Therapists in Brookfield, WI

Renewal & Healing is a space where you can find safety through vulnerability and connection. I honor your individuality and tailor services to be as unique as you are. My practice is not just about overcoming challenges, but about embracing growth and finding a harmonious balance in both personal and professional life. I integrate techniques from a variety of evidence-based practices, including the transformative power of EMDR.

Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed ? Unsure of how to fix your relationship problems ? When leaving or ending a relationship seems like the only solution, you may need to find someone to help you work through this difficult time. When you decide to contact someone to help you sort through your issues, that can open the door to change and an opportunity to create a better future for yourself and the people you care about. It begins with self-discovery and the courage to look at ourselves and work to make changes. These changes will allow us to grow into our best selves and help us strengthen our relationships with others.

My therapeutic style is a holistic approach of understanding the mind, body, and spirit connection by incorporating Internal Family Systems (IFS) strategies when necessary. I foster self-awareness and motivation within my clients, and support emotional understanding, which allow you to manifest growth and change. I am transparent and will appropriately self-disclose to help you through a “stuck” place and gain valuable insight into yourself. My work demonstrates a passion for people and their healing journeys, and I will support you in making a connection with yourself while restoring joy to life’s wonderful gifts.

My specialty is working with couples who have been impacted by substance abuse, along with those that have stopped believing in themselves. I believe in working with the whole family system focusing on healing the internal conflict that lies within the system. I do this by using several therapeutic approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Structural Family Therapy, Emotional Focused Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I work with my clients on addressing attachment injuries, internal conflict, finding internal balance, and increasing individuals' confidence in themselves.

As the state's only certified Christian Sex Therapist, I bring an important perspective to people struggling with sexual issues no matter where you live in WI. As a Marriage and Family therapist I can also help clients heal and deal with issues that are effecting the marriage or intimacy - whether communication or sexual desire. For individuals suffering from Sexual Trauma and Sex Addictions I have found the use of the highly experiential model, Internal Family Systems - to be extremely helpful and deeply impactful for healing.

My therapeutic focus is helping my clients of all ages gain a deeper appreciation of who they are on all levels of their being: body,mind and spirit. To that extent, I incorporate a variety of clinical tools including Emotional Freedom Technique(EFT),Mindfullness based meditation ,Transpersonal vision Quest/journey work,sensory motor soothing methods, Internal Family Systems ,and Heart Centered Hypnotheray. I also offer the MARI(Mandala Assessment Research Instrument), a powerful tool to help clients understand,explore and expand consciousnessl. My ideal client would be willing to learn these tools to live life more joyfully.

I am inspired by those who have overcome adversity in their lives and who are learning to work through their challenges, even when it is difficult. I specialize in working with adults, couples and adolescents facing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, anger and relationship issues.

Asking for help is a sign of strength and courage, but sharing the vulnerability of your challenges and burdens can be difficult. I offer a safe place for you to be seen, heard, and release pain that has outlived its purpose. Warmth, honesty, trust, and compassion are the essence of my client partnerships. I engage in meaningful relationships with people who seek greater self-awareness, clarity of decision-making, increased resiliency, new skills, and freedom from what’s not working.

Anita Astley is the founder and CEO of "Building Healthy Relationships" LLC and published author of “Unfuck Your Life and Relationships" (Simon & Schuster). She is a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping people navigate life's challenges including basic communication issues to depression, anxiety, emotional and physical intimacy issues, separation and divorce, conflict resolution, and infidelity to name a few. Ms.Astley is "solution focused" and believes there is a "solution" to every problem and arriving there successfully is possible through professional guidance & support.

I practice under the belief that we are all experts on ourselves, in that we each possess the answers within. Allow me to assist you in reaching those answers and managing your life while staying healthy and resilient....It is my responsibility to facilitate an environment and rapport conducive to helping YOU be the best YOU possible.

"It is my priority to offer a welcoming and safe space for each and every client. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression, low self- esteem, a life transition or are having difficulty with relationships, stress and worry, coping with a loss, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward, I would like to assist you. I am an experienced clinical therapist working collaboratively with clients to find solutions to problems allowing them to move forward and lead a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, strengths based and informative while being goal oriented."

Trying to find your place in this world? Struggling to make changes in your life? Know where you want to go or be in life but can't figure out how to get there? I enjoy working with people battling any kind of "stuckness" including trauma issues, addictions, and issues faced by adolescents. I primarily work with individuals, but also work with a family when needed. I am often described as energetic, with a great sense of humor. If you need someone to help motivate and encourage you to make changes, then I am the therapist for you.

Managing daily challenges can be difficult. Are you feeling burnt out or isolated from others? Are family relationships causing stress? Life can be overwhelming! At Lakes Counseling Center, we have a team of clinicians who specialize in various areas, ensuring you find the right fit for your needs. If we are not the "right fit," Rachael would be happy to refer you to other providers in the area. We offer services to help manage anxiety, depression, trauma, EMDR, couples counseling, grief, LGBTQ+, and ADHD, to name a few.

My approach to counseling is warm and accepting. I am here to help you feel stronger, more empowered, and more capable. I believe the success in this comes from us building a strong trusting relationship and approaching all issues from a compassionate and nonjudgemental stance.

I am honored to be a person with whom friends, colleagues and clients have trusted to share their stories and trials and triumphs of life. I believe that our shared connections, compassion and authenticity are precious gifts to our health and wellness. The ups and downs of life often get in the way of becoming our best selves. I love working with clients who are struggling to find that voice of authenticity that’s been hidden by loneliness, comparing themselves to an impossible ideal, or even years of trauma and abuse. Together, we’ll work in collaboration, incorporating connection to mind and body to reclaim a sense of wholeness.

Have you or your child/adolescent found yourself in a very dark, messy, or hard place in life? Does it feel like you are stuck in quicksand and no matter what you try, you can't get out? I am here to support you in your journey to find relief from overwhelming emotions and painful memories due to trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, or self-harm. I am also here to help parents and children work through attachment obstacles due to adoption or foster care related concerns. It's important to me that each person feels safe in their body and environment while also gaining the ability to trust and connect with others.

Hello! Would you like some solid tools to work through stress, anxiety or trauma? Look no further, I can offer you a custom plan to make your life better!

Has your "I do" turned into "I'm not sure"? Or perhaps you've discovered the love you have for your spouse doesn't seem to be enough? Maybe feelings of emptiness are overpowering every area of your life? You want relief from those feelings of loneliness and emptiness, but it seems you can't seem to find it.

Recovery. Healing. Rest. Balance. Empowerment. Connection. Purpose. Hope. Just pause for a moment and ask yourself which of those words resonates with you? What are you wanting out of life right now? I think you desire something different but may not know how to achieve this on your own. Whether its for mental, physical, emotional, or spiritual issues, therapy can help. By working together, we will create a plan so you can feel empowered to navigate the complexities of your life experiences and achieve the peace of mind and the balance you are looking for.