Therapists for Teens in Cedarburg, WI

Nicole Sanfilippo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2021. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health. Nicole provides counseling services to individuals, couples, and families struggling with a wide variety of mental health concerns. Her interest of areas include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, medical, marital concerns, educational/occupational stress, LGBTQIA+ individuals, adolescent, and teen adjustment issues.

I am passionate about creating a safe and empathetic space for clients to share life’s stressors. I approach therapy as a heartfelt opportunity to help others gain tools and resources to navigate their life’s challenges. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, burn-out, school-based issues, body-image concerns, stress management, and women’s issues.

I have a passion for those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, life transitions, grief and loss, behavioral addictions, identity and self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and sports performance. My approach is client-centered, strengths-based, faith-based, and incorporates tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. However, my utmost priority is understanding the person in front of me and adjusting my interventions to suit their unique needs. As a licensed professional counselor in training, I am equipped to work with older adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

I am an art therapist and licensed professional counselor who invites clients on a journey of self-exploration through artmaking and talk therapy. I am passionate about building self-concept, strengths, and coping skills in a safe, comfortable space where clients can feel creative and expressive. In art therapy, I value process over product, you may hear me say “trust the process”! Which means you don’t need to be an artist or “good” at art to participate, but rather explore yourself through art to uncover unconscious thought, create meaning and purpose, engage in conversations of process, strengths, and resilience.

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.

I have been in practice for over 45 years and have treated many patients with anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, addictions (both substance and process), issues dealing with grief and loss, couples communications issues. I treat men from the late teens through older adulthood. I use a cognitive behavioral approach. I was trained and certified as a sexual addiction therapist in 2008 by Patrick Carnes, PhD and was a member of the International Institute of Trauma and Addictions Professionals. Many of the men I treat have a history of physical, emotional, sexual abuse which has created significant issues with fear, loneliness, and abandonment.

Everyone needs a safe place to vent, a place where you can unpack the thoughts inside of your mind without judgement or criticism. Stress can become overwhelming, often times it can become paralyzing. Life stressors can cause illness, anxiety, depression and despair. When this occurs, it can be difficult to know where to find help and continue moving forward on your journey. It is often easier to ignore your own needs and focus on others' needs instead.

I offer a personalized and holistic approach to therapy, moving beyond a clinical, symptom focused model. Working collaboratively we will tend to the roots, uncovering whatever it is that is stunting your growth and implement healing. I offer skill development practices that encourage self-regulation, self-knowledge, self-confidence, and self-efficacy that will aid you in your ability to heal and live an authentic, joyful life. When we know ourselves well, are confident in our ability to trust, change, heal and grow, we are better able to make choices that align with our true selves leading us to a life of purpose and meaning.

Hi, I’m Serena! I specialize in supporting teens & adults who are looking to challenge anxious/racing thoughts, work through difficult relationship dynamics, cope with body image or eating concerns, and process life transitions in order to stay connected to the present moment, identify their values, and live into their authentic sense of self. Using a variety of techniques borrowed from DBT, mindfulness-based CBT, and compassion-focused therapy, I am passionate about leading individuals on a journey of deep self-exploration, helping them uncover their true values and potential for growth.

My practice focuses on those dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, grief, overuse of social media, men’s issues, communication issues and relationship stress, self-care, and the development/maintenance of a healthy spirituality. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups ranging from children, adolescents, and adults. I earned my undergraduate degree in psychology in 2019 from Concordia University Wisconsin and obtained a Master's Degree in Social Work in 2021 from the same University. I am a proud member of Phi Alpha Society and hold a Certified Advanced Practice Social Work (CAPSW) certificate.

Free phone consultations. I offer highly effective marriage and couples therapy, as well as individual therapy for substance abuse, sexual/internet addiction, depression, anxiety, life transitions, divorce, health/sports psychology, trauma (childhood, sexual, military), spiritual and other concerns. I also treat adolescents facing a wide variety of issues. My 18+ years of clinical experience include: VA Medical Center, Battle Creek, MI; Froedert Hospital, The Medical College of Wisconsin; VA Medical Center, Milwaukee; Marquette University Counseling Center; The Counseling Center of Milwaukee; St. Charles Youth and Family Agency.

I believe in the importance of building the therapeutic relationship in order to provide you with a healthy environment that is conducive to inspiring change. I have a warm and creative approach in counseling that utilizes empathy, humor, and your own strengths and personal preferences. It is important to me that I address the mind, body, and spirit, allowing the therapeutic process of healing to begin.

My approach in therapy is to be honest and direct with the people I work with, but in a way that is combined with compassion and understanding. I am often told by my clients that they feel they are truly listened to and not judged. I have success in working with people who want to alleviate stress, decrease depression and anxiety, identify and work through negative patterns and create more joy and passion in their lives.

I find great fulfillment in collaborating with clients who are poised for transformative change. Whether seeking a shift in perspective, valuable coping strategies, or a comprehensive life overhaul, I am deeply committed to exploring diverse pathways toward achieving these objectives. Therapy does not need to be perceived as an intimidating endeavor; rather, it can offer profound opportunities for exploration, illumination, and healing, aspects of which I am dedicated to facilitating for my clients.

I have over 16 years of experience working with children, individuals, and families who have wide range of clinical needs. I believe that therapy goals and techniques are based on the individual's and/or family's needs, and I meet them where they are at in their process of growth. I have many years of experience working with children (and families) who have Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Autism, and Asperger's Syndrome). I also have experience working with children and adults who present a variety of behavioral and mental health challenges. I enjoy facilitating groups on social skills, anger management, and various parenting topics.

You feel anxious and overwhelmed. You are tired of feeling out of control. You have people counting on you and you feel lost as you struggle to keep it all together. You are ready to enjoy your life but you don't know how. What you are feeling is normal and it can be managed. We all need a little help sometimes.

My approach to clinical work utilizes a solution-focused cognitive behavioral model of therapy. I not only believe in safety and coping skills as the root of personal change but also believe psychotherapy must offer more than the ability to cope. I promote thriving, rather than merely surviving. I aim to help clients reach their fullest potential through engaging dialogue and action. My support of Women for Sobriety confirms that through empowerment, people, become more capable, competent, caring and compassionate.

Now accepting new clients with immediate availability! What could life look like if you knew there was a place where you could consistently show up as your authentic self? A place where you could feel listened to and supported unconditionally? Maybe you feel burnt out from work, school, or relationships in your life. Maybe you are facing a life transition or a season of grief that feels overwhelming. Perhaps you are feeling lost or stuck and are looking for a path back to yourself. Whatever reason has brought you to this page today, I am glad you are here and are exploring how therapy can help.

Are you looking for the right fit in your next next therapist? Hello, my name is Drea and I am a proud three-time graduate of Mount Mary University. I have 15 years of experience treating clients of all ages. I received my Master’s Degree in Counseling and Clinical Mental Health. Choosing and trusting someone to help you move forward through difficult times is a big decision. Everyone who enters therapy is looking for their “right fit” when looking for a therapist, which I fully acknowledge and take very seriously. My top priority is ensuring you feel comfortable enough to be open during our time together.