River Falls is something out of a story book. Through the town’s downtown area, runs the Kinnickinnic River, which is locally famous in the area. The great outdoors is entangled within the city life in River Falls, which makes for a gorgeous city. However, life being tangled up isn’t desirable. Do you feel like your life is tangled and you need help with straightening everything out?
If you feel like you’re drowning in problems in the River Falls area, don’t hesitate to contact a qualified therapist to get the help they are willing to give. A mental health professional can get you back to enjoying the peace and beauty of River Falls, Wisconsin once more.

Rene' Domask
ABOUT ME My name is Rene’ Beth Domask, and I am a licensed Mental Health Clinician in Wisconsin. I use a collaborative approach with my clients, as I consider them to be the master of their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The most important aspect of my work with you will be to build a positive, trusting therapeutic relationship in which we can work through whatever difficulties you may be facing - together. I believe in setting collaborative goals with my clients to help them with their areas of need, while also empowering them to use their strengths to overcome difficulties. I have a passion for helping people navigate toward healing and hope for the future. I respect your journey and believe that empathy and respect are important in building a healthy therapeutic relationship. I use a person-centered, holistic, multicultural, and integrative approach in treatment. This means I begin where you are and tailor your treatment approach to your needs while being sensitive to how your individual cultural identities and lifestyle choices impact your experience. The modalities that I utilize are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My therapeutic approach is integrative and based on my client's specific needs. Everyone presents differently, so my approach will be tailored to you and your goals. When selecting a treatment approach, I will consider your social history, presenting concerns, and goals for treatment. I believe providing my clients with an individualized approach to treatment is the most effective way to help them be successful. My experience is varied within a wide array of settings, as I have provided individual and group therapy in community mental health agencies, Hospitals and County Jails throughout the state of Wisconsin. I believe that individuals are influenced by close relationships, communities, environment, and personal experiences. I strive to treat the therapeutic relationship with compassion and respect. My hope is that you will take the next steps so that we can begin the process of bringing about healing, and change to your situation. As your therapist, I will work with you in processing difficult feelings and emotions, and setting goals that are important to you, and help guide you as you work through them. If you're ready, I'm here to support you. I look forward to working with you! Rene’ Beth Domask, MA, LPC

Sarah Platzer
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with over 6 years of experience working at a Behavioral Health hospital and outpatient clinic. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger, and ADHD. I have also worked with many clients who have struggled with self-harm and suicide. My approach is client centered and my training has been heavily focused in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). When working with clients, I strive to make them feel comfortable opening up. Coming to therapy is often a difficult choice to make, and I am here to help you achieve your treatment goals. You have made the first step and I am here to help you along the way. Therapy can be difficult at times, and I bring a warm energy and often use humor. I am excited to meet you and start working with you!

John White
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Wisconsin (and still active in Connecticut). I have 17 years of experience working with the Veteran population. My career began as a Combat Stress Control specialist in the Army, assisting troops in Iraq. My passion is focusing on men's wellness. This includes handling of past traumas, self-worth, forgiveness, fatherhood, loneliness, sexual health concerns, relationship issues, physical fitness, anger management, depression, and career choices. I am considered personable and genuine. I know life is difficult and sometimes there is no good answer to many of our daily--or lifelong--concerns. I think it is smart to go forward with guidance and care. I have worked with trauma and solution-focused therapy. I think there are many healthy options for but it starts with exploring where you are and what you need. When you believe you could benefit from discussing matters that weigh you down or make you feel stuck, please know that I am here to work with you. I provide honest, thoughtful, and compassionate listening and will work with you to discover or form a path that may work for you. Let me know when you are ready to start.

Dale Barrett
Let's move forward together! Sometimes we feel our life is out of control and the first thing we need to do is to identify how and why. Once we can identify how we feel our life is out of control, we can work on the why. Now we can begin to identify what we want our life to be and what we need to do to move forward toward our goals. We will work as a team and I will provide a safe, secure and non-judgemental environment for you to share and explore your world in order to develop goals and a plan to move forward. I have over thirty years of experience and am licensed in Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor(LCPC), Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor(LPC-S), and Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC). Everyone is unique and the therapy must be tailored to fit the individual. I have experience working with anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, forgiveness, grief, trauma and abuse, psychosis, life transitions and addictions. Clinical Approaches: Client-Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Reflective and Reframing

Donna Altepeter
I am a 1983 graduate of St. Louis University's MSW program with a concentration in community mental health. I am a female therapist who utilizes a client centered approach with a skill base of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I have broad experiences in life threatening illness, bereavement and loss, life transitions along with knowledge and skill base with anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with people of all ages and experiences and believe in the person's ability to change. I have been practicing since 1983 and have long life and professional experience, and am interested in partnering with you in your growth. With 20 plus years of teaching experience at the University of Wisconsin , Social Work program, my approach is one of teaching and learning, collaboratively. I believe I can learn as much from my clients as I have to teach them. Because I believe that the client is their own best expert, my approach in therapy is one of learning collaboratively about the you. Therapy is a partnership in discovery, growth and wellness and I am honored to be a part of your journey.

Tory Suehs
I am licensed in Wisconsin with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. 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. I believe that everyone is unique and that it is important to have a toolbox of skills to help you find skills and solutions that will work for you. I enjoy working with teens and families, helping them envision and look forward to their futures, reach their goals, and be successful. I have worked with individuals who struggle with anxiety, anger management, peer difficulties, sensory concerns, have experienced trauma, or have sexually reactive behaviors. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Leah Zeamer
I am licensed in Wisconsin with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Dr. Ronald Holder
I have over a decade of experience in the mental health field which includes training and supervision in a variety of settings. At the Eating Disorder Center at San Antonio (EDCASA) and the Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, I worked as the director of the Binge Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). I also worked in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at EDCASA working with a wide variety of amazing clients who had varying degrees of disordered eating, severe mood or symptoms consistent with complex personality disorders. I am dedicated to assisting each of my clients find their own path, the path that leads to hope and the ability to access inner-resilience. I absolutely believe that we all have the answers to solve problems and become "un-stuck" in life. As a professional counselor, I know that a collaborative relationship between a therapist and a client is absolutely essential. My experience includes extensive experience in the areas of: LGBTQ issues, eating disorders, personality disorders, clinical depression, anxiety, OCD, complex trauma and addiction. Along with Solution-Focused Therapy, I have intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I believe in the power of guided imagery meditation and mindfulness as tools of maintaining optimal psychological health. The human spirit is indestructible in the face of seemingly insurmountable trauma and difficulty and I can help clients find the power and hope to keep fighting. I look forward to working with you.

Valerie Schmude
I am licensed in Wisconsin with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Elizabeth Thiel
I am licensed in Wisconsin with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
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Types of therapists available to clients in River Falls
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in River Falls that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in River Falls available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. River Falls therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, River Falls therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the River Falls region and in the state of Wisconsin.
How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want
Therapists in River Falls can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in River Falls may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.