Hello, so happy to "meet" you! I have opened up a private practice to help increase access to mental health services & decrease stigma. I love the opportunity to connect with college students in WI! I know "first hand" how challenging life can be during your college years. Please know that I am here to support you whether you are feeling just a little down, to having significant anxiety about your life in general. College years can present with many transitions, such as uncertainties, loneliness...
I appreciate the time you are taking to choose the best person and process for your specific needs. Being a college student requires a lot of difficult choices, and I know finding a counselor can be hard as well. Here are some thoughts about how I work, but please contact me if you have other questions. My goal as a counselor is to shape our work around the needs, goals, and overall direction you want to take in your life. If you have very focused, concrete issues you want to address, we’ll u...
Navigating life’s pressures often means juggling responsibilities, deadlines, and personal aspirations. My therapy is tailored to understand and work with your unique pressures, providing a place for clarity and focused action. Whether it’s the weight of exams or the pace of the corporate ladder, I'm here to help you find your footing. My virtual sessions are designed to fit within your busy schedule and give you access to the support you need to maintain balance and foster resilience....
A fulfilling life is not about the absence of problems, but about how you choose to deal with them. We utilize a systemic, respectful, client-centered, and inclusive approach to therapy focused on social justice and shared humanity. Therapy is both an art and a science. Our therapists are trained in effective, evidence-based therapies carried out in a compassionate, personalized way. We always prioritize the relationship with our clients, in combination with skillful interventions that striv...
Sara Szymczak (SIM-check) is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of clinical experience. She is an active member in the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society and alumna to Marquette University (BSN), Fairfield University (MSN) and Duke University (DNP). Much of her clinical experience comes from her time in the Army, from 2014-2020 where she treated complex PTSD and substance abuse. Sara is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Fran and Ear...
I have over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults and currently work with individuals age 13 and older. I believe my clients are the experts of their lives, and I provide client-centered therapy to support those looking to improve the quality of their lives. Clients who work with me note my sense of humor, compassion, and calm demeanor as being helpful in building a relationship easily. I provide confidential, client-centered care. I understand the barriers of ...
My name is Bintou Schoen and I am a board certified general adult psychiatrist. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background working with people with trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, psychosis, social anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, grief and loss, relationship problems, etc. I received my undergraduate degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia. I then attended the Medical College of Georgia where I obtained my medical degree. After that, I receiv...
My name is Carissa Weber. I am an outdoor enthusiast dedicated to helping others return to enjoying their own lives. As a therapist, I use a blend of treatment modalities, neuroscience, and sarcasm to help clients build on their strengths to rediscover who they are. When we work together, you will have a safe place to share your experience in a judgment-free zone. Rather than "jump to conclusions'' and make uncomfortable treatment recommendations to you after the first session, I will take ti...
Therapy can help you: -Set and maintain healthy boundaries -Identify and address the roots of anxiety in your life -Put yourself first -Feel more confident in yourself -Gain new perspectives -Tap into your “coping toolbox” (what's working for you now or in the past?) -Add more tools to your “toolbox”...
We are a husband and wife team with over over two-decades of combined experience in mental health. We offer individual, couples and group counseling as well as wellness consults and professional workshops and presentations. At Breakwater we are committed to ensuring accessibility to services, maintaining a collaborative mindset, pursuing cultural responsiveness, implementing accountability measures, and above all, valuing relationships. Breakwater Psychotherapy, LLC welcomes and affirms ...
Chinyere Stevens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with Adolescents, Young Adults, and Adults in a variety of treatment settings. Chinyere earned her master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She has also earned her bachelor’s degree in social work with an emphasis in Child Welfare from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. Chinyere has experience in helping individuals process through and heal from trauma. She also has experi...
Over the past eight years I have worked in the mental health field in a variety of capacities, including inpatient units, residential facilities, and day treatment settings. My experience and training with children, adults, and families in these settings has given me a practical knowledge and understanding when working alongside my clients to facilitate change. A significant part of my experience has been working with adults and children coping with past trauma to safely express their anger, man...