Transgender Therapists in Wauwatosa, WI

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Dr. Wyatt Kinner
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Life's experiences can often disrupt our sense of connection to others, the present moment, and our core values. Avoidance, re-experiencing thoughts or memories, recurring negative thought patterns and mood, or changes in physical and emotional reactions are often key indicators of a need to heal. These occurrences can feel heavy and bog us down when navigating life's peaks and valleys without an answer key.
Life's experiences can often disrupt our sense of connection to others, the present moment, and our core values. Avoidance, re-experiencing thoughts or memories, recurring negative thought patterns and mood, or changes in physical and emotional reactions are often key indicators of a need to heal. These occurrences can feel heavy and bog us down when navigating life's peaks and valleys without an answer key.
(414) 395-0144 View (414) 395-0144
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Adam Haggerty
Counselor, MS, LPC-IT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
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.
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.
(414) 604-6455 View (414) 604-6455
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Sophia Cree
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
My name is Sophia Cree, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of WI. I find joy in being a part of someone’s journey and pride myself on developing strong relationships and creating a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic space for all individuals. I use a person-centered, collaborative, and integrative approach to therapy and strive to individualize my approach based on each client’s unique needs and goals. As a therapist, I hope to support and guide my clients to create happiness, wellness, connectedness, and compassion in their daily lives and act as a catalyst for positive change.
My name is Sophia Cree, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of WI. I find joy in being a part of someone’s journey and pride myself on developing strong relationships and creating a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic space for all individuals. I use a person-centered, collaborative, and integrative approach to therapy and strive to individualize my approach based on each client’s unique needs and goals. As a therapist, I hope to support and guide my clients to create happiness, wellness, connectedness, and compassion in their daily lives and act as a catalyst for positive change.
(414) 928-8365 View (414) 928-8365
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Sarah M. Luecke
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-IT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53213  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Sarah Luecke. I have lived all over Wisconsin, from small farming communities to the Milwaukee metro area. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. I provide tele-therapy service from the comfort and convenience of your home to individuals, couples, and families for the entire state. My focus is on family systems and I have extensive experience in grief and loss. I am also an approved provider for the Wisconsin Farmer Wellness program.
Hello, my name is Sarah Luecke. I have lived all over Wisconsin, from small farming communities to the Milwaukee metro area. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. I provide tele-therapy service from the comfort and convenience of your home to individuals, couples, and families for the entire state. My focus is on family systems and I have extensive experience in grief and loss. I am also an approved provider for the Wisconsin Farmer Wellness program.
(262) 394-8498 View (262) 394-8498
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Cara Haynes
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Therapy is a great tool to use during difficult times, and I honor the courage it takes to start. For many, pursuing therapy is an important step on an ongoing journey of self-knowledge, healing, and growth. I help clients feel more empowered by learning about themselves, developing new ways to cope through personal challenges, and finding confidence to navigate future hardships independently with the knowledge and skills we build together. My approach to therapy is highly collaborative and patient centered. Working together we determine your goals and the best treatment approach for your specific needs.
Therapy is a great tool to use during difficult times, and I honor the courage it takes to start. For many, pursuing therapy is an important step on an ongoing journey of self-knowledge, healing, and growth. I help clients feel more empowered by learning about themselves, developing new ways to cope through personal challenges, and finding confidence to navigate future hardships independently with the knowledge and skills we build together. My approach to therapy is highly collaborative and patient centered. Working together we determine your goals and the best treatment approach for your specific needs.
(262) 747-0761 View (262) 747-0761
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Forward Healing Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
At Forward Healing Therapy, we believe in empowering you to embrace a brighter, healthier future. Our dedicated team of therapists use evidenced-based, modern techniques such as EMDR, early childhood therapy, and art therapy to support individuals of all ages—from early childhood to adulthood.
At Forward Healing Therapy, we believe in empowering you to embrace a brighter, healthier future. Our dedicated team of therapists use evidenced-based, modern techniques such as EMDR, early childhood therapy, and art therapy to support individuals of all ages—from early childhood to adulthood.
(262) 205-7849 View (262) 205-7849
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MKE Community Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213  (Online Only)
My focus is to provide Behavioral Health and Substance Use Recovery services to individuals struggling emotionally, physically, and socially in a Trauma Informed environment. Services provided come from a holistic approach. Sessions offered are individual therapy, re-entry support, and group therapy.
My focus is to provide Behavioral Health and Substance Use Recovery services to individuals struggling emotionally, physically, and socially in a Trauma Informed environment. Services provided come from a holistic approach. Sessions offered are individual therapy, re-entry support, and group therapy.
(414) 240-8607 View (414) 240-8607
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Mandi Degner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
I am honored to be a person with whom friends, colleagues and clients have trusted to share their stories and trials and triumphs of life. I believe that our shared connections, compassion and authenticity are precious gifts to our health and wellness. The ups and downs of life often get in the way of becoming our best selves. I love working with clients who are struggling to find that voice of authenticity that’s been hidden by loneliness, comparing themselves to an impossible ideal, or even years of trauma and abuse. Together, we’ll work in collaboration, incorporating connection to mind and body to reclaim a sense of wholeness.
I am honored to be a person with whom friends, colleagues and clients have trusted to share their stories and trials and triumphs of life. I believe that our shared connections, compassion and authenticity are precious gifts to our health and wellness. The ups and downs of life often get in the way of becoming our best selves. I love working with clients who are struggling to find that voice of authenticity that’s been hidden by loneliness, comparing themselves to an impossible ideal, or even years of trauma and abuse. Together, we’ll work in collaboration, incorporating connection to mind and body to reclaim a sense of wholeness.
(262) 205-5868 View (262) 205-5868
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Associated Mental Health Consultants
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Associated Mental Health Consultants has been serving the Milwaukee area for 20+ years. Our staff provides psychiatric services, individual, couple, and family therapy for a wide range of issues.
Associated Mental Health Consultants has been serving the Milwaukee area for 20+ years. Our staff provides psychiatric services, individual, couple, and family therapy for a wide range of issues.
(414) 369-2918 View (414) 369-2918
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Kristin Belkofer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
I believe that human connection, compassion, and empathy are key to our wellness and becoming our authentic selves. As a psychotherapist, I use an integrative approach that is client-centered, insight oriented, and rooted in a deep understanding of the impact of stress and trauma on the body, mind, and relationships. Together we will create goals and a holistic plan to foster your strengths and empower you to live your best life possible.
I believe that human connection, compassion, and empathy are key to our wellness and becoming our authentic selves. As a psychotherapist, I use an integrative approach that is client-centered, insight oriented, and rooted in a deep understanding of the impact of stress and trauma on the body, mind, and relationships. Together we will create goals and a holistic plan to foster your strengths and empower you to live your best life possible.
(414) 509-0880 View (414) 509-0880
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Jacqueline Niccolai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53226  (Online Only)
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Jacqueline Niccolai, LPC, but I go by Jackie. Getting started with therapy is the most important part of bettering your mental health! I specialize in PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder. I use a lot of really awesome modalities in therapy that I’ve learned in advanced training helping people overcome their mental health obstacles. I’m looking forward to meeting you! I keep it real. I don’t think a “professional tone” helps clients feel relaxed. I want to meet you right where you are.
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Jacqueline Niccolai, LPC, but I go by Jackie. Getting started with therapy is the most important part of bettering your mental health! I specialize in PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder. I use a lot of really awesome modalities in therapy that I’ve learned in advanced training helping people overcome their mental health obstacles. I’m looking forward to meeting you! I keep it real. I don’t think a “professional tone” helps clients feel relaxed. I want to meet you right where you are.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Erika Wagner-Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213  (Online Only)
My approach to helping you improve your life will be compassionate and insight-oriented. I believe that humor helps healing and that you are your own best expert. ​ I truly enjoy helping individuals who feel like they don't fit in one way or another. I also really enjoy helping people know their worth. Currently, as my practice is 100% Telehealth (video sessions), my clients are age 16 & older.
My approach to helping you improve your life will be compassionate and insight-oriented. I believe that humor helps healing and that you are your own best expert. ​ I truly enjoy helping individuals who feel like they don't fit in one way or another. I also really enjoy helping people know their worth. Currently, as my practice is 100% Telehealth (video sessions), my clients are age 16 & older.
(414) 404-6149 View (414) 404-6149
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Sue Jennings
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in adult individual therapy exclusively at my private practice, Two Willows Counseling, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Among my areas of expertise are mood disorders, trauma and women's issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in adult individual therapy exclusively at my private practice, Two Willows Counseling, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Among my areas of expertise are mood disorders, trauma and women's issues.
(414) 409-0177 View (414) 409-0177
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Melissa Kraemer Smothers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
I approach therapy with the belief that the individual is more than the difficulties they are currently experiencing. I evaluate what clients want out of therapy, what meaning they make of their current difficulties and how these concerns manifest themselves. I work in a collaborative, strengths-based manner. I understand the desire for immediate relief of the difficulties that brings someone to therapy, while also bringing an openness to exploring the factors that contributed to the development of these difficulties. My approach is predominately psychodynamic, drawing from relational, systems, and gender-sensitive approaches.
I approach therapy with the belief that the individual is more than the difficulties they are currently experiencing. I evaluate what clients want out of therapy, what meaning they make of their current difficulties and how these concerns manifest themselves. I work in a collaborative, strengths-based manner. I understand the desire for immediate relief of the difficulties that brings someone to therapy, while also bringing an openness to exploring the factors that contributed to the development of these difficulties. My approach is predominately psychodynamic, drawing from relational, systems, and gender-sensitive approaches.
(414) 622-1476 View (414) 622-1476
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Carolyn Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SASD
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Waitlist for new clients
Trying to find your place in this world? Struggling to make changes in your life? Know where you want to go or be in life but can't figure out how to get there? I enjoy working with people battling any kind of "stuckness" including trauma issues, addictions, and issues faced by adolescents. I primarily work with individuals, but also work with a family when needed. I am often described as energetic, with a great sense of humor. If you need someone to help motivate and encourage you to make changes, then I am the therapist for you.
Trying to find your place in this world? Struggling to make changes in your life? Know where you want to go or be in life but can't figure out how to get there? I enjoy working with people battling any kind of "stuckness" including trauma issues, addictions, and issues faced by adolescents. I primarily work with individuals, but also work with a family when needed. I am often described as energetic, with a great sense of humor. If you need someone to help motivate and encourage you to make changes, then I am the therapist for you.
(262) 358-8170 View (262) 358-8170
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Shana Greenwich
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53226  (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Shana Greenwich, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is compassionate and dedicated to providing exceptional care to my clients. I approach all of my clients with curiosity and understanding.
Hi there! My name is Shana Greenwich, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is compassionate and dedicated to providing exceptional care to my clients. I approach all of my clients with curiosity and understanding.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Lindsay Maruszewski
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
If the everyday, or even just this time in your life, finds you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and struggling for peace, you are not alone. These feelings are not uncommon when dealing with things like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and major life transitions. There are many options we can explore together to help you regain a sense of joy and fulfillment in your life. You are the greatest teller of your story, the best person to determine your own goals and how to achieve them, and I am excited to help guide you on this amazing journey.
If the everyday, or even just this time in your life, finds you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and struggling for peace, you are not alone. These feelings are not uncommon when dealing with things like depression, anxiety, ADHD, and major life transitions. There are many options we can explore together to help you regain a sense of joy and fulfillment in your life. You are the greatest teller of your story, the best person to determine your own goals and how to achieve them, and I am excited to help guide you on this amazing journey.
(262) 400-3628 View (262) 400-3628
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Jacqueline Niccolai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213  (Online Only)
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Jacqueline Niccolai, LPC, but I go by Jackie. Getting started with therapy is the most important part of bettering your mental health! I specialize in PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder. I use a lot of really awesome modalities in therapy that I’ve learned in advanced training helping people overcome their mental health obstacles. I’m looking forward to meeting you! I keep it real. I don’t think a “professional tone” helps clients feel relaxed. I want to meet you right where you are.
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Jacqueline Niccolai, LPC, but I go by Jackie. Getting started with therapy is the most important part of bettering your mental health! I specialize in PTSD, trauma, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder. I use a lot of really awesome modalities in therapy that I’ve learned in advanced training helping people overcome their mental health obstacles. I’m looking forward to meeting you! I keep it real. I don’t think a “professional tone” helps clients feel relaxed. I want to meet you right where you are.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Shana Greenwich
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213  (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Shana Greenwich, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is compassionate and dedicated to providing exceptional care to my clients. I approach all of my clients with curiosity and understanding.
Hi there! My name is Shana Greenwich, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is compassionate and dedicated to providing exceptional care to my clients. I approach all of my clients with curiosity and understanding.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
Dr. Lauri C. Gebhard
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Are you stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? Do you suffer from fatigue? Insomnia? Perfectionism? Low self esteem? Infertility? Weight Problems? Trauma? ADD? or Memory Problems? I can help. I am a clinical health psychologist with a specialty in behavioral medicine and am dedicated to empowering patients to positively heal their mind, body and spirit. With the specialty training I received in mind body medicine across the country, including through Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital and University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, I founded the Mind Body Program over 25 years ago. We employ innovative practices
Are you stressed? Depressed? Anxious? Angry? Do you suffer from fatigue? Insomnia? Perfectionism? Low self esteem? Infertility? Weight Problems? Trauma? ADD? or Memory Problems? I can help. I am a clinical health psychologist with a specialty in behavioral medicine and am dedicated to empowering patients to positively heal their mind, body and spirit. With the specialty training I received in mind body medicine across the country, including through Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital and University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, I founded the Mind Body Program over 25 years ago. We employ innovative practices
(262) 214-5777 View (262) 214-5777
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Transgender Therapists

As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?

A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.

What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?

Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.

How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?

An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.

How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?

Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.