Hello! My name is Thomas Kaufman, and I am an LPC working out of Madison, WI. For the past 20 years, I have worked with families, couples, adults, and adolescents. Using cognitive-behavioral theory with narrative techniques, I help empower clients to explore areas within their lives that present challenges and inhibit change, and assist them with finding solutions that will work for them. However, I also believe that the therapeutic relationship is a vital component within any program, which means that I believe that any work needs to be collaborative between myself and my clients. I am certified to deliver trauma-focused treatments as well as providing services to help manage stress and anxiety.

As a licensed therapist in Wisconsin, I bring 17 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenging life transitions, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, and self-esteem challenges with a compassionate, holistic approach. My therapeutic work focuses on empowering individuals to develop deeper self-understanding, improve communication skills, and cultivate meaningful connections. I'm particularly passionate about supporting women, young adults, and individuals experiencing midlife transitions. My approach is collaborative, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop resilient coping strategies. I draw from evidence-based practices to help clients work through issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, workplace stress, and personal identity exploration. My goal is to support you in building self-compassion, understanding your unique strengths, and creating positive life changes at your own pace.

My therapeutic philosophy is that it's not what is wrong with you but what happened to you. I believe that symptoms like anxiety and depression are not signs of weakness but messages to our mind and body telling us that something is not right and needs to be addressed. Maladaptive ways of coping may have once served us by dulling stress or pain but are not working any more, and so we have to learn new, healthier, more adaptive coping skills. I believe both the body and mind work together and are ultimately designed to survive, heal and thrive. Sometimes we just need understanding, validation and support to navigate the process. I love to help clients and empower them to help themselves. I understand how important it is to find a counselor you can connect with; one that is caring, respectful and skillful. I have had my own therapy during my life and approach clients the way I wanted to be treated.I can relate to clients that have attempted therapy more than once and are frustrated and tired. I understand what that is like and commend you for trying again. Change can be scary but often less scary than staying stuck. Seeking out counseling takes a lot of courage and strength. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over five years of experience working with clients with various concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Assertiveness/Boundaries, Attachment Issues and Emotional,Sexual and Physical Abuse. Being a more mature counselor brings with it life experience, insight and knowledge; at the same time I am flexible, open and always seeking emerging therapeutic approaches. I believe in treating clients as individuals that have unique strengths and resiliencies and do not fit neatly into diagnostic categories. My counseling style is warm, approachable and authentic. I relate to clients with compassion, non-judgment and empathy. My approach is eclectic and tailored to meet clients where they are at. I practice through a trauma-informed lens and use modalities such as Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, Existential, Spiritual, Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Somatic therapy. I will work with you to find the best treatment approach that meets your specific needs and goals. I consider it an honor to collaborate with clients in pursuit of their well-being. If you are ready to take a step I am here to support you.

I hold a Master's in Social Work from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Health with a focus on Holistic Health. My practice is focused on developing person-centered goals and supporting individuals through a strength-based approach to making changes towards these goals and improved overall wellness. I have found a passion in working with adults affected by mental illness and trauma using Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and motivational interviewing. I am always looking to be able to offer new ideas and treatment through trainings and personal growth.

I am a board certified, licensed professional counselor, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a total of 14 years of professional work experience in the mental health field. I worked in a variety of non-profit roles, including responding to mental health crisis situations for youth within the Milwaukee community and facilitated psycho-education groups ranging from sex education, anger management, sexual exploitation prevention to cognitive behavioral groups for depression. I have held leadership positions within non-profits, training and supervising programs for crisis response, commercial sexual exploitation of children mentoring and crisis prevention, and protective placements for adults who are vulnerable due to their disabilities. I work administratively in residential treatment, supervising and utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I have years of experience doing counseling out of outpatient clinics and within I have 8 years of professional counseling experience. My experiences in helping individuals ranges with trauma, substance use, co-occurring disorders, stress and anxiety, anger management, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I became interested in counseling because I believe in the power of healing through engaging relationships and the importance of having feedback from someone else who is skillful to help support and guide one's path for a healthier, happier life. I incorporate these beliefs in my work with my individuals to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I utilize, teach and support mindfulness practice to be present with individuals, empathize in their suffering and guide them through difficult experiences. I believe you are the expert on you, and empowering you to be assertive. It's my role to help you meet the goals you have set for yourself. Therapy is an incredibly rewarding experience, and yet it is very difficult. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! When you are ready, its a journey we can experience together.

I am a Licensed Professional Counseling in Wisconsin with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe you are the expert of your own story and your own experiences. Together we can work on identifying strengths and taking back control of your emotions, your thoughts, and your life. I understand that change can be a difficult process, but by seeking services, you are taking the first step towards a more fulfilling and happier life. 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, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue 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!

Hello! I am licensed in Wisconsin with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. My approach is warm, interactive & with a sense of humor thrown in. I do my best to meet my clients where they are at in their journey. My approach is eclectic as I know everyone experiences life in different ways. I use CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, & mindfulness as my main modalities of therapy. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage! I am proud of you for getting started on your therapeutic journey and look forward to working with you!

I am licensed in Wisconsin with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, eating disorders, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity, 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 proud of you and here to support you in that process. I do BetterHelp part time. I typically work Monday-Thursday early evening hours for live sessions and messages. I will also message on Friday evenings and weekends as necessary.

Welcome! My name is Matt Poje, LPC. I specialize in the healing of emotional trauma, using the Instinctual Trauma Response method (ITR),I have 15 years working with Veterans via Department of Defense contracts, and over 23 yrs of professional work experience. I am licensed in CA and WI. The ITR method uses over 100 years of neuroscience to help heal the brain. Since ITR uses neuroscience, you will learn the steps of the ITR method that will help you to become more resilient. ITR is not talk therapy in the classical sense. ITR is a focused, purposeful method of trauma healing. ITR is proven to work. If you are ready to work on a proven method of reducing symptoms of trauma, I look forward to work with you. I do not perform diagnostic tests. I use screening tools, and therefore will not provide any letters to employers or court systems. Before scheduling a session, Watch ITR videos: https://vimeo.com/752151441

I am licensed in Wisconsin with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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!

I am licensed in Wisconsin with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, & anger management. I also have experience working with career difficulties. 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!

I am licensed in Wisconsin with 20 years of professional work experience. Most of which has focused primarily on adolescents and adults covering a myriad of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trust, trauma, abuse, anger, identity, self esteem, grief and loss. I have also worked with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and to strengthen emotional connections. My view is that people are naturally capable and that each of us is unique in our own way. We are created to live, grow, develop, experience and change. We are gifted with energy, strengths, and abilities that enable us to make choices that can lead to positive outcomes. However, life happens and life is not flawless. Often, problems arise. I am here to help. My counseling approach is integrative and client-centered. I begin wherever you are then tailor my work to meet your unique needs. It takes courage and support to make changes and work toward a sense of well-being and a more rewarding and a happier life. I applaud you for taking that first step toward change and growth. I am here to join, support and empower you during your journey.

I am licensed in Wisconsin with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, concentration, & memory. I also have experience working with focus. 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.