Female Therapists in Waukesha, WI

Have you or your child/adolescent found yourself in a very dark, messy, or hard place in life? Does it feel like you are stuck in quicksand and no matter what you try, you can't get out? I am here to support you in your journey to find relief from overwhelming emotions and painful memories due to trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, or self-harm. I am also here to help parents and children work through attachment obstacles due to adoption or foster care related concerns. It's important to me that each person feels safe in their body and environment while also gaining the ability to trust and connect with others.

Nicole Lotz is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2020. She graduated from Alverno College with a degree in Community Psychology. Nicole believes in building a genuine, nonjudgmental, trusting relationship that focuses on the individual's strengths. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Nicole's main areas of focus include depression and anxiety. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys hiking, gardening, sewing, and spending time with her various pets.

Kristy Ludwig is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Master of Science in Counseling "“ Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mount Mary University. Kristy believes building a strong relationship with her client is fundamental to foster healing and growth. She explores what makes each client uniquely them, placing value on her belief that each client is not defined by the difficulties they may be experiencing.

Sue Schramka is a clinical psychologist who has been practicing since 2002. She graduated from the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology with a doctorate in child psychology. Sue provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults with an emphasis on treating anxiety and mood disorders, interpersonal difficulties and difficulties with stress management. Her therapeutic approach focuses on building competent coping strategies, changing maladaptive cognitive processes and incorporates mindfulness meditation, acceptance and willingness strategies as well as behavioral activation.

Erika Grahovac is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children ages 4 and up, adolescents and adults. She gained extensive experience while working in residential programs at Roger's Memorial Hospital, with clients who struggle with Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Eating Disorders, Depression and Trauma. Erika also has experience working with children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. After earning her Bachelor's Degree from Carroll University, Erika earned a Master's Degree in School and Community Counseling at Concordia University.

Ashley Westphal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2014. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work. Ashley believes therapy should be a safe place for healing and discovery for the whole person including body, mind, behavior, emotions, and especially spirit. She feels that therapy can be used to help us empower, rediscover, or reconnect with ourselves and therefore with others. Seeking support is a positive, healthy step and a sign of strength, and the realization that we cannot always navigate through life alone is a sign of wisdom not weakness.

Integrative Evaluations, LLC specializes in Neuropsychological Evaluations, as well as Psychoeducational (Academic) and Guardianship Evaluations. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide answers to questions surrounding one's functioning, including mental health and behavioral issues. Our Neuropsychological Evaluations are intended to assess presenting problems often associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, PTSD/trauma, OCD, traumatic brain injury, dementia, intellectual disabilities, executive dysfunction, behavioral concerns, language disorders, visual-spatial deficits, and processing difficulties, among others.

My approach to counseling is warm and accepting. I am here to help you feel stronger, more empowered, and more capable. I believe the success in this comes from us building a strong trusting relationship and approaching all issues from a compassionate and nonjudgemental stance.

You feel like you have some insight into yourself but aren't sure how to take your own advice. People come to you with concerns and you can be so kind and caring but can't do that for yourself. Feelings of anxiety, of never being good enough, are affecting the way you see yourself , your relationships with family and friends and you feel blocked. It's taking a toll on you, and you know this isn't the way you want to live anymore.

Looking for someone to help you, a child/teen, or friend settle anxiety, sadness, or scary thoughts of hurting themselves? I'd like to offer my experience and support to promote safety and peace of mind. By exploring what may be "throwing off" the rhythm of life, we can create goals that better align with a hope filled life you deserve.

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.

Do you feel lost or overwhelmed? Have you noticed your past getting in the way of your future? Do you believe you didn’t get what you needed growing up or that you missed out on a “normal” childhood? Therapy can offer guidance and help support your journey to the life you want. Healing takes time and it can feel vulnerable going through this process. We will create a plan to work towards your goals and support you feeling safe in this process. You are the expert and leader of your life. Together, we can work towards life skills, deal with the past, and improve your mental health.

Kate Sheskey is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2017. She graduated from UW-Whitewater with a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Kate takes a client-centered approach when working with individuals while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). In her spare time, Kate enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Life's motion can feel intense and demanding, seeming to move at a pace beyond one's stride, resulting in chronic stress, increased anxiety, fear, and for some, chronic pain. Throughout this motion, self-care and nurturing relationships can feel overwhelming. Connecting with another human can be one of the safest ways to become grounded and encounter what is asking for acknowledgment and care. I believe the therapeutic relationship and environment has immense potential to provide a secure container for all that is felt to be seen and explored—giving fear the opportunity to be faced and transformed into intentional forward movement.

Emmy is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults. Emmy has exceptional experience with individuals diagnosed with a wide range of mental health disorders and developmental disabilities, including Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and behavior disorders. Her special interests include treating anxiety, trauma, providing behavior treatment, play therapy, psychoeducation to parents, couples and family therapy. Emmy approaches each client uniquely with enthusiasm, empathy, and dignity.

Hope is just a phone call away. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship issues- I will work with you to develop NEW ways of dealing with life's circumstances. Sometimes we get stuck in habits and thought patterns that keeps us from joy filled living. Therapy can help you feel supported and understood, while encouraging change.

I specialize in working w/ women, moms & healthcare professionals. My clients often describe themselves as over-thinkers & high achievers who are feeling overwhelmed and burned out. I help my clients create better stress management, self-compassion and resilience skills- resulting in enhanced well-being in all of the roles they fill. Creating a life of greater contentment, connection, purpose and meaning is the ultimate goal of the work I do with my clients.

Courtney Gutantes is a licensed professional counselor who works with adolescents and adults ages 17 and up. Courtney earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and her master's degree from Marquette University. Following the completion of her formal training in 2016, Courtney has worked with children, adolescents, and their families across the inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings.

I work from a strength-based approach and believe all people already have everything they need already inside of them. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to take steps forward in their journey to heal. I work well with clients who are interested in getting curious about themselves and the way they move through the world. All my clients get to decide for themselves what they want out of this connection and what they want to work on. I am here to walk alongside you on our path to healing.