Wisconsin is home of Harry Houdini, a magician who is still well-known to this day. Your life can feel like its own magic show at times. One second, everything you know is there. The next, it disappears. You can sometimes feel like you’re being sawed in half, and you may not know how it happens. 

A counselor can be a magician that reveals all their secrets. By speaking to one, you can regain control of your own magic show and pull everything you need straight out of your hat. 

This is Tracie Stewart's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
Ph.D.(c), LPC,BC-TMH
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression
Years of Experience: 9

I empower individuals and help them overcome obstacles. I have worked with many individuals by applying evidenced-based interventions in therapy. I have earned a master's degree in clinical psychology and as of recently, another master's degree in health psychology. I am a licensed professional counselor as well as distance credentialed counselor in the state of Wisconsin. I value overall wellbeing from a holistic perspective and I enjoy providing therapy that allows the development of improved life skills.

This is Jennifer Martin's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
MA,LPCC,NCC
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 10

Personal difficulties can be very disheartening. Whether you are experiencing emotional pain, are seeing your children struggle to make good decisions, or are longing for a greater sense of well-being, you can be left feeling defeated, helpless and angry. But things can get better. As a clinical therapist, I am experienced in working with those who are facing life’s struggles. Together we can explore the source of the problems, set goals to improve your situation, and lay out steps to reach those goals. All that is needed is a commitment to work toward ma...

This is Emily Priestaf's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
LMHC,LPC,MT-BC
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Years of Experience: 7

Hello! My name is Emily, and I’m a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Washington, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Wisconsin, and am a board certified music therapist (MT-BC) with an M.A. in clinical mental health counseling and music therapy. If you are struggling to cope with difficult emotions or have experienced stressful life experiences, connecting with a therapist can equip you with skills and support. Additionally, working with a therapist can help you build awareness around yourself and your relationships. I ...

This is Stefanie Johnson's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
LPC
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 13

Welcome, and thank you for being here to learn more about me to see if we could be a good fit to work together! My name is Stefanie and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin. I have over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field and have worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient hospital, Intensive Outpatient programs, in-home therapy, case management programs and outpatient therapy. All that means is that I have a wide variety of experience that has allowed me to see and work with a wide range and severity of ...

This is Emily Gonzalez's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
LPC,CRC
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Depression, Coaching
Years of Experience: 3

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin using my skills to provide Psychotherapy for 3 years throughout Wisconsin. I have helped patients with their concerns including anxiety, stress, relationship issues, depression, grief, loss, and healing from traumas. I specialized in trauma-related healing from domestic violence, initiate partner violence, and abusive, toxic relationships. I have had experience with supporting people who face financial and employment stressors and have a certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I've worked to be ...

This is Pratibha Srivastava's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
MSW, LCSW
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Years of Experience: 12

I am a Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience working as a Counselor. I work with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and PTSD. My counseling style is warm and collaborative. I believe in treating my clients with empathy, respect, compassion, cultural sensitivity. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanistic, dialectical-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, m...

This is Dallas Norman's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
MS,LPC
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Years of Experience: 11

Experienced Solution Focused based healthcare professional. Thirteen years experience working independently as part of multidisciplinary teams with clients of varying multi-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Has worked with adults, couples, families, children and adolescents. Proven work ethic, constructive clinical judgment and has responded appropriately to high stress crisis situations. Demonstrated experience in many environments including inpatient clinical, outpatient clinical telehealth and government installations. Clinical duties have included out...

This is Theresa Otu's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
LPC
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Depression
Years of Experience: 8

Hi and welcome to my BetterHelp platform. My name is Theresa Otu, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin, “America’s Dairyland.” My hunch tells me that if you are reading through my profile, you are searching for a buddy for your self-improvement journey. If my guess is right, I want to commend you for thinking about improving your life. The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said something many years ago that I believe is still very true today. According to Heraclitus, “Change is the only constant in life.” If you believe this saying like I do, it follo...

This is Kevin  Knack 's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
LPC, NCC
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Depression
Years of Experience: 4

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. My graduate school training was from Winona State University in Winona, MN. I worked in a private practice mental health agency there in Winona for three years, in addition to serving in a residential treatment facility assisting adults in recovery from mental health crises back to independent living. I am currently meeting with out-patient clients in a new counseling agency in La Crosse, Wisconsin. I have worked with people from all walks of life facing difficult and ...

This is Christopher Gerou's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
M.A., M.S. , LPC, Thantologist, Trauma/Grief Specialist ,
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief
Years of Experience: 22

I want to share a bit of myself. I graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with my Masters in Counseling; I also attended Hood College in Maryland and graduated with another Maters in Thanatology (Thanatology or Deathlore is the scientific study of death and the losses brought about as a result). Then I attended Carthage College, got my undergraduate degree in Sociology in Kenosha, and grew up. I am also a Licensed Professional Counselor in WI and IL. Communication, nondiscrimination, trust, and confidentiality are major cornerstones of my counseling p...

This is Tracy Allman's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
LPC,CSAC,ICS
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Years of Experience: 15

I am a licensed professional counselor, a certified substance abuse counselor, and an independent clinical supervisor. I have more than 15 years experience working with adults and adolescents with varying degrees of mental illness and substance use barriers. My approach is straight-forwarded, person centered and strength based. I enjoy techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and have extensive training and experience in all three. I hope to be working with you soon.

This is Mitchell "Mitch" Turner's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
LPC,CSAC,CS-IT
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Years of Experience: 25

Attending UW-Madison from 1986-90, I received a B.A. with a Major in Psychology; and 1992-94, an M.S. in Counseling. For 20+ years, I served the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections as a Probation / Parole Agent. A disproportionate number of clients on my caseload had significant mental health issues. Having served as Motivational Interviewing Ambassador to D.O.C. for 3 years, I learned to elicit reasons for change that is held within someone. I have worked for Goodwill Industries, Catholic Charities, Tellurian, and Family Service in a clinical capacity...

This is Dr. Carrington Chatham's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
DSW,LCSW
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 8

“Therapy? What? Me?" If you've ever thought or uttered those three words together, then you are at the right place in your life to seek a well-deserved change. I’m a person-centered counselor who aims to make it convenient for anyone who struggles with life’s challenges to get help, anytime, anywhere. I’m a licensed clinical social worker in the great state of Wisconsin with over seven years of experience working with clients in situations where a good, healthy lifestyle involves paying attention not only to physical health but also to habits, behaviors, and emoti...

This is Amanda Etlicher's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
LPC
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 10

I am a licensed professional counselor with over ten years of experience working in a variety of settings from in home family therapy to private practice to corrections. I have enjoyed the wide range of individual struggles I have worked with in these settings including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, addiction and trauma. I graduated from Adams State University in 2011. While I utilize different modalities with my clients including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Thera...

This is Judith Toor's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
LCSW,LMFT,CCH
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Depression
Years of Experience: 30

As a therapist, I facilitate therapy sessions and healing experiences with individuals, couples and families, helping them to use their own deep reservoir of resources. Believing that well-being is a balance of mind, body and spirit, I work within a holistic framework. My personal style encompasses honesty, creativity, nonjudgmental acceptance, joy and humor, as well as a dedication to integrating many varied approaches. I see myself as a guide who provides a safe space that is caring, supportive and conducive to helping people gain greater self-knowledge and t...

Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Years of Experience: 4

I am licensed in Wisconsin with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & bipolar disorder. 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!

This is Gueyluenn Pow's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety
Years of Experience: 5

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Wisconsin. I have worked with immigrant and refugee families for over 5 years in an outpatient setting. Much of my experiences come from providing direct mental health and behavioral counseling for teens and adults with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship and family stress, trauma and domestic violence. Besides English, I can also speak Mandarin and Fukianese. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be...

This is Brandy  Craig 's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Years of Experience: 7

I am licensed in Wisconsin and Michigan with 6 years of professional 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 a...

This is mary allen's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
LCSW
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Depression
Years of Experience: 27

Hi, I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in both Wisconsin and California for 27+ years. I have worked with clients having a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, OCD and ADHD, military life, discrimination/bullying, emotional and physical abuse/trauma, PTSD, responder issues, parenting problems, and, grief. My counseling style is direct, warm, compassionate, goal focused, and, interactive. The "fit" has to feel right for the client or their goals will not be realized. My approach combines several evidenced-...

This is Deena Weinstein's avatar and link to their profile
Wisconsin
MS,LPCC
Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Depression
Years of Experience: 8

I believe every human has the capacity and potential to achieve their objectives and discover more about themselves. My goals as a therapist are to help one find self-acceptance and inner contentment without relying on validation from the outside. Everyone has their own personal journey and I am dedicated to helping others problem solve and find solutions to achieve a state of well-being. My lifetime experience with my horses has taught me about the importance of humility, patience, empathy, adaptability, and selflessness. I bring these same principles to the ...

How Can Therapists In Wisconsin Support You?

therapist in Wisconsin can practice many types of counseling, from marriage and family therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They may also assist you with symptoms of depression, stress, or anxiety.

Therapists may help you set and achieve career goals, work on current issues you may be facing, or address your past. Over 4,109,544 people live in Wisconsin, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for a licensed therapist in Wisconsin may help you find mental health support for personal growth, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to seek support from one of BetterHelp's licensed providers above.  

The mental health field can include psychiatric medication management, online therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, clinical social work, licensed counseling, and other mental health services in person and online. Seeing a licensed provider can help you navigate mental health conditions and life circumstances through mindfulness and other specialized techniques.

Please note that BetterHelp does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why Are Many Residents In The State Of Wisconsin Working With A Licensed Counselor?

The reason for reaching out to a therapist can be a personal experience for each person. Many individuals work with a therapist for general life advice, while others may attend therapy for a specific concern. Whether you live in a large city or a specific county in Wisconsin, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed therapist tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

A few topics that therapists in Wisconsin may support clients with can include:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression or depressive conditions
  • Adjustment issues
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma
  • Relationship conflicts and concerns

Finding a therapist that takes new clients in online therapy can be the first step in finding a treatment plan that works for you. Your therapist can provide a safe space for you to focus on self-care and well-being.

If you're interested in speaking to one of the therapists above or being matched with a counselor in 24 to 48 hours, consider signing up for BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers potential access to over 30,000 providers, including those listed above.

Emergency Services

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use this site's online services. If you are in life-threatening danger, call 911. If you require support for a crisis, reach out to the hotlines below:

·      National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

·      National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

·      Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

·      Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 (and press 1) or text 838255. For support for the deaf and hard of hearing community, please use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.

·      Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ Lifeline): (866)488-7386 

·      SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Use): (800)662-4357

·      National Eating Disorder Association Helpline:1-800-931-2237 (M-Th: 9 AM-9 PM EST, Fri 9 AM - 5 PM EST)

·      Child Help Hotline: Call 1-800-422-4453 or use the online chat feature

·      National Anti-Hazing Hotline: 1-888-NOT-HAZE (1-888-668-4293) 

·      Physician Crisis Support Line: Call 1-888-409-0141 if you are a first responder or medical provider experiencing crises related to Covid-19

·      Sexual Assault Hotline: Call RAINN at 1-800-656-4673

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Some commonly asked questions can be found below.

How Much Does A Therapist Cost?

Mental health professionals can differ in price. Forbes found that the average cost of in-person therapy in the US is around $100 to $200 per hour. Pricing can also vary based on your location. 

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $60 to $90 per session, charged monthly in a lump sum. You can also take advantage of this pricing on one of BetterHelp's sister platforms, like ReGain for couples or TeenCounseling for teens aged 13 to 19.  

Many therapists may be upfront about their pricing and whether or not they take health insurance from the beginning. Additionally, some in your area may offer a sliding scale plan to allow those with lower incomes to pay less for therapy. However, services online can often save individuals a few hundred dollars per month.

How Do I Know If I Should Get A Therapist?

Mental health services and mental health providers may help you navigate various concerns. Although therapists often support people with mental health conditions, you do not need a diagnosis or condition to attend therapy. You can discuss grief, relationship concerns, stress, or life changes and ask for general advice. A therapist may help you gain power over your life and emotions while you navigate day-to-day experiences.

Mental health issues don't always present as a crisis. Many therapists provide talk therapy and support for life transitions, skills learning, relationship problems, or life coaching. Online therapy sessions in Wisconsin can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to a therapist's office.

Does Insurance Cover Therapy?

Different counseling services can vary in cost. Private practice therapists must apply to accept insurance through insurance companies, which may take time and money, so not every therapist offers services through insurance. If you cannot find a therapist that accepts your plan, BetterHelp may be cheaper than visiting an in-person therapist.

Is Online Therapy Safe?

Online therapy through BetterHelp and its sister platforms is safe. Therapists are licensed, experienced, and vetted before being contracted with the platform. If you experience any concerns with your therapist, you change your counselor through the platform or app at any time.