Therapists for Teens in Port Washington, WI
Melissa Wellenstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, WI 53074
I have extensive knowledge in child development, school-based issues, child & adolescent anxiety, and parenting and behavioral interventions.
I have an innate ability to connect and form relationships with people. This ability has allowed me to work individuals and families in different capacities for over 15 years. I believe that every individual is unique. My counseling approach is open, flexible, and adaptive to each person's needs depending on their expectations of treatment, the problem, and treatment goals. Through my work I strive to create a strong therapeutic connection with clients and develop a safe space where clients can grow and evolve.
I have extensive knowledge in child development, school-based issues, child & adolescent anxiety, and parenting and behavioral interventions.
I have an innate ability to connect and form relationships with people. This ability has allowed me to work individuals and families in different capacities for over 15 years. I believe that every individual is unique. My counseling approach is open, flexible, and adaptive to each person's needs depending on their expectations of treatment, the problem, and treatment goals. Through my work I strive to create a strong therapeutic connection with clients and develop a safe space where clients can grow and evolve.
Sara Zingsheim
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, WI 53074
Our clinic serves Ozaukee and the surrounding counties and is accepting new clients ages 9 and over! Best Self Counseling Center offers individual/couples/family counseling, psychiatric medications and management with our nurse practitioner, as well as trauma informed yoga (private or small group). See www.bestselfcc.com to meet our team. You can also schedule your first appointment through the website or by calling our office manger, Carrie. Follow Best Self Counseling Center on Facebook or Instagram for mental health tips, uplifting messages, updates and information on groups & events offered at Best Self Counseling Center!
Our clinic serves Ozaukee and the surrounding counties and is accepting new clients ages 9 and over! Best Self Counseling Center offers individual/couples/family counseling, psychiatric medications and management with our nurse practitioner, as well as trauma informed yoga (private or small group). See www.bestselfcc.com to meet our team. You can also schedule your first appointment through the website or by calling our office manger, Carrie. Follow Best Self Counseling Center on Facebook or Instagram for mental health tips, uplifting messages, updates and information on groups & events offered at Best Self Counseling Center!
Corrin Van Lanen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, WI 53074
Taking the first step in prioritizing yourself is scary. I'm here to help you through not only the first step, but every step after that. Self-care comes in many forms, & I am happy to be a part of this process with you to discover what is meaningful & beneficial for you to feel your best self. As a mental health professional and trained in Brainspotting, I have been blessed to learn & grow with each of my clients. The story & vulnerability each individual brings forward is what makes the process impactful. The willingness to let down one’s guard & be your true self can transform people.
Taking the first step in prioritizing yourself is scary. I'm here to help you through not only the first step, but every step after that. Self-care comes in many forms, & I am happy to be a part of this process with you to discover what is meaningful & beneficial for you to feel your best self. As a mental health professional and trained in Brainspotting, I have been blessed to learn & grow with each of my clients. The story & vulnerability each individual brings forward is what makes the process impactful. The willingness to let down one’s guard & be your true self can transform people.
I find great fulfillment in collaborating with clients who are poised for transformative change. Whether seeking a shift in perspective, valuable coping strategies, or a comprehensive life overhaul, I am deeply committed to exploring diverse pathways toward achieving these objectives. Therapy does not need to be perceived as an intimidating endeavor; rather, it can offer profound opportunities for exploration, illumination, and healing, aspects of which I am dedicated to facilitating for my clients.
I find great fulfillment in collaborating with clients who are poised for transformative change. Whether seeking a shift in perspective, valuable coping strategies, or a comprehensive life overhaul, I am deeply committed to exploring diverse pathways toward achieving these objectives. Therapy does not need to be perceived as an intimidating endeavor; rather, it can offer profound opportunities for exploration, illumination, and healing, aspects of which I am dedicated to facilitating for my clients.
Laurie Rathke
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, WI 53074
I have over 20 years experience working with a wide range of teens and adults doing individual and group counseling.
Sometimes it's hard to always be "the strong one". Maybe you're so busy taking care of others, you've forgotten about taking care of yourself? Suddenly you notice your health is more of an issue and there is no easy explanation. You become overwhelmed, irritable or depressed with tasks and events that used to be no problem. Mind - Body - Spirit. They are all linked, like a chain. When one link is weak, the chain breaks down and needs attention.
I have over 20 years experience working with a wide range of teens and adults doing individual and group counseling.
Sometimes it's hard to always be "the strong one". Maybe you're so busy taking care of others, you've forgotten about taking care of yourself? Suddenly you notice your health is more of an issue and there is no easy explanation. You become overwhelmed, irritable or depressed with tasks and events that used to be no problem. Mind - Body - Spirit. They are all linked, like a chain. When one link is weak, the chain breaks down and needs attention.
Maria Reiter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Port Washington, WI 53074 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with constant anxiety and stress that leaves you feeling drained? Do you strive for perfection but feel like you can never quite achieve it, leaving you feel frustrated and disappointed? Have you explored talk therapy before and found it helpful for venting, but now you’re seeking a more in-depth approach to address the root of your anxiety and trauma to find lasting relief? I understand how all these concerns are interconnected, which is why I bring a holistic approach to therapy. I help millenial and Gen Z women just like you overcome people-pleasing tendencies, reduce anxiety, and find lasting relief through EMDR.
Do you struggle with constant anxiety and stress that leaves you feeling drained? Do you strive for perfection but feel like you can never quite achieve it, leaving you feel frustrated and disappointed? Have you explored talk therapy before and found it helpful for venting, but now you’re seeking a more in-depth approach to address the root of your anxiety and trauma to find lasting relief? I understand how all these concerns are interconnected, which is why I bring a holistic approach to therapy. I help millenial and Gen Z women just like you overcome people-pleasing tendencies, reduce anxiety, and find lasting relief through EMDR.
Michaela Rusch
Counselor, MS, LPSC, LPC-IT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, WI 53074
Michaela is a Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training (LPC-IT) who provides individual therapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults. As your therapist, Michaela is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for your individual needs and goals so that you can work towards becoming your best self. She has experience working with clients of all ages and is currently accepting clients 9 years and older. Michaela is also a licensed school counselor and has experience working in middle and high school settings, which can make her a great fit for teens and young adults.
Michaela is a Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training (LPC-IT) who provides individual therapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults. As your therapist, Michaela is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for your individual needs and goals so that you can work towards becoming your best self. She has experience working with clients of all ages and is currently accepting clients 9 years and older. Michaela is also a licensed school counselor and has experience working in middle and high school settings, which can make her a great fit for teens and young adults.
Leah Bruce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC, RYT 200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, WI 53074
Leah Bruce is a licensed professional mental health and substance abuse counselor and a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher. Leah’s role in treatment is as a fellow traveler for a portion of your life’s path to identify and overcome obstacles. Leah is passionate about infusing philosophical concepts of the yogic lifestyle to provide an innovative approach to therapy. She has specialized training in Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, narrative therapy, aggression replacement, and chronic suicidal ideation.
Leah Bruce is a licensed professional mental health and substance abuse counselor and a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher. Leah’s role in treatment is as a fellow traveler for a portion of your life’s path to identify and overcome obstacles. Leah is passionate about infusing philosophical concepts of the yogic lifestyle to provide an innovative approach to therapy. She has specialized training in Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, narrative therapy, aggression replacement, and chronic suicidal ideation.
Noel Mitchell Anxiety Therapist
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC-IT, IT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Port Washington, WI 53074
I specialize in helping anxious women who are struggling with overthinking, struggle to recognize and meet their own needs and self-doubt. This may feel like it's hard for you to say "no" and you default to pleasing other people which can lead to you being burned out. I open up a comfortable space where you don't feel like therapy is intimidating but rather a space for you explore, understand, and challenge your anxiety that is taking over. I have personally experienced how anxiety can impact your life which gives me unique insight to better support you!
I specialize in helping anxious women who are struggling with overthinking, struggle to recognize and meet their own needs and self-doubt. This may feel like it's hard for you to say "no" and you default to pleasing other people which can lead to you being burned out. I open up a comfortable space where you don't feel like therapy is intimidating but rather a space for you explore, understand, and challenge your anxiety that is taking over. I have personally experienced how anxiety can impact your life which gives me unique insight to better support you!
I have over 16 years of experience working with children, individuals, and families who have wide range of clinical needs. I believe that therapy goals and techniques are based on the individual's and/or family's needs, and I meet them where they are at in their process of growth. I have many years of experience working with children (and families) who have Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Autism, and Asperger's Syndrome). I also have experience working with children and adults who present a variety of behavioral and mental health challenges. I enjoy facilitating groups on social skills, anger management, and various parenting topics.
I have over 16 years of experience working with children, individuals, and families who have wide range of clinical needs. I believe that therapy goals and techniques are based on the individual's and/or family's needs, and I meet them where they are at in their process of growth. I have many years of experience working with children (and families) who have Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Autism, and Asperger's Syndrome). I also have experience working with children and adults who present a variety of behavioral and mental health challenges. I enjoy facilitating groups on social skills, anger management, and various parenting topics.
Jasmine Jaime Lammers
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Port Washington, WI 53074
I can help you with your trauma, coming out, transitioning, gaining acceptance, or finding your place in this world for youth and adults. I will help on your terms, not mine, and we work as a team. If you are having a hard time with any aspect of you life and need a relaxed, non-judgemental approach than I am the perfect fit. As gender specialist and transgender individual, I cherish acceptance and understanding towards all variants of life. I have a lot of experience with the LGBTQ+ and polyamorous community. I also specialize in suicide, self harm, stress, crisis, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, & personality disorders.
I can help you with your trauma, coming out, transitioning, gaining acceptance, or finding your place in this world for youth and adults. I will help on your terms, not mine, and we work as a team. If you are having a hard time with any aspect of you life and need a relaxed, non-judgemental approach than I am the perfect fit. As gender specialist and transgender individual, I cherish acceptance and understanding towards all variants of life. I have a lot of experience with the LGBTQ+ and polyamorous community. I also specialize in suicide, self harm, stress, crisis, complex trauma, dissociative disorders, & personality disorders.
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Emily Vander Velden
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Port Washington, WI 53074
At times it can feel like you’re hiding in plain sight. On the outside, you are admired for your attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple demands with apparent ease. You are an overachiever, going above and beyond, all while silently grappling with inner chaos. You're an expert in the art of people-pleasing, a well-honed skill that serves as a way to navigate interactions and avoid the sting of rejection or misunderstanding. You carefully plan your days to maintain some sense of control and order. Yet, despite your achievements and the admiration of others, you still feel a deep sense of inadequacy, and you are tired.
At times it can feel like you’re hiding in plain sight. On the outside, you are admired for your attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple demands with apparent ease. You are an overachiever, going above and beyond, all while silently grappling with inner chaos. You're an expert in the art of people-pleasing, a well-honed skill that serves as a way to navigate interactions and avoid the sting of rejection or misunderstanding. You carefully plan your days to maintain some sense of control and order. Yet, despite your achievements and the admiration of others, you still feel a deep sense of inadequacy, and you are tired.
Maggie Paulus
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, WI 53074
My background with counseling adolescents in a school-based setting as well as adults from a trauma background has helped me gain a counseling perspective and passion for helping others navigate through life.
I am passionate about creating a safe and empathetic space for clients to share life’s stressors. I approach therapy as a heartfelt opportunity to help others gain tools and resources to navigate their life’s challenges. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, burn-out, school-based issues, body-image concerns, stress management, and women’s issues.
My background with counseling adolescents in a school-based setting as well as adults from a trauma background has helped me gain a counseling perspective and passion for helping others navigate through life.
I am passionate about creating a safe and empathetic space for clients to share life’s stressors. I approach therapy as a heartfelt opportunity to help others gain tools and resources to navigate their life’s challenges. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, burn-out, school-based issues, body-image concerns, stress management, and women’s issues.
American Behavioral Clinics is an outpatient treatment facility that specializes in psychiatric and behavioral health services for children, teens, and adults. As a center of mental health excellence, we continually remove barriers to ensure quick access to the right care for our clients. We empower every individual with the opportunity to receive a full continuum of recovery-oriented and compassionate care that is built around our industry leading experts. Our clinical team delivers specialized treatment for people who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, addiction issues, and more.
American Behavioral Clinics is an outpatient treatment facility that specializes in psychiatric and behavioral health services for children, teens, and adults. As a center of mental health excellence, we continually remove barriers to ensure quick access to the right care for our clients. We empower every individual with the opportunity to receive a full continuum of recovery-oriented and compassionate care that is built around our industry leading experts. Our clinical team delivers specialized treatment for people who suffer from a variety of mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, addiction issues, and more.
Tracy Doro-Krueger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, WI 53074
Another day spent in the exhausting juggling routine of tending to everyone’s needs but your own. Your newborn kept you up all night – again. You can’t remember the last time you had any time for yourself. Contorting yourself to please everyone has transformed you into someone unrecognizable. With each role you take on – mother, wife, sister, friend – you feel further from yourself. As the stress in the pit of your stomach grows, the tension rises to your throat. You’re overwhelmed, and there’s nowhere to turn. You’ve sucked it up for too long and told yourself things are “good enough,” but they’re not. Don’t lose hope just yet.
Another day spent in the exhausting juggling routine of tending to everyone’s needs but your own. Your newborn kept you up all night – again. You can’t remember the last time you had any time for yourself. Contorting yourself to please everyone has transformed you into someone unrecognizable. With each role you take on – mother, wife, sister, friend – you feel further from yourself. As the stress in the pit of your stomach grows, the tension rises to your throat. You’re overwhelmed, and there’s nowhere to turn. You’ve sucked it up for too long and told yourself things are “good enough,” but they’re not. Don’t lose hope just yet.
Natalie Brey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Port Washington, WI 53074
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking help to prioritize yourself and your needs can be intimidating and vulnerable. As you embark on this journey towards healing and self-growth, I am honored to offer you support every step of the way. My approach to therapy is relationship-focused, holistic, and strengths-based. Together, we will identify goals you have and collaborate on how we can get you there. As you continue through the therapeutic process, we will adjust our plan as needed to best suit your needs and life circumstances. Along the way, we will celebrate your effort and personal growth as we continue to strive towards you becoming your best self.
Seeking help to prioritize yourself and your needs can be intimidating and vulnerable. As you embark on this journey towards healing and self-growth, I am honored to offer you support every step of the way. My approach to therapy is relationship-focused, holistic, and strengths-based. Together, we will identify goals you have and collaborate on how we can get you there. As you continue through the therapeutic process, we will adjust our plan as needed to best suit your needs and life circumstances. Along the way, we will celebrate your effort and personal growth as we continue to strive towards you becoming your best self.
Victoria Sepulveda
Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Port Washington, WI 53074
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes we may feel life gives us more than we can handle. Even if we have friends and family with whom we can share our feelings, how often do we have someone who can listen to and support us without judgment or bias in order for us to make the best decisions for our lives? This is when it is important to seek counseling from a qualified, ethical, and licensed professional. As a counselor, one of my core beliefs is that we are experts in our own lives; however, we also benefit by having support throughout our journeys in life. I am here to help assist you in your personal journey to wellness.
Sometimes we may feel life gives us more than we can handle. Even if we have friends and family with whom we can share our feelings, how often do we have someone who can listen to and support us without judgment or bias in order for us to make the best decisions for our lives? This is when it is important to seek counseling from a qualified, ethical, and licensed professional. As a counselor, one of my core beliefs is that we are experts in our own lives; however, we also benefit by having support throughout our journeys in life. I am here to help assist you in your personal journey to wellness.
Carissa Alt-Frankard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Port Washington, WI 53074
Not accepting new clients
There comes a time when we need help coping with many of life’s challenges. This journey towards healing and self-discovery can be overwhelming without the help and support of a certified professional. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change, ultimately guiding you to “be your better self.”
There comes a time when we need help coping with many of life’s challenges. This journey towards healing and self-discovery can be overwhelming without the help and support of a certified professional. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change, ultimately guiding you to “be your better self.”
Christine Gallo
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
Port Washington, WI 53074
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes you feel like life just isn’t what you hoped. Maybe for reasons you know, or ones you can’t quite figure out. Whether it’s your relationships, career, or sense of self, you want something to be different but don’t know how to get there. Even when you try to make a change it's hard to feel like anything is good enough. You’re left with a sense of longing, or worry that there must be something wrong with you. It just seems easier for everyone else.
Sometimes you feel like life just isn’t what you hoped. Maybe for reasons you know, or ones you can’t quite figure out. Whether it’s your relationships, career, or sense of self, you want something to be different but don’t know how to get there. Even when you try to make a change it's hard to feel like anything is good enough. You’re left with a sense of longing, or worry that there must be something wrong with you. It just seems easier for everyone else.
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Milwaukee Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grafton, WI 53024
Milwaukee Counselor specializes in parenting support, special needs children and parenting, child/ adolescent counseling, depression, anxiety, trauma, first responders/military/veterans, substance abuse, family therapy, EMDR, and women's issues. We take a detailed look at what brings you or your family to counseling and help design a customized treatment plan aimed at getting you started with the perfect therapist from the very beginning.
Milwaukee Counselor specializes in parenting support, special needs children and parenting, child/ adolescent counseling, depression, anxiety, trauma, first responders/military/veterans, substance abuse, family therapy, EMDR, and women's issues. We take a detailed look at what brings you or your family to counseling and help design a customized treatment plan aimed at getting you started with the perfect therapist from the very beginning.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.