My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate methodologies and techniques of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding I work to create a safe and trusting environment for individuals to share their inner most thoughts and feelings. I will also meet each individual where they are in life and t...
With over 15 years of experience providing social, emotional, and mental health support, I specialize in working with emerging adults, and adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, academic concerns, grief and loss, life balance, anxiety, and depression. I believe it’s okay to feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or afraid—it’s part of being human. It’s also okay to ask for support. My approach focuses on recognizing your strengths and natural capacity for growth while creating a s...
To people looking in from the outside, your life looks pretty great. On the inside, though? You’re replaying a conversation from last week on repeat, wondering what they thought of you and whether you should or shouldn’t have said this or that. You often overthink or overanalyze decisions to the point where you feel paralyzed in making a choice at all. Imagine a life where you… - No longer feel controlled by your thoughts - Can celebrate your imperfections - Feel confident making decisions...
I specialize in working with people experiencing voice-hearing, paranoia, or unusual beliefs. These experiences are often clinically called psychosis, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder. These experiences often get in the way of finishing school, but they don't have to. Let's talk and see if I might be able to help you make sense of things....
I’m a psychotherapist who is passionate about helping millennial and Gen Z women overcome anxiety. My approach to therapy is to address not only the anxious thoughts you are having but also look at how we can adapt behaviors to help you heal. I introduce skills and then work with you on realistically using them in your daily life. We remain in the mindset of coaching your brain and helping your brain learn to react differently over time. We do this with self-compassion, self-respect, and a smidg...
Hey, I’m Ambrosia Spaulding, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, motivational interviewing, and strength-based interventions, customizing therapy to each individual with tailored treatment plans that align with your unique needs and preferences. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in helping clients manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship challenges, cope with addictions, and overcome depression, fostering growth and healing eve...
If you've ever felt misunderstood, struggled with recognizing your worth, grappled with questions about your identity, or faced challenges in relationships, we're here to listen to you. If you find yourself weighed down by deep-seated emotional experiences, memories that are confusing, unclear, conflicted, or downright painful, we can help you. We understand the importance of processing and unpacking trauma. Sometimes you need to explore the deepest and darkest aspects of your experiences in...
A fulfilling life is not about the absence of problems, but about how you choose to deal with them. We utilize a systemic, respectful, client-centered, and inclusive approach to therapy focused on social justice and shared humanity. Therapy is both an art and a science. Our therapists are trained in effective, evidence-based therapies carried out in a compassionate, personalized way. We always prioritize the relationship with our clients, in combination with skillful interventions that striv...
Hello, so happy to "meet" you! I have opened up a private practice to help increase access to mental health services & decrease stigma. I love the opportunity to connect with college students in WI! I know "first hand" how challenging life can be during your college years. Please know that I am here to support you whether you are feeling just a little down, to having significant anxiety about your life in general. College years can present with many transitions, such as uncertainties, loneliness...
My personal passion is connecting with those who feel like no one is understanding them. I can empathize, as several times in life I have had those same feelings. My goal is to help and inspire those who feel disconnected and struggling in life. I aspire to help my clients feel satisfaction, comfort, and joy. With years of experience providing therapy for members of the LGBTQ+ community, clients struggling with spirituality, sexuality, or addiction(s); these topics are my passion and where I ha...
The passage into young adulthood can be both daunting and exciting. The stresses and joys of being independent can become overwhelming at times as one continues to figure out where school, friend, and family balance come into play to create a satisfying life. I have helped many through the twists and turns of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, family and friend dynamics, as well as helping those with mood and personality disorders. You don't have to navigate these struggles alone!...
Many people need help through the rough patches in life, while others struggle every day with a mental illness. With empathy and acceptance, I will meet you at your current level of distress, addressing your concerns, taking into account biopsychosocial factors contributing to your discomfort. I use an eclectic approach to therapy utilizing strength and evidence-based therapies such as Bibliotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Gottman Method for...
Life can be brutal, can’t it?! Can you remember that time in life when you were happy, like top of the world scream it from the rooftops happy? In that moment, everything was right in your world and then well, life happened. Now you look back and have so many questions…What happened? Let me tell you, you are not alone! We’ve all been there in some season of life. But who says this can’t make us better! Every person comes to therapy with their own individual needs. Therefore, we adapt our inte...
I help college students and young adults who struggle with anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues. Reach out for a free 15 minute phone consultation! My clients struggle like you do. Adjusting to college life is hard, making new friends, new relationships, new freedoms away from family, or finally discovering who you truly are doesn't come without growing pains. Often, I hear that my clients initially didn't think they needed therapy because they're getting through life just fine. O...
Therapist & A Couch is dedicated to creating space for healing. Welcome to my profile! As an existential-humanistic therapist, I believe that the search for meaning and purpose is central to our human experience. I approach therapy with a deep respect for each individual's unique journey and the complexity of their inner world. My practice is grounded in the belief that we all have the capacity for self-awareness, growth, and transformation, and that therapy can help us tap into that pote...
Hi there! If you're viewing my profile, please allow me to say how happy I am that you're taking a brave step towards being a healthier you! I am a licensed therapist who works with persons who's journeys include healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and unhealthy familial relationships. I love traditional talk therapy, but I also love to include the interests and skills of my clients which is why it's not unusual for me to have a guitar or paint or video games introduced into...
I specialize in working with women who are dissatisfied with their life. You used to be happy and carefree and now are overcome with anxiety that is impacting your relationships and daily life. You might have some difficult things that have happened to you that you haven't processed yet. You might wish for better family relationships but are now realizing that you don't get what you need from them. You're feeling untethered and want to find your people. You want to create a life you want to wak...
It's my belief to "Keep life simple." Life is stressful enough. Balancing work, family, social life, friends, and relationships can be overwhelming at times. I practice from a harm reduction holistic theoretical orientation. It combines person-centered (respect for autonomy) with CBT/systemic therapy (a critical look at culture and attachments). By identifying wants and needs, I can assist clients with locating triggers and establishing healthy coping skills to alleviate any mental, emotional, o...
I appreciate the time you are taking to choose the best person and process for your specific needs. Being a college student requires a lot of difficult choices, and I know finding a counselor can be hard as well. Here are some thoughts about how I work, but please contact me if you have other questions. My goal as a counselor is to shape our work around the needs, goals, and overall direction you want to take in your life. If you have very focused, concrete issues you want to address, we’ll u...
Hi there! My name is Anika Heaverlo and I am so glad you’re looking for a therapist- I know it can be a daunting task. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, processing difficult relationship dynamics between adult children and their parents, grief, and life transitions. I regularly work with college students trying to manage these issues, as well as balancing the stressors of college/family/friends/academics. Reach out today to start your uniquely tailored journey to wholeness and...