Depression Therapists in Green Bay, WI
![Photo of Janice E Proski, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f7bc0015-10ef-4885-8d87-61d61c29bd2b/3/320x400.jpeg)
I have experience working with individual adults and couples from various backgrounds. I take an integrative, holistic, mind-body approach to counseling. I have experience working with a wide range of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, trauma and adjustment issues. I want to create an environment of safety where my client is comfortable to express themselves and I can support them in making the best decisions moving forward.
I have experience working with individual adults and couples from various backgrounds. I take an integrative, holistic, mind-body approach to counseling. I have experience working with a wide range of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, trauma and adjustment issues. I want to create an environment of safety where my client is comfortable to express themselves and I can support them in making the best decisions moving forward.
![Photo of Katie Stiteley, MA, LPC-IT, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/da109ab4-236f-4362-a847-4210decef6c2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Katie works with children over eight years old, teens, adults, couples, and families. Her areas of counseling experience are autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sensory processing, general mental health, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, self-esteem, communication, behavioral, parenting, and relationship issues. esteem, communication, behavioral, parenting, and relationship issues. Katie enjoys helping clients work through their unique challenges.
Katie works with children over eight years old, teens, adults, couples, and families. Her areas of counseling experience are autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sensory processing, general mental health, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, self-esteem, communication, behavioral, parenting, and relationship issues. esteem, communication, behavioral, parenting, and relationship issues. Katie enjoys helping clients work through their unique challenges.
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I utilize a structured approach to aide in the recovery and development of families, couples, and individuals struggling with concerns such as suicide, anxiety and depression, trauma, and a multitude of life's worries. I enjoy accompanying clients as they take this journey of healing and offering a differing frame of mind utilizing empiric and grounded techniques. I understand the multitude of life experiences of clients and value the empathy and positive regard needed to spark resilience and growth within them, while developing a safe space and fostering a strong therapeutic alliance.
I utilize a structured approach to aide in the recovery and development of families, couples, and individuals struggling with concerns such as suicide, anxiety and depression, trauma, and a multitude of life's worries. I enjoy accompanying clients as they take this journey of healing and offering a differing frame of mind utilizing empiric and grounded techniques. I understand the multitude of life experiences of clients and value the empathy and positive regard needed to spark resilience and growth within them, while developing a safe space and fostering a strong therapeutic alliance.
![Photo of Pa Houa Pearl Kiatoukaysi, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2c213c76-d58d-426e-9e14-38a4e32c6682/1/320x400.jpeg)
Pa Houa Pearl Kiatoukaysi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54304
Are you finding yourself anxious, depressed, feeling stuck, and needing some directions or guidance, let me assist you. I believe that an individual has the innate ability to self-heal and recover.
Are you finding yourself anxious, depressed, feeling stuck, and needing some directions or guidance, let me assist you. I believe that an individual has the innate ability to self-heal and recover.
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Jennifer Sovey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Green Bay, WI 54304
My experiences have been with adolescents, college students and adults of all ages working through anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions.
Green Bay immediate openings! Are you living with anxiety, depressive symptoms or emotional struggles related to family, work and life stress? My counseling approach is based on the belief that the client is the expert and has the power to elicit change, and I am a guide in your journey. With 24 years of experience & employ techniques of Strengths Based Perspective, Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Cognitive Behavior Therapy to challenge the internal thinking process and encourage positive change. I am trained in Brainspotting to heal traumas and blocks held deeply within oneself. Contact me for a consult!
My experiences have been with adolescents, college students and adults of all ages working through anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions.
Green Bay immediate openings! Are you living with anxiety, depressive symptoms or emotional struggles related to family, work and life stress? My counseling approach is based on the belief that the client is the expert and has the power to elicit change, and I am a guide in your journey. With 24 years of experience & employ techniques of Strengths Based Perspective, Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Cognitive Behavior Therapy to challenge the internal thinking process and encourage positive change. I am trained in Brainspotting to heal traumas and blocks held deeply within oneself. Contact me for a consult!
![Photo of Blanche Schafer, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e6333767-344a-45fc-8a11-8cd8d82fd194/2/320x400.jpeg)
Blanche Schafer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Green Bay, WI 54301
Hello! Thank you for visiting my site. I have 20 years of experience working with clients between the ages of 4 years old to adult. I have seen clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, coping skills, parent relationships, peer relationships, martial issues and trauma history.
Hello! Thank you for visiting my site. I have 20 years of experience working with clients between the ages of 4 years old to adult. I have seen clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, coping skills, parent relationships, peer relationships, martial issues and trauma history.
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I strive to help clients of all ages and backgrounds improve their mental health. I want to able to help my clients bring out their best self and work towards healing. I especially enjoy working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, work and relational challenges, grief, and trauma. I believe that mental health is unique and different for each client and enjoy guiding clients through the therapeutic relationship. Helping clients reach their goals in therapy is important to me regardless of their stage in life!
I strive to help clients of all ages and backgrounds improve their mental health. I want to able to help my clients bring out their best self and work towards healing. I especially enjoy working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, work and relational challenges, grief, and trauma. I believe that mental health is unique and different for each client and enjoy guiding clients through the therapeutic relationship. Helping clients reach their goals in therapy is important to me regardless of their stage in life!
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Jillian Rotzenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54302
Therapy can appear as an intimidating or daunting process. Jillian understands this and does her best to make each session a learning experience that is free from judgement and uses a bit of humor. She treats individuals, couples, and groups to relieve stress from an array of struggles: Anxiety, addiction, depression, life transitions, marital relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and more. Self-acceptance and ability to cope through life's struggles are realistic through the client-counselor relationship.
Therapy can appear as an intimidating or daunting process. Jillian understands this and does her best to make each session a learning experience that is free from judgement and uses a bit of humor. She treats individuals, couples, and groups to relieve stress from an array of struggles: Anxiety, addiction, depression, life transitions, marital relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and more. Self-acceptance and ability to cope through life's struggles are realistic through the client-counselor relationship.
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Majestic Wellness Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54301
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, AODA issues, I am here to support those who are struggling with substance abuse issues and mental health issues. I specialize in helping people identify their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how to make positive changes in their lives by taking responsibility for them. I enjoy guiding and supporting the difficult process one takes as they discover their true potential and trust the process of healing.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, AODA issues, I am here to support those who are struggling with substance abuse issues and mental health issues. I specialize in helping people identify their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how to make positive changes in their lives by taking responsibility for them. I enjoy guiding and supporting the difficult process one takes as they discover their true potential and trust the process of healing.
![Photo of Dr. Heidi M Wennesheimer, LPC, NCC, CCTP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1f86c88d-555a-4eb0-a0f7-f5550d9a3e55/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Heidi M Wennesheimer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54311
Are you struggling with mental health issues, trauma, and/or substance abuse? I use a strength-based, client-centered approach and integrate a range of therapeutic techniques and methods to assist clients in reaching their full potential. These techniques and methods include: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, grief, suicidal ideation, self-harm, divorce, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction, and more.
Are you struggling with mental health issues, trauma, and/or substance abuse? I use a strength-based, client-centered approach and integrate a range of therapeutic techniques and methods to assist clients in reaching their full potential. These techniques and methods include: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, grief, suicidal ideation, self-harm, divorce, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction, and more.
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Breanna Vonck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Green Bay, WI 54301
I use evidence-based therapy interventions to address anxiety and depression.
I want to help you understand your symptoms, worry less, decrease depression, and increase confidence. Side by side, we will customize a plan to help you feel better. I am passionate about assisting you in gaining insight and learning to navigate change. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with general anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and depression. I have completed additional training to treat OCD and other anxiety disorders. Walking alongside you as you take steps to feel better is a privilege.
I use evidence-based therapy interventions to address anxiety and depression.
I want to help you understand your symptoms, worry less, decrease depression, and increase confidence. Side by side, we will customize a plan to help you feel better. I am passionate about assisting you in gaining insight and learning to navigate change. I specialize in working with adults who struggle with general anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and depression. I have completed additional training to treat OCD and other anxiety disorders. Walking alongside you as you take steps to feel better is a privilege.
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Sweetgrass Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54303
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal is to help individuals and families restore hope by finding their pathway to resilience and restoring balance in their lives. I am passionate about caring for those in need and honored to be a part of their journey toward healing. My areas of specialty are working with children, teens, and adults, specifically those with a trauma history, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal is to help individuals and families restore hope by finding their pathway to resilience and restoring balance in their lives. I am passionate about caring for those in need and honored to be a part of their journey toward healing. My areas of specialty are working with children, teens, and adults, specifically those with a trauma history, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD.
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I encourage self-reflection including to start noticing things like ANTS--automatic negative thoughts that lead to thought distortions then depression, anxiety and fears.
Immediate openings, no wait list schedule same week. My appointments are either via the office or via video. If you struggle and have difficulty getting out of the problem, I am here to help you seek solutions. Experiencing issues with addiction, anger, or anxiety is dulling your hope and getting in the way of meeting your needs. Unhappy or dissatisfied with your job, life choices, or family situation and want to be in a better place? Acceptance, courage, and wisdom is a recipe that works, and we can work together to get there.
I encourage self-reflection including to start noticing things like ANTS--automatic negative thoughts that lead to thought distortions then depression, anxiety and fears.
Immediate openings, no wait list schedule same week. My appointments are either via the office or via video. If you struggle and have difficulty getting out of the problem, I am here to help you seek solutions. Experiencing issues with addiction, anger, or anxiety is dulling your hope and getting in the way of meeting your needs. Unhappy or dissatisfied with your job, life choices, or family situation and want to be in a better place? Acceptance, courage, and wisdom is a recipe that works, and we can work together to get there.
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Justine M. Garbaciak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-SAS, NCC
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54304
My areas of interest and experience include depression, suicide, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, self-esteem, couples and family therapy, life changes, domestic violence, trauma and severe and persistent mental illness.
I believe the hardest part to entering therapy is the first phone call. With many years of experience working in a variety of settings, nothing gives me greater pleasure than assisting individuals in improving their own quality of life and satisfaction. I enjoy working with individuals across the life span to include children ages five and older, adolescents, adults and couples.
My areas of interest and experience include depression, suicide, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, self-esteem, couples and family therapy, life changes, domestic violence, trauma and severe and persistent mental illness.
I believe the hardest part to entering therapy is the first phone call. With many years of experience working in a variety of settings, nothing gives me greater pleasure than assisting individuals in improving their own quality of life and satisfaction. I enjoy working with individuals across the life span to include children ages five and older, adolescents, adults and couples.
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Matthew L Fischer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54304 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adults through the convenience of telehealth sessions using methods that have been very successful in areas of anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
Do you struggle with worry, feeling overwhelmed, intrusive thoughts, negative self-talk, anger and/or anxiety? Do you struggle within relationships? Are you you're own worst critic? Do you often wish you could just feel happier and more calm? Do you often feel alone with your struggles and feel others don't understand? Do you have goals that you'd like to meet but they often seem out of reach?
I enjoy working with adults through the convenience of telehealth sessions using methods that have been very successful in areas of anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
Do you struggle with worry, feeling overwhelmed, intrusive thoughts, negative self-talk, anger and/or anxiety? Do you struggle within relationships? Are you you're own worst critic? Do you often wish you could just feel happier and more calm? Do you often feel alone with your struggles and feel others don't understand? Do you have goals that you'd like to meet but they often seem out of reach?
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I have experience working with clients on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, navigating relationship dynamics, and emotional regulation.
If you find yourself struggling to manage your emotions, cope with overwhelming thoughts, and feel like you are stuck, we can work together to find the skills that allow you to better manage and cope with emotions in a healthy and effective way.
I have experience working with clients on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, navigating relationship dynamics, and emotional regulation.
If you find yourself struggling to manage your emotions, cope with overwhelming thoughts, and feel like you are stuck, we can work together to find the skills that allow you to better manage and cope with emotions in a healthy and effective way.
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Timothy Marcy Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54304
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addiction and addressing relationship challenges.
We all face challenges. You may be dealing with depression or anxiety, feeling trapped in addiction to substances, behaviors, attitudes or thought patterns. It's hard work navigating relationships, careers and maintaining social connections. Regardless of where you are, you are making a positive choice in seeking out help.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, addiction and addressing relationship challenges.
We all face challenges. You may be dealing with depression or anxiety, feeling trapped in addiction to substances, behaviors, attitudes or thought patterns. It's hard work navigating relationships, careers and maintaining social connections. Regardless of where you are, you are making a positive choice in seeking out help.
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Balanced Mindset, LLC - Christine M. Pada, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54301 (Online Only)
Welcome to my new online practice, Balanced Mindset, LLC. I received my Masters from the University of Arkansas Little Rock and I have been practicing for 10 years. I'm licensed in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Florida. I help adults struggling with career stress and burnout become the best versions of themselves. I also help others struggling with anxiety, depression, self esteem concerns and other concerns as needed.
Welcome to my new online practice, Balanced Mindset, LLC. I received my Masters from the University of Arkansas Little Rock and I have been practicing for 10 years. I'm licensed in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Florida. I help adults struggling with career stress and burnout become the best versions of themselves. I also help others struggling with anxiety, depression, self esteem concerns and other concerns as needed.
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Kimberley Welk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54304 (Online Only)
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist of nearly 20 years who has been working with individuals, families, and couples within a wide range of ages (14+). I have developed experience in working with women, couples, divorce, trauma, anxiety and depression and am EMDR trained. I am also a certified telehealth provider. I work with clients who are the experts in their lives while I am the expert in therapy and together as a team we can work to meet their goals. I now look forward to applying my experience using telehealth so that I can better help meet the needs of those seeking mental health services.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist of nearly 20 years who has been working with individuals, families, and couples within a wide range of ages (14+). I have developed experience in working with women, couples, divorce, trauma, anxiety and depression and am EMDR trained. I am also a certified telehealth provider. I work with clients who are the experts in their lives while I am the expert in therapy and together as a team we can work to meet their goals. I now look forward to applying my experience using telehealth so that I can better help meet the needs of those seeking mental health services.
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Danielle DiCarlo-Pamperin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Green Bay, WI 54304 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping those grappling with grief and loss, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD and executive functioning concerns among other areas of interest.
Welcome to my profile! My approach to therapy is warm and collaborative. I believe in a person-centered approach and treating everyone with respect, kindness and compassion. My first goal in working with a client is to develop a trusting and safe partnership. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My practice is eclectic and involves CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), psychodynamic, and solutions-focused techniques. I am also a huge fan of narrative-based therapies and working outside the box.
I specialize in helping those grappling with grief and loss, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD and executive functioning concerns among other areas of interest.
Welcome to my profile! My approach to therapy is warm and collaborative. I believe in a person-centered approach and treating everyone with respect, kindness and compassion. My first goal in working with a client is to develop a trusting and safe partnership. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My practice is eclectic and involves CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), psychodynamic, and solutions-focused techniques. I am also a huge fan of narrative-based therapies and working outside the box.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.