Feminist Therapists in Brown Deer, WI
North Star Consultation, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brown Deer, WI 53223 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Do you and your partner not feel close any longer? Is there a sense of feeling "stuck" and not feeling motivated to move forward? I support all people and couples who want a more enriching and fulfilling life for themselves. Some have reached a place in their life journey where they have experiences that are so overwhelming, they need someone there to listen and help support them.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life? Do you and your partner not feel close any longer? Is there a sense of feeling "stuck" and not feeling motivated to move forward? I support all people and couples who want a more enriching and fulfilling life for themselves. Some have reached a place in their life journey where they have experiences that are so overwhelming, they need someone there to listen and help support them.
Lori Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Brown Deer, WI 53223 (Online Only)
Does past or current trauma interfere with living your best life? Do you feel like others don't understand the impact your experiences have on your day to day life because there is a cultural, racial, or religious gaps? Are you looking for assistance supporting others in your life who have experienced trauma? Trauma can be defined by any event that was scary or stressful. It can be a solitary event or continuous over a period of time, and it is individual to the person experiencing it.
Does past or current trauma interfere with living your best life? Do you feel like others don't understand the impact your experiences have on your day to day life because there is a cultural, racial, or religious gaps? Are you looking for assistance supporting others in your life who have experienced trauma? Trauma can be defined by any event that was scary or stressful. It can be a solitary event or continuous over a period of time, and it is individual to the person experiencing it.
Sarah Gracz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
Brown Deer, WI 53209
Not accepting new clients
My goal is to help clients uncover their most authentic self by exploring how change, growth, and insight can lead to better relationships both within and with others. I utilize systems theory and an integrative approach to help others achieve their goals and overall emotional well-being. I believe people have the inherent ability to embrace strengths from within to effect change and manage life transitions. I am passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment for clients and empowering them on their journey towards healing.
My goal is to help clients uncover their most authentic self by exploring how change, growth, and insight can lead to better relationships both within and with others. I utilize systems theory and an integrative approach to help others achieve their goals and overall emotional well-being. I believe people have the inherent ability to embrace strengths from within to effect change and manage life transitions. I am passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment for clients and empowering them on their journey towards healing.
Grace Jacinto Diaz
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Brown Deer, WI 53209
Not accepting new clients
Therapy can be used to express unmet needs, explore unbearable emotions, and externalize difficulties. My goal as a therapist is to be there for my clients while they make impactful and meaningful changes in their lives. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ youth and adults, survivors of trauma, people with anxiety, children and adolescents, and people with neurodivergence. My services are for anyone who is interested and open to processing, expressing, or changing something in their lives.
Therapy can be used to express unmet needs, explore unbearable emotions, and externalize difficulties. My goal as a therapist is to be there for my clients while they make impactful and meaningful changes in their lives. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ youth and adults, survivors of trauma, people with anxiety, children and adolescents, and people with neurodivergence. My services are for anyone who is interested and open to processing, expressing, or changing something in their lives.
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Katie Maedke-Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
I am a person-centered clinician, and I draw from feminist theory, acknowledging and committed to challenging systems that negatively impact mental/emotional well-being.
Asking for help is hard, and it’s when we feel heard, seen, and understood, that healing and growth are most accessible. I am here to hold space for you, or you and your partner(s), to explore and challenge yourself in pursuit of greater truth and authenticity. By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working through these feelings can propel you forward. Allow me to help.
I am a person-centered clinician, and I draw from feminist theory, acknowledging and committed to challenging systems that negatively impact mental/emotional well-being.
Asking for help is hard, and it’s when we feel heard, seen, and understood, that healing and growth are most accessible. I am here to hold space for you, or you and your partner(s), to explore and challenge yourself in pursuit of greater truth and authenticity. By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working through these feelings can propel you forward. Allow me to help.
Karen Ann Snider
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53212 (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma-informed treatment & psycho-analytical therapy with adults in transition/change, mental health disturbance & past or current trauma. My practice includes counseling young & older adults, couples with marriage stress, anger management, substance abuse & recovery, women and men leaving domestic violence situations, LGBTQ, and those living with personal challenges where they find themselves ‘stuck’ in ideas and behaviors that no longer work for them. Approaches include Analytical Psychology, Narrative and CBT, MI, Feminist Therapy, Multi-Culturalism, Trauma-Informed Treatment & somatic healing.
I specialize in trauma-informed treatment & psycho-analytical therapy with adults in transition/change, mental health disturbance & past or current trauma. My practice includes counseling young & older adults, couples with marriage stress, anger management, substance abuse & recovery, women and men leaving domestic violence situations, LGBTQ, and those living with personal challenges where they find themselves ‘stuck’ in ideas and behaviors that no longer work for them. Approaches include Analytical Psychology, Narrative and CBT, MI, Feminist Therapy, Multi-Culturalism, Trauma-Informed Treatment & somatic healing.
Jasmyn Vallecillo Stengel
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, LMFT-I
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53201
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with a passion for empowering individuals, I bring a blend of narrative and person-centered therapy to my practice. My work is deeply rooted in the belief that clients are the experts of their own lives. This guiding principle shapes a collaborative therapeutic environment where the client's voice leads the journey. My approach is holistic, considering the entirety of a person's experience, including emotional, psychological, and physical wellness. With a foundation in multicultural awareness and a feminist perspective, I strive to create a space that is both inclusive and respectful.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with a passion for empowering individuals, I bring a blend of narrative and person-centered therapy to my practice. My work is deeply rooted in the belief that clients are the experts of their own lives. This guiding principle shapes a collaborative therapeutic environment where the client's voice leads the journey. My approach is holistic, considering the entirety of a person's experience, including emotional, psychological, and physical wellness. With a foundation in multicultural awareness and a feminist perspective, I strive to create a space that is both inclusive and respectful.
Maddie Noorlander-Bury
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shorewood, WI 53211
I primarily utilize CBT and DBT therapy, with a feminist and existential lens.
Hi there! I am a queer, cis, woman, with ADHD. I provide queer and neurodivergent affirming and informed therapy, as well as trauma informed therapy. I also engage in practices of body neutrality, anti-racism, and harm reduction. I am passionate about working with queer and neurodivergent people. I aim to provide a space where clients can be themselves and explore their concerns while feeling safe and cared for. I actively work to meet my clients where they are, to provide the best care possible.
I primarily utilize CBT and DBT therapy, with a feminist and existential lens.
Hi there! I am a queer, cis, woman, with ADHD. I provide queer and neurodivergent affirming and informed therapy, as well as trauma informed therapy. I also engage in practices of body neutrality, anti-racism, and harm reduction. I am passionate about working with queer and neurodivergent people. I aim to provide a space where clients can be themselves and explore their concerns while feeling safe and cared for. I actively work to meet my clients where they are, to provide the best care possible.
I use an integrative approach, encouraging you to be more compassionate and kind to yourself, while fusing empowerment through feminist/multicultural/social justice modes, and supporting your authentic self to shine.
We all have things we like in our lives and things we'd like to change for the better. This may mean improving relationships, a desire to improve mood, and/or addressing health issues or social issues impeding on one's ability to have the life they want. We are all doing the best we can, but often we want something more out of life, and we need some help to bring this to fruition. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to identify what is going well and what might need change. It can also facilitate new effective ways of being.
I use an integrative approach, encouraging you to be more compassionate and kind to yourself, while fusing empowerment through feminist/multicultural/social justice modes, and supporting your authentic self to shine.
We all have things we like in our lives and things we'd like to change for the better. This may mean improving relationships, a desire to improve mood, and/or addressing health issues or social issues impeding on one's ability to have the life they want. We are all doing the best we can, but often we want something more out of life, and we need some help to bring this to fruition. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to identify what is going well and what might need change. It can also facilitate new effective ways of being.
I practice from an interpersonal, feminist, and liberation-focused framework.
We all struggle with navigating our lives at some time or another. Whether it be with who we are, relationships in our lives, day-to-day stress, or the compounding challenges of all of the above - we need help. As a licensed psychologist and non-binary, queer, liberation-focused therapist, I am dedicated to providing a transformative therapeutic experience that centers on your journey toward self-empowerment and joy. My practice is founded on the belief that every individual deserves a space where they can explore, heal, and thrive without fear of judgment or marginalization.
I practice from an interpersonal, feminist, and liberation-focused framework.
We all struggle with navigating our lives at some time or another. Whether it be with who we are, relationships in our lives, day-to-day stress, or the compounding challenges of all of the above - we need help. As a licensed psychologist and non-binary, queer, liberation-focused therapist, I am dedicated to providing a transformative therapeutic experience that centers on your journey toward self-empowerment and joy. My practice is founded on the belief that every individual deserves a space where they can explore, heal, and thrive without fear of judgment or marginalization.
Callie Barfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
I utilize modalities such as CBT, DBT, Narrative, & Feminist Therapy to support clients in navigating the impact of systems of oppression on our lives & mental health.
Social conditions teach us that pleasure must be "earned", & that our worth is directly linked to our productivity. I am passionate about collaborating with individuals looking to find joy by identifying barriers to pleasure & rest, & developing a deeper understanding of beliefs that contribute to our own discomfort with pleasure. Many of my clients are experiencing a life transition- starting new job, becoming a parent, opening up a relationship, considering divorce. Together we will explore ways to increase compassion & acceptance, & lean into pleasure so that we feel more prepared to better cope with these changes & stressors.
I utilize modalities such as CBT, DBT, Narrative, & Feminist Therapy to support clients in navigating the impact of systems of oppression on our lives & mental health.
Social conditions teach us that pleasure must be "earned", & that our worth is directly linked to our productivity. I am passionate about collaborating with individuals looking to find joy by identifying barriers to pleasure & rest, & developing a deeper understanding of beliefs that contribute to our own discomfort with pleasure. Many of my clients are experiencing a life transition- starting new job, becoming a parent, opening up a relationship, considering divorce. Together we will explore ways to increase compassion & acceptance, & lean into pleasure so that we feel more prepared to better cope with these changes & stressors.
Mary Rinnert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Although I specialize in women's issues and utilize a Feminist lens when working with individuals, I have experience in working with couples and men.
I recognize finding a therapist can be challenging and overwhelming. I hope my profile gives you a sense of who I am as a professional and if I may be a good fit for you. I believe the foundation for therapeutic success is understanding the unique strengths of an individual. Tapping these resources that we each have assists individuals in finding their "best self" and increases the ability to problem solve, cope with difficulties in life, build stronger and healthier relationships, and increase overall quality of life.
Although I specialize in women's issues and utilize a Feminist lens when working with individuals, I have experience in working with couples and men.
I recognize finding a therapist can be challenging and overwhelming. I hope my profile gives you a sense of who I am as a professional and if I may be a good fit for you. I believe the foundation for therapeutic success is understanding the unique strengths of an individual. Tapping these resources that we each have assists individuals in finding their "best self" and increases the ability to problem solve, cope with difficulties in life, build stronger and healthier relationships, and increase overall quality of life.
Alex Luber
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brookfield, WI 53005
Depth, Existentialism, Feminist, and Hermeneutical Psychology are home base for me.
I have always enjoyed getting to know the depths of what is going on inside of people. My favorite clients have been hurt and have kept masks on for a while. Their intuition tells them that coming to life means revealing their truth and becoming present with what's going on inside of them. My therapy is not designed to be a one size fits all and I appreciate those who are motivated to grow, even if they're not sure exactly the direction. I enjoy working with anyone overcoming trauma and anyone looking for a big permanent change in their life. I also provide supervision for therapists in training.
Depth, Existentialism, Feminist, and Hermeneutical Psychology are home base for me.
I have always enjoyed getting to know the depths of what is going on inside of people. My favorite clients have been hurt and have kept masks on for a while. Their intuition tells them that coming to life means revealing their truth and becoming present with what's going on inside of them. My therapy is not designed to be a one size fits all and I appreciate those who are motivated to grow, even if they're not sure exactly the direction. I enjoy working with anyone overcoming trauma and anyone looking for a big permanent change in their life. I also provide supervision for therapists in training.
Margo Florez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, stuck? Need someone to talk to about life transitions, challenges at work, relationship issues, alcohol or substance use? We can figure stuff out together and come up with a plan. Things can get better if you take the first step.
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, stuck? Need someone to talk to about life transitions, challenges at work, relationship issues, alcohol or substance use? We can figure stuff out together and come up with a plan. Things can get better if you take the first step.
Navigating transitions, experiences, and wounds life offers us can feel overwhelming and sometimes impossible. I believe in an integrative approach to therapy that utilizes a strengths-based, trauma-informed lens. I work to create an empathetic, understanding, and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore their concerns. I deeply value each client's journey and work diligently to create a relationship based on trust and connection. My goal as a counselor is to help clients increase their resilience, self-compassion, and self-understanding.
Navigating transitions, experiences, and wounds life offers us can feel overwhelming and sometimes impossible. I believe in an integrative approach to therapy that utilizes a strengths-based, trauma-informed lens. I work to create an empathetic, understanding, and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore their concerns. I deeply value each client's journey and work diligently to create a relationship based on trust and connection. My goal as a counselor is to help clients increase their resilience, self-compassion, and self-understanding.
My name is Sophia Cree, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of WI. I find joy in being a part of someone’s journey and pride myself on developing strong relationships and creating a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic space for all individuals. I use a person-centered, collaborative, and integrative approach to therapy and strive to individualize my approach based on each client’s unique needs and goals. As a therapist, I hope to support and guide my clients to create happiness, wellness, connectedness, and compassion in their daily lives and act as a catalyst for positive change.
My name is Sophia Cree, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of WI. I find joy in being a part of someone’s journey and pride myself on developing strong relationships and creating a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic space for all individuals. I use a person-centered, collaborative, and integrative approach to therapy and strive to individualize my approach based on each client’s unique needs and goals. As a therapist, I hope to support and guide my clients to create happiness, wellness, connectedness, and compassion in their daily lives and act as a catalyst for positive change.
Anika Heaverlo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Shorewood, WI 53211
As a therapist, my speciality is working with the chronic overthinkers. The individuals who feel overwhelmed by life's ambiguity and feel panicked over change. I know how exhausting it is to constantly question your own, and other's, actions. Chronic overthinkers often experience increased levels of anxiety and perfectionism. I am sure you’ve tried all the breathing exercises and self-help book tips and tricks to ease your racing mind, judgmental inner voice, and pounding in your chest, but have not seen lasting results. You deserve to dig deeper and find your peace in a safe and accepting environment, rather than facing it alone.
As a therapist, my speciality is working with the chronic overthinkers. The individuals who feel overwhelmed by life's ambiguity and feel panicked over change. I know how exhausting it is to constantly question your own, and other's, actions. Chronic overthinkers often experience increased levels of anxiety and perfectionism. I am sure you’ve tried all the breathing exercises and self-help book tips and tricks to ease your racing mind, judgmental inner voice, and pounding in your chest, but have not seen lasting results. You deserve to dig deeper and find your peace in a safe and accepting environment, rather than facing it alone.
Patricia A Aniakudo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, LCSW, CSAC, ICS
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53213 (Online Only)
My name is Patricia Aniakudo. I have over 30 years of experience in the field and am happy to walk with you on your path as you develop and meet your goals. A little bit about me; I have Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work. Over the years I have trained and specialized in multiple areas such as: gender specific treatment for women and men, filial (parent/child) therapy, trauma informed/trauma specific treatments including responding to and managing chronic community violence, Criminality, Violence in Families, Gambling, Addiction, Parenting & Co-Parenting. individuals/ families involved in multiple systems.
My name is Patricia Aniakudo. I have over 30 years of experience in the field and am happy to walk with you on your path as you develop and meet your goals. A little bit about me; I have Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work. Over the years I have trained and specialized in multiple areas such as: gender specific treatment for women and men, filial (parent/child) therapy, trauma informed/trauma specific treatments including responding to and managing chronic community violence, Criminality, Violence in Families, Gambling, Addiction, Parenting & Co-Parenting. individuals/ families involved in multiple systems.
Sarah J McDowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
22 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
I specialize in working w/ women, moms & healthcare professionals. My clients often describe themselves as over-thinkers & high achievers who are feeling overwhelmed and burned out. I help my clients create better stress management, self-compassion and resilience skills- resulting in enhanced well-being in all of the roles they fill. Creating a life of greater contentment, connection, purpose and meaning is the ultimate goal of the work I do with my clients.
I specialize in working w/ women, moms & healthcare professionals. My clients often describe themselves as over-thinkers & high achievers who are feeling overwhelmed and burned out. I help my clients create better stress management, self-compassion and resilience skills- resulting in enhanced well-being in all of the roles they fill. Creating a life of greater contentment, connection, purpose and meaning is the ultimate goal of the work I do with my clients.
Ariel Namowicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elm Grove, WI 53122
Waitlist for new clients
So many of us feel like we are stuck in certain ways- whether it be stuck in our patterns of behaviors, our overwhelming emotions, our reactions, our relationships, or any other way we may be feeling stuck. I want to work with people who feel like they are stuck and aren’t sure where to go next. I intend to help people feel empowered and free. I am an integrative, individualist therapist who chooses to see therapy as a process of connecting and moving towards living a more authentic life. The population I work especially well with is women trying to come into their own identity and sense of self.
So many of us feel like we are stuck in certain ways- whether it be stuck in our patterns of behaviors, our overwhelming emotions, our reactions, our relationships, or any other way we may be feeling stuck. I want to work with people who feel like they are stuck and aren’t sure where to go next. I intend to help people feel empowered and free. I am an integrative, individualist therapist who chooses to see therapy as a process of connecting and moving towards living a more authentic life. The population I work especially well with is women trying to come into their own identity and sense of self.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.