Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in West Bend, WI
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Caitlin Michalski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTSF, BSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Bend, WI 53095
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, Brainspotting Certified Practitioner, and DBT trained.
Life can be an absolute shit show sometimes. Often, there are no reasons for the things we experience. Sometimes life leaves us feeling like it's all too much. You deserve relief from that, and the space to thrive. I can help walk with you through the thick of it. My therapeutic style is grounded in being empathetic, compassionate, and nonjudgemental. I work with clients collaboratively, creating a plan together based on your individual goals and concerns.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, Brainspotting Certified Practitioner, and DBT trained.
Life can be an absolute shit show sometimes. Often, there are no reasons for the things we experience. Sometimes life leaves us feeling like it's all too much. You deserve relief from that, and the space to thrive. I can help walk with you through the thick of it. My therapeutic style is grounded in being empathetic, compassionate, and nonjudgemental. I work with clients collaboratively, creating a plan together based on your individual goals and concerns.
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I have experience providing mindfulness techniques, DBT, seeking safety and strengths based support and encouraging harm reduction in mental health and substance use recovery.
I specialize in working with those who are experiencing mental health and substance use struggles, including youth and adults, as well as supporting those grieving various losses and ongoing bereavement. I have experience working with individuals who have chronic health conditions or navigating challenges related to family's health conditions. I focus on allowing individuals to chose their own path in regards to their recovery and providing guidance, validation and therapeutic insight.
I have experience providing mindfulness techniques, DBT, seeking safety and strengths based support and encouraging harm reduction in mental health and substance use recovery.
I specialize in working with those who are experiencing mental health and substance use struggles, including youth and adults, as well as supporting those grieving various losses and ongoing bereavement. I have experience working with individuals who have chronic health conditions or navigating challenges related to family's health conditions. I focus on allowing individuals to chose their own path in regards to their recovery and providing guidance, validation and therapeutic insight.
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Catalina Angelita De Luna
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, SAC-IT
Verified Verified
West Bend, WI 53095
I utilize various therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
Hi! My name is Catalina and I am a bilingual dual diagnosis therapist. I speak English and Spanish fluently. I am working on Portuguese as well. In the therapeutic process, it is a team effort between my client and I to work together to attain their goals. My focus is bringing about positive healing environment for my client to overcome their adversity.
I utilize various therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
Hi! My name is Catalina and I am a bilingual dual diagnosis therapist. I speak English and Spanish fluently. I am working on Portuguese as well. In the therapeutic process, it is a team effort between my client and I to work together to attain their goals. My focus is bringing about positive healing environment for my client to overcome their adversity.
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Midwest Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Bend, WI 53095 (Online Only)
We enjoy working with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, stress, and substance abuse. Through therapy, individuals receive support from a licensed professional, who helps them work to resolve conflicts within themselves and with others, understand feelings related to their struggles and try out new solutions to problems.
We enjoy working with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, stress, and substance abuse. Through therapy, individuals receive support from a licensed professional, who helps them work to resolve conflicts within themselves and with others, understand feelings related to their struggles and try out new solutions to problems.
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Alex is a kind and compassionate listener that has a drive for helping people. He has a particular interest in substance abuse issues and has been helping people in recovery for over 6 years. Alex sees teenagers and adults for depression, anxiety, trauma, decision making, and coping skills. He also enjoys helping people work through self-esteem issues and guiding them on their own path towards love and acceptance.
Alex is a kind and compassionate listener that has a drive for helping people. He has a particular interest in substance abuse issues and has been helping people in recovery for over 6 years. Alex sees teenagers and adults for depression, anxiety, trauma, decision making, and coping skills. He also enjoys helping people work through self-esteem issues and guiding them on their own path towards love and acceptance.
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Inner Peace Counseling and Wellness LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
West Bend, WI 53095
My mission is to help you navigate through life's ups and downs to find your path to mental wellness. Whether this is your first time coming to therapy or you have been on this journey before, I'll meet each individual where ever they are in their own journey. I offer a space of openness, respect, support, and validation to everyone that walks through my door.
My mission is to help you navigate through life's ups and downs to find your path to mental wellness. Whether this is your first time coming to therapy or you have been on this journey before, I'll meet each individual where ever they are in their own journey. I offer a space of openness, respect, support, and validation to everyone that walks through my door.
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LaQuita Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Bend, WI 53090 (Online Only)
It's impossible to travel 1,800 miles on a quarter tank of gas. Our vehicles would fail to arrive at their destinations without sufficient fuel. Just as the gas tanks in our vehicles require proper maintenance to move, so do we as humans. You've driven far enough without proper maintenance, it's time to pull over and refuel. Allow me to provide the roadside assistance needed to help you on your journey to a "Wellness Refill".
It's impossible to travel 1,800 miles on a quarter tank of gas. Our vehicles would fail to arrive at their destinations without sufficient fuel. Just as the gas tanks in our vehicles require proper maintenance to move, so do we as humans. You've driven far enough without proper maintenance, it's time to pull over and refuel. Allow me to provide the roadside assistance needed to help you on your journey to a "Wellness Refill".
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Emily Orser
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
West Bend, WI 53090 (Online Only)
I strive to provide a place of safety and security for those seeking emotional and mental wellness by building meaningful relationships with my clients. I enjoy working with trauma survivors while they find a new way of living with their past. I look at a person from a system perspective. What system (family or otherwise) did you grow up with? What does that look like now? What changes can you make in your system to create healthier boundaries and more meaningful relationships? Important note: Please text or email me to attempt to schedule. To be very honest, I forget I even I have a voicemail sometimes.
I strive to provide a place of safety and security for those seeking emotional and mental wellness by building meaningful relationships with my clients. I enjoy working with trauma survivors while they find a new way of living with their past. I look at a person from a system perspective. What system (family or otherwise) did you grow up with? What does that look like now? What changes can you make in your system to create healthier boundaries and more meaningful relationships? Important note: Please text or email me to attempt to schedule. To be very honest, I forget I even I have a voicemail sometimes.
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Susan Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Bend, WI 53090
Do you feel like your concerns are more than just a checkbox for your provider to 'fix'? Do you find yourself dealing with life stressors, anxiety, or relationship issues? Perhaps you struggle with self-esteem, communication skills, worry, or perfectionism. You might be facing women's reproductive issues like pregnancy, childbirth, perimenopause, or menopause, or dealing with eating disorders and concerns about your relationship with food, weight, & weight loss. If your goal is to find direct and understanding support to navigate these challenges and improve your overall well-being I'm here to help you on that journey.
Do you feel like your concerns are more than just a checkbox for your provider to 'fix'? Do you find yourself dealing with life stressors, anxiety, or relationship issues? Perhaps you struggle with self-esteem, communication skills, worry, or perfectionism. You might be facing women's reproductive issues like pregnancy, childbirth, perimenopause, or menopause, or dealing with eating disorders and concerns about your relationship with food, weight, & weight loss. If your goal is to find direct and understanding support to navigate these challenges and improve your overall well-being I'm here to help you on that journey.
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Robert Bannasch
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Bend, WI 53090
Waitlist for new clients
The decision to seek therapy is not an easy one. I aim to make that decision as easy and comfortable as possible. I have a gentle personality and use a touch of humor to help make each client feel welcome and at ease. Individuals, couples, and families come to me because they need to work through a problem or issue. This might be anxiety, grief, couples or family counseling, health, loss of a job, or looking to build a happier, more fulfilling life, or numerous other reasons. I work hard to build an atmosphere that allows people to feel safe and understood. When clients leave, they feel healthier, happier, and more whole.
The decision to seek therapy is not an easy one. I aim to make that decision as easy and comfortable as possible. I have a gentle personality and use a touch of humor to help make each client feel welcome and at ease. Individuals, couples, and families come to me because they need to work through a problem or issue. This might be anxiety, grief, couples or family counseling, health, loss of a job, or looking to build a happier, more fulfilling life, or numerous other reasons. I work hard to build an atmosphere that allows people to feel safe and understood. When clients leave, they feel healthier, happier, and more whole.
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A Modern Transformation
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Bend, WI 53095
I currently have 3 opening available in my schedule for a client who's focus is their positive outcome. No matter the challenge of ADHD, Adjustment, Anxiety, Autism, Chronic pain, Depression, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Substance abuse, or other psychotic disorders, I can help. Therapy is not a one size fits all and custom individual treatment plans are created. It doesn't matter your age whether it be children, adolescents, adults, seniors, individuals, couples, or families, if you are willing to help yourself, have an open mind, willing to learn, then I can guide you through your amazing transformational process.
I currently have 3 opening available in my schedule for a client who's focus is their positive outcome. No matter the challenge of ADHD, Adjustment, Anxiety, Autism, Chronic pain, Depression, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Substance abuse, or other psychotic disorders, I can help. Therapy is not a one size fits all and custom individual treatment plans are created. It doesn't matter your age whether it be children, adolescents, adults, seniors, individuals, couples, or families, if you are willing to help yourself, have an open mind, willing to learn, then I can guide you through your amazing transformational process.
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Meggan Gronbeck
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
West Bend, WI 53095
Not accepting new clients
No matter what stage of life you are in, we all have "stuff" or baggage that needs to be addressed. Sometimes, we need someone outside of one's circle of support to talk with. Mental health therapy was once a stigma that you must be crazy to see a therapist. That is not the case. Taking care of our mental health is just as critical as caring for ourselves. We can't burn a candle at ten different ends and expect to be caregivers to those around us or those who need our undivided attention.
No matter what stage of life you are in, we all have "stuff" or baggage that needs to be addressed. Sometimes, we need someone outside of one's circle of support to talk with. Mental health therapy was once a stigma that you must be crazy to see a therapist. That is not the case. Taking care of our mental health is just as critical as caring for ourselves. We can't burn a candle at ten different ends and expect to be caregivers to those around us or those who need our undivided attention.
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Naomi B Arenzon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Slinger, WI 53086 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Making the choice to start therapy is not always an easy one. A bit about me... I specialize in working with both teens and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. I also have experience with Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and OCD. My therapy style is warm, open, and centered on building compassion from within. I believe in tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual, using a variety of therapeutic techniques.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Making the choice to start therapy is not always an easy one. A bit about me... I specialize in working with both teens and adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions. I also have experience with Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and OCD. My therapy style is warm, open, and centered on building compassion from within. I believe in tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual, using a variety of therapeutic techniques.
Online Therapists
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Shelley Ann Janz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085
I have specific training with CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working in the State of Wisconsin. During my career, I have over 10 years experience working with individuals experiencing grief, loss, and end of life concerns. My specialties also include; relationship/family issues, anger management, depression/anxiety issues, and life coaching personal development. I also have experience working with LGTBQ+ clients, as well as First Responder/Law Enforcement groups.
I have specific training with CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience working in the State of Wisconsin. During my career, I have over 10 years experience working with individuals experiencing grief, loss, and end of life concerns. My specialties also include; relationship/family issues, anger management, depression/anxiety issues, and life coaching personal development. I also have experience working with LGTBQ+ clients, as well as First Responder/Law Enforcement groups.
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Leah provides a comfortable and relaxed place for you to talk about challenges you're facing. She is non-judgmental, patient and understanding. She enjoys working with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, stress management, women’s issues life transitions, grief, mood disorders, gender & sexual orientation issues, self-esteem, & substance abuse. She strives to provide comfort & validate her clients while providing accountability & guidance. Her approach is eclectic, drawing from several modalities of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Client Centered, & Solution Focused.
Leah provides a comfortable and relaxed place for you to talk about challenges you're facing. She is non-judgmental, patient and understanding. She enjoys working with people seeking help with depression, anxiety, stress management, women’s issues life transitions, grief, mood disorders, gender & sexual orientation issues, self-esteem, & substance abuse. She strives to provide comfort & validate her clients while providing accountability & guidance. Her approach is eclectic, drawing from several modalities of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Client Centered, & Solution Focused.
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Dan Nordstrom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53704 (Online Only)
I help clients learn skills and strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques to build on their ability to survive and thrive through adversity.
My ideal clients are motivated, resourceful, and looking for personal growth. They want to navigate difficult or complicated transitions or relationships, improve their health and wellness, or manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. They are looking at the next chapter of their life with enthusiasm and maybe some trepidation. They are interested in using their time efficiently in therapy. Ultimately, they want an experienced and qualified therapist who will listen and understand, and help them move towards a life that is meaningful, worthwhile and joyful.
I help clients learn skills and strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques to build on their ability to survive and thrive through adversity.
My ideal clients are motivated, resourceful, and looking for personal growth. They want to navigate difficult or complicated transitions or relationships, improve their health and wellness, or manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. They are looking at the next chapter of their life with enthusiasm and maybe some trepidation. They are interested in using their time efficiently in therapy. Ultimately, they want an experienced and qualified therapist who will listen and understand, and help them move towards a life that is meaningful, worthwhile and joyful.
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I primarily utilize ACT, DBT and CBT; I will support you by incorporating these and other tools tailored to your unique journey.
I believe as people we have a desire to be seen for who we are without judgment. I am passionate about creating a space that celebrates clients for who they are. I believe this lays the foundation for a deep, meaningful therapeutic relationship which leads to change and healing of the mind, body, and soul. I value collaborating together to meet your needs. I will work with you to identify your goals, meet you where you are, and to walk alongside you on your journey. My passion is supporting those who are fighting an eating disorder, navigating identity exploration and life transitions, body image concerns, anxiety, and depression.
I primarily utilize ACT, DBT and CBT; I will support you by incorporating these and other tools tailored to your unique journey.
I believe as people we have a desire to be seen for who we are without judgment. I am passionate about creating a space that celebrates clients for who they are. I believe this lays the foundation for a deep, meaningful therapeutic relationship which leads to change and healing of the mind, body, and soul. I value collaborating together to meet your needs. I will work with you to identify your goals, meet you where you are, and to walk alongside you on your journey. My passion is supporting those who are fighting an eating disorder, navigating identity exploration and life transitions, body image concerns, anxiety, and depression.
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Sarah Wittmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53213 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Sarah, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with over 17 years of experience. I currently enjoy working with adults (18-64) through individual, virtual therapy. I'm trained in behavioral therapies (CBT, DBT) but use an integrative and trauma-informed approach with clients primarily experiencing depression and anxiety. My other areas of focus include general stress management, parenting, relationship stress, adjusting to life transitions, women's mental health, family of origin issues, ADHD, and adoption. I'm down to earth, compassionate, and looking forward to getting started with you!
Hello! I'm Sarah, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with over 17 years of experience. I currently enjoy working with adults (18-64) through individual, virtual therapy. I'm trained in behavioral therapies (CBT, DBT) but use an integrative and trauma-informed approach with clients primarily experiencing depression and anxiety. My other areas of focus include general stress management, parenting, relationship stress, adjusting to life transitions, women's mental health, family of origin issues, ADHD, and adoption. I'm down to earth, compassionate, and looking forward to getting started with you!
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I also utilize DBT to give you the tools to better cope with the difficulties in your life.
I am very passionate about working with people of all experiences and ages. I especially am passionate about working with children and adolescents and have the most experience working with the adolescent age group. I am interested in treating mental disorders and symptoms such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, autism-spectrum disorder, personality disorders, and more. I also have experience with family therapy.
I also utilize DBT to give you the tools to better cope with the difficulties in your life.
I am very passionate about working with people of all experiences and ages. I especially am passionate about working with children and adolescents and have the most experience working with the adolescent age group. I am interested in treating mental disorders and symptoms such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, autism-spectrum disorder, personality disorders, and more. I also have experience with family therapy.
CBT, somatoemotional release, DBT, ACT, spirituality, and life coaching.
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
CBT, somatoemotional release, DBT, ACT, spirituality, and life coaching.
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
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.