Therapists in Wisconsin

I am accepting new clients, usually the same week appointments. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois, and a National Certified Counselor. I work at CWM Counseling in Platteville, Wisconsin. My education includes a M.S.Ed. in Counselor Education at Northern Illinois University and a MA in Psychology from National Louis University. I have experience working in the community college setting as well as in substance abuse agencies. I have worked with people aged 16-70. I enjoy helping my clients to find their way through difficult situations.

​I have experience assisting youth, adults, and family units through anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, familial changes, behavioral disorders and communication concerns. It is my belief that we all have the capacity for growth and change already within us.

The feeling of losing motivation and clarity about life is familiar to most of us. Feeling stuck can show up as depression and/or anxiety along with other painful emotions. I do my best to provide an open and supportive therapeutic presence. I use a collaborative approach to help you develop the perspective and skills necessary to overcome feeling stuck and to live and act in ways that are congruent with your values and goals.

Kimberly is a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor. She earned her master's degree at Marquette University and worked in the mental health field since 2001 providing services at the inpatient, partial, and residential program levels before doing outpatient therapy. Kimberly works collaboratively with adults from a strengths-based perspective, with compassion and a belief in their ability to grow and make positive changes in their lives. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy; however, she pulls from other therapies as well, because every client is unique and has different needs.

My clients are adults and adolescents who tend to identify themselves as highly sensitive, perfectionistic, and self-critical. They often feel intense emotions and have active minds that always seem to be "on". Using strengths-based, solution-focused, and mindfulness approaches, I help individuals learn to step back and notice their thoughts and feelings rather than be controlled by them. In addition to alleviating the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma, these skills allow people to connect with their values and pursue what's important to them.

At times we have experienced difficulties; I believe remaining positive helps us through those times. I enjoy listening to individuals in in order to offer encouragement and solutions. My experiences include working with students in a public school setting, working with hospice as a Companion Sitter, and working with children, youth, and adult survivors of sexual assault. These experiences have allowed me the privilege to offer them emotional support, encouragement, increase their self confidence, as well as to learn holistic positive coping skills.

I see psychotherapy as a collaborative and exploratory process, in which your specific goals, needs, and wishes will determine the focus of our work and I will help you navigate through the impasses, challenges, and complexity that inevitably confront us as human beings. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addressing mental health or for righting the ‘ship – our relationship to self and others in our life. That is why I tailor treatment to address the deeply personal concerns you are contending with. I have experience in psychodynamic, relational, CBT, and ACT. Oftentimes, a combination or integration of approaches works best.

I have extensive training and many years of experience working with borderline personality disorder, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. I believe it is necessary to provide collaborative, compassionate, and evidenced based care that is mindfully adapted to each person.

Navigating transitions, experiences, and wounds life offers us can feel overwhelming and sometimes impossible. I believe in an integrative approach to therapy that utilizes a strengths-based, trauma-informed lens. I work to create an empathetic, understanding, and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore their concerns. I deeply value each client's journey and work diligently to create a relationship based on trust and connection. My goal as a counselor is to help clients increase their resilience, self-compassion, and self-understanding.

My practice is half children and half adults. Having fostered and adopted myself, I am particularly skilled to assist foster and adoptive family needs. I also use play, expressive arts, sand tray and music to assist in therapy. First responders, gender non conforming, clients with anxiety, depression, thought and mood disorders, are particularly welcome. I am located in the east side of Milwaukee near the lake.

I help people with anxiety, depression, and chronic illness to get back in control and live the life they want. Our thoughts, memories, feelings, and bodily sensations make life so hard. Do they keep you from doing the things you want? Do you feel so overwhelmed you need to run or to escape? Do they make you regret the way you’ve lived? Do they keep you from people you care about? You don’t have to live this way. We can take steps to put you back in charge of you and your life. My mission is to help you be proud of the person you are, get you doing the things you want, with the people you care about most.

Lisa Blaeser is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Abuse Counselor. She received her Masters degree in Social Work from UW-Milwaukee and has been providing mental health services in an outpatient setting since 2000. Lisa has an eclectic approach to counseling and tailors treatment interventions according to each client's needs. She uses components of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, psychodynamic therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness. She believes in fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment for establishment of a trusting relationship with her clients.

I appreciate adult clients who want growth and change. They are open to a broad spectrum of human experiences and value honesty and safety as they go deep into their emotional processes. With youth, I appreciate clients who are ready to claim their identities and explore a world that's full of possibilities.

Jeff Nerone, MA, LPC Counseling Philosophy: Jeff’s approach to counseling centers on guiding clients to a deeper understanding of self by helping them identify and navigate barriers to healing. Jeff provides a safe, supportive, environment in which clients engage in the work of building self-trust, purpose, and a renewed sense of empowerment over their life choices. Educational Background: After graduating cum laude from Marquette University with a double major in Psychology and Professional Communications, Jeff earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology through Cardinal Stritch University.

Jessica is a warm, empathetic, and passionate counselor who works to support her clients as they take steps towards achieving their goals. She works to create a safe, collaborative, and warm space for all clients. Jessica works with her clients to identify their unique mental health goals and uses client’s strengths to create a plan to achieve those goals. Her priority is to make your time in therapy feel collaborative and client-driven. Jessica has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds and in all stages of life.

"What brings you to therapy?" is a classic first question from therapists during an initial meeting. And while we as people share many commonalities, each person has their unique personal story, and we want our concerns to be addressed with respect, insight and understanding, and inviolate trust. I am guessing that you have questions you want answered about yourself, your relationships, your situation, and your history and the patterns of your life . And, you want relief, insight, and clarification of the choices and potential outcomes you face, with effective tools, skills, and strategies to make positive changes in your life.

I specialize in evaluating and treating teens and adults with mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and symptoms related to trauma, pain, illness, or injury. I also work with families and couples to resolve communication, relationship, or other issues. Research-based techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other strategies help you develop a deeper understanding of your situation, build coping skills, strengthen self-esteem and self-confidence, and improve your overall well-being. View our website for information on our psychologists and therapists and their services for children, teens, and adults!

Developing healthy relationships in all aspects of our lives is key to living a joyful and fulfilling life. If you find yourself struggling to navigate complex dynamics with family, friends, coworkers or romantic partners, or perhaps you are at a stage in life where you are just starting to find relationships around you, know that you are not alone. I would love to work with you to address loneliness and frustrations in relationships so that you can live in a world where you feel loved and understood by others.

Over the course of an individual's life, new events can lead to a disruption in the ability to effectively cope with stressors that may have once been handled effectively. As such, my professional focus is on helping clients who have been through a traumatic/stressful event heal more effectively so that they may resume their lives in a healthier and happier manner. I work primarily from a Cognitive-Behavioral and Strength-based approach, and specific mental health concerns I specialize in include, but are not limited to, Relationship Difficulties, Parenting, Addiction, Depression/Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, and Grief.