phone: 920-213-8881.
Additionally, I have specialized training in working with couples.
Hello, are you looking for direction? I can help you manage difficult circumstances in your life and foster a sense of stability and personal meaning. My approach to therapy is collaborative, working together to provide you with support and tools for change. I advocate mindfulness based therapy; however, I use a variety of treatment modalities in my practice. Your phone calls and emails are welcome! Please visit my website at www.alternative-pathways.com for more information. Email: info@alternative-pathways.com. Phone: 920-213-8881.
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Whitney Stager
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCPS, PEX
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54911
APSATS Certified - As a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist, I use the Multi-dimensional Partner Trauma Model to help the partners of sex and/or porn addicts recognize and heal from the trauma of an addicted spouse.
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.
APSATS Certified - As a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist, I use the Multi-dimensional Partner Trauma Model to help the partners of sex and/or porn addicts recognize and heal from the trauma of an addicted spouse.
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.
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Sandra Lee Mittelsteadt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54913
I am compassionate, understanding, and supportive. I care deeply about others and the struggles life brings. I believe every person has the ability to make positive changes in their life. I provide effective counseling to families, couples, and individuals that will encourage life changes in many ways.
I am compassionate, understanding, and supportive. I care deeply about others and the struggles life brings. I believe every person has the ability to make positive changes in their life. I provide effective counseling to families, couples, and individuals that will encourage life changes in many ways.
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I work with Adolescents, Individuals, Couples and Families.
I have over 20 years of experience providing warm, compassionate care using the most current, research based treatment approaches. My work is highly individualized and tailored to your own unique needs and circumstances as a client. I have worked with a wide variety of people and problems over the years. I love my work and I am deeply committed to helping you achieve your goals. I am doing office visits as well as teletherapy.
I work with Adolescents, Individuals, Couples and Families.
I have over 20 years of experience providing warm, compassionate care using the most current, research based treatment approaches. My work is highly individualized and tailored to your own unique needs and circumstances as a client. I have worked with a wide variety of people and problems over the years. I love my work and I am deeply committed to helping you achieve your goals. I am doing office visits as well as teletherapy.
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Steven D Fricke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Appleton, WI 54915
Are you a neurodivergent person or have a child/children needing help? Did you grow up with family members with mental illness? Relationship issues? Would you like to use an amazing modern technique called Brain Spotting to heal from your trauma? These all fall within my specialty, as does helping those with Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression. I meet people where they are and adapt to their needs. My patients range in age from 5 to 85, and describe me as kind, funny, and knowledgeable.
Are you a neurodivergent person or have a child/children needing help? Did you grow up with family members with mental illness? Relationship issues? Would you like to use an amazing modern technique called Brain Spotting to heal from your trauma? These all fall within my specialty, as does helping those with Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression. I meet people where they are and adapt to their needs. My patients range in age from 5 to 85, and describe me as kind, funny, and knowledgeable.
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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 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.
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I can provide treatment for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, mood disorders, behavior issues, life transitions, stress management, family conflict, relationship struggles, parenting and eating disorders.
My goal as a therapist is to provide each person compassionate psychotherapy that leads to satisfying changes, restoring balance, and living a more meaningful life. Successful therapy takes transparency, commitment, personal accountability, and mutual respect. I will work to help you identify inherent strengths, heal past and present wounds, and generate change from within yourself. I provide a nonjudgmental space in which you can take an honest look at what is happening in their life as you grow and move forward.
I can provide treatment for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, mood disorders, behavior issues, life transitions, stress management, family conflict, relationship struggles, parenting and eating disorders.
My goal as a therapist is to provide each person compassionate psychotherapy that leads to satisfying changes, restoring balance, and living a more meaningful life. Successful therapy takes transparency, commitment, personal accountability, and mutual respect. I will work to help you identify inherent strengths, heal past and present wounds, and generate change from within yourself. I provide a nonjudgmental space in which you can take an honest look at what is happening in their life as you grow and move forward.
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Gloria Jean Bannasch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, BCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54914
By the time most couples seek therapy, the relationship has been troubled for 6 years! If you and your partner are experiencing problems, call today; to get your relationship out of the ditch and on to the road again quickly, The Art and Science of Love Workshop for Couples is recommended for couples of all types. I am the only Certified Gottman Therapist to present this workshop in Wisconsin and the first Certified Gottman Therapist in Wisconsin. To sign up for one of my workshops, go to https://www.couplesworkshopswi.com. I also mentor therapists and present Level 1 Gottman Training via webinar.
By the time most couples seek therapy, the relationship has been troubled for 6 years! If you and your partner are experiencing problems, call today; to get your relationship out of the ditch and on to the road again quickly, The Art and Science of Love Workshop for Couples is recommended for couples of all types. I am the only Certified Gottman Therapist to present this workshop in Wisconsin and the first Certified Gottman Therapist in Wisconsin. To sign up for one of my workshops, go to https://www.couplesworkshopswi.com. I also mentor therapists and present Level 1 Gottman Training via webinar.
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Jillian Rotzenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Appleton, WI 54914
Therapy can appear as an intimidating or daunting process. Jillian understands this and does her best to make each session a learning experience that is free from judgement and uses a bit of humor. She treats individuals, couples, and groups to relieve stress from an array of struggles: Anxiety, addiction, depression, life transitions, marital relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and more. Self-acceptance and ability to cope through life's struggles are realistic through the client-counselor relationship.
Therapy can appear as an intimidating or daunting process. Jillian understands this and does her best to make each session a learning experience that is free from judgement and uses a bit of humor. She treats individuals, couples, and groups to relieve stress from an array of struggles: Anxiety, addiction, depression, life transitions, marital relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and more. Self-acceptance and ability to cope through life's struggles are realistic through the client-counselor relationship.
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I have been doing individual, family and couples therapy for 38 years. I am an associate of the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Counselor.
My graduate degree is in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin with undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Philosophy. My approach is eclectic focusing on cognitive behavioral, existential and problem solving therapy. I has been trained in transactional analysis and enjoy working with the Christian and spiritual perspective. I have a Lay Ministry certificate in Lutheran studies. I have studied eastern religion, philosophy, Yoga, Judeo-Christian ministry, and the paranormal.
I have been doing individual, family and couples therapy for 38 years. I am an associate of the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Counselor.
My graduate degree is in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin with undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Philosophy. My approach is eclectic focusing on cognitive behavioral, existential and problem solving therapy. I has been trained in transactional analysis and enjoy working with the Christian and spiritual perspective. I have a Lay Ministry certificate in Lutheran studies. I have studied eastern religion, philosophy, Yoga, Judeo-Christian ministry, and the paranormal.
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I was trained in family systems, which means that I treat individuals, couples, and families with the entire unit in mind.
Many people experience challenges in their life, whether it be their marriage, family, or personal life. Transitions, change, and conflict are inevitable, and when individuals are open, courageous, and ready for change, counseling can be very effective. Not every therapist will be good for every situation, and that is why I have spent my career specializing in marriage and family therapy. Many relationships need help at one point or another, but I can help individuals and couples move from confusion to clarity. Are you trying to determine if your relationship is destructive? Difficult? Disappointing?
I was trained in family systems, which means that I treat individuals, couples, and families with the entire unit in mind.
Many people experience challenges in their life, whether it be their marriage, family, or personal life. Transitions, change, and conflict are inevitable, and when individuals are open, courageous, and ready for change, counseling can be very effective. Not every therapist will be good for every situation, and that is why I have spent my career specializing in marriage and family therapy. Many relationships need help at one point or another, but I can help individuals and couples move from confusion to clarity. Are you trying to determine if your relationship is destructive? Difficult? Disappointing?
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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.