Therapists in Mattoon, WI

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin with 10 years of experience in the field and 5 years experience as a therapist. I have worked with a wide range of clientele from young children to older adults with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, domestic violence, emotional/physical/sexual traumas. depression, stress and anxiety, and family discord. I also have experience in working with military Veterans and Veterans families. My counseling style is strengths-based, open, warm, and client centered. I believe in walking side-by-side with my clients vs leading them; you know how you learn and grow best and I'm here to help provide guidance towards your goals. Everyone deserves to be treated with fairness, equity, compassion, and care. My therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral, problem-solving, humanistic, motivation enhancement, and psychodynamic. We will work together to create a treatment plan that works for you as an individual. The brain is the most powerful muscle in the body and our mental wellness is just as important as our physical. If you are ready to take the first step towards change I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you soon!

My name is Tara Fischer and I am a licensed therapist in the state of Wisconsin. I have experience working in a variety of settings. I work with children, individuals, and families. I provide a holistic approach that works with physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of a person. I work within a client-centered framework with different solution-focused, DBT, and CBT ideas. Every person deserves to be their best, healthiest, and happiest selves. I have experience working with individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and past trauma. There is so much more to a person beyond their diagnosis and label. I enjoy getting to know the whole person and helping you explore yourself through your own insight and exploration. I am here to help with that process towards healing and growth. You can view my page here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089303865758&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Troubled times can create anxious thoughts and choices. Whether wanting the sadness to end, or [re]discovering purposefulness, or wrestling with uncomfortable thoughts, targeted therapy can help. I believe that the answers lay within each of us. My training has focused on mitigating trauma, resolving grief, and tolerating uncertainty. I am EMDR certified, utilize mindfulness and cognitive therapy models, and have advanced training in working with addictions and other troubling behavior issues. Adding meditation as a daily ritual can be clarifying and fruitful in making everyday decisions. My encouragement will be to go beyond the surface of your life to explore the depth within. Fear, loss, joy and awareness are contained in the cells of our being. We carry every experience of and response to our lives deep inside. I believe each of us has the answers to our life's puzzles, and my job is to provide a compassionate and safe space for that journey. I look forward to working alongside you.

Thanks for taking a moment to read about me. I am licensed in Wisconsin with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in mental health counseling, and a doctorate in counselor education and supervision. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), and Independent Clinical Supervisor (ICS). I've worked in a variety of clinical settings including correctional, outpatient, group homes, and volunteered as a counselor at the Salvation Army. Besides being a licensed counselor for over 10 years, I have been a supervisor for over 7 years, and was an adjunct instructor for a graduate counseling program. I have been working on Betterhelp since 2022. My theoretical foundation consists of cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, motivational interviewing, and strength-based approaches. However, I utilize what is the best fit for the individual and enjoy making adjustments to meet different individual needs. I believe 'good' therapy shouldn't feel like therapy and should feel more like a helpful conversation. I've had an interesting life that led me to be a counselor. These experiences provide me motivation to help others and a dedication to the counseling profession. I absolutely love helping people and would be honored to provide any support to those in need.

Uncovering and reflecting the best in each client just as you are, I see your innate worth and will encourage your God-given potential. Through attentive listening and compassionate feedback, I desire to create a safe environment and secure relationship to explore life’s joys and sorrows. Over time, you will gently reveal patterns to create ‘a-ha’ moments where great change can occur for your well-being. You will also gain confidence as you practice skills, reflect on and respond to feedback, and use your strengths to move toward collaboratively set goals.

I am licensed in Wisconsin with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Wisconsin with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Wisconsin with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Welcome, first off, let me say that I am so glad that you are here and I am really looking forward to working with you. I have been working in Wisconsin as a licensed professional counselor for over 10 years. I have a lot of experience helping clients learn to manage anxiety, depression, big life transitions, trauma, relationship problems, divorce, anger management, ADHD, ASD, PTSD, self-harm, and more. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. My style of therapy is eclectic as I like to create a treatment plan that is unique to each person that I work with. I strive to create a warm and inviting environment that will allow you to feel safe and to grow. I believe in treating everyone with kindness, empathy, respect, and honesty. Some therapeutic approaches that I utilize are person centered, CBT, DBT, and Gestalt therapy. I understand that it takes a lot of courage to come to therapy and that it can be a bit scary at first. I will do everything that I can to make this a positive experience for you and help you take those first steps towards change.

I am a mental health/psychotherapist licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin with over 20 years of experience in the human service field- all of my adult life. With over 20 years of experience working as a psychotherapist/counselor and life coach, I have worked with adolescents, Adults and geriatric populations, clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I am a seasoned therapist whom you can turn to for change, emotional support, personal empowerment and self-growth. I assist adolescents and adults, people going through changes in relationships, marital and divorce, adult and child relationships, employer or employee relationships. Also, I help people in the area of mind, body, and spirit with empathy and compassion. My history is working with ADHD, Mood Disorders, including but not limited to Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and bipolar disorder. I work with trauma, abuse emotional and physical, infidelity, divorce, marriage, conflict resolution, and any developmental changes over the lifespan, new medical diagnosis, new child, marriage, and adjustment issues. If you are looking for someone who is helpful, non-judgmental, and human then please choose me. I will be there for you, and we will work together. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, rogerian, adlerian, psychodynamic and rational-emotive behavioral therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!