In Person Therapists in Mequon, WI

Lauren is a nationally certified Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Valparaiso University. After completing her education, Lauren gained valuable experience working at Rogers Behavioral Health in their Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs before continuing her career working in the private outpatient setting. Lauren provides individual therapy to clients age 5 and up and has experience working with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, suicidal ideation, non suicidal self injurious behaviors, mood disorders and personality disorders.

Welcome! We all can use support in our lives, and my belief is that therapy is a wonderful tool to help us through difficult times. My approach is holistic and creative and I often infuse a bit of coaching, mindfulness and meditation to our sessions. Together we can co create an experience that is healing, supportive and genuine. I specialize working with individuals, families and couples. My goal is to create productive and supportive sessions together so you can walk away from each session with something tangible. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Successful therapy begins with a genuine dialogue between you as a person and me as your therapist. The gentle art of change means discussing the context of your life where you are at now and how you got there (including how you developed and maintain the values you live by). Your values provide the "richness" to living. Most of all, psychotherapy means understanding what you've already tried, what has worked and yes- what gets in the way of you living a better life.

Michaela Klimko is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2021. Michaela utilizes person-centered and emotion-focused therapy to create a strong rapport with clients. She uses a combination of approaches, to help clients develop copings skills for managing mental health symptoms. These range from art and play-based therapy techniques to CBT and DBT modalities. For clients aged 11 or younger, Michaela only offers in person appointments. For clients 11 and up, sessions are available both in person and virtually.

I have a passion for providing non-judgmental help to those who need it, and for a variety of concerns and issues. I believe in meeting my clients where they are, and working together in the therapeutic process. I take a positive yet realistic approach to the treatment process, and truly believe that, with a little bit of help, everyone has the ability to improve themselves and work through their struggles. I am enthusiastic in my work, and using a client-centered method, I strive to tailor my approach to the needs of each individual I work with.

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

Marisol has been practicing social work since 2006 upon receiving her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. During this time, she also served as a reservist in the U.S Army. Marisol obtained a master’s degree in social work from Loyola University and received her Clinical Licensure in Social Work in 2023. She has experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and veterans. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, grief/loss, and trauma.

Nancy uses an eclectic approach in counseling looking at the whole person and their emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. As an empathic listener, she helps guide clients toward reaching their personal goals, while learning coping strategies to deal with their challenges. She attains the experience with and understanding of individuals on the autism spectrum. Nancy has knowledge and experience helping cancer patients and their families deal with grief and the struggles of chronic illness.

Amber is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 15 years of experience successfully guiding clients toward healing trauma, emotional pain, and relationship concerns. She provides compassionate psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families experiencing anxiety, depression, substance issues, trauma, personality disorders, relationship problems, and chronic mental health challenges. Amber's gentle and direct approach begins with understanding client's whole self, the context of the current problems and then helping clients make desired changes toward a more balanced and meaningful life.

Jennifer Janowitz brings an advanced multi-pronged approach to the therapeutic process. She strives to create an open, friendly, hopeful, and insightful environment to assist people with the challenges that they face. Her treatment style is holistic, patient-centered and modern. Jennifer works with couples, families and individuals from all walks of life from age 5 through to adulthood.

It feels like there’s a vast chasm between you and your husband. You’ve been together for many years, and you know that partnerships are meant to evolve over time. But it feels like you keep growing further and further apart. It’s true that this is not exactly what either of you had in mind for your future. You’ve both made sacrifices for each other, but you’ve begun to wonder what any of them were for. You ignore every problem until it becomes just another reason for resentment. Neither of you is ready to give up on this relationship, but you don’t know how to fix it. Something desperately needs to change. You need some help.

Clients come to therapy with individual needs, goals and expectations. Difficult, uncomfortable emotions may have you doubting or criticizing yourself. Perhaps you're ready to explore and heal from recent or long ago painful, traumatic experiences. You may feel growing frustration and hopelessness with a marriage filled with conflict or disconnection. Anxiety or depression create a gnawing feeling of being 'stuck' or lacking direction and purpose. My clients describe my approach as collaborative, compassionate and encouraging, supporting your goals and empowering you through insight, strategies and rediscovery.

As Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Abuse Counselor, Kailey provides warm, intelligently informed psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and children experiencing anxiety, distress, depression, mood disorders, trauma, grief and loss, relationship/family concerns and substance dependence. Beyond treating symptoms, she encourages self-empowerment transformative personal growth, which enables clients to maintain long-term, deeper gains from therapy.

I believe that all individuals have all the tools they need within themselves to succeed in any area of their life. Being a human is hard, and sometimes you just need the right guide. I would love to be that guide and collaborator for you as you journey toward mental well-being.

Annette Knutson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. Annette has more than 20 years of training and experience in person-centered, trauma-informed, co-occurring care across the lifespan. Life is a complex journey filled with ups and downs. Your journey is your unique experience and requires your own personal choices and solutions. Annette looks forward to joining you on your personal journey, helping you to find comfort or resolution to the situations that cause you distress, and helping you celebrate your accomplishments along the way a healthier and happier you!.

I enjoy meeting and working with people of all ages and with diverse concerns.

John Barrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. He obtained his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University, and also holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. John's previous experience includes working in a partial hospitalization program with adults diagnosed with a substance use disorder as well as a wide range of co-occurring mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety, psychological trauma, ADHD, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, or adjusting to significant life stressors.

Dana provides an individualized focus to help provide a positive therapeutic experience tailored to each client. Dana's integrative approach implements aspects of cognitivebehavioral therapy and rational emotive therapy. Dana works with her clients to help instill a greater sense of control over their lives, in a positive and nonjudgmental setting. Dana has experience in helping clients manage through major life transitions and crisis management. Her specialties include substance dependence disorders, relapse prevention, couples therapy, stress management and the treatment of anxiety and depression.

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