Parenting therapists in Madison, Wisconsin WI
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Parenting
Melissa Drinkman, Pathways To Connection
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DBH, LCSW
At Pathways To Connection, our counselors specialize in parenting. We offer support to individuals and families navigating the joys and challenges of raising children. Whether you're dealing with behavioral issues, parenting stress, communication struggles, or adjusting to new family dynamics, our practice provides a safe and understanding space to explore these challenges. We work with parents to develop effective strategies, enhance communication with their children, and build stronger, healthier family relationships. By offering guidance tailored to each family’s unique needs, we help parents feel more confident, supported, and empowered in their parenting journey.
14 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin (Online Only)
Parenting
Openspace LLC
Counselor/Therapist, PhD,LPC, ATR-BC
Open Space Counseling and Coaching provides clients the space and inspiration to transform.
Off the bat I want you, my potential clients, to know that I am not perfect and I have overcome hard things. I have soared and been burned and then attempted to soar again with victories. In our work together you will not have to explain suffering, nor explain why you are not going to give up. You will be met with the open space philosophy that many possibilities exist even during times of doubt or disrepair.
In our work together you will be encouraged to follow your hopes and make personal goals. While practicing, valuable mental health skills, taking each step intentionally towards your own successes. Victory is part of open space philosophy. You will be supported to achieve goals through skills of accountability and maintaining motivation.
In our counseling or coaching work together we can address areas of your life that might require you to overcome anxiety and develop leadership skills instead. Many of my current clients are self starters, passionate people who care greatly for their communities. In our work together it is an appropriate space to explore entrepreneurship or career enhancement. Lastly it is important to share that at the foundation of mental health often comes nutrition; the basics of food, sleep and movement. The relationship between nutrition and mental health is well documented. Stress reduction, improved sleep, improved mood stability, mental clarity and focus as well as health and fitness goal attainment. If I am not in my office or at home I am on the pickle ball courts or hiking in nature. Take care and talk soon.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Madison, WI 53711
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin
Parenting
Meghan McGinn
Psychologist, PhD
Sure, you and your partner knew parenting would have its challenges, but you were not quite prepared for how much of your energy it would take and how little you would have left for each other. Your relationship feels rocky in ways you never imagined, you are tired and overstimulated, and the additional mental load (do their clothes still fit? did I fill out that form? which brand of toasted oat cereal will they actually eat?) is soul-crushing. You may feel hesitant to add something else to your to do list, but couple therapy could be a key component of what pulls you out of that state of burnout. You need an experienced couple therapist to help you to feel heard and understood by your partner, to break out of unhelpful communication patterns, and to reclaim some of your time for your needs as an individual and as a couple.
13 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin (Online Only)
Parenting
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Gifted kids have special needs. Here are some of the things that Talented and Gifted children have told us they need help with. They need to:
“...get my teachers to listen to me about being bored.”
“...not get so stressed out about every thing.”
“...find out how to get out of doing busy-work.”
“...know what to do when I get teased for being smart.”
“...convince my mom that I don’t always have to get A+ .”
“...know how to get out of work I miss because of T & G class.”
“...deal with frustration when I already know the subject.”
“...know what to tell my parents when I bomb a test.”
“...know how to get along better with kids who aren’t T & G.”
“...quit acting dumb to get other kids to like me.”
“...not feel embarrassed when kids say, ‘What’s Target Class?’”
“...know how to get along like a regular person.”
“...know what to say when I make a mistake.”
36 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin
Parenting
Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed counseling for parenting challenges, family stress, and difficulties navigating the emotional and relational demands of raising children in today’s fast-paced and high-pressure world. Many parents feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to manage behavior challenges, communication breakdowns, discipline concerns, or emotional disconnection within the family system.
Brad takes a holistic and supportive approach to parenting and family counseling, helping parents understand the underlying stressors, emotional triggers, and relational patterns that may be impacting the home environment. Therapy focuses on creating practical, realistic strategies to improve communication, strengthen connection, reduce conflict, and build a more stable and supportive family dynamic.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation skills, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support both individual healing and healthier family functioning. When appropriate, therapy may also explore how past trauma, stress, or unresolved emotional experiences can influence parenting responses, emotional reactivity, and family relationships.
Parenting challenges often occur in the context of broader life stress, emotional overwhelm, and competing responsibilities. Brad’s approach helps clients develop greater emotional awareness, patience, and regulation while also building effective boundaries, coping strategies, and communication tools that support healthier interactions within the family system.
Therapy is collaborative, practical, and tailored to each family’s unique needs and goals. The focus is on reducing stress, improving relationships, and creating a more peaceful, connected, and emotionally supportive home environment.
The goal of therapy is to help parents feel more confident, grounded, and supported while strengthening family relationships and fostering long-term emotional health, stability, and connection.
28 Years Experience
Online in Madison, WI Wisconsin (Online Only)
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 and East African communities — particularly Hmong and Somali residents — are increasing demand for multilingual and culturally grounded therapists.
Parenting therapists in Madison, Wisconsin Statistics
Parenting therapists in Madison, Wisconsin average 20 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Family Systems Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 42% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 56% | Senior |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 24% | Jewish |