Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Hartford, WI
Young Family Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LPC, MSCP
Verified Verified
Hartford, WI 53027 (Online Only)
I have 10+ years in the mental health field, working with both individuals and groups on trauma, ADHD, moderate to severe behavioral issues, spectrum disorders, parent education and couples/family counseling in addition to supervising multiple interns and clinicians working toward their full licensure.
Welcome to Young Family Counseling, a boutique virtual private therapy practice dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care in a serene and confidential online environment. I believe that therapy is a deeply personal experience. I offer a customized approach tailored to your unique needs and goals, ensuring that you receive the attention you deserve on your healing journey. My virtual practice maintains a small, selective caseload, enabling me to build meaningful connections and provide the highest quality of care.
I have 10+ years in the mental health field, working with both individuals and groups on trauma, ADHD, moderate to severe behavioral issues, spectrum disorders, parent education and couples/family counseling in addition to supervising multiple interns and clinicians working toward their full licensure.
Welcome to Young Family Counseling, a boutique virtual private therapy practice dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care in a serene and confidential online environment. I believe that therapy is a deeply personal experience. I offer a customized approach tailored to your unique needs and goals, ensuring that you receive the attention you deserve on your healing journey. My virtual practice maintains a small, selective caseload, enabling me to build meaningful connections and provide the highest quality of care.
She is also the lead child psychologist for Stryv365, a non-profit based in Milwaukee, that uses trauma-informed sports programming to help youth.
Dr. Winston recognizes the value of the therapeutic relationship, and understands that progress and growth starts from trust and safety, and she strives to create a safe, supportive, collaborative, and warm space for all clients. Dr. Winston aims to meet her clients where they are on their journey, and utilizes relational, systemic, supportive, and cognitive behavioral based approaches to help you achieve your goals.
She is also the lead child psychologist for Stryv365, a non-profit based in Milwaukee, that uses trauma-informed sports programming to help youth.
Dr. Winston recognizes the value of the therapeutic relationship, and understands that progress and growth starts from trust and safety, and she strives to create a safe, supportive, collaborative, and warm space for all clients. Dr. Winston aims to meet her clients where they are on their journey, and utilizes relational, systemic, supportive, and cognitive behavioral based approaches to help you achieve your goals.
I am dedicated to helping you through mental health, family, relationship, and health difficulties with empathy. It can be difficult to make impactful, long-lasting changes. I understand the importance of wanting to find that immediate relief, as well as identifying and treating the root of the problem. By collaborating closely together, you and I will define and work towards realistic goals in order to maximize your time in counseling. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults.
I am dedicated to helping you through mental health, family, relationship, and health difficulties with empathy. It can be difficult to make impactful, long-lasting changes. I understand the importance of wanting to find that immediate relief, as well as identifying and treating the root of the problem. By collaborating closely together, you and I will define and work towards realistic goals in order to maximize your time in counseling. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults.
Shannon Westphal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hartford, WI 53027
Do you have difficulties finding joy in your life, not feeling good enough, or feeling disconnected from those around you? Do the experiences from your past seem to somehow repeat themselves or continue to impact the life you wish to live now? If any of these statements connect with you, I am so glad you are taking this first step to find a therapist. It can take such courage to reach out and try to find someone you can trust to help.
Do you have difficulties finding joy in your life, not feeling good enough, or feeling disconnected from those around you? Do the experiences from your past seem to somehow repeat themselves or continue to impact the life you wish to live now? If any of these statements connect with you, I am so glad you are taking this first step to find a therapist. It can take such courage to reach out and try to find someone you can trust to help.
Shelby Brandsma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hartford, WI 53027
I have been a Social Worker for over 25 years working with children and families. I specialize in Family Court dynamics including performing evaluations, therapy, co-parent work and supervising parenting time. I use play and art to assist young people and even adults to feel comfortable. My goal is to provide an environment for individuals to feel safe and connected.
I have been a Social Worker for over 25 years working with children and families. I specialize in Family Court dynamics including performing evaluations, therapy, co-parent work and supervising parenting time. I use play and art to assist young people and even adults to feel comfortable. My goal is to provide an environment for individuals to feel safe and connected.
Some people, including myself, have had a point in life where they feel there is something more in life, but don't know how to get there. Others may have gotten to a point where they don't feel they have potential. No matter where you are at-broken, stuck, or just feel you need someone to guide you in your journey, I can help you. I love to work with people people through their struggles by taking a relational and evidence based approach that focuses on using ones strength to accomplish their purpose. When one learns to use their strengths, they often feel happier and become more successful.
Some people, including myself, have had a point in life where they feel there is something more in life, but don't know how to get there. Others may have gotten to a point where they don't feel they have potential. No matter where you are at-broken, stuck, or just feel you need someone to guide you in your journey, I can help you. I love to work with people people through their struggles by taking a relational and evidence based approach that focuses on using ones strength to accomplish their purpose. When one learns to use their strengths, they often feel happier and become more successful.
Amber Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Hartford, WI 53027 (Online Only)
My theoretical framework is deeply rooted in the principles of client-centered therapy, providing clients with a warm, collaborative, and purposeful environment characterized by empathy, understanding, and acceptance. As a therapist, it is my duty to meet client’s where they are at by structuring interventions that are supportive to the needs and experiences of each client. My stance is always strength-based and will build upon what a client is already doing well, in order to cultivate advancement towards therapy goals.
My theoretical framework is deeply rooted in the principles of client-centered therapy, providing clients with a warm, collaborative, and purposeful environment characterized by empathy, understanding, and acceptance. As a therapist, it is my duty to meet client’s where they are at by structuring interventions that are supportive to the needs and experiences of each client. My stance is always strength-based and will build upon what a client is already doing well, in order to cultivate advancement towards therapy goals.
My goal is to meet all clients where they are at on their journeys. Through the use of a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness, my clients have found peace and success in moving forward through difficult life situations. Each client has a unique story; I am determined to discover the story and assist the client in exploring the possibilities of a well balanced life. In providing a safe place to explore the feelings of disappointment, grief, anxiety, depression, and addiction, current and former clients have discovered these temporary vices prevent the client from moving forward.
My goal is to meet all clients where they are at on their journeys. Through the use of a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness, my clients have found peace and success in moving forward through difficult life situations. Each client has a unique story; I am determined to discover the story and assist the client in exploring the possibilities of a well balanced life. In providing a safe place to explore the feelings of disappointment, grief, anxiety, depression, and addiction, current and former clients have discovered these temporary vices prevent the client from moving forward.
More Therapists Nearby
At Mosaic Counseling, we focus on offering compassionate and supportive evidence-based therapies to a wide variety of clients. Our specialties incude anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma and grief. We are open to all spiritual paths and all GLBTQ communities. We have many therapists who are located in Mequon, Sheboygan, Germantown, West Bend, Waukesha and offer virtual sessions within Wisconsin. To find the best match for you, please visit our website at www.mosaiccounseling-wi.com.
At Mosaic Counseling, we focus on offering compassionate and supportive evidence-based therapies to a wide variety of clients. Our specialties incude anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma and grief. We are open to all spiritual paths and all GLBTQ communities. We have many therapists who are located in Mequon, Sheboygan, Germantown, West Bend, Waukesha and offer virtual sessions within Wisconsin. To find the best match for you, please visit our website at www.mosaiccounseling-wi.com.
Beth Ann Wuerl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a Masters of Social Work with a focus in clinical treatment. After working in the Trauma Recovery Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs at Rogers Behavioral Health for approximately 3.5 years, Beth Ann transitioned into outpatient practice in 2018. Beth Ann primary mode of treatment is exposure therapy to treat phobias, OCD, anxiety and PTSD.
Beth Ann Wuerl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been practicing since 2014. She graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a Masters of Social Work with a focus in clinical treatment. After working in the Trauma Recovery Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs at Rogers Behavioral Health for approximately 3.5 years, Beth Ann transitioned into outpatient practice in 2018. Beth Ann primary mode of treatment is exposure therapy to treat phobias, OCD, anxiety and PTSD.
Terri Koschnick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), who has been practicing since 2000. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Master's Degree in Counseling. Terri is a Christian counselor who integrates her training in Marriage and Family Therapy with her Christian faith. She provides individual adult, couples and family therapy. Her main areas of focus are treating trauma, anxiety and depression. She has extensive experience in successfully treating women who are, or who have been, in abusive or otherwise toxic relationships.
Terri Koschnick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), who has been practicing since 2000. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Master's Degree in Counseling. Terri is a Christian counselor who integrates her training in Marriage and Family Therapy with her Christian faith. She provides individual adult, couples and family therapy. Her main areas of focus are treating trauma, anxiety and depression. She has extensive experience in successfully treating women who are, or who have been, in abusive or otherwise toxic relationships.
Jill provides therapy for those suffering with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, chronic physical and mental health concerns, substance dependence, sexual and gender identity concerns and emotional dysregulation.
Jill is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15+ years of experience working with diverse populations in a variety of therapy settings. She is well known for her sense of humor, compassion, and thoughtfulness. She works from the understanding that the therapeutic relationship plays an integral role in treatment and takes an insight-oriented and interactive approach to therapy. She believes that all individuals possess unique strengths, as well as the capacity to change and that her role is to guide, support, and collaborate with individuals in developing effective ways to cope.
Jill provides therapy for those suffering with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, chronic physical and mental health concerns, substance dependence, sexual and gender identity concerns and emotional dysregulation.
Jill is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15+ years of experience working with diverse populations in a variety of therapy settings. She is well known for her sense of humor, compassion, and thoughtfulness. She works from the understanding that the therapeutic relationship plays an integral role in treatment and takes an insight-oriented and interactive approach to therapy. She believes that all individuals possess unique strengths, as well as the capacity to change and that her role is to guide, support, and collaborate with individuals in developing effective ways to cope.
Dr. Gary R Probst
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Richfield, WI 53076
Is anxiety an issue? I focus on helping anxious and overthinking people, from the Neurodivergent to those with genetic and generalized anxiety. I also work with depression, mood disorders, and trauma. I teach university courses online, including classes on Psychopharmacology, so I can be an excellent resource for your psychiatrist or general practice doctor in helping you with medications. I also have extensive experience with personality disorders. I am licensed in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Arizona. I also help with life coaching, career coaching, and business coaching. I am known for being compassionate, kind, and an advocate.
Is anxiety an issue? I focus on helping anxious and overthinking people, from the Neurodivergent to those with genetic and generalized anxiety. I also work with depression, mood disorders, and trauma. I teach university courses online, including classes on Psychopharmacology, so I can be an excellent resource for your psychiatrist or general practice doctor in helping you with medications. I also have extensive experience with personality disorders. I am licensed in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Arizona. I also help with life coaching, career coaching, and business coaching. I am known for being compassionate, kind, and an advocate.
Karen is a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor who places value on the individual, their life experience and perspective. Karen is skilled at helping adult and child clients address life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse as well as traumatic brain injury. For individuals, families and couples, Karen identifies areas of strength within the family structure as well as identifying emotional and verbal abuse that affect the balance and the overall quality of relationships.
Karen is a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor who places value on the individual, their life experience and perspective. Karen is skilled at helping adult and child clients address life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse as well as traumatic brain injury. For individuals, families and couples, Karen identifies areas of strength within the family structure as well as identifying emotional and verbal abuse that affect the balance and the overall quality of relationships.
Bradley Sachse is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2017. Bradley helps clients manage their ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and PTSD/Trauma. Outside of work, Bradley enjoys cooking.
Bradley Sachse is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2017. Bradley helps clients manage their ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and PTSD/Trauma. Outside of work, Bradley enjoys cooking.
Stephanie has training in brain-body approaches such as EMDR and Brainspotting to facilitate healing from negative experiences, PTSD and PTSD-like symptoms.
Stephanie offers a collaborative and reliable working relationship so clients can unleash their true potential. She will work with you to help bring into awareness the thoughts and feelings that may be interfering with your relationship to yourself and others. Stephanie has been a certified yoga teacher since 2005, and so has a mind, body, spirit approach to therapy that includes understanding the value of present moment awareness and how to master emotions rather than be at the mercy of them.
Stephanie has training in brain-body approaches such as EMDR and Brainspotting to facilitate healing from negative experiences, PTSD and PTSD-like symptoms.
Stephanie offers a collaborative and reliable working relationship so clients can unleash their true potential. She will work with you to help bring into awareness the thoughts and feelings that may be interfering with your relationship to yourself and others. Stephanie has been a certified yoga teacher since 2005, and so has a mind, body, spirit approach to therapy that includes understanding the value of present moment awareness and how to master emotions rather than be at the mercy of them.
Throughout her career, Paula has worked with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds who have faced various forms of trauma, such as invalidation, physical or emotional abuse, sexual assault, or interpersonal violence.
Paula Swartz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Paula Swartz is a dedicated trauma-informed therapist with a passion for helping individuals reclaim their lives after experiencing traumatic events. With more than three years of direct clinical experience and seven years in the social services field, Paula has witnessed the transformative power of therapy and witnessed the incredible strength and resilience that comes with being a human being.
Throughout her career, Paula has worked with adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds who have faced various forms of trauma, such as invalidation, physical or emotional abuse, sexual assault, or interpersonal violence.
Paula Swartz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Paula Swartz is a dedicated trauma-informed therapist with a passion for helping individuals reclaim their lives after experiencing traumatic events. With more than three years of direct clinical experience and seven years in the social services field, Paula has witnessed the transformative power of therapy and witnessed the incredible strength and resilience that comes with being a human being.
Paityn Biro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2018. She helps clients manage difficulties with stress and anxiety, relationships of all kinds, trauma and abuse, and parenting/ child development. Paityn has training and experience with attachment theory and other alternative treatments (Art Therapy, Safe and Sound ILS system, Neurofeedback). Paityn works with her clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage.
Paityn Biro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2018. She helps clients manage difficulties with stress and anxiety, relationships of all kinds, trauma and abuse, and parenting/ child development. Paityn has training and experience with attachment theory and other alternative treatments (Art Therapy, Safe and Sound ILS system, Neurofeedback). Paityn works with her clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage.
Substance Abuse Counselor"“In Training who works with adults and received her Master's in Social Work from University of Wisconsin "“ Milwaukee in 2016. She gained extensive experience while working in Residential and Inpatient programs at Rogers Behavioral Health for 8 years and worked at one of the few residential trauma programs in the country. She works collaboratively with you to identify specific needs, as your experience is different from anyone else.
Substance Abuse Counselor"“In Training who works with adults and received her Master's in Social Work from University of Wisconsin "“ Milwaukee in 2016. She gained extensive experience while working in Residential and Inpatient programs at Rogers Behavioral Health for 8 years and worked at one of the few residential trauma programs in the country. She works collaboratively with you to identify specific needs, as your experience is different from anyone else.
While there he treated trauma, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders and depression, in a residential setting before working in outpatient.
Nick is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor, trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) who provides services to adults, adolescents, and children. He specializes in using Prolonged Exposure Therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He also treats anxiety disorders including OCD, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and social anxiety using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Nick also provides treatment to individuals with depression, eating disorders, comorbid substance use with anxiety, depression, and trauma, and other concerns such as grief and loss.
While there he treated trauma, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders and depression, in a residential setting before working in outpatient.
Nick is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor, trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) who provides services to adults, adolescents, and children. He specializes in using Prolonged Exposure Therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He also treats anxiety disorders including OCD, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and social anxiety using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Nick also provides treatment to individuals with depression, eating disorders, comorbid substance use with anxiety, depression, and trauma, and other concerns such as grief and loss.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.