Meet Lilly - Owner & Therapist
I AM A THERAPIST, SOCIAL WORKER, WIFE, AND MOM
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I fell in love with EMDR therapy after experiencing the benefits through my own personal therapy journey. EMDR helped me let go of the past and feel better internally. This made me want to help my clients in a deeper and more sustained way. Since receiving training in EMDR, my work as a therapist has been more fulfilling and meaningful to me.
My resume includes experience in therapeutic milieu in residential treatment centers, 7 years of medical social work experience at Childrenʼs Hospital Colorado, serving as a lead intake caseworker for sexual assault investigations and later Adoptions Supervisor with Human Services, and co-therapist for groups supporting child survivors of sexual abuse.
I have my License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) in Wisconsin and Colorado. I received my Level I and Level II training in EMDR in 2018 and I am EMDR Certified. I am an EMDR Consultant-in-Training and offer EMDR Consulting and EMDR Groups. I live in Milwaukee with my wife and son. When I am not running a group practice and in the therapy chair, you may see me doing something outside, spending time with my family and traveling!
Meet Josie - Therapist
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Congratulations on taking the first step in your healing journey! Finding a counselor can be an intimidating process, so I first want to applaud your efforts to make your mental health a priority. If you are reading this, you are looking for mental health support for yourself or someone else. As a psychotherapist-in-training and provisionally registered art therapist, I use art in sessions with clients who have experienced trauma, life adjustments, and various diagnoses. I have worked with children as young as one year and adults as old as 75+ years. I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in fine art from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and I recently graduated with my Master of Science in Art Therapy with an emphasis in Counseling from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI.
My areas of focus and experience include working with children ages 5-17 and adults across the lifespan. I have special interest and experience working with perinatal mental health; As a part of my work with the Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective, I lead a 6-month-long open studio series in collaboration with Moms Mental Health Initiative to provide free therapeutic art-making opportunities to mothers who have experienced perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This project culminated in a gallery exhibition that was featured on FOX6 WakeUp News in Milwaukee.
I believe that art is integral to my application of treatment for what an individual is thinking, feeling, and experiencing in their life. I am committed to providing art therapy services that are ethically sound, strength-based, and collaborative. While I have the knowledge to help you learn the skills necessary to handle life’s complexities, you are the expert about yourself. I am here to help with whatever concerns you may have and goals you want to achieve!
TREATMENT APPROACHES AND TECHNIQUES I USE:
Art therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Person-centered therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential therapy
Narrative therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Meet Meagan - Child Therapist
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I am a licensed professional counselor with over 8 years of specialized experience in infant and early childhood mental health. My journey began during my Master’s program at Marquette University, where I honed my skills in family mental health at the Behavior Clinic at Penfield Children’s Center, continuing at Children’s Wisconsin as a Child Therapist.
As an Infant Mental Health Endorsed-Clinical therapist, I am dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers through the unique challenges of raising young children. My approach emphasizes caregiver attachment and relationships to heal trauma, drawing from extensive training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Early Pathways, and Theraplay.
I specialize in working with infants and young children up to age 6 who have experienced hardships such as the loss of a family member, ongoing stress at home, parent/caregiver separation, adoption/attachment trauma, NICU stays, or ongoing medical needs. Areas of interest of mine include working with caregivers around attachment to their children, emotional regulation, and difficult behaviors. I offer a range of therapeutic modalities, from parent-only sessions to dyadic sessions involving both parent and child, fostering emotional regulation and familial healing.
My practice integrates developmental theory, psychodynamic theory, attachment-based therapy, and trauma-focused therapy. Additionally, in some cases, I incorporate therapy dogs to address anxiety and dog phobias, enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
At the core of my practice is creating a non-judgmental and collaborative therapeutic space that prioritizes safety, growth, and positive change. I understand the challenges families face in finding appropriate support, especially with young children, and I am here to provide guidance and support throughout your journey.