Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
Mehwish Aqueel
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53221
“A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP” (Tao Te Ching) I am a National Board Certified Counselor specialized in Evidence Based Treatment. My treatment philosophy is to help Adolescents, Adults and families manage stressful life situations, relational stressors, embrace change, acceptance and meet challenging goals.
“A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP” (Tao Te Ching) I am a National Board Certified Counselor specialized in Evidence Based Treatment. My treatment philosophy is to help Adolescents, Adults and families manage stressful life situations, relational stressors, embrace change, acceptance and meet challenging goals.
Katt Cochran
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53211
We all struggle with navigating our lives at some time or another. Whether it be with who we are, relationships in our lives, day-to-day stress, or the compounding challenges of all of the above - we need help. As a licensed psychologist and non-binary, queer, liberation-focused therapist, I am dedicated to providing a transformative therapeutic experience that centers on your journey toward self-empowerment and joy. My practice is founded on the belief that every individual deserves a space where they can explore, heal, and thrive without fear of judgment or marginalization.
We all struggle with navigating our lives at some time or another. Whether it be with who we are, relationships in our lives, day-to-day stress, or the compounding challenges of all of the above - we need help. As a licensed psychologist and non-binary, queer, liberation-focused therapist, I am dedicated to providing a transformative therapeutic experience that centers on your journey toward self-empowerment and joy. My practice is founded on the belief that every individual deserves a space where they can explore, heal, and thrive without fear of judgment or marginalization.
Christine Hansburg-Hotson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAC, CEAP, ICSE
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Accepting New Patients. Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in drug and alcohol treatment. She is an empathetic listener whose style of therapy is focused on being open and frank with a realistic approach. Her goal is to help people feel competent and positive about their lives; or make realistic changes to get to where they wish to be.
Accepting New Patients. Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in drug and alcohol treatment. She is an empathetic listener whose style of therapy is focused on being open and frank with a realistic approach. Her goal is to help people feel competent and positive about their lives; or make realistic changes to get to where they wish to be.
Mark Hirschmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Do you miss the closeness you once had? Are the pressures of Covid-19 stressing your relationships? Afraid divorce may be on the horizon? I can help you regain a close loving relationship. Learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully and effectively, even when strong emotions are involved.
Do you miss the closeness you once had? Are the pressures of Covid-19 stressing your relationships? Afraid divorce may be on the horizon? I can help you regain a close loving relationship. Learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully and effectively, even when strong emotions are involved.
Morgan Strong
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
From an outside perspective, your life appears to be great. You are cheerful, ambitious, and detail-oriented. You are successful in your career and have a lot of friends. But beneath the surface, you don't feel happy and the voice inside your head reminds you of all of your mistakes. You want to continue achieving and aspire to gain the approval of others, but you neglect your own needs in the process. It feels like a tug-of-war is happening within you. You are exhausted and overwhelmed. You are ready for a change but aren't sure where to start.
From an outside perspective, your life appears to be great. You are cheerful, ambitious, and detail-oriented. You are successful in your career and have a lot of friends. But beneath the surface, you don't feel happy and the voice inside your head reminds you of all of your mistakes. You want to continue achieving and aspire to gain the approval of others, but you neglect your own needs in the process. It feels like a tug-of-war is happening within you. You are exhausted and overwhelmed. You are ready for a change but aren't sure where to start.
Kathleen Mack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to building genuine rapport with my clients, thus holding space for healing emotional experiences. I believe that we all at times struggle with relationship issues, self-doubt, grief, and excessive worry – and that navigating and overcoming these are a crucial and beautiful part of this life experience (albeit scary and unpleasant at times!) I am honored to partner with you on this journey.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to building genuine rapport with my clients, thus holding space for healing emotional experiences. I believe that we all at times struggle with relationship issues, self-doubt, grief, and excessive worry – and that navigating and overcoming these are a crucial and beautiful part of this life experience (albeit scary and unpleasant at times!) I am honored to partner with you on this journey.
Joanne Damico
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53220 (Online Only)
Joanne is dually licensed in the state of Wisconsin as a Clinical Social Worker and as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Her practice is limited to adults. She focuses on helping clients develop healthy relationships – within themselves, with partners, peers and family, and with the community at large. She has over thirty five years in clinical practice, and she specializes in the treatment of trauma, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, and marital/relationship issues.
Joanne is dually licensed in the state of Wisconsin as a Clinical Social Worker and as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Her practice is limited to adults. She focuses on helping clients develop healthy relationships – within themselves, with partners, peers and family, and with the community at large. She has over thirty five years in clinical practice, and she specializes in the treatment of trauma, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, and marital/relationship issues.
Keshia Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin! I help clients find balance and healing in this thing called LIFE. Life shouldn't feel as flat as a cold cup of coffee or tea. If you find yourself going through the motions of the day without a real sense of connection to yourself or those around you, or if you constantly feel overwhelmed, undersupported, burnt out, and sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, I get it! And you don't have to keep living that way! Those who benefit from therapy with me are those seeking to make an active change in their lives with a therapist who understands what it's like to navigate through this complex world.
Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin! I help clients find balance and healing in this thing called LIFE. Life shouldn't feel as flat as a cold cup of coffee or tea. If you find yourself going through the motions of the day without a real sense of connection to yourself or those around you, or if you constantly feel overwhelmed, undersupported, burnt out, and sick and tired of feeling sick and tired, I get it! And you don't have to keep living that way! Those who benefit from therapy with me are those seeking to make an active change in their lives with a therapist who understands what it's like to navigate through this complex world.
Pamela Safran Grzesk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Pamela Safran Grzesk is a mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in crisis counseling, symptom management, and life transitions. Pamela's counseling style is Person-centered and integrative, utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people build insight and create lasting change in their lives. She celebrates human diversity and utilizes an understanding of various cultural and spiritual factors to partner with clients on their journeys of healing and wellness.
Pamela Safran Grzesk is a mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in crisis counseling, symptom management, and life transitions. Pamela's counseling style is Person-centered and integrative, utilizing evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people build insight and create lasting change in their lives. She celebrates human diversity and utilizes an understanding of various cultural and spiritual factors to partner with clients on their journeys of healing and wellness.
Hagar Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53207
The primary focus of your healing when working with me is providing a therapeutic relationship and creating a supportive and empathetic environment where you feel safe exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Your active participation will allow us to explore therapeutic exercises and strategies you can use for healing and personal growth. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing severe anxiety and stressful experiences or trauma.
The primary focus of your healing when working with me is providing a therapeutic relationship and creating a supportive and empathetic environment where you feel safe exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Your active participation will allow us to explore therapeutic exercises and strategies you can use for healing and personal growth. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing severe anxiety and stressful experiences or trauma.
Amanda Metropolus
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53202
You want to feel calm inside, but deep down you are experiencing a relentless cycle of internal worry. Despite presenting a composed exterior, you’re grappling with endless anxiety, feeling unable to relax without a sense of guilt, and constantly overwhelmed by the demands of daily life. However, you're ready and motivated to make positive changes. You’re eager to acquire new skills, explore your emotions, and find lasting relief from the stress and exhaustion you are experiencing. Together, we can work towards helping you achieve a sense of inner calm and relief on a daily basis.
You want to feel calm inside, but deep down you are experiencing a relentless cycle of internal worry. Despite presenting a composed exterior, you’re grappling with endless anxiety, feeling unable to relax without a sense of guilt, and constantly overwhelmed by the demands of daily life. However, you're ready and motivated to make positive changes. You’re eager to acquire new skills, explore your emotions, and find lasting relief from the stress and exhaustion you are experiencing. Together, we can work towards helping you achieve a sense of inner calm and relief on a daily basis.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Are you looking for a warm and trusting connection to help you be truly seen and understood? Do you feel depressed, anxious, lost, or stuck? Do you struggle with self-esteem or relationship challenges? With support and compassion I facilitate self-awareness, transformation and a greater sense of well being. I provide tools to work through trauma and grief, diminish negative patterns. and increase self compassion.
With over 27 years experience, my approach is holistic. I honor diversity and complexity, I work best with those interested in exploring their inner resources, gaining insight into themselves, and releasing blocks to progress.
Are you looking for a warm and trusting connection to help you be truly seen and understood? Do you feel depressed, anxious, lost, or stuck? Do you struggle with self-esteem or relationship challenges? With support and compassion I facilitate self-awareness, transformation and a greater sense of well being. I provide tools to work through trauma and grief, diminish negative patterns. and increase self compassion.
With over 27 years experience, my approach is holistic. I honor diversity and complexity, I work best with those interested in exploring their inner resources, gaining insight into themselves, and releasing blocks to progress.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, REAT, BC-TMH, CIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53217 (Online Only)
Are you looking for something different in your therapy experience? You've been to therapy and increased your self-awareness. Yet, you feel deep in your bones that something is missing. You’re looking for a genuine connection to help you transform. You feel stuck and know you want more but can't pinpoint what's wrong. You’ve been doing the 'supposed' right thing and are back at square one. You want to find a way to express yourself, but you’re thinking: “I'm too much, or I can't say what I feel; they might leave” You want to let go of the worry that keeps you from being your real self. You're ready for long-lasting change.
Are you looking for something different in your therapy experience? You've been to therapy and increased your self-awareness. Yet, you feel deep in your bones that something is missing. You’re looking for a genuine connection to help you transform. You feel stuck and know you want more but can't pinpoint what's wrong. You’ve been doing the 'supposed' right thing and are back at square one. You want to find a way to express yourself, but you’re thinking: “I'm too much, or I can't say what I feel; they might leave” You want to let go of the worry that keeps you from being your real self. You're ready for long-lasting change.
Kelly L Kuehl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53225
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Let's tackle your moods, tasks, and overwhelm together. I know how challenging it can be to prioritize what needs to get done, with the many interruptions throughout the day. Life gets overwhelming and it can be helpful to talk to someone in a judgment free space. My goal is for you to feel an uplifting sense of relief each time we end our sessions.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Anxious? Depressed? Let's tackle your moods, tasks, and overwhelm together. I know how challenging it can be to prioritize what needs to get done, with the many interruptions throughout the day. Life gets overwhelming and it can be helpful to talk to someone in a judgment free space. My goal is for you to feel an uplifting sense of relief each time we end our sessions.
Karen Loka
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53215
My name is Karen Loka, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Eau Claire, WI area, working with clients in MN, WI and IA via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, pain management, difficulty sleeping, and grief and loss. I use Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients navigate a forward path. I have found my style of therapy is best suited to adults that are dealing with transitional and chronic health challenges to develop a more positive outlook on life.
My name is Karen Loka, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Eau Claire, WI area, working with clients in MN, WI and IA via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, pain management, difficulty sleeping, and grief and loss. I use Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients navigate a forward path. I have found my style of therapy is best suited to adults that are dealing with transitional and chronic health challenges to develop a more positive outlook on life.
Loria Boone
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Hi, my name is Loria Boone. I am a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience in behavioral health. I am intensively trained in dialectical behavioral therapy. This is an evidence-based practice used to treat an array of concerns including borderline personality disorder, self-harm, interpersonal issues, and difficulty coping with life stressors. I approach therapy collaboratively. My clients are the experts in their own lives. I use dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to increase mindfulness, build insight, and teach skills.
Hi, my name is Loria Boone. I am a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of experience in behavioral health. I am intensively trained in dialectical behavioral therapy. This is an evidence-based practice used to treat an array of concerns including borderline personality disorder, self-harm, interpersonal issues, and difficulty coping with life stressors. I approach therapy collaboratively. My clients are the experts in their own lives. I use dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to increase mindfulness, build insight, and teach skills.
Kathleen V. Phillipson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Kathleen V. Phillipson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2008. Kathleen draws from personal life experience which helps her to empathize as she works together with client to handle life stressors such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship difficulties. Kathleen has a special interest in attachment and how early childhood experiences affect later life functioning and the ability to maintain healthy relationships.
Kathleen V. Phillipson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2008. Kathleen draws from personal life experience which helps her to empathize as she works together with client to handle life stressors such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship difficulties. Kathleen has a special interest in attachment and how early childhood experiences affect later life functioning and the ability to maintain healthy relationships.
Stacey Grant-Savela
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Stacey Grant-Savela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2015. She received a master's degree in social work and a PhD in environment-behavior studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in addition to a master's degree in gerontology from Simon Fraser University. Stacey believes in a strength-based approach to therapy to facilitate change. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress management/life changes, and trauma.
Stacey Grant-Savela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing since 2015. She received a master's degree in social work and a PhD in environment-behavior studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in addition to a master's degree in gerontology from Simon Fraser University. Stacey believes in a strength-based approach to therapy to facilitate change. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and her main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress management/life changes, and trauma.
Esperanza Winters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Are you struggling with prioritizing yourself without feeling guilty? Do you put yourself last on you feel like you are constantly prioritizing the needs of others over your own? You don’t recognize the women you see in the mirror and you wonder how this has happened. Have you lost sight of your goals, desires and personality? Your mood frequently fluctuates and you just can’t seem to keep it stable? You’ve read self help books, watched Tiktoks and talked to your friends yet you haven’t been able to shake the feelings you have. Relationships with peers, family and partners are overwhelming and at times you just want to run away.
Are you struggling with prioritizing yourself without feeling guilty? Do you put yourself last on you feel like you are constantly prioritizing the needs of others over your own? You don’t recognize the women you see in the mirror and you wonder how this has happened. Have you lost sight of your goals, desires and personality? Your mood frequently fluctuates and you just can’t seem to keep it stable? You’ve read self help books, watched Tiktoks and talked to your friends yet you haven’t been able to shake the feelings you have. Relationships with peers, family and partners are overwhelming and at times you just want to run away.
Frank P Urtz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Milwaukee, WI 53217
I find that clients who benefit from my services are typically experiencing excessive stress or a personal crisis in their lives. They may struggle with feelings of anxiety, grief, guilt or depression on a periodic or chronic basis; they may face work problems or ongoing health problems that increase their psychological distress; they may also feel confused or disheartened by relationship problems with partners, family members or friends. I am able to assist these clients by helping them understand the underlying source of their problems and by developing realistic alternatives that can help resolve these issues.
I find that clients who benefit from my services are typically experiencing excessive stress or a personal crisis in their lives. They may struggle with feelings of anxiety, grief, guilt or depression on a periodic or chronic basis; they may face work problems or ongoing health problems that increase their psychological distress; they may also feel confused or disheartened by relationship problems with partners, family members or friends. I am able to assist these clients by helping them understand the underlying source of their problems and by developing realistic alternatives that can help resolve these issues.
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Number of Therapists in Milwaukee, WI
800+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Milwaukee, WI who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
68% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Self Esteem |
63% | Life Transitions |
62% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
73% | Aetna |
72% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
63% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Milwaukee, WI see their clients
76% | In Person and Online | |
24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Milwaukee?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.