Strength-Based Therapists in Brown Deer, WI
North Star Consultation, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brown Deer, WI 53223 (Online Only)
I utilize systemic, strength-based, and coaching techniques to identify the core issues, to create more substantial changes.
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.
I utilize systemic, strength-based, and coaching techniques to identify the core issues, to create more substantial changes.
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.
Do you want to take ownership over your life and regain your power? Are you ready to learn how to be vulnerable and find your inner strength? You are brilliant and resilient, so your story does not have to end the way it began! As a clinician, I believe it is important to meet clients where they are in their lives and assist individuals who have a vision of where they see themselves going. I want to be your copilot as you construct a new path for your life. If anger, anxiety, fear, your past, or depression are weighing you down, I want to help you carry your weight.
Do you want to take ownership over your life and regain your power? Are you ready to learn how to be vulnerable and find your inner strength? You are brilliant and resilient, so your story does not have to end the way it began! As a clinician, I believe it is important to meet clients where they are in their lives and assist individuals who have a vision of where they see themselves going. I want to be your copilot as you construct a new path for your life. If anger, anxiety, fear, your past, or depression are weighing you down, I want to help you carry your weight.
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.
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 believe that all individuals have all the tools they need within themselves to succeed in any area of their life. Being a human is hard, and sometimes you just need the right guide. I would love to be that guide and collaborator for you as you journey toward mental well-being.
I believe that all individuals have all the tools they need within themselves to succeed in any area of their life. Being a human is hard, and sometimes you just need the right guide. I would love to be that guide and collaborator for you as you journey toward mental well-being.
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.
Dawn Cataldo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brown Deer, WI 53209
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Annette Elisa Madison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMIV , MSW, DMIN , LCSW
Verified Verified
Brown Deer, WI 53209 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
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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Jonetta Bracken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209 (Online Only)
I use a strength-based approach when working with patients.
Hello, My name is Jonetta Bracken, LCSW, CSAC, and Clinical Therapist, with over a decade of experience. Most people call me Jo and I am happy you took the first step to get help. I have found that some people just need someone to talk to because they find it difficult to talk with the people around them for various reasons. I look forward to connecting with you.
I use a strength-based approach when working with patients.
Hello, My name is Jonetta Bracken, LCSW, CSAC, and Clinical Therapist, with over a decade of experience. Most people call me Jo and I am happy you took the first step to get help. I have found that some people just need someone to talk to because they find it difficult to talk with the people around them for various reasons. I look forward to connecting with you.
Heather Ann Hodorowski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53223 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board-Certified Music Therapist with over 20 years or experience with clients across the lifespan in medical settings and various levels of care in mental and behavioral health. I am a strength-based counselor who takes a person-centered approach and takes the time to develop a strong rapport with my clients. Every client is unique and brings with them their own individual stressors, life circumstances, and stories. I am here to honor that.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board-Certified Music Therapist with over 20 years or experience with clients across the lifespan in medical settings and various levels of care in mental and behavioral health. I am a strength-based counselor who takes a person-centered approach and takes the time to develop a strong rapport with my clients. Every client is unique and brings with them their own individual stressors, life circumstances, and stories. I am here to honor that.
Heather Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209 (Online Only)
Heather Cooper, LPC. I have clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults and have a passion for working with clients with depression, and anxiety, as well as behavioral and trauma histories. I treat the individual from a strength-based perspective, offering an eclectic approach. It blends evidence-based practice with a warm and supportive therapeutic environment to create a safe and empathetic environment for my clients, so that they feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings, allowing clients to make change.
Heather Cooper, LPC. I have clinical experience working with children, teens, and adults and have a passion for working with clients with depression, and anxiety, as well as behavioral and trauma histories. I treat the individual from a strength-based perspective, offering an eclectic approach. It blends evidence-based practice with a warm and supportive therapeutic environment to create a safe and empathetic environment for my clients, so that they feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings, allowing clients to make change.
Katie Krueger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glendale, WI 53209
I use strength-based language and trauma informed care in sessions.
Your journey to an inner revolution has begun! I am excited to work with individuals and couples who could be experiencing loss, navigating new life stages, diagnoses, transitions, or changing relationship dynamics; who are striving for personal growth, to unlearn ineffective patterns or behaviors, and who seek voluntary professional services. These individuals may be teens or adults who face various obstacles such as intrapersonal dilemmas, interpersonal conflict with peers, family, or colleagues, feeling overwhelmed, or seeking greater fulfillment and enrichment in life.
I use strength-based language and trauma informed care in sessions.
Your journey to an inner revolution has begun! I am excited to work with individuals and couples who could be experiencing loss, navigating new life stages, diagnoses, transitions, or changing relationship dynamics; who are striving for personal growth, to unlearn ineffective patterns or behaviors, and who seek voluntary professional services. These individuals may be teens or adults who face various obstacles such as intrapersonal dilemmas, interpersonal conflict with peers, family, or colleagues, feeling overwhelmed, or seeking greater fulfillment and enrichment in life.
Theresa L Guy
Counselor, MS, LPC IT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been feeling stuck or dissatisfied with your life? Would you like to explore ways to not just get through each day, but truly thrive and find joy in your life?
Have you been feeling stuck or dissatisfied with your life? Would you like to explore ways to not just get through each day, but truly thrive and find joy in your life?
Has a recent loss turned your life upside down? Losing a loved one can make you feel empty and not like yourself. Family and friends try to help, but statements like "you'll get over it' and "it is time to move on" can be hurtful and insensitive. Coping with loss is a lifetime process that is never completely overcome. Our task to help you find ways to stay connected with their essence rather than find closure. Seeking guidance from a licensed therapist can help you regain life balance at school, home, and work.
Has a recent loss turned your life upside down? Losing a loved one can make you feel empty and not like yourself. Family and friends try to help, but statements like "you'll get over it' and "it is time to move on" can be hurtful and insensitive. Coping with loss is a lifetime process that is never completely overcome. Our task to help you find ways to stay connected with their essence rather than find closure. Seeking guidance from a licensed therapist can help you regain life balance at school, home, and work.
My name is Shawna Reiter, and I was born to advocate for people. I started with an education in treating substance use disorders and worked my way up to a BS in Human Development and Family Studies. I then got a master's in social work and became credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dually credentialed to treat substance use disorders and all types of mental illnesses.
My name is Shawna Reiter, and I was born to advocate for people. I started with an education in treating substance use disorders and worked my way up to a BS in Human Development and Family Studies. I then got a master's in social work and became credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am dually credentialed to treat substance use disorders and all types of mental illnesses.
I don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Everyone is unique and my goal is to work with you to uncover the tools and techniques that will best fit you and assist you in managing your mental health. My diverse background offers multifaceted skills to assist you in reaching your therapy goals.
I don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Everyone is unique and my goal is to work with you to uncover the tools and techniques that will best fit you and assist you in managing your mental health. My diverse background offers multifaceted skills to assist you in reaching your therapy goals.
Kimberly Stone
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53209 (Online Only)
My name is Kim Stone, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am compassionate, understanding, and supportive. I care deeply about others and the struggles life brings. I believe every person can make positive changes. I will meet you where you are in life. I provide Client/Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Motivation Interviewing Therapy. I provide effective counseling in the areas of stress, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, relationship issues, life changes, issues, abuse sexual/emotional/physical), and loneliness.
My name is Kim Stone, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am compassionate, understanding, and supportive. I care deeply about others and the struggles life brings. I believe every person can make positive changes. I will meet you where you are in life. I provide Client/Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Motivation Interviewing Therapy. I provide effective counseling in the areas of stress, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, relationship issues, life changes, issues, abuse sexual/emotional/physical), and loneliness.
My name is Kacee Mottola. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I use a collaborative approach to promote increased insight and compassion for yourself and others, a stronger sense of self, personal empowerment, and inner peace. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, aging, grief and loss, relationships, and work-related stress.
My name is Kacee Mottola. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I use a collaborative approach to promote increased insight and compassion for yourself and others, a stronger sense of self, personal empowerment, and inner peace. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, aging, grief and loss, relationships, and work-related stress.
Darcy Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, APSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Hello! I am so excited to work with you on your treatment goals. I received my Bachelors and Masters of Social Work degrees from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, where I studied and practiced Trauma-Informed care, Person-Centered treatment approaches and Solution-Focused therapies. I also have experience using Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Stabilization and Intervention, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotion-Regulation practices.
Hello! I am so excited to work with you on your treatment goals. I received my Bachelors and Masters of Social Work degrees from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, where I studied and practiced Trauma-Informed care, Person-Centered treatment approaches and Solution-Focused therapies. I also have experience using Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Stabilization and Intervention, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotion-Regulation practices.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.