Therapists in Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI
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Olivia Stiles
LPC Intern, CRC, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
Olivia enjoys working with young adults, adolescents, infants, and their families. She works with individuals presenting with a variety of concerns or diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, behavioral difficulties, adjustment challenges, as well as relational and attachment concerns.
Olivia enjoys working with young adults, adolescents, infants, and their families. She works with individuals presenting with a variety of concerns or diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, behavioral difficulties, adjustment challenges, as well as relational and attachment concerns.
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Kevin Davies
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
Kevin uses a collaborative and flexible approach in his work with clients of all backgrounds. His attitude of warmth and non judgement, deliberate attention to the present moment, and familiarity with effective treatment models invites you to open up to your experience in order to pursue what truly matters to you. Kevin has worked with teens, adults, and couples in a variety of settings throughout his career. His experience in crisis management and community-based programs helps him stand with clients during struggles and triumphs with an open heart.
Kevin uses a collaborative and flexible approach in his work with clients of all backgrounds. His attitude of warmth and non judgement, deliberate attention to the present moment, and familiarity with effective treatment models invites you to open up to your experience in order to pursue what truly matters to you. Kevin has worked with teens, adults, and couples in a variety of settings throughout his career. His experience in crisis management and community-based programs helps him stand with clients during struggles and triumphs with an open heart.
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Amy Everson
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
I enjoy helping clients with the personal growth opportunities that arise out of life challenges, and most often work with clients going through transitions such as professional changes or divorce.
I enjoy helping clients with the personal growth opportunities that arise out of life challenges, and most often work with clients going through transitions such as professional changes or divorce.
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Lisa Lizak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711 (Online Only)
Lisa Lizak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a substance use speciality and has been in practice since 1993. Lisa completed her Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago and her Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science and Law from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lisa works to understand your issues and support you through the process of developing ways to improve your well-being. Lisa's treatment orientation is based on Cognitive Behavioral and Motivational Interviewing strategies along with providing psycho-educational resources.
Lisa Lizak is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a substance use speciality and has been in practice since 1993. Lisa completed her Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago and her Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science and Law from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lisa works to understand your issues and support you through the process of developing ways to improve your well-being. Lisa's treatment orientation is based on Cognitive Behavioral and Motivational Interviewing strategies along with providing psycho-educational resources.
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Anna Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
Anna B. Roberts is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2018. She has a BA in Sociology from Sonoma State University and an MA in Social Work (MSW) from Boston College. Anna loves working with children, adolescents, and families. She has years of experience providing trauma informed care as well as CBT, MI, PCP, and play therapy. Anna uses her background in art to promote healing and positive mental health in her therapy sessions. She hopes to earn credentialing as an Art Therapist and in EMDR. Anna and her husband have been married for 11+ years and have been trying to grow their family.
Anna B. Roberts is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2018. She has a BA in Sociology from Sonoma State University and an MA in Social Work (MSW) from Boston College. Anna loves working with children, adolescents, and families. She has years of experience providing trauma informed care as well as CBT, MI, PCP, and play therapy. Anna uses her background in art to promote healing and positive mental health in her therapy sessions. She hopes to earn credentialing as an Art Therapist and in EMDR. Anna and her husband have been married for 11+ years and have been trying to grow their family.
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Andy Clayton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
Drawing from Existential, Psychodynamic, and Psychoanalytic therapies, I believe that our emotional lives are as much informed by the world we live in as our personal histories. I start from the premise that you are a fully formed person with everything you need to live a meaningful life and achieve the presence we are all striving for. The power of connecting with one another through therapy is one of the forces that can give our lives meaning and it from this premise that I greet all of my individual clients and couples.
Drawing from Existential, Psychodynamic, and Psychoanalytic therapies, I believe that our emotional lives are as much informed by the world we live in as our personal histories. I start from the premise that you are a fully formed person with everything you need to live a meaningful life and achieve the presence we are all striving for. The power of connecting with one another through therapy is one of the forces that can give our lives meaning and it from this premise that I greet all of my individual clients and couples.
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Jason Levine
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
Jason's presence is reassuring, as his competence is immediately apparent. He pays close attention, and his keen analytical eye will discern patterns, irrational thinking habits, and unintentionally self-defeating behaviors that one may have engaged in for years. With extensive experience providing direct support to individuals with disabilities and their caretakers, Jason is happy to have broadened his practice area to include a fuller range of concerns. Jason enjoys helping individuals who are struggling with issues around life direction and finding meaning.
Jason's presence is reassuring, as his competence is immediately apparent. He pays close attention, and his keen analytical eye will discern patterns, irrational thinking habits, and unintentionally self-defeating behaviors that one may have engaged in for years. With extensive experience providing direct support to individuals with disabilities and their caretakers, Jason is happy to have broadened his practice area to include a fuller range of concerns. Jason enjoys helping individuals who are struggling with issues around life direction and finding meaning.
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Megan O'Brien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
Megan partners with her clients to nurture healing, growth and resiliency. In every instance, she will take her time ascertaining how to evoke her clients' strengths, helping them effectively mobilize their own capabilities. In this way, every person she works with ends up with practiced skill sets of their own to take with them after therapy has concluded. Working skillfully with families, adults, teens and children, Megan sees clients individually, offers parent skills training, couples therapy and supports family systems in crisis.
Megan partners with her clients to nurture healing, growth and resiliency. In every instance, she will take her time ascertaining how to evoke her clients' strengths, helping them effectively mobilize their own capabilities. In this way, every person she works with ends up with practiced skill sets of their own to take with them after therapy has concluded. Working skillfully with families, adults, teens and children, Megan sees clients individually, offers parent skills training, couples therapy and supports family systems in crisis.
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Jennifer Limmex
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
Jennifer Limmex is a psychotherapist who graduated with her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Wisconsin "“ Whitewater. She carries two licenses in the State of Wisconsin which are for Professional Counseling and Clinical Substance Abuse Counseling and also has a CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional) certification. Her experience in working with addiction and trauma inevitably leads her to focus on shame, anxiety, and depression since they are quite often co-occurring disorders. Jennifer utilizes Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to facilitate a majority of her sessions.
Jennifer Limmex is a psychotherapist who graduated with her Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Wisconsin "“ Whitewater. She carries two licenses in the State of Wisconsin which are for Professional Counseling and Clinical Substance Abuse Counseling and also has a CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional) certification. Her experience in working with addiction and trauma inevitably leads her to focus on shame, anxiety, and depression since they are quite often co-occurring disorders. Jennifer utilizes Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to facilitate a majority of her sessions.
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Heather Abercrombie
Psychologist, PhD, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
Recently opened practice by a retired UW-Madison psychologist. Are you looking to enhance resilience and joy while reducing suffering related to adversities and mental health concerns? Individual therapy can enhance vitality, courage, and purpose in life while also uncovering and alleviating causes of internal suffering. My integrative approach is grounded in 20+ years of experience leading neuroscientific research and providing psychotherapy for mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. I also specialize in addressing concerns stemming from marginalization, disempowerment, and interpersonal, parenting, and/or peripartum issues.
Recently opened practice by a retired UW-Madison psychologist. Are you looking to enhance resilience and joy while reducing suffering related to adversities and mental health concerns? Individual therapy can enhance vitality, courage, and purpose in life while also uncovering and alleviating causes of internal suffering. My integrative approach is grounded in 20+ years of experience leading neuroscientific research and providing psychotherapy for mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. I also specialize in addressing concerns stemming from marginalization, disempowerment, and interpersonal, parenting, and/or peripartum issues.
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Angela Willits
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! Seeking mental health care can be a big step for people, and I'm happy you found your way to my page. I'm a clinical social worker dedicated to providing evidence-based psychotherapy that is identity-affirming and empowering. I believe we all have an innate wisdom about what we need and what might be helpful, and I love partnering with clients on finding ways to make changes in their lives.
Hello and welcome! Seeking mental health care can be a big step for people, and I'm happy you found your way to my page. I'm a clinical social worker dedicated to providing evidence-based psychotherapy that is identity-affirming and empowering. I believe we all have an innate wisdom about what we need and what might be helpful, and I love partnering with clients on finding ways to make changes in their lives.
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Scott E Allen
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711 (Online Only)
As a counselor on the autism spectrum who works mostly with autistic adults, I offer a rare perspective that combines mental-health training with lived experience. Whether you are on or off the autism spectrum, I can help you understand yourself and adapt in terms of society, social dynamics, culture, thought process, emotions, and existential questions. Have you found that other therapists seemingly can't or won't talk about how social interactions work? I can help.
As a counselor on the autism spectrum who works mostly with autistic adults, I offer a rare perspective that combines mental-health training with lived experience. Whether you are on or off the autism spectrum, I can help you understand yourself and adapt in terms of society, social dynamics, culture, thought process, emotions, and existential questions. Have you found that other therapists seemingly can't or won't talk about how social interactions work? I can help.
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Dayne Legreid
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
Waitlist for new clients
I'm Dayne with QUEST Counseling & Consultation Center, and I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) experienced in working with children, teens, and adults. I believe everyone is capable of creating their own change and finding wellness. My approach to treatment involves working collaboratively with clients to embrace their own strengths while learning new strategies to overcome past and present life stressors. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe that developing a supportive, non-judgmental space, built on mutual trust and respect, creates the strongest environment for healing and growth.
I'm Dayne with QUEST Counseling & Consultation Center, and I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) experienced in working with children, teens, and adults. I believe everyone is capable of creating their own change and finding wellness. My approach to treatment involves working collaboratively with clients to embrace their own strengths while learning new strategies to overcome past and present life stressors. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe that developing a supportive, non-judgmental space, built on mutual trust and respect, creates the strongest environment for healing and growth.
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Tom McBride
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Tom focuses on how family systems function and shape us. This allows clients to explore concerns on an individual level as well as discover how interactions with others may be affecting them. With a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Bachelor's in Art Therapy from Edgewood College in Madison, WI, he is able to provide clients with a wide range of therapeutic tools from the traditional to the creative. He is dedicated to client care and has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Tom has spent several years working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Tom focuses on how family systems function and shape us. This allows clients to explore concerns on an individual level as well as discover how interactions with others may be affecting them. With a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Bachelor's in Art Therapy from Edgewood College in Madison, WI, he is able to provide clients with a wide range of therapeutic tools from the traditional to the creative. He is dedicated to client care and has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Tom has spent several years working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
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John Binkley
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
As humans, our connections with those around us are central to our well-being. Using an emotionally-focused and attachment based approach, I help clients gain the skills and understanding to help them create and strengthen their connections with partners, friends, and other significant figures in their lives.
As humans, our connections with those around us are central to our well-being. Using an emotionally-focused and attachment based approach, I help clients gain the skills and understanding to help them create and strengthen their connections with partners, friends, and other significant figures in their lives.
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Scott Allen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
As a person on the autism spectrum, Scott knows that typical social assumptions don't work for autistic people. He knows from experience that autistic challenges are extremely complex. Scott is skilled at putting those complexities into words for the benefit of others. Scott has a high degree of social and emotional awareness and understanding - abilities usually considered deficiencies for people on the autism spectrum. Scott specializes in working with autistic clients and their families and partners.
As a person on the autism spectrum, Scott knows that typical social assumptions don't work for autistic people. He knows from experience that autistic challenges are extremely complex. Scott is skilled at putting those complexities into words for the benefit of others. Scott has a high degree of social and emotional awareness and understanding - abilities usually considered deficiencies for people on the autism spectrum. Scott specializes in working with autistic clients and their families and partners.
Martin Tamkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
Marty Tamkin, Ph.D., LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing psychotherapy since 2004 and has been fully licensed since 2008. Dr. Tamkin has a Ph.D. from Capella University, a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute, and a bachelor's degree in social work from California State University, Los Angeles. He is actively licensed in Wisconsin, as well as in California, and only sees clients through a telehealth platform. Marty is trained in several different psychotherapy approaches.
Marty Tamkin, Ph.D., LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing psychotherapy since 2004 and has been fully licensed since 2008. Dr. Tamkin has a Ph.D. from Capella University, a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute, and a bachelor's degree in social work from California State University, Los Angeles. He is actively licensed in Wisconsin, as well as in California, and only sees clients through a telehealth platform. Marty is trained in several different psychotherapy approaches.
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Elizabeth Schrimpf
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
A graduate of Lakeland College in Sheboygan, WI, Elizabeth Schrimpf, LPC has worked in a variety of counseling settings since 2014. As a therapist, Elizabeth is skilled in helping teens and adults process and adapt to significant life changes such as grief, religious trauma recovery / deconstruction, job loss, divorce and other changes to family situations. Her clinical experience focuses on treating the anxiety and depression that come with these changes and she uses a holistic, trauma-informed approach to support her clients in learning to build the life they want. I
A graduate of Lakeland College in Sheboygan, WI, Elizabeth Schrimpf, LPC has worked in a variety of counseling settings since 2014. As a therapist, Elizabeth is skilled in helping teens and adults process and adapt to significant life changes such as grief, religious trauma recovery / deconstruction, job loss, divorce and other changes to family situations. Her clinical experience focuses on treating the anxiety and depression that come with these changes and she uses a holistic, trauma-informed approach to support her clients in learning to build the life they want. I
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Richard Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI 53711
Career shift to therapist after early entrepreneurial success to add another level of meaning to my life. Public radio and TV host along the way. Therapist for 40 years. Special interest in building skills to enrich relationships for individuals and couples. Interest in life transitions life meaning and men's issues.
Career shift to therapist after early entrepreneurial success to add another level of meaning to my life. Public radio and TV host along the way. Therapist for 40 years. Special interest in building skills to enrich relationships for individuals and couples. Interest in life transitions life meaning and men's issues.
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Vivian L. Tamkin, PhD is a licensed psychologist (CA and WI), who has been practicing child and family psychotherapy since 2002. Dr. Tamkin has a PhD in Counseling Psychology, with a minor in Child Clinical Psychology, from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and an MA degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College and Children's School. Dr. Tamkin also has a BA degree in Child Development, with an emphasis in Child Mental Health from California State University, Northridge. Go Matadors! Dr. Tamkin's theoretical approach to clinical practice is rooted in a relational, life course lens.
Vivian L. Tamkin, PhD is a licensed psychologist (CA and WI), who has been practicing child and family psychotherapy since 2002. Dr. Tamkin has a PhD in Counseling Psychology, with a minor in Child Clinical Psychology, from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and an MA degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College and Children's School. Dr. Tamkin also has a BA degree in Child Development, with an emphasis in Child Mental Health from California State University, Northridge. Go Matadors! Dr. Tamkin's theoretical approach to clinical practice is rooted in a relational, life course lens.
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Number of Therapists in Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI
20+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI who prioritize treating:
83% | Depression |
83% | Anxiety |
72% | Life Transitions |
62% | Relationship Issues |
59% | Trauma and PTSD |
52% | Grief |
31% | Peer Relationships |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
95% | Other |
90% | Dean Health |
86% | Aetna |
How Therapists in Midvale Heights Community, Madison, WI see their clients
90% | In Person and Online | |
10% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
52% | Female | |
48% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.