Art Therapy in Milwaukee, WI

Helping others is both a personal and professional passion. I believe in the commitment and power of personal growth and healing through beneficial and accessible mental health services. Client centered care and individualized treatment is a key factor in helping individuals navigate their healing journey around a variety of personal goals. I believe in developing a strong rapport with my clients to ensure safety and a worthwhile therapeutic experience. I am a Master's level trained and licensed Psychotherapist and Art Therapist and specialize in Art Therapy clinical services as an alternative form of healing and emotional expression.

We all have strengths and weaknesses. In my practice, I like to uncover and nurture the many strengths that my clients possess. I encourage my clients to use these strengths to their advantage and to continually uncover additional strengths and resilience. Within my therapeutic approach, I use a variety of theories and modalities to assist in understanding and treating clients. I use existential and psychoanalytic theories which consider a person’s childhood experiences, attachments, and the deeper question of creating meaning in life.

My name is Laurin and I have experience working with children, teens, and adults. As a therapist, I believe families are a system and my support is not only for your child, but your family. When working with children, I believe working side by side with caregivers is essential to effective treatment. I am a licensed professional counselor and am a registered Art therapist in the state of Wisconsin. I come from a trauma informed background and have experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, life changes, etc.

You want to feel calm inside, but deep down you are experiencing a relentless cycle of internal worry. Despite presenting a composed exterior, you’re grappling with endless anxiety, feeling unable to relax without a sense of guilt, and constantly overwhelmed by the demands of daily life. However, you're ready and motivated to make positive changes. You’re eager to acquire new skills, explore your emotions, and find lasting relief from the stress and exhaustion you are experiencing. Together, we can work towards helping you achieve a sense of inner calm and relief on a daily basis.

Hello, my name is Alena Kanter. I am credentialed as an Advanced Practice Social Worker and love working with children and pre-teens. I have two years of experience as a school-based therapist. Most of my clients came to me due to behavioral concerns at home and at school, usually stemming from trauma, big life changes and transitions. Many children struggle with big emotions and how to express and process them. I help my clients with coping mechanisms, processing their trauma, safe expression of feelings, and being able to regulate their bodies and minds.

For many individuals, verbalizing their thoughts and emotions can be challenging and sometimes impossible. Art therapy allows clients to explore experiential techniques with new and familiar art materials in a judgment-free space. I trust that art and the creative process have the power to ignite empowerment and bring about positive change in people’s lives. No prior experience in art-making is required!

I work with clients age 12+ and have experience providing individual and family therapy to clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity issues, relationship conflicts and difficult life transitions. I received my Masters of Science in Art Therapy from Mount Mary University. I utilize the creative process as well as traditional talk therapy interventions to help clients develop clarity and insight, develop new skills and access the strengths they already possess to make meaningful change.

Children and adolescents often struggle verbalizing their feelings which may lead to problems in school, difficulties at home, or in developing relationships. My clients are often experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, struggling in school, or developing appropriate social skills. In providing a safe space to explore and express themselves through art making, I support clients in developing positive coping skills, building confidence, and identifying their strengths within the context of a therapeutic relationship.

Normal is a setting on a dryer. We are all unique and valid individuals with vast minds. We all have different situations and I believe in using those pieces to heal and build strength. While I specialize in trauma, addiction, and mood, our struggles are usually not that one note or simple. I focus on all aspects of who you and where you want to be, building a strong relationship based on empathy, trust and non judgement. Life is rough, we lose sight of our way, stop seeing the beauty, forget who we are, feel stuck or changed. It takes courage to be vulnerable and reality is we are imperfectly perfect.

Hello! My name is Kate O'Brien. I am a licensed professional counselor, professional certified art therapist, and I am also a substance abuse counselor in training. I have 8 years' experience working in various levels of care and settings including residential, inpatient, medical hospitals, and assisted living facilities. I have an extensive background in skills coaching such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and exposure and response prevention. I make it my priority to create a safe, nonjudgemental space to help you learn skills and be able to problem solve any concerns.

In my 15+ years of clinical practice I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with a variety of mental health challenges. I have given special focus to adolescents and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, self-esteem, and self-identity issues. I am always learning in order to increase my specialized focus on concerns related to anxiety, adoption and emerging adulthood. I enjoy working with the 10-25 year old age group but throughout my years of private practice I have worked with children as young as 5 and adults as young as 65. I hope to help clients find satisfaction in life.

Therapy can be used to express unmet needs, explore unbearable emotions, and externalize difficulties. My goal as a therapist is to be there for my clients while they make impactful and meaningful changes in their lives. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ youth and adults, survivors of trauma, people with anxiety and depression, children and adolescents, and people with neurodivergence. I also provide services to a variety of clients of any age with needs including co-occurring substance use disorders and grief. My services are for anyone who is interested and open to processing, expressing, or changing something in their lives.

My practice encompasses a diverse range of clients, including Children, Adolescents (Teens), Adults, Older Adults, Veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community, addressing various mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions. I believe through the utilization of art therapy alongside traditional counseling methods my practice provides a unique and powerful means of communication and self-exploration, especially for those who may find it difficult to express themselves through words alone.

Is worry, fear, or physical symptoms of anxiety holding you back? Feel like your mind is in a million places at once? Challenges with procrastination? Has substance use become a way to cope? Have you noticed it affecting your relationships?

My goal is to support your journey towards coping, healing, and growing through an integration of talk and art therapy services. I am a queer and neurodivergent affirming, fat positive, and BIPOC ally clinician. I have a passion and specialized experience in working with peoples with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, physical disabilities, parents, therapists, and other care providers.

I employ art therapy, DBT, somatic, and experiential techniques combined with a person-centered approach in order to help my clients achieve a level of repair/ healing with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.My primary focus throughout my career has been working with children, adolescents, and adults to find a path to healing. I enjoy being able to bring a creative spin to the counseling session. So often, words cannot capture or express sadness, anger, happiness, etc.

I offer a unique blend of alternative therapies combining some of the newest discoveries in neuropsychology, mind-body integration and mindfulness. I do my best to work from a place of intuitive, compassionate, heart based support. Working together, we can explore your issues and uncover the root causes of your suffering using the subconscious, breath-work, mind-body awareness and many other transpersonal therapy methods. I believe therapy is the courageous process of exploring and releasing old wounds, discovering the 'greater' self and learning to make conscious choices with compassion and forgiveness.

Is your child stressful? Do they get anxious more than their friends? Is your child or teen down & unmotivated? Is your family adjusting to adoption or foster care, or maybe a recent death or divorce in the family? Are you a young adult who isn't sure about what next steps are or maybe life is just really hard? If any part of these questions resonated with you, please reach out. Clients describe me as down to earth, easy to talk to, works well in crisis situations, & is non-judgmental. In my free time you can find me by Lake Michigan with a cup of coffee, on a walk with my family, finding new houseplants, or gardening outside.

I work with a wide variety of ages and populations, from 3 and beyond, to make the most out of life. Life is full of ups and downs, and I'm here to help you through it all. I have experience working with addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, suicidal ideation, grief, autism, ADHD, eating disorders, and self-esteem. You are the expert of you! I'm here to help in listening without judgement and providing psychoeducation, coping skills, and resources.