Relationship Issues Therapists in Brown Deer, WI

Sometimes life brings us more than we know how to handle. Therapy can help us make the changes necessary for creating our own path to health and well-being. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds, couples, and families. I work with individuals on a variety of issues including: relationship issues, attachment issues, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I use an integrative approach that focuses on whole person wellness, allowing me to tailor treatment to meet my client’s needs. My style is calm, relaxed, and empathetic and I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment.

I have a passion for guiding others to discover their best self through the counseling process in a collaborative partnership. I find true joy in building a relationship with my clients that revolves around trust and support. I integrate a wellness perspective into my teaching and therapeutic pursuits. My therapeutic approach is integrative therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

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.

Personal emotional crisis? Struggling with couple problems? Troubled by child behavioral problems? Caught in a cycle of substance abuse? Come for an evaluation. Start and complete your recovery at Shorehaven. 80% of problems improve in under 16 visits. Comprehensive services include individual, child, couple, and family therapy. I am a trainer of therapists and President of Shorehaven. We will direct you to help and solutions for emotional, behavioral, problems. Shorehaven is a Future Fifty Company, honored by the MMAC, BBB+, and Wisconsin licensed.

Clients have come to see me for counseling with a variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress management, anger management, PTSD, and ADHD. My treatment approach is to help individuals reach their goals by using evidence-based methods and techniques. That means, from a client-centered perspective, I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), desensitization, mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR), and positive psychology when it is necessary and appropriate to suite the individual's needs.

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.

Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step towards your wellness! Choosing a counselor can be difficult. I aspire to provide a safe, relaxed, and empathetic space. We will work towards self-awareness, learn effective coping strategies, and promote a supportive environment. Through a collaborative process, we will work towards overcoming obstacles, and gain self-discovery. I encourage a relaxed atmosphere with some humor to create a therapeutic environment. I look forward to helping you on your journey to wellness. Evening appointments are available. Other times are available per request.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist and PastoralCounselor. My counseling approach is integrative and client centered. I specialize in a brief, solution-focused cognitive behavioral model of therapy. I will be a faithful companion both as a clinician and a pastor on your journey to hope and healing providing a holistic approach to mental, emotional, and spiritual health. I will be sensitive to your personal, cultural, social needs and religious backgrounds and values.

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.

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 and depression, children and adolescents, and people with neurodivergence. I also provide services to a variety of clients of any age with needs including co-occurring substance use disorders and grief. My services are for anyone who is interested and open to processing, expressing, or changing something in their lives.