I am a dual-licensed psychotherapist with five years of experience working with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders based in Wisconsin. My therapeutic approach is existential, focusing on finding meaning and purpose in life, utilizing evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, delivered in a person-centered manner emphasizing unconditional positive regard. I have extensive experience working with persons involved in the criminal justice system and a solid understanding of issues pertaining to social justice.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
WI LPC 7260-125
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He is an attentive, cool guy who really wants to help you!
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Curtis for 3 months on issues concerning addictions
Initially I was hesitant about receiving counseling services via betterhelp.com‘s platform. I am used to in person therapy sessions. To my unexpected and pleasant surprise these therapy sessions with Curtis Macek have been great!
He is by far the best therapist I have ever worked with. I feel that he reads every word of the messages that I send, and with careful thought he replies appropriately. His responses are personally directed towards me, not a generic blanket response. He has helped me on many occasions when I had no one else to talk to. Curtis Macek enables me to feel supported and not alone in this world. He has a unique gift of being present with his patients even from a distance. I’ve never met him personally but I will always be grateful for his support during this difficult time in my life.
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Curtis for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Curtis is awesome and we click really well. He helps frame issues and talks through everything really well. Been a big help to me so far.
Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Curtis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
I highly recommend Curtis Macek. He has been a great listener and he has really helped me make much needed improvements in my life.
Written on Aug 17, 2021 after therapy with Curtis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Curtis has been very helpful so far and very understanding
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Curtis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Curtis is a great therapist to chat with. Very understanding and knows his stuff, I've enjoyed my talks with him so far and tips he's shared I can try that'll help me.
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Curtis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem