Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS) Health Solution Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
For over 35 years, as a licensed clinical social worker, I've assisted adolescents, adults and couples transform from struggle to satisfaction. I take a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to fully understand and address your concerns. I realize your story is unique and your self-discovery path will become clearer as we work together. I assist people with aging concerns, anxiety, caregiver issues, depression and mood changes, grief, parenting strategies, post-traumatic stress, relationship and family issues, stress related to school, work, legal issues and substance dependence.
For over 35 years, as a licensed clinical social worker, I've assisted adolescents, adults and couples transform from struggle to satisfaction. I take a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to fully understand and address your concerns. I realize your story is unique and your self-discovery path will become clearer as we work together. I assist people with aging concerns, anxiety, caregiver issues, depression and mood changes, grief, parenting strategies, post-traumatic stress, relationship and family issues, stress related to school, work, legal issues and substance dependence.
Melanie Wasserman provides psychotherapy to individuals 17 and older. She received her Master in Social Work degree from UW - Milwaukee, where her training focused on mental health, trauma counseling, and marriage and family therapy. Melanie has practiced psychotherapy since 1999 and her therapeutic approach to treatment includes Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotional Focused and Insight Oriented Therapy. Additionally, Melanie is skilled in group therapy and facilitating psycho-educational and bereavement groups.
Melanie Wasserman provides psychotherapy to individuals 17 and older. She received her Master in Social Work degree from UW - Milwaukee, where her training focused on mental health, trauma counseling, and marriage and family therapy. Melanie has practiced psychotherapy since 1999 and her therapeutic approach to treatment includes Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotional Focused and Insight Oriented Therapy. Additionally, Melanie is skilled in group therapy and facilitating psycho-educational and bereavement groups.
James Holtz is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2015. He earned his Master's Degree in Community Mental Health Counseling at UW-Milwaukee and his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from UW-Stevens Point. Often, clients struggle to understand themselves and their friends and families do too. James's goal is to listen deeply and then earn a client's trust and show that what they are experiencing makes sense considering their experience and context. Trust, care, validation, and emotional safety are the foundation for healing James provides.
James Holtz is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2015. He earned his Master's Degree in Community Mental Health Counseling at UW-Milwaukee and his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from UW-Stevens Point. Often, clients struggle to understand themselves and their friends and families do too. James's goal is to listen deeply and then earn a client's trust and show that what they are experiencing makes sense considering their experience and context. Trust, care, validation, and emotional safety are the foundation for healing James provides.
Kimberly is a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor. She earned her master s degree at Marquette University and worked in the mental health field since 2001 providing services at the inpatient, partial, and residential program levels before doing outpatient therapy. Kimberly works collaboratively with adults from a strengths-based perspective, with compassion and a belief in their ability to grow and make positive changes in their lives. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy however, she pulls from other therapies as well, because every client is unique and has different needs.
Kimberly is a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor. She earned her master s degree at Marquette University and worked in the mental health field since 2001 providing services at the inpatient, partial, and residential program levels before doing outpatient therapy. Kimberly works collaboratively with adults from a strengths-based perspective, with compassion and a belief in their ability to grow and make positive changes in their lives. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy however, she pulls from other therapies as well, because every client is unique and has different needs.
Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor Areas of Expertise include: couples and collaborative couples therapy, anxiety, depression, dependence all substances, internet, gambling and more , codependency, guidance in working with a loved one s dependence, trauma, aging issues, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, brainspotting, dialectical behavior therapy, life skills, life transitions, self esteem/self image, employment stress, general emotional well-being, crisis management, relapse prevention.
Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor Areas of Expertise include: couples and collaborative couples therapy, anxiety, depression, dependence all substances, internet, gambling and more , codependency, guidance in working with a loved one s dependence, trauma, aging issues, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, brainspotting, dialectical behavior therapy, life skills, life transitions, self esteem/self image, employment stress, general emotional well-being, crisis management, relapse prevention.
Katrina is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who provides individual therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults. She received both her BA and MSEd from Western Illinois University and has been in practice since 2000. Katrina has extensive experience working with ADHD (adolescent and adults), supportive parenting work, adolescent related issues, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, women's issues, and stress management. Katrina approaches counseling with kindness, compassion, genuineness, and respect. She is an LGBTQ ally and has worked with many people from all walks of life, ethnicities, and spiritual beliefs.
Katrina is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who provides individual therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults. She received both her BA and MSEd from Western Illinois University and has been in practice since 2000. Katrina has extensive experience working with ADHD (adolescent and adults), supportive parenting work, adolescent related issues, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, women's issues, and stress management. Katrina approaches counseling with kindness, compassion, genuineness, and respect. She is an LGBTQ ally and has worked with many people from all walks of life, ethnicities, and spiritual beliefs.
Nico Salazar (whose current availability is every other week) is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2021. He graduated from Marquette University. Nico aims to help clients by offering a validating and warm space to share their challenges and take the time to work together to develop a plan. He utilizes evidenced-based approaches and skills from CBT and DBT to find a path forward and allow clients to break out of old unhelpful habits. Nico has experience working with patients struggling with Eating Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Nico Salazar (whose current availability is every other week) is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2021. He graduated from Marquette University. Nico aims to help clients by offering a validating and warm space to share their challenges and take the time to work together to develop a plan. He utilizes evidenced-based approaches and skills from CBT and DBT to find a path forward and allow clients to break out of old unhelpful habits. Nico has experience working with patients struggling with Eating Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
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.
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.
Colleen W. Baird is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated magna cum laude from Lawrence University in 2010 and graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2013. Colleen brings her therapeutic knowledge and experience to collaborate with clients’ unique strengths and empower progress toward their goals. She works with a variety of diagnoses including mood disorders and adjustment disorders and finds supporting clients through life transitions especially rewarding.
Colleen W. Baird is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated magna cum laude from Lawrence University in 2010 and graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2013. Colleen brings her therapeutic knowledge and experience to collaborate with clients’ unique strengths and empower progress toward their goals. She works with a variety of diagnoses including mood disorders and adjustment disorders and finds supporting clients through life transitions especially rewarding.
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.
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.
Dr. Winston recognizes the value of the therapeutic relationship, and understands that progress and growth starts from trust and safety, and she strives to create a safe, supportive, collaborative, and warm space for all clients. Dr. Winston aims to meet her clients where they are on their journey, and utilizes relational, systemic, supportive, and cognitive behavioral based approaches to help you achieve your goals.
Dr. Winston recognizes the value of the therapeutic relationship, and understands that progress and growth starts from trust and safety, and she strives to create a safe, supportive, collaborative, and warm space for all clients. Dr. Winston aims to meet her clients where they are on their journey, and utilizes relational, systemic, supportive, and cognitive behavioral based approaches to help you achieve your goals.
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Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53212
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Does being in love mean being in pain? Are you and your significant other having a hard time communicating or getting your needs met? Are you confused, anxious, sad or angry? Are you feeling less motivated? Having difficulty concentrating or sleeping? Do you feel distracted and find it hard to follow through? Are you questioning your goals or feel stuck? Are you questioning your family of origin and feel you have issues from the past that are unresolved? Are you grieving the loss of someone? Do you worry about yourself or your significant other and their bad habits? Are you a survivor?
Ashley graduated with her Master s in Counseling Psychology from Alabama A M University and is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Wisconsin. She has over 15 years experience providing counseling services primarily to youth, young adults and women. In her practice she uses a compassionate and strength-based approach to help individuals understand their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions while teaching them the skills to implement positive changes in their life. She has a passion for helping individuals overcome ADHD, anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, and relationship struggles.
Ashley graduated with her Master s in Counseling Psychology from Alabama A M University and is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Wisconsin. She has over 15 years experience providing counseling services primarily to youth, young adults and women. In her practice she uses a compassionate and strength-based approach to help individuals understand their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions while teaching them the skills to implement positive changes in their life. She has a passion for helping individuals overcome ADHD, anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, and relationship struggles.
Abigail Cohn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2014. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theater from Macalester College and a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Abigail offers a relaxed and non-judgmental approach. She aims to create a collaborative environment to enable clients to develop their own goals and experiment with making important changes. Abigail has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Abigail Cohn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2014. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theater from Macalester College and a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Abigail offers a relaxed and non-judgmental approach. She aims to create a collaborative environment to enable clients to develop their own goals and experiment with making important changes. Abigail has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Dr. Monica Garcia is a Psychologist in Wisconsin practicing in schools for the past 25 years. She has also taught in higher education for approximately 11 years. Dr. Garcia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Alverno College, a Master of Science in Educational Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Education from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and an additional Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction administrators license from Silver Lake College.
Dr. Monica Garcia is a Psychologist in Wisconsin practicing in schools for the past 25 years. She has also taught in higher education for approximately 11 years. Dr. Garcia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Alverno College, a Master of Science in Educational Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Education from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and an additional Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction administrators license from Silver Lake College.
Susan Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2008. She holds a Master's of Social Work from Loyola University-Chicago as well as a Master's in Management from Cardinal Stritch University. Susan has almost 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families focusing on Addictions, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem Issues and Trauma. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
Susan Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2008. She holds a Master's of Social Work from Loyola University-Chicago as well as a Master's in Management from Cardinal Stritch University. Susan has almost 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families focusing on Addictions, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem Issues and Trauma. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
Alison Schneider is a licensed professional counselor. She received a Bachelor s degree in Psychology from UW-Madison and a Master s degree in Counseling from Marquette University. Alison works with adults experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma. She is trained in EMDR eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and is currently working towards certification as a trauma treatment professional. Alison works with her clients on increasing healthy coping skills, setting boundaries with self and others, and decreasing the impact of past trauma on current functioning.
Alison Schneider is a licensed professional counselor. She received a Bachelor s degree in Psychology from UW-Madison and a Master s degree in Counseling from Marquette University. Alison works with adults experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma. She is trained in EMDR eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and is currently working towards certification as a trauma treatment professional. Alison works with her clients on increasing healthy coping skills, setting boundaries with self and others, and decreasing the impact of past trauma on current functioning.
Deanna is a licensed professional counselor who earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Marian College at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and a master’s of science degree in educational/professional counselor tract from Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. Often described as compassionate, hard-working, creative and curious, Deanna has experience working with individuals who live with substance use disorders, chronic mental health disorders and developmental disabilities. She has worked in day treatment settings, residential treatment facilities and in a methadone clinic.
Deanna is a licensed professional counselor who earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Marian College at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and a master’s of science degree in educational/professional counselor tract from Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. Often described as compassionate, hard-working, creative and curious, Deanna has experience working with individuals who live with substance use disorders, chronic mental health disorders and developmental disabilities. She has worked in day treatment settings, residential treatment facilities and in a methadone clinic.
Brian Martinezdelacotera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Brian is an exceptionally open, kind-hearted therapist providing emotional safety for clients to explore their concerns. With warmth and humor, he assists clients struggling with a wide range of concerns including addictions (heroin, alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, etc.), anxiety, depression, self-worth, trauma, conflicts, and family or other relationship issues. Upon resolving initial concerns, clients are offered time and a safe place to process and work towards developing strategies to maintain a stable mind and a more fulfilling life.
Brian is an exceptionally open, kind-hearted therapist providing emotional safety for clients to explore their concerns. With warmth and humor, he assists clients struggling with a wide range of concerns including addictions (heroin, alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, etc.), anxiety, depression, self-worth, trauma, conflicts, and family or other relationship issues. Upon resolving initial concerns, clients are offered time and a safe place to process and work towards developing strategies to maintain a stable mind and a more fulfilling life.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and inperson therapy and psychiatry services, covered by most major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and inperson therapy and psychiatry services, covered by most major insurance plans.
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