Strength-Based Therapists in Waukesha County, WI
I use a collaborative, strength-based approach with my clients.
Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Wisconsin and have been teaching Yoga and Mindfulness for over 10 years. I love working with families, youth and women who are maneuvering postpartum depression, fertility challenges, birth trauma and more. Everyone deserves a safe space and access to tools that can support them on their unique journey.
I use a collaborative, strength-based approach with my clients.
Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Wisconsin and have been teaching Yoga and Mindfulness for over 10 years. I love working with families, youth and women who are maneuvering postpartum depression, fertility challenges, birth trauma and more. Everyone deserves a safe space and access to tools that can support them on their unique journey.
Noelle Penshorn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Waukesha, WI 53188 (Online Only)
I believe that relationships are the center of our lives. When we are accepting and compassionate to ourselves, we can bring our best to our relationships. As your therapist, I aim to provide you a safe and caring environment, where you feel comfortable to discuss what is happening in your life. Together we will explore ways to heal emotional pain, recognize unhealthy patterns and resolve personal problems. Please contact me today to get started.
I believe that relationships are the center of our lives. When we are accepting and compassionate to ourselves, we can bring our best to our relationships. As your therapist, I aim to provide you a safe and caring environment, where you feel comfortable to discuss what is happening in your life. Together we will explore ways to heal emotional pain, recognize unhealthy patterns and resolve personal problems. Please contact me today to get started.
I provide a calm and supportive environment for clients to be heard, validated and understood. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, having relationship difficulties, or want to improve your mindset, I can help. Together we'll find threads of hope and resilience. I use a positive, collaborative and strength-based approach to therapy. Through treatment, clients can find clarity and peace while creating more organization and balance in their life.
I provide a calm and supportive environment for clients to be heard, validated and understood. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, having relationship difficulties, or want to improve your mindset, I can help. Together we'll find threads of hope and resilience. I use a positive, collaborative and strength-based approach to therapy. Through treatment, clients can find clarity and peace while creating more organization and balance in their life.
Melissa McWilliams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waukesha, WI 53188
Nature based. Animal assisted (horses). Holistic approaches. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been a part of the LifeStriders therapeutic team since 2014. My experience and interest lies in working with individuals, families, and children with goals including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, communication skills, ADD / ADHD, self confidence, coping skills, self advocacy, impulsivity, parenting, grief, stress management, anger management, emotional awareness and regulation, and behavioral issues.
Nature based. Animal assisted (horses). Holistic approaches. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been a part of the LifeStriders therapeutic team since 2014. My experience and interest lies in working with individuals, families, and children with goals including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, communication skills, ADD / ADHD, self confidence, coping skills, self advocacy, impulsivity, parenting, grief, stress management, anger management, emotional awareness and regulation, and behavioral issues.
I am experienced in providing therapy to individuals, couples and families with children of all ages who struggle with communication, emotional and physical intimacy, balancing work and family, adjusting to transitions like job loss, divorce, blended family challenges. I have worked extensively with trauma , including sexual abuse , domestic violence and loss.
I am experienced in providing therapy to individuals, couples and families with children of all ages who struggle with communication, emotional and physical intimacy, balancing work and family, adjusting to transitions like job loss, divorce, blended family challenges. I have worked extensively with trauma , including sexual abuse , domestic violence and loss.
I believe in using a collaborative and strength-based approach to therapy, empowering you to build resilience and make lasting changes in your life.
When you feel validated and assured by those around you, we start to feel heard, wanted, and motivated. You feel a sense of urgency to start working through the challenges life is throwing your way; wondering the best way to go about this. This is where we work together to identify what is causing these concerns to continue occurring, the underlying meaning, and develop a newfound perspective on your life. Those who choose to attend therapy show a strength by allowing yourself to be vulnerable and having awareness of change needed to happen. This is why I strive to be empathic, genuine, and create a welcoming environment for all.
I believe in using a collaborative and strength-based approach to therapy, empowering you to build resilience and make lasting changes in your life.
When you feel validated and assured by those around you, we start to feel heard, wanted, and motivated. You feel a sense of urgency to start working through the challenges life is throwing your way; wondering the best way to go about this. This is where we work together to identify what is causing these concerns to continue occurring, the underlying meaning, and develop a newfound perspective on your life. Those who choose to attend therapy show a strength by allowing yourself to be vulnerable and having awareness of change needed to happen. This is why I strive to be empathic, genuine, and create a welcoming environment for all.
New Leaf Psychotherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elm Grove, WI 53122
I enjoy working with clients who may feel something is missing in their life, they don’t feel satisfied with where they are at, may feel overwhelmed or stressed, or just can’t exactly pinpoint why they don’t feel they are at their best. Low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, conflict, significant life stressors and much more can easily deter us from our goals in life and it takes some work to get us back on track. I believe in self-empowerment and a more holistic approach to overall well-being. With a strong collaborative, strength based, and client-centered approach, I can help you begin the life you deserve.
I enjoy working with clients who may feel something is missing in their life, they don’t feel satisfied with where they are at, may feel overwhelmed or stressed, or just can’t exactly pinpoint why they don’t feel they are at their best. Low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, conflict, significant life stressors and much more can easily deter us from our goals in life and it takes some work to get us back on track. I believe in self-empowerment and a more holistic approach to overall well-being. With a strong collaborative, strength based, and client-centered approach, I can help you begin the life you deserve.
Christine A Finerty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elm Grove, WI 53122
Have you noticed a change in yourself or a loved one lately? It can happen to all of us. Worry, stress, negative thoughts and fear have a way of weighing us down and holding us back. But, you deserve more. In this ever-changing world it's important, now more than ever before, to understand what to pay attention to and what to let go of. However, with so much uncertainty surrounding us this can be a challenge. Let's talk. Together, through a proactive and strength-based approach, we will explore how you can regain the power and control needed to address and remove the mental barriers that are holding you back.
Have you noticed a change in yourself or a loved one lately? It can happen to all of us. Worry, stress, negative thoughts and fear have a way of weighing us down and holding us back. But, you deserve more. In this ever-changing world it's important, now more than ever before, to understand what to pay attention to and what to let go of. However, with so much uncertainty surrounding us this can be a challenge. Let's talk. Together, through a proactive and strength-based approach, we will explore how you can regain the power and control needed to address and remove the mental barriers that are holding you back.
I believe that every client and family is unique and I utilize a collaborative, strength-based approach during therapy sessions.
My specialty is working with children, adolescents, and families. I provide a relaxed environment and friendly approach to therapy. I work to help my clients feel at ease and engaged during therapy sessions by utilizing play therapy, art, games, and imagination to help my younger clients communicate their feelings and practice new coping skills.
I believe that every client and family is unique and I utilize a collaborative, strength-based approach during therapy sessions.
My specialty is working with children, adolescents, and families. I provide a relaxed environment and friendly approach to therapy. I work to help my clients feel at ease and engaged during therapy sessions by utilizing play therapy, art, games, and imagination to help my younger clients communicate their feelings and practice new coping skills.
I have been a dedicated psychotherapist for over a decade, specializing in anxiety, depression, men's mental health, anger management, conflict resolution, relationships, and grief. My practice is rooted in a client-centered approach, emphasizing the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance. I employ an eclectic methodology, drawing on various therapeutic modalities, with a focus on strength-based interventions, personalized to meet the unique needs of each individual.
I have been a dedicated psychotherapist for over a decade, specializing in anxiety, depression, men's mental health, anger management, conflict resolution, relationships, and grief. My practice is rooted in a client-centered approach, emphasizing the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance. I employ an eclectic methodology, drawing on various therapeutic modalities, with a focus on strength-based interventions, personalized to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Walter Laux
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CSAC
Verified Verified
Waukesha, WI 53188 (Online Only)
It is an inherently person-centered, strength-based modality.
At times, life can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to bear the burden alone. I have over 25 years in the behavioral health field as an executive, teacher, consultant and dually-licensed clinician helping people move beyond their burdens to get on with their lives. I have been providing clinical services since 2005, and I'm a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science along with the American Counseling Association. My experience includes treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, anger, trauma, grief and problematic substance use.
It is an inherently person-centered, strength-based modality.
At times, life can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to bear the burden alone. I have over 25 years in the behavioral health field as an executive, teacher, consultant and dually-licensed clinician helping people move beyond their burdens to get on with their lives. I have been providing clinical services since 2005, and I'm a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science along with the American Counseling Association. My experience includes treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, anger, trauma, grief and problematic substance use.
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As a strength-based clinician, with a direct, but compassionate style I know there are no cookie-cutter, one-size fits all treatment options.
Are you ready to live the life you want? I can help tap into a hidden potential that resides within us – whether to heal trauma, gain balance and perspective in life & relationships, or assert yourself as confident and capable. I seek to empower my clients to capitalize on their strengths, improve their lives and become comfortable “in their own skin.” There is a distinct difference between “living” and just “existing.” It will be my pleasure to help you transition from a simple existence to LIVING the life you want. Equally important it is essential that you are as committed to improving your life as I am to enabling you to do so.
As a strength-based clinician, with a direct, but compassionate style I know there are no cookie-cutter, one-size fits all treatment options.
Are you ready to live the life you want? I can help tap into a hidden potential that resides within us – whether to heal trauma, gain balance and perspective in life & relationships, or assert yourself as confident and capable. I seek to empower my clients to capitalize on their strengths, improve their lives and become comfortable “in their own skin.” There is a distinct difference between “living” and just “existing.” It will be my pleasure to help you transition from a simple existence to LIVING the life you want. Equally important it is essential that you are as committed to improving your life as I am to enabling you to do so.
I offer a strength-based, collaborative and creative approach to therapy.
Hi there! Are you struggling with feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Perhaps worry, sadness, anger or stress are taking up too much space in your life or you are finding it difficult to relate to your friends, partner or children. Maybe your confidence levels and self-perspective need a re-boot, you are not comfortable with your body, or the kids are acting up. At the heart of my approach is the therapeutic relationship; a key catalyst for healing. It would be my honor to walk with you on your journey towards change.
I offer a strength-based, collaborative and creative approach to therapy.
Hi there! Are you struggling with feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Perhaps worry, sadness, anger or stress are taking up too much space in your life or you are finding it difficult to relate to your friends, partner or children. Maybe your confidence levels and self-perspective need a re-boot, you are not comfortable with your body, or the kids are acting up. At the heart of my approach is the therapeutic relationship; a key catalyst for healing. It would be my honor to walk with you on your journey towards change.
Stephanie Hein
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Waukesha, WI 53188
You found yourself in a cycle of feeling stuck and overwhelmed while continuing to run around with a never ending list of demands; it can feel like there’s no out. Feeling unsure of what to do, but knowing there is more to life can be an exhausting place to be. This can impact not only our emotional well-being, but also our physical health if acting in a way that we’re not valuable enough to care for. You deserve to have a healthy self-relationship again, which begins to shift other areas of life into alignment.
You found yourself in a cycle of feeling stuck and overwhelmed while continuing to run around with a never ending list of demands; it can feel like there’s no out. Feeling unsure of what to do, but knowing there is more to life can be an exhausting place to be. This can impact not only our emotional well-being, but also our physical health if acting in a way that we’re not valuable enough to care for. You deserve to have a healthy self-relationship again, which begins to shift other areas of life into alignment.
Diane Heighway
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waukesha, WI 53188
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It’s no secret that living a life defined by stress, worry, and depression is simply exhausting. On top of that it can be scary and intimidating to ask for help! Therefore, one of my main goals as a therapist is to cultivate a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with all of my clients. I aim to support and empower clients in their healing journey - you deserve to live a value-driven life and not a symptom-driven life. Know that when working with me, we will approach your goals as a team.
It’s no secret that living a life defined by stress, worry, and depression is simply exhausting. On top of that it can be scary and intimidating to ask for help! Therefore, one of my main goals as a therapist is to cultivate a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with all of my clients. I aim to support and empower clients in their healing journey - you deserve to live a value-driven life and not a symptom-driven life. Know that when working with me, we will approach your goals as a team.
Jessica Bender
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC
Verified Verified
Mukwonago, WI 53149 (Online Only)
Do you ever feel like you're "going through the motions", getting little joy out of life or feeling completely overwhelmed? We all get bogged down with stress, worry and burn out. I strive to support each client through empathy, education and humor. I am passionate about working with clients to help process challenging thoughts, feelings and experiences, to gain skills or provide some extra support during life's transitions. Over the last four years my specialty has been working with children, adolescents and their families. Prior to that I have worked with all ages in both mental health, addiction treatment and community settings.
Do you ever feel like you're "going through the motions", getting little joy out of life or feeling completely overwhelmed? We all get bogged down with stress, worry and burn out. I strive to support each client through empathy, education and humor. I am passionate about working with clients to help process challenging thoughts, feelings and experiences, to gain skills or provide some extra support during life's transitions. Over the last four years my specialty has been working with children, adolescents and their families. Prior to that I have worked with all ages in both mental health, addiction treatment and community settings.
I have a long history of working with those who have experienced; domestic violence, sexual abuse, trauma, relationship difficulties, sexual/kink concerns, PTSD, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and more. I work with men, women, and couples. I am a person-centered therapist who believes that clients are the experts of their own lives. I am honored to be invited to join my clients on their journey of healing and to offer a judgment free, supportive, and comfortable space for all of my clients to be themselves and explore their goals with me! Starting therapy is scary, I strive to make this a comfortable process.
I have a long history of working with those who have experienced; domestic violence, sexual abuse, trauma, relationship difficulties, sexual/kink concerns, PTSD, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and more. I work with men, women, and couples. I am a person-centered therapist who believes that clients are the experts of their own lives. I am honored to be invited to join my clients on their journey of healing and to offer a judgment free, supportive, and comfortable space for all of my clients to be themselves and explore their goals with me! Starting therapy is scary, I strive to make this a comfortable process.
Alicia Fleischmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, ICS
Verified Verified
Elm Grove, WI 53122
My treatment philosophy is to help empower clients to do their best and develop skills to cope with their main concern(s), through empathy and support.
My treatment philosophy is to help empower clients to do their best and develop skills to cope with their main concern(s), through empathy and support.
Are you feeling trapped by the need to constantly meet impossible standards? Do you struggle with feelings of never being good enough, no matter how much you achieve? Together, we'll explore the underlying causes of your perfectionism and work on reprocessing past traumas that may be contributing to these feelings. Through our work, you'll learn to set realistic expectations for yourself, embrace your imperfections as part of what makes you unique, and be a part of your relationships more authentically and fully. You’ll have a new relationship with yourself, that has more compassion and clarity on what you really want in life.
Are you feeling trapped by the need to constantly meet impossible standards? Do you struggle with feelings of never being good enough, no matter how much you achieve? Together, we'll explore the underlying causes of your perfectionism and work on reprocessing past traumas that may be contributing to these feelings. Through our work, you'll learn to set realistic expectations for yourself, embrace your imperfections as part of what makes you unique, and be a part of your relationships more authentically and fully. You’ll have a new relationship with yourself, that has more compassion and clarity on what you really want in life.
I have experience assisting individuals, families, groups, and couples with many varied concerns throughout the lifetime. My preference is to work with clients ages 6 and up, as I enjoy the different perspectives I gain from clients at different periods in their lives. In my eclectic approach, I combine aspects of solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, and person-centered counseling, with the biggest goal being meeting your needs. As a native Spanish speaker and immigrant, I also have a culturally sensitive lens through which I approach my work. During my off time, I spend time with my cat, dog and plants
I have experience assisting individuals, families, groups, and couples with many varied concerns throughout the lifetime. My preference is to work with clients ages 6 and up, as I enjoy the different perspectives I gain from clients at different periods in their lives. In my eclectic approach, I combine aspects of solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, and person-centered counseling, with the biggest goal being meeting your needs. As a native Spanish speaker and immigrant, I also have a culturally sensitive lens through which I approach my work. During my off time, I spend time with my cat, dog and plants
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.