Therapists in East Village, Milwaukee, WI
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Sarah Wang
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My goal in therapy is to offer a space for clients to feel understood and accepted and I believe the healing comes through connection. Building a collaborative, safe, and trusting therapeutic relationship is central to my approach as I help clients find meaning and purpose in their lives and develop healthier relationships with others and themselves. I recognize that each of us gets lots of messages in this world and many of them are negative. I work to help people identify and overcome these negative messages by embracing their strengths to live a satisfying life.
My goal in therapy is to offer a space for clients to feel understood and accepted and I believe the healing comes through connection. Building a collaborative, safe, and trusting therapeutic relationship is central to my approach as I help clients find meaning and purpose in their lives and develop healthier relationships with others and themselves. I recognize that each of us gets lots of messages in this world and many of them are negative. I work to help people identify and overcome these negative messages by embracing their strengths to live a satisfying life.
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Nataly Aguirre
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
I would be honored to work alongside you in therapy. My name is Nataly Aguirre and I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has served as a therapist across various neighborhoods in the greater Milwaukee area since 2018. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with a variety of mental health concerns and who are from all walks of life. If you are feeling stuck, alone, and frustrated it can be difficult pinpointing your needs and goals. We can work together to find the answers.
I would be honored to work alongside you in therapy. My name is Nataly Aguirre and I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has served as a therapist across various neighborhoods in the greater Milwaukee area since 2018. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with a variety of mental health concerns and who are from all walks of life. If you are feeling stuck, alone, and frustrated it can be difficult pinpointing your needs and goals. We can work together to find the answers.
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Sue Driscoll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with equal parts experience in the medical field, mental health areas, and life in general. My unique combination of personal and professional experiences allows me to understand and acknowledged where you have been, and help you decide what your next steps will be. Empathy is one of my strongest traits, and since I have weathered divorce, narcissistic abuse, alienation of a child, and other challenges, I am here to help you weather yours.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with equal parts experience in the medical field, mental health areas, and life in general. My unique combination of personal and professional experiences allows me to understand and acknowledged where you have been, and help you decide what your next steps will be. Empathy is one of my strongest traits, and since I have weathered divorce, narcissistic abuse, alienation of a child, and other challenges, I am here to help you weather yours.
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Rebekah Sandell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Vulnerability is the strength that makes us humanly genuine. Through a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive lens, we will work together to uncover and build upon your resilience. I am here to empathically support your therapeutic journey and when you feel comfortable, I will gently challenge your preconceptions about yourself and the world around you. This is where growth happens. I encourage you to bring your fullest self to sessions, whatever that may entail, ie. humor, colorful language, creativity, authenticity…and I will do the same.
Vulnerability is the strength that makes us humanly genuine. Through a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive lens, we will work together to uncover and build upon your resilience. I am here to empathically support your therapeutic journey and when you feel comfortable, I will gently challenge your preconceptions about yourself and the world around you. This is where growth happens. I encourage you to bring your fullest self to sessions, whatever that may entail, ie. humor, colorful language, creativity, authenticity…and I will do the same.
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Amanda Lo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Do you often feel like you are just trying to survive or are barely staying afloat? Are you feeling inadequate in the spaces you occupy such as school, work, or home? Have you ever wondered if there is more to your identity than the mental health concerns that you experience? If you are reading this right now, I am proud of you for getting here. I normalize the self-doubt that you are going through. If you resonate with one of the aforementioned questions, I can partner with you to validate you and to determine the best solutions that will help you feel you can thrive despite all the challenges you may face.
Do you often feel like you are just trying to survive or are barely staying afloat? Are you feeling inadequate in the spaces you occupy such as school, work, or home? Have you ever wondered if there is more to your identity than the mental health concerns that you experience? If you are reading this right now, I am proud of you for getting here. I normalize the self-doubt that you are going through. If you resonate with one of the aforementioned questions, I can partner with you to validate you and to determine the best solutions that will help you feel you can thrive despite all the challenges you may face.
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Rachel Wagner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202
With over 14 years of experience, my belief is that seeking out counseling services is a brave and proactive way to improve one’s quality of life. I strive to tailor all of my clients’ therapeutic journeys to their respective individual hopes, goals and needs to leave them feeling more complete, joyful, and with a greater understanding of themselves than prior to entering therapy. I aim to create a warm, kind, inclusive and safe therapeutic space that is free of judgment and open to what the client brings to each session. I particularly enjoy working with clients through transitional periods in their life.
With over 14 years of experience, my belief is that seeking out counseling services is a brave and proactive way to improve one’s quality of life. I strive to tailor all of my clients’ therapeutic journeys to their respective individual hopes, goals and needs to leave them feeling more complete, joyful, and with a greater understanding of themselves than prior to entering therapy. I aim to create a warm, kind, inclusive and safe therapeutic space that is free of judgment and open to what the client brings to each session. I particularly enjoy working with clients through transitional periods in their life.
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Nikole Bower
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety and is it impacting your daily life? Do you need clarity with a recent life change? I have 8 years of experience working in mental and behavioral health. I serve clients with a vast array of mental health diagnoses. I specialize with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, postpartum, and trauma related disorders. Being a mother myself, I understand the daily challenges of motherhood/ parenthood. Let’s work together to identify and take control of daily stressors and work towards developing coping skills to better support building a healthier you.
Are you struggling with anxiety and is it impacting your daily life? Do you need clarity with a recent life change? I have 8 years of experience working in mental and behavioral health. I serve clients with a vast array of mental health diagnoses. I specialize with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, postpartum, and trauma related disorders. Being a mother myself, I understand the daily challenges of motherhood/ parenthood. Let’s work together to identify and take control of daily stressors and work towards developing coping skills to better support building a healthier you.
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Patti A White
Marriage & Family Therapist, RN, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Not accepting new clients
Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment. These are the values that guide my own life as well as my therapy style. I am interested in assisting you to find the answers that are right for you. I would enjoy working with you individually or as part of a couple or family. My specialties include parent-child, marital, and other relationship issues. I support family preservation whenever possible. My experience also includes anger management, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief, trauma, and medical issues such as chronic illnesses, insomnia, physical disability, chronic pain, and caregiver stress.
Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment. These are the values that guide my own life as well as my therapy style. I am interested in assisting you to find the answers that are right for you. I would enjoy working with you individually or as part of a couple or family. My specialties include parent-child, marital, and other relationship issues. I support family preservation whenever possible. My experience also includes anger management, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief, trauma, and medical issues such as chronic illnesses, insomnia, physical disability, chronic pain, and caregiver stress.
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Justine Terzinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with low self worth/self esteem, anxiety, or overwhelming feelings of stress? My name is Justine, and I am a mental health therapist who provides online counseling to individuals over 18 who reside in Wisconsin. I have been working in the helping profession for over 10 years and truly enjoy the work I do. I believe in creating a safe space for people to fully express themselves and their struggles so we can work together to enhance their quality of life.
Are you struggling with low self worth/self esteem, anxiety, or overwhelming feelings of stress? My name is Justine, and I am a mental health therapist who provides online counseling to individuals over 18 who reside in Wisconsin. I have been working in the helping profession for over 10 years and truly enjoy the work I do. I believe in creating a safe space for people to fully express themselves and their struggles so we can work together to enhance their quality of life.
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Kim Wagner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging and I believe people are resilient. I use a holistic, strength-based approach to meet children, adolescents and adults where they are at and create a safe, non-judgmental space to work through hardships.
Life can be challenging and I believe people are resilient. I use a holistic, strength-based approach to meet children, adolescents and adults where they are at and create a safe, non-judgmental space to work through hardships.
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Brittni Bowie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CEDS-C, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
I believe that at the core of our humanity lies the profound need for connection, and it is within this bond that transformation thrives. My mission is to dismantle the shackles of diet culture, foster a healthy relationship with food, cultivate a positive body image, and empower you to embrace the life you envision. Utilizing evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, and RO DBT, I strive to empower you to step outside your comfort zone and embrace life's challenges with resilience. In our sessions, you are free to be authentically yourself, whether that means showing up in pajamas or accompanied by a furry friend.
I believe that at the core of our humanity lies the profound need for connection, and it is within this bond that transformation thrives. My mission is to dismantle the shackles of diet culture, foster a healthy relationship with food, cultivate a positive body image, and empower you to embrace the life you envision. Utilizing evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, and RO DBT, I strive to empower you to step outside your comfort zone and embrace life's challenges with resilience. In our sessions, you are free to be authentically yourself, whether that means showing up in pajamas or accompanied by a furry friend.
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Jennifer Brau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC
Verified Verified
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
I am 12 years into my journey as a therapist and continue to feel honored every time someone invites me to walk with them on their path. Every person seeks out therapy for a different reason and I look forward to each opportunity to listen, to learn, and to grow together. Change is possible, it starts with turning one small "stone".
I am 12 years into my journey as a therapist and continue to feel honored every time someone invites me to walk with them on their path. Every person seeks out therapy for a different reason and I look forward to each opportunity to listen, to learn, and to grow together. Change is possible, it starts with turning one small "stone".
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New Prospects Counseling Services
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202
New Prospects Counseling Services has been serving children, adults and couples in Milwaukee since 1977. Located on the upper east side of Milwaukee, our office space combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new for a comfortable and welcoming environment.
New Prospects Counseling Services has been serving children, adults and couples in Milwaukee since 1977. Located on the upper east side of Milwaukee, our office space combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new for a comfortable and welcoming environment.
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Deanna Houck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
Are you a neurodivergent adult seeking ways to manage your emotions, anxiety, and relationships? I’m Deanna Houck, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Life Coach based in Wisconsin. I've spent over 30 years offering effective treatment for individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and developmental disabilities. My approach to therapy focuses on understanding emotions, managing them, and challenging ineffective behaviors and beliefs. Combining counseling and coaching in my practice often yields better treatment outcomes. Let’s make positive changes together.
Are you a neurodivergent adult seeking ways to manage your emotions, anxiety, and relationships? I’m Deanna Houck, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Life Coach based in Wisconsin. I've spent over 30 years offering effective treatment for individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and developmental disabilities. My approach to therapy focuses on understanding emotions, managing them, and challenging ineffective behaviors and beliefs. Combining counseling and coaching in my practice often yields better treatment outcomes. Let’s make positive changes together.
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Melissa Shi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2019. She has a B.S. in Psychology from UW-Madison and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Syracuse University. Melissa knows how uncomfortable it can be to start therapy or ask for help. She believes this discomfort can turn into growth and helps her clients get through the hard stuff by being authentic, warm, and humorous when appropriate. Melissa also works hard to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic space. She sees the best in her clients and helps them see their own strengths, accomplishments, growth, find hope.
Melissa Shi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2019. She has a B.S. in Psychology from UW-Madison and an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Syracuse University. Melissa knows how uncomfortable it can be to start therapy or ask for help. She believes this discomfort can turn into growth and helps her clients get through the hard stuff by being authentic, warm, and humorous when appropriate. Melissa also works hard to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic space. She sees the best in her clients and helps them see their own strengths, accomplishments, growth, find hope.
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I am a clinical psychologist licensed for independent practice in the State of Wisconsin. My office is conveniently located in Downtown Milwaukee, and I work primarily with adult individuals who are interested in psychotherapy. I also have affiliations with nurse practitioners within our clinic for those who may be interested in medication as a treatment option to supplement their therapy.
I am a clinical psychologist licensed for independent practice in the State of Wisconsin. My office is conveniently located in Downtown Milwaukee, and I work primarily with adult individuals who are interested in psychotherapy. I also have affiliations with nurse practitioners within our clinic for those who may be interested in medication as a treatment option to supplement their therapy.
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Nikki Zellner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Not accepting new clients
As a therapist, I rely heavily on the power of the therapeutic relationship, viewing this relationship as the foundation for safety in working with individuals and their internal systems. Our work together develops insight into one's own internal landscape and explores the wounds that create difficult emotions, thoughts and patterns in day to day life. Working together, such processing fosters a relationship with oneself in a way that goes beyond their past.
As a therapist, I rely heavily on the power of the therapeutic relationship, viewing this relationship as the foundation for safety in working with individuals and their internal systems. Our work together develops insight into one's own internal landscape and explores the wounds that create difficult emotions, thoughts and patterns in day to day life. Working together, such processing fosters a relationship with oneself in a way that goes beyond their past.
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Radical Change Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Waitlist for new clients
Radical Change Counseling and Coaching is focused on helping people who feel stuck and always needing to control everything make lasting change. If you feel that you are a hamster on a wheel and no matter what you do, you just feel like you are having the same issues over and over again without help, we may have the approach that finally helps to create change. Do you handle stress by trying to control everything, yourself, and even others? If so, we might be able to help!
Radical Change Counseling and Coaching is focused on helping people who feel stuck and always needing to control everything make lasting change. If you feel that you are a hamster on a wheel and no matter what you do, you just feel like you are having the same issues over and over again without help, we may have the approach that finally helps to create change. Do you handle stress by trying to control everything, yourself, and even others? If so, we might be able to help!
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Carly Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Village, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Not accepting new clients
Your journey towards healing and self-discovery begins today! Carly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with her Substance Abuse Counseling in training license. Carly has eight years of direct clinical experience and specializes in working with adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns, trauma, anxiety and depression disorders and individuals facing adversity. Carly uses a variety of techniques including Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Motivational Interviewing and Internal Family Systems.
Your journey towards healing and self-discovery begins today! Carly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with her Substance Abuse Counseling in training license. Carly has eight years of direct clinical experience and specializes in working with adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns, trauma, anxiety and depression disorders and individuals facing adversity. Carly uses a variety of techniques including Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Motivational Interviewing and Internal Family Systems.
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My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with clients to create meaningful change. I believe that complex intersections of identity shape our lived experiences, and I strive to create a therapeutic experience wherein clients feel seen, heard, and respected as unique individuals. I have experience working with young adults facing a variety of challenges pertaining to school, major life transitions, and mental health. I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorder, grief, and low self-esteem. I currently work with adults of all ages.
My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with clients to create meaningful change. I believe that complex intersections of identity shape our lived experiences, and I strive to create a therapeutic experience wherein clients feel seen, heard, and respected as unique individuals. I have experience working with young adults facing a variety of challenges pertaining to school, major life transitions, and mental health. I have worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorder, grief, and low self-esteem. I currently work with adults of all ages.
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Number of Therapists in East Village, Milwaukee, WI
200+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in East Village, Milwaukee, WI who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
92% | Depression |
71% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Self Esteem |
68% | Life Transitions |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | Aetna |
67% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
66% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in East Village, Milwaukee, WI see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in East Village, Milwaukee?
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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.