Female Therapists in Capitol, Madison, WI
Dr. Valerie Burns Cathers
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CSAC, NCC, DARTT
Verified Verified
Capitol, Madison, WI 53703
Waitlist for new clients
Many people ask me, "Why would I want to feel my feelings?” Whether you are constantly staring at a screen, filling every space on your calendar to avoid being alone with your thoughts, putting on a new mask for every person you encounter, or using alcohol as "social lubricant" to quiet the noise, many of us have mastered the art of avoidance. Some of us neatly tuck our feelings away, trading our emotions for a nicely organized life with lots of explanations and justifications, while others stuff the jumbled up mess under the bed.
Many people ask me, "Why would I want to feel my feelings?” Whether you are constantly staring at a screen, filling every space on your calendar to avoid being alone with your thoughts, putting on a new mask for every person you encounter, or using alcohol as "social lubricant" to quiet the noise, many of us have mastered the art of avoidance. Some of us neatly tuck our feelings away, trading our emotions for a nicely organized life with lots of explanations and justifications, while others stuff the jumbled up mess under the bed.
Peggy Tomchek
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Capitol, Madison, WI 53703 (Online Only)
Change is rarely easy for anyone. Guiding individuals through life's transitions, whether it be preparing to head off to college, adjusting to a new career, coping with loss, or adjusting to a new life path, I specialize in navigating the complexities of change. Together, we'll explore your unique journey, uncovering strengths and strategies to thrive amidst transition. As a compassionate listener and experienced helper with I'm here to empower you to embrace change with confidence and resilience.
Change is rarely easy for anyone. Guiding individuals through life's transitions, whether it be preparing to head off to college, adjusting to a new career, coping with loss, or adjusting to a new life path, I specialize in navigating the complexities of change. Together, we'll explore your unique journey, uncovering strengths and strategies to thrive amidst transition. As a compassionate listener and experienced helper with I'm here to empower you to embrace change with confidence and resilience.
Bobby Walker, Therapist & Certified Sex Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
Capitol, Madison, WI 53703
Most of my clients would identify as one or some of the following: people pleaser, high-achiever, over-functioner, perfectionist, over-thinker. If this describes you, I’d love to help. My approach focuses on tuning into emotions and your past experiences to help you 1) understand yourself on a newer and deeper level 2) detangle and clarify what you are feeling, 3) change the way you respond to difficult circumstances, 4) resolve long standing issues that sabotage your life & relationships, 5) prioritize yourself and your needs. An AASECT- Certified Sex Therapist, I’m passionate about treating sexual concerns.
Most of my clients would identify as one or some of the following: people pleaser, high-achiever, over-functioner, perfectionist, over-thinker. If this describes you, I’d love to help. My approach focuses on tuning into emotions and your past experiences to help you 1) understand yourself on a newer and deeper level 2) detangle and clarify what you are feeling, 3) change the way you respond to difficult circumstances, 4) resolve long standing issues that sabotage your life & relationships, 5) prioritize yourself and your needs. An AASECT- Certified Sex Therapist, I’m passionate about treating sexual concerns.
I Have been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist providing psychotherapy at Moontree Psychotherapy since 2008, although, I have been working with adults, children and families in a variety of capacities for over 15 years. I am a Humanistic-Mindfulness based psychotherapist. Whether you are seeking treatment for mental illness or need help with managing the circumstances in your life, I pay attention to all the parts of the human system ( body, mind, emotion, spirituality, relationships) and help you bring them into balance. .
I Have been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist providing psychotherapy at Moontree Psychotherapy since 2008, although, I have been working with adults, children and families in a variety of capacities for over 15 years. I am a Humanistic-Mindfulness based psychotherapist. Whether you are seeking treatment for mental illness or need help with managing the circumstances in your life, I pay attention to all the parts of the human system ( body, mind, emotion, spirituality, relationships) and help you bring them into balance. .
Elaine Rosenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Capitol, Madison, WI 53703
My clinical practice focuses on men's issues; the LGBTQIA+ community; emotionally focused couples work; helping clients revision their relationships with their bodies, exercise, food; health and wellness; building self-esteem and confidence; self-actualization; processing childhood trauma; women's empowerment; life transitions; creating healing change.
Imagine achieving what you want in life, such as fulfilling relationships and more self-awareness and insight. Imagine unburdening yourself of depression, anxiety, and self doubt. As a Certified EMDR therapist, I help clients transform traumatic experiences, allowing for more freedom and joy in life. As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families to create enduring secure bonds, thereby strengthening and improving connection with others. Working from a psychodynamic and attachment orientation, I encourage clients to reflect on patterns that may act as blocks to living authentically.
My clinical practice focuses on men's issues; the LGBTQIA+ community; emotionally focused couples work; helping clients revision their relationships with their bodies, exercise, food; health and wellness; building self-esteem and confidence; self-actualization; processing childhood trauma; women's empowerment; life transitions; creating healing change.
Imagine achieving what you want in life, such as fulfilling relationships and more self-awareness and insight. Imagine unburdening yourself of depression, anxiety, and self doubt. As a Certified EMDR therapist, I help clients transform traumatic experiences, allowing for more freedom and joy in life. As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families to create enduring secure bonds, thereby strengthening and improving connection with others. Working from a psychodynamic and attachment orientation, I encourage clients to reflect on patterns that may act as blocks to living authentically.
Alexandra Jean Schrank
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Capitol, Madison, WI 53715 (Online Only)
Often times throughout life we find ourselves feeling disconnected. This can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, untethered and lost without any sense of direction. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients as they navigate and discover the path to their most authentic self. I strive to provide a safe space where clients feel comfortable in exploring their past, rewriting personal narratives, and forging an understanding of self that enables living presently. Together we'll discover your strengths, while exploring areas that crave nurturing and healing.
Often times throughout life we find ourselves feeling disconnected. This can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, untethered and lost without any sense of direction. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients as they navigate and discover the path to their most authentic self. I strive to provide a safe space where clients feel comfortable in exploring their past, rewriting personal narratives, and forging an understanding of self that enables living presently. Together we'll discover your strengths, while exploring areas that crave nurturing and healing.
Leslie Golden provides individual psychotherapy to adults with an emphasis on exploration, collaboration, and discovery. She addresses a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, identity, women s issues, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and chronic pain and other medical challenges.
Leslie Golden provides individual psychotherapy to adults with an emphasis on exploration, collaboration, and discovery. She addresses a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, identity, women s issues, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and chronic pain and other medical challenges.
Susan Knoedel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
Capitol, Madison, WI 53703
I offer a welcoming space for women who are ready to focus on making meaningful concrete changes in their lives.
From the outside you look like you've got it all handled. And yet, the toll that your sense of personal and professional responsibility takes, the cost of giving more and more of what you have less and less of lately - time, energy, emotional bandwidth - has become overwhelming. When things are hard - family crises, financial worries, new demands at work, relationship problems, caring for aging parents, launching children - you're the one people turn to. Of course they do. You're good at this. But you need a place to catch your own breath, to get support and learn how to include your own hopes and wishes in the mix of your life.
I offer a welcoming space for women who are ready to focus on making meaningful concrete changes in their lives.
From the outside you look like you've got it all handled. And yet, the toll that your sense of personal and professional responsibility takes, the cost of giving more and more of what you have less and less of lately - time, energy, emotional bandwidth - has become overwhelming. When things are hard - family crises, financial worries, new demands at work, relationship problems, caring for aging parents, launching children - you're the one people turn to. Of course they do. You're good at this. But you need a place to catch your own breath, to get support and learn how to include your own hopes and wishes in the mix of your life.
Whether you or a loved one are experiencing a life transition, healing from a trauma, having relationship difficulties, finding the stress of everyday life to be overwhelming, grieving the loss of a loved one, or simply looking to feel better, I am here to listen. Individual therapy can provide you a place to talk about what you are experiencing and help you work through the difficulty and hurt. As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Whether you or a loved one are experiencing a life transition, healing from a trauma, having relationship difficulties, finding the stress of everyday life to be overwhelming, grieving the loss of a loved one, or simply looking to feel better, I am here to listen. Individual therapy can provide you a place to talk about what you are experiencing and help you work through the difficulty and hurt. As a therapist, my primary goal is to provide a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings.
Sophia Svetnicka
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT-IT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Capitol, Madison, WI 53715
Together we can hold a space for your unique experiences and develop the goals that fit best with how you want to grow! I believe in meeting each individual and relationship where you're at. I work with a wide variety of relationship structures (i.e. couples, ethical non-monogamy, families) as well as individuals of all ages. I am particularly interested in working with couples and relationships, neurodiversity (autism, OCD, ADHD), and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Together we can hold a space for your unique experiences and develop the goals that fit best with how you want to grow! I believe in meeting each individual and relationship where you're at. I work with a wide variety of relationship structures (i.e. couples, ethical non-monogamy, families) as well as individuals of all ages. I am particularly interested in working with couples and relationships, neurodiversity (autism, OCD, ADHD), and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Laura Camille Tuley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Capitol, Madison, WI 53703
My first ten years as a psychotherapist were spent in New Orleans, where I worked, in part, to provide support and healing to members of a community ravaged by the traumas of Hurricane Katrina and the BP Oil Spill. This experience equipped me to serve people within the context of dramatic and disruptive life changes. I collaborate with my clients to manage their symptoms, transform the effects of trauma and grief, address creatively relationship issues, career changes and artistic blocks, and engender personal growth.
My first ten years as a psychotherapist were spent in New Orleans, where I worked, in part, to provide support and healing to members of a community ravaged by the traumas of Hurricane Katrina and the BP Oil Spill. This experience equipped me to serve people within the context of dramatic and disruptive life changes. I collaborate with my clients to manage their symptoms, transform the effects of trauma and grief, address creatively relationship issues, career changes and artistic blocks, and engender personal growth.
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Megan Pierson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Capitol, Madison, WI 53715 (Online Only)
My hope is that we can work together to establish goals and clarify the values that are important to you. As we look at what's going on in your life, we will consider what you have tried before and what barriers are hindering you from living the life you want. Together we will develop creative and flexible strategies that you can try in the future. I do not "fix" people, nor do I have all the answers in life. Instead, I deeply care for hurting people. I will help you consider other perspectives and build skills that will empower you to live a more authentic life. My hope is that you will feel seen, understood, and accepted.
My hope is that we can work together to establish goals and clarify the values that are important to you. As we look at what's going on in your life, we will consider what you have tried before and what barriers are hindering you from living the life you want. Together we will develop creative and flexible strategies that you can try in the future. I do not "fix" people, nor do I have all the answers in life. Instead, I deeply care for hurting people. I will help you consider other perspectives and build skills that will empower you to live a more authentic life. My hope is that you will feel seen, understood, and accepted.
Petrovnia Charles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2014. Petrovnia helps clients by being trauma-trained with a focus on intersectionalities. Outside of work, Petrovnia enjoys gardening, line dancing, writing poetry, cooking, playing piano, and American Sign Language (ASL).
Petrovnia Charles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2014. Petrovnia helps clients by being trauma-trained with a focus on intersectionalities. Outside of work, Petrovnia enjoys gardening, line dancing, writing poetry, cooking, playing piano, and American Sign Language (ASL).
Hello! My name is Megan. As a lesbian and AuDHD therapist at LP, providing queer-affirming and neurodivergent-affirming care is a priority to me. While we work together to help you process difficult situations and achieve your goals, I will do my part to ensure that our sessions are a safe and validating space for you to show up with all of your parts. My role is meeting you exactly where you’re at on your healing journey to support and empower you along the way.
Hello! My name is Megan. As a lesbian and AuDHD therapist at LP, providing queer-affirming and neurodivergent-affirming care is a priority to me. While we work together to help you process difficult situations and achieve your goals, I will do my part to ensure that our sessions are a safe and validating space for you to show up with all of your parts. My role is meeting you exactly where you’re at on your healing journey to support and empower you along the way.
As a young, female professional, I empathize with the complexities of navigating life transitions, stress, and evolving relationships within our society.
Welcoming new clients: Immediate openings downtown for college students! My intention is to be your partner in a journey of self-exploration to tap into your full potential. We will explore the way you move through the world with a sense of curiosity, humor, and lightheartedness rather than judgment. My focus is on who people are, what they have to offer, and their strengths, rather than who they are not. I believe in the power of deep human connections; It is always an honor and privilege to be a part of my clients' journey.
As a young, female professional, I empathize with the complexities of navigating life transitions, stress, and evolving relationships within our society.
Welcoming new clients: Immediate openings downtown for college students! My intention is to be your partner in a journey of self-exploration to tap into your full potential. We will explore the way you move through the world with a sense of curiosity, humor, and lightheartedness rather than judgment. My focus is on who people are, what they have to offer, and their strengths, rather than who they are not. I believe in the power of deep human connections; It is always an honor and privilege to be a part of my clients' journey.
My clients are individuals and relationships that are curious about what a different and more fulfilling future might look like. I believe that every person's identity and experience is complex and worth understanding deeply. I also believe that everyone has a unique and powerful set of skills and strengths (even if they don't know it). Whether you are looking to connect with yourself or your loved ones, heal from trauma, relieve anxiety/depression symptoms, or move through a challenging life transition, I will meet you with an authentic therapeutic presence that welcomes creativity, exploration, and growth.
My clients are individuals and relationships that are curious about what a different and more fulfilling future might look like. I believe that every person's identity and experience is complex and worth understanding deeply. I also believe that everyone has a unique and powerful set of skills and strengths (even if they don't know it). Whether you are looking to connect with yourself or your loved ones, heal from trauma, relieve anxiety/depression symptoms, or move through a challenging life transition, I will meet you with an authentic therapeutic presence that welcomes creativity, exploration, and growth.
Victoria Rose Dietz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, APSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Capitol, Madison, WI 53703
Hi! My name is Victoria (she/they) and I am a queer therapist at Love Psychotherapy here in Madison. Within my practice, I have a passion for uplifting and empowering individuals by meeting them where they are and holding space for them during our sessions. This includes providing a trauma-informed and identity-affirming environment within the therapeutic space. Fun fact: I am also a birth doula, which I believe positively impacts my approach, particularly with perinatal clients! Please note that I am currently only accepting new perinatal clients & couples.
Hi! My name is Victoria (she/they) and I am a queer therapist at Love Psychotherapy here in Madison. Within my practice, I have a passion for uplifting and empowering individuals by meeting them where they are and holding space for them during our sessions. This includes providing a trauma-informed and identity-affirming environment within the therapeutic space. Fun fact: I am also a birth doula, which I believe positively impacts my approach, particularly with perinatal clients! Please note that I am currently only accepting new perinatal clients & couples.
Megan Fitzpatrick
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Capitol, Madison, WI 53715
My areas of speciality include stress and anxiety, managing ADHD, burn-out, and high-stress careers. I work with people around their interpersonal relationships and their relationship with themselves, with realistic understanding of the demands of the modern world. I work well with clients who might not "like therapy" generally, and still recognize they might benefit from talking to someone. I also work with men looking to change relationship and emotional patterns, and have extensive experience with professionals and professional students.
My areas of speciality include stress and anxiety, managing ADHD, burn-out, and high-stress careers. I work with people around their interpersonal relationships and their relationship with themselves, with realistic understanding of the demands of the modern world. I work well with clients who might not "like therapy" generally, and still recognize they might benefit from talking to someone. I also work with men looking to change relationship and emotional patterns, and have extensive experience with professionals and professional students.
Caitlin Stark
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Capitol, Madison, WI 53703
Waitlist for new clients
In my practice I work with Women and Women's Issues, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Neurodivergent populations, Anxiety, and Couples. Each person is unique, which is why I tailor my therapeutic approach so that it is appropriate and respects the individuality of each client. My goal as your therapist is to assist you in navigating your mental health journey while honoring your individual beliefs, acknowledging neurodiversity, and integrating the strengths you bring into the therapy room into our work together.
In my practice I work with Women and Women's Issues, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Neurodivergent populations, Anxiety, and Couples. Each person is unique, which is why I tailor my therapeutic approach so that it is appropriate and respects the individuality of each client. My goal as your therapist is to assist you in navigating your mental health journey while honoring your individual beliefs, acknowledging neurodiversity, and integrating the strengths you bring into the therapy room into our work together.
Kiki Engle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW-C, EXAT-IT
Verified Verified
Capitol, Madison, WI 53703
Welcome! You deserve good things from life. To feel better when you're hurting. To turn mistakes into growth, not self-hate. To find people who accept you as you are. To become who you truly want to be. Sometimes these things may feel impossible. I'll help you find what you seek, whether it's your path, your people or your passion. I can also help you discover your unique strengths and turn them into superpowers.
Welcome! You deserve good things from life. To feel better when you're hurting. To turn mistakes into growth, not self-hate. To find people who accept you as you are. To become who you truly want to be. Sometimes these things may feel impossible. I'll help you find what you seek, whether it's your path, your people or your passion. I can also help you discover your unique strengths and turn them into superpowers.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.