Life Transitions therapists in Milwaukee, Wisconsin WI
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Amy Holder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CIMPH
Major life changes can feel overwhelming, even when they are positive. I help clients navigate transitions with greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust as they adjust to new roles, identities, and possibilities.
15 Years Experience
Online in Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin (Online Only)
Madison Zimbal
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA counseling intern under supervision
Life transitions can feel unsettling even when they are expected. Changes such as starting or ending relationships, graduating, beginning a new job, adjusting to family shifts, or moving into new stages of life can bring uncertainty, self-doubt, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. I provide a supportive space for those navigating seasons of change and trying to find stability in the midst of it. During transitions, it is common to feel “in between”, no longer where you were, but not yet sure of where you are going. In therapy, we work to slow that process down and make sense of what is changing emotionally, mentally, and relationally. This often includes exploring identity, expectations, fears, and the pressure to have everything figured out. My approach is compassionate and practical. I help clients build grounding skills for managing anxiety and emotional stress while also exploring the deeper meaning of the transition they are experiencing. This combination allows for both immediate support and long-term growth. For clients who desire it, Christian counseling can also be incorporated to support hope, direction, and spiritual grounding during uncertain seasons. Faith can become a source of stability and reassurance as clients navigate change. My goal is to help clients feel more anchored and confident as they move through life’s transitions, trusting that even uncomfortable change can lead to growth, clarity, and new beginnings.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Milwaukee, WI
Online in Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin
Starlain Saldana
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Whether we actively seek a life transition or one happens to us outside our control, we will process the areas of loss and the difficulty these moments often bring to our lives. We will also look for space in these transitions that offer opportunities to re-evaluate the direction of our lives in order to build a life more aligned with our ultimate wants and hopes.
17 Years Experience
Online in Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin
Alyssa Smyth
Psychologist, PhD
Periods of life transition can leave even confident people feeling uncertain about what comes next. Changes in career, relationships, identity, or major life roles often bring both opportunity and emotional strain. In therapy, I help clients think clearly through transitions, process the stress of change, and move forward with greater confidence and stability.
6 Years Experience
Online in Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin
Dr. Jeffrey Huttman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in assisting individuals through the stress of life transitions. I utilize an eclectic blend of CBT, DBT, mindfulness and practical techniques to help guide those struggling to feel relief.
23 Years Experience
Online in Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin
Milwaukee is one of the most racially segregated cities in the United States, and the mental health effects of systemic inequality, concentrated poverty, and community violence disproportionately affect its Black residents — driving demand for culturally affirming and trauma-informed therapists. The city has a strong Polish, German, and working-class heritage in many of its neighborhoods, and therapists frequently address intergenerational family dynamics, addiction, and depression tied to economic stress. Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin provide major institutional mental health resources alongside community-based providers. Milwaukee's proximity to Chicago means some residents also access care in the broader metro corridor.
Life Transitions therapists in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Milwaukee, Wisconsin average 14 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (47%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (31%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
22%
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 25% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 25% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 44% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 34% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 25% | Black / African American |