Therapists in Wauwatosa, WI
Finding a light in the darkness can feel so relieving. When you're wandering through depression, getting that little light of hope can make you feel better. Who can be that light who can help you? A counselor based in Wauwatosa may be able to help you get your light again.
Wauwatosa means “firefly.” In darkness, those fireflies can light up the dark and make the night look beautiful. A counselor can be a firefly that guides you home. Speak to one today and see how they can help you.
Stephanie Thomas
Clinician
License Type(s): MS,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
15 years offering treatment
Hi, I’m Stephanie—and I’m so glad you’re here. My approach to therapy is grounded in authenticity, empathy, and compassion. I believe in creating a space that’s free of judgment and full of understanding—a place where you can explore your story, reconnect with yourself, and experience meaningful growth and healing. I specialize in helping women move beyond survival mode and into a life rooted in clarity, confidence, and purpose. Together, we’ll work with practical, evidence-based tools that support you in facing anxiety, fear, and self-doubt with more ease and self-compassion. You deserve a life that feels aligned with what truly matters to you—not just one you’re getting through. My therapy style is genuine, collaborative, and holistic—with a touch of humor and a deep respect for the mind-body connection. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and positive psychology to help you build emotional flexibility and resilience. We’ll also take into account your overall health and wellness, because true healing considers the whole person. In our work together, we’ll look at the patterns that may be holding you back and gently begin to shift them. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, relationship stress, perfectionism, or the mental load of daily responsibilities, therapy can help you reconnect to your values and move forward with greater intention. I have a particular passion for supporting women through the unique challenges of perimenopause and menopause. These transitions can be deeply emotional and physically disruptive—but they don’t have to be faced alone. I offer support to help you manage mood changes, anxiety, and identity shifts with compassion and balance. With over 15 years of experience in a variety of clinical and community settings, I bring a wellness-focused, integrative approach to each session. My goal is for you to feel empowered, supported, and equipped to make meaningful, lasting changes in your life. Outside of the therapy room, I find joy in movement, spending time with my family, reading, being outdoors, and embracing the simple things in life. Health, wellness, mindfulness, and spirituality are all core to who I am—and I love weaving those values into my work. If you’re ready to reconnect with yourself and move toward a more aligned, fulfilling life, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Gillian Van Dien
Clinician
License Type(s): MS
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
16 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Wisconsin with over 20 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy services in a variety of settings including residential treatment, outpatient psychotherapy, and vocational rehabilitation. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP 1), a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and a Certified Telemental Health Professional (CTMH). I not only believe, I know, everyone has the ability to heal from past injuries, solve psychological problems, and improve their lives so that they are happier, more confident, and better able to achieve their life goals. I have worked with a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds to help them solve the problems that brought them to therapy, learn and practice new skills, new ways of thinking, more effective ways to manage their lives to be more fulfilling, and move toward the goals they set for themselves. People come to therapy for a wide range of reasons; our first task is to identify what you want to change and need assistance with and develop a plan to achieve those goals. Some of the problems I've helped people work through include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD resulting from a range of experiences (including abuse experienced as a child, domestic violence, and sexual assault), family problems, women's issues generally, various relationship problems, employment problems, and adjusting to many life changes. A good working relationship is necessary for therapy to be successful. You are the expert on your life; this is your journey. My role is to be a guide, help you find perspective on yourself and your experiences, be a source of support and information, help you learn how to make the changes you wish to see in your life, and how to make those changes happen. I understand the importance of meeting you where you are. Therefore, our first task together is to establish that working relationship. You have to be able to trust your guide to be able to move forward, and that is a process in itself that can't be rushed. Once we've identified your goals, I use a variety of techniques drawn from different schools of psychotherapy to help you reach your them. Some of those techniques include client-centered, motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies. I have also found particular energy medicine techniques (such as Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT) to be very helpful in reducing and managing symptoms of anxiety and depression, sometimes very quickly. This can help you focus on deeper issues. It is also important to consider how any physical health conditions and the people and environments you interact with affect you psychologically. It's important to take all of these factors into account to effectively help you heal and grow. This is a very personal journey for everyone. I look forward to working with you!
Jasmine Webster
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Self esteemDepression
5 years offering treatment
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience working as a psychotherapist with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and chronic illnesses. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My integrative practice approaches of cognitive-behavioral, motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic and solution-focused. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!
Stacy Knoll
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression
23 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Wisconsin with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & bipolar disorder. 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!
Kialeah Sumpter
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
19 years offering treatment
I am licensed therapist with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients cope with addiction, enhance their relationships, gain motivation, and develop greater self-esteem & confidence. My counseling style is direct, I will always hold you accountable and work with you to find the healing YOU seek. Ask yourself, am I ready to be uncomfortable so I can grow? Am I ready to do internal work for change? 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 seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and I am here to support you in that process.
Kimberly Moorer
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
3 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Wisconsin with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, couples counseling, & career difficulties. 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.
Sara Newman
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching
25 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Wisconsin with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Charles Matz
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteem
7 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Wisconsin with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. 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.
Susan Etter
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Shawna Doriot-Krienitz
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteemDepression
12 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Wisconsin with 12 years of professional experience in the field of mental health. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, self esteem, & mood disorders. 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.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Wauwatosa?
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 Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Wauwatosa 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, Wauwatosa therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa 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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