Jungian Therapists in Madison, WI

I help reflective, him vicious people who feel like anxiety, fear, or self doubt have them quietly shape in their lives. Many of my clients appear successful on the outside, yet privately feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Using EMDR, ACT, DBT, and Brainspotting, I help client understand the patterns beneath their struggles so they can reclaim their confidence, self-worth, and sense of direction. If you are ready for more than temporary relief and want meaningful, lasting change, I would be honored to help.

Often, perfectionistic and high-striving individuals are both curious about therapy and ambivalent about seeking it. They may feel excited by the possibility of understanding themselves more deeply, while also unsettled by the idea of asking for help with one’s own mind. For people who are used to being competent, self-reliant, and in control, therapy can feel exposing at first. Michael helps clients understand this hesitation not as resistance, but as part of the work itself: the wish to grow alongside the fear of needing anything at all. Many clients become more comfortable once they see that therapy is not simply about “talking about feelings,” but about learning to observe the mind with more honesty and precision. Therapy becomes a disciplined space for reflection, which itself can be a powerful tool for developing emotional clarity, self-awareness, and greater freedom in how one responds to pressure, relationships, and oneself. Michael is also attentive to the ways thoughtful, high-striving people can use insight, analysis, mindfulness, or even spiritual ideas to move around painful emotional material rather than through it. When this pattern is noticed early, it can be addressed directly and compassionately, helping therapy remain grounded, emotionally honest, and clinically useful.

My initial interest in psychotherapy was sparked by studies in history, music, visual art, and the major world religions. These seemingly disparate interests helped me understand individual narratives in the context of our larger collective history. We all have a sense of who we are and how the world works based on years of lived experience. By deepening the understanding of our personal narrative we prepare the way for a sense of meaning and purpose that can impact our lives and those around us in profound ways.

Dr. Carol brings many years of experience in healthcare and mental health care, along with a broad range of therapeutic approaches and a holistic perspective. As a compassionate and engaged therapist, she helps clients explore the deeper patterns shaping their lives and learn to work with their strengths to find one's best life. Her areas of focus include depth psychology, inner work, nervous-system regulation, attachment concerns, repetitive patterns, trauma recovery, healthier thinking and living, and the emotional impact of medical issues.

The focus of my practice is on assisting thoughtful, motivated individuals to deepen self-understanding, alleviate points of pain, and increase capacities for full and contented living.

Madison is home to the University of Wisconsin — one of the top research universities in the country — and serves as Wisconsin's state capital, giving it an unusually high concentration of academics, researchers, and government professionals who collectively represent one of the most therapy-positive demographics in the Midwest. The city's progressive political culture and high rate of higher education strongly correlate with high therapy utilization and acceptance across multiple demographics. UW Health and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital provide institutional mental health resources, with a well-developed private practice community serving Willy Street, Atwood, and the Near East Side. Madison's growing Latino, Hmong, and East African communities are increasing demand for multilingual and culturally grounded therapists.

Gender ID

	62%	Female
	38%	Male

Session Type

	58%	Online Only
	42%	In Person and Online

Top Specialties

100%	Depression
75%	Anxiety or Fears
75%	Life Coaching
75%	Self Esteem
67%	Social Anxiety
67%	Spirituality
58%	Loss or Grief

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Senior
67%	Young Adult
17%	Teen
8%	Children

Client Focus

58%	Women
42%	LGBTQ+
33%	Black / African American
33%	Buddhist
33%	Men

Jungian therapists in Madison, WI

Austine Roney

Michael Brustein

Jason Hutchings

Dr. Carol H Paulson

Dr. Michael J. Lee

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