Therapists in Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI

Nickie is a licensed clinical social worker who has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and a master's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to practicing as an outpatient psychotherapist, she has previous experience working at Rogers Memorial Hospital and various university settings in order to assist adolescents, adults and families in dealing with a wide range of mental health issues. Nickie specializes in life and career transitions, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, communication, as well as infertility, pregnancy and postpartum mental health concerns.

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.

I practice sex therapy, individual therapy, and couples therapy in southeastern Wisconsin. I also specialize in family building, queer families, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. I help clients ages 15-75 with issues in individual mental health, sex and sexuality, relationships, and family dynamics. Areas in sexuality I help people with include dissatisfaction with sex, sexual pain, desire and arousal issues, out of control sexual behavior, difficulty with orgasm, healthy sex after trauma, polyamory, swinging, kink, gender & orientation discovery. Health at Every Size aligned, ace spectrum affirming, neurodivergence specialized.

I am a licensed clinical social worker and a certified substance abuse counselor who received my undergraduate and master's degree from the University of WI-Milwaukee. I started providing therapy in 1998 and work with adolescents aged 14 and older, adults and couples. My specialties include depression, anxiety, infertility/adoption concerns; and marriage and family issues. I believe in empowering individuals to identify their strengths and to assist in self-directed change. I have had multiple life experiences that have challenged my wellbeing only to grow stronger as a person. I am the mother of two wonderful children.

Are you feeling unhappy or overwhelmed with yourself and your life? Do you wish that you felt more in control and empowered during your day? I specialize in working with anyone who is seeking peace with food and their body, including eating disorders, poor body image, or feeling a loss of control over food or your body. I am also drawn to help those who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and those who want to find joy and meaning in their life.

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, and over 15 years working with children. 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.

Anita Astley is the founder and CEO of "Building Healthy Relationships" LLC and published author of “Unfuck Your Life and Relationships" (Simon & Schuster). She is a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in helping people navigate life's challenges including basic communication issues to depression, anxiety, emotional and physical intimacy issues, separation and divorce, conflict resolution, and infidelity to name a few. Ms.Astley is "solution focused" and believes there is a "solution" to every problem and arriving there successfully is possible through professional guidance & support.

Why spend your energy trying to cope with what is, when you could use it to create what you really want? I love working with people who are motivated to make significant life change, even if they don't know where or how to begin! I focus on teaching clients to separate thoughts from feelings, tap into their inner core of intuitive awareness, and use their own inner guidance system -- to move toward their goals, and away from old patterns and obstacles to growth. Along the way, we bring in interesting discussions, good books, homework, mindfulness exercises, and of course, some humor!

Choosing a therapist can be difficult. You want someone you can trust and who has the experience to help with your needs. I am qualified to treat most conditions that cause people distress. Some areas of special interest include LGBTQ+, healthcare workers, anxiety (OCD, phobias, general anxiety), phobias, stress, work-life balance, depression, trauma, relationships, parenting, boundary-setting, and developing assertiveness. I am a strong LGBTQAI+ ally and have experience and special training working with LGBTQAI+ couples and individuals. Hablo español y hago terápia en español. Tengo experiencia con gente de todas partes.

If you suspect that your present life is being affected by your past adverse experiences, you are not alone. If you feel that it is time for you to have a trained professional to help you with your healing journey, I will be honored to offer you my knowledge and experience. I help people feel more integrated and whole after surviving trauma, so that they can live to their fullest potential.

Amy has been providing psychotherapy services since 2003, focusing on women's issues and reproductive health, the needs of LGBTQIA+ clients, anxiety and depression and work with teenagers and young adults. Outside of the office Amy enjoys spending time with her family which includes her children and two dogs.

Jennifer Geisler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2021. She completed her MA in Counseling at Northwestern University and her BS in Psychology at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Jennifer has received training in various types of therapies, allowing her to personalize the therapy experience to best suit each client’s individual needs. Jennifer understands that every client is unique, and she excels at meeting them where they are, actively listening to their concerns, and working with them to draw upon their strengths to improve their healing process.

For me, the first and most important thing I can possibly know about you is how you want to feel at the very end of our therapeutic relationship. You might wonder why that is so important to me, and the answer is as simple and complex as this: When you tell me where you want to go, I will invest energy and resources during our time together to make sure that we are moving towards that goal in each and every session. While we address your challenges, I will help you discover your strengths and dig in to find resources that you already have in your life. When you meet your goal, that's when I know I've done my best.

Are you tired of feeling stressed and anxious? Feeling stuck or overwhelmed by it all? At times, it can feel as though anxiety controls every aspect of your life. Your anxiety decides what you say or don’t, it impacts the choices you make, and holds you back from doing the things you want to do. Some days, before you even open your eyes, you may already feel anxious. You have done everything you can imagine to find relief on your own. A part of you worries that you are plagued with this anxiety for life, while another part of you knows it can get better.

I work with adolescents and adults providing individual therapy. From small private practices to large psychiatric treatment institutions like Rogers Memorial Hospital, I have cultivated experience working with diverse clientele in a variety of treatment settings and have lead therapy groups focused on trauma, anger management, personality disorders, depression, and anxiety. I have provided consultation for programming revision in the areas of trauma and personality disorders and served on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

As a Multicultural Existentialist Counselor, I offer an open, honest, safe, and authentic space to build understanding, promote healing, and work towards change. I am deeply committed to meeting you where you are, understanding how you got there, and where you want to be in the future without judgment. I believe in every person's inherent agency, and will work alongside you holistically to find a path forward and develop your relationship to yourself. I work with couples, adults and teens of all racial, sexual, gender, and cultural identities in areas like identity, grief, burnout and career, emotional regulation and relationships.

Welcome! I’m Meredith Stoner Heath (she/her), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in both Wisconsin and Illinois. It’s not easy to accept help or to open up to someone new. I believe when clients feel safe and accepted, they are able to make the most change, so I strive to provide an empathetic and compassionate environment that is free of judgement where clients can feel open to sharing their feelings and struggles. During our sessions, we will collaborate together to develop personalized goals that will help you to make the changes you want to see in your life and improve your overall health and well-being.

If you've found yourself at the center of a literal shi-storm, needing grounding, stabilization and a breath to process what just happened... than YOU are my ideal client! First- your past does not define your future. Second, I believe that everyone has the capacity for resilience and to work through whatever they have been dealt in life. Third, healing can look a million different ways- as we are all very different types of people. If you are looking for a non-judgmental, solution focused space to start the process to a renewed sense of self- you've found the right clinician!

Has your life changed in a way that has left you feeling untethered? Loss is an inherent aspect of change — loss of comfortable routines and settings, parts of our identities, the vision of how we thought our lives would look, and relationships and people we hold dear. These losses reverberate and impact how we approach and react to all aspects of our lives, and I’m here to help you sort through which of your behaviors are serving you and offer unconditional support as you learn to leave behind those that are not. We'll work together to strengthen your self-knowledge and trust in your ability to handle whatever life brings.