The City of Stoughton is the birthplace of the coffee break and community television, so it’s no surprise that this tight-knit small city knows the importance of taking care of yourself and building relationships. Despite the community’s closeness, there may be those that are privately struggling with personal, emotional, relationship, or mental health issues.

However, there is help. Counselors in the Stoughton area are available to provide you with support and guidance, if you need. These licensed mental health professionals can help you learn coping skills and find solutions to life’s problems. Contact a counselor today.

Psychologist Rebecca Rahn providing different types of therapy in Stoughton

Rebecca Rahn

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,NCC,SAC-IT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
7 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Counselor, and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor. My education background is Associate of Applied Science- Computers, Bachelor of Science- Psychology, and Master of Science- Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have experience working with a multitude of clients. Some are struggling with tough circumstances in life, experiencing overwhelming emotions, have substance abuse and dependency issues, want to improve their relationships with others, and choose to address these concerns with psychotherapy. My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental counseling experience, and help adults make sense out of their problems by learning more about their self identity and strengths.

Psychologist Kathleen  McCarthy  providing different types of therapy in Stoughton

Kathleen McCarthy

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,SAC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
34 years offering treatment

I am a psychotherapist with licensure in Wisconsin as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Abuse. I have a wealth of experience in providing treatment to adults, couples, teenagers and, children and families. My specialty is the treatment of trauma utilizing EMDR. I also have advanced training and certification in Hypnotherapy. I approach treatment from a holistic perspective incorporating mind, body, and spirit. I have a passion for health and wellness and am interested in helping patients achieve their life desires and exam aspects of their thoughts and behaviors that may be interfering with obtaining their life ambitions.

Psychologist Brandy Jastrow providing different types of therapy in Stoughton

Brandy Jastrow

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Wisconsin with over 8 years of professional therapist work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I pride myself on being able to build that therapeutic alliance and relationship with my clients.

Psychologist Cynthia Boyle providing different types of therapy in Stoughton

Cynthia Boyle

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LMHC,NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepression
15 years offering treatment

Hi. My name is Cindy and I am a national certified counselor(NCC) and licensed counselor in Iowa (LMHC0 and Michigan (LPC). I have had a private practice for 12+ years where I provide individual, couple and group counseling. I am a former president of the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association and am active with a number of other professional counseling organizations. I began my counseling work in addictions treatment, with a particular emphasis on treating the family system. I also have specialized in working with children and adults on the autism spectrum. My training as a mental health counselor helps me assist them with the wide array of co-existing conditions they often deal with, such as: ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, etc...while my personal experience as a mother and aunt to children on the spectrum gives me a deeper understanding of the challenges parents face. While I believe a client centered approach (having empathy, unconditional positive regard, and always being authentic) is fundamental to building the counseling relationship I do not adhere to any one treatment theory or modality. Just as every client is unique, I consider it my job to partner with my client to find their learning style and preferences and then tailor a treatment approach that best suits them. I regularly utilize aspects of CBT, DBT, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. For partnership/couple counseling I often utilize research and techniques from the Gottman approach, EFT, and ACT. I have research interests in counseling ethics, personality disorders, autistic spectrum disorders and animal assisted therapy and have given professional workshops on these topics at the local, regional, and national levels. I hope this gives you an idea of who I am. At heart I am a helper, and my training and credentialing are avenues to assist me in trying to be the best helper I can. I also want you to know I really appreciate the courage it takes for someone to open up to counseling and to be a part of that process is a privilege I do not take lightly. Just a note, in order to be compliant with the variety of licensing regulations in different states, I only utilize A/V telehealth for appointments.

Psychologist Mary Hargarten providing different types of therapy in Stoughton

Mary Hargarten

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment

My name is Mary Hargarten and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am located in Milwaukee, WI. I have been doing therapy in person and online for 22 years. I have done therapy with individuals, couples and families. I have worked with clients around issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship issues, family issues, domestic violence, self-esteem, sexual abuse, women’s issues, aging and issues at different life stages. It is my belief that we all have the resources we need inside of us to cope with the challenges that life throws at us. Sometime we just need a little help finding those coping skills and bringing them out. We all have strengths that we can develop and build on to help us cope better in day to day life. I believe that our family of origin can have a lot of influence on our ideas and beliefs so it is important to explore that influence and how it may be helping or hurting us in the present day. I believe in treating the whole person and in trying to find a good balance in all areas of our lives - physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual. My style is to be warm, caring, non-judgmental, compassionate and I have a good sense of humor. I try to step into your shoes so I can better understand exactly where you are coming from. You are the expert on your life and I am the expert on therapeutic strategies so we need to work together to see what will work best to get you where you want to go in your life. I think it takes tremendous courage to go to therapy and talk about your deepest feelings and fears. So just taking that step shows you are already moving in the right direction to shift your life in the way you want it to go. I use different types of therapy - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Bowen’s Family System’s therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps us look at our thoughts and beliefs and actions and how they are working positively or negatively for us. Solution Focused Therapy is about focusing on one issue at a time and setting goals to solve the problem. Motivational Interviewing is about finding out what motivates you to make changes in your behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches how to accept the things we cannot change and commit to changing the things we can. It also teaches Mindfulness which is a very useful tool in everyday life. Bowen’s Family System Therapy talks about how we each need to “individuate” from our families by developing our own values and beliefs as an individual. I truly look forward to working with you. I love doing this work and being reminded daily of the strength of the human spirit.

Psychologist Pamela Ramsey providing different types of therapy in Stoughton

Pamela Ramsey

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment

I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master located in Wisconsin for the past 5 years. I have an extensive medical history of over 30 years that include clinical, hospital and instructional arenas. I have a passion for physical health and wellness which has ultimately led me to an emphasis on mental health restoration. I use a Rogerian "client-centered" approach to therapy which focuses on optimal self empowerment through skill building and mindfulness techniques. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, self motivation, self esteem, and self confidence. I work with individuals and couples to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I am here to proclaim, "Don't Give Up; Great Things Take Time."

Psychologist Shelley Rorvick providing different types of therapy in Stoughton

Shelley Rorvick

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issues
12 years offering treatment

I am licensed in AZ, WI, and MN with 10 years of professional work experience as a psychotherapist and sex therapist. I help individuals and couples with LGBTQ+ related , relationship, and communication issues. I also work with people in the ENM/CNM, kink, and alternative lifestyle communities. 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!

Psychologist Heather Heritage providing different types of therapy in Stoughton

Heather Heritage

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes
7 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Wisconsin with 7 years of professional work experience. Along with 15 years working in Human Services. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, & 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.

Psychologist Valerie Schmude providing different types of therapy in Stoughton

Valerie Schmude

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief
12 years offering treatment

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.

Psychologist Elizabeth Johnson providing different types of therapy in Stoughton

Elizabeth Johnson

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
22 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Wisconsin with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping adult clients struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mood disorders. Special interest in women's issues including adult survivors of sexual, physical, emotional abuse and domestic violence. Also experienced in helping to increase self confidence and self-esteem and providing guidance in navigating life transitions. I believe in the strength and resiliency of the human spirit and consider it a privilege to empower clients to overcome personal barriers in order to live a more satisfying life. I feel that it is very important to continue to grow and challenge yourself regardless of age. 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.

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Stoughton?

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 Stoughton that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic 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 Stoughton available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Stoughton 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, Stoughton therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Stoughton region and in the state of Wisconsin.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in Stoughton 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 Stoughton may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Stoughton offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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