Schizophrenia Therapists in Milwaukee, WI

Rocker Health has experienced and competent staff to deal with these issues.

Having a background in substance use disorders and working at the VA means I have a great deal of experience working with individuals psychotic disorders. If you have schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder I will work with you to challenge and manage delusional thoughts and hallucinations to improve your ability to function in daily life. We will work together to find ways to manage hallucinations and delusions without letting these experiences dominate your life.

Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders can have profound effects on peoples' lives. However, therapy can be a very helpful addition to medication and other treatments. I have experience treating psychotic disorders using Psychodynamically-Oriented Supportive Therapy (POST) and other approaches. I have also published professional works on both hallucinations and delusions. Please note that I only do individual therapy (i.e., not couple's or family therapy).

Losing touch with reality is more complicated than just trying to realign oneself with the external environment. To understand this experience, one must work to appreciate the subjective realities that illuminate these challenges.

This component assist with supporting symptom management, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and skills to enhance daily functioning and overall quality of life.

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.

Gender ID

	67%	Male
	33%	Female

Session Type

	86%	In Person and Online
	14%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

71%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
43%	Existential / Humanistic Therapy
43%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
43%	Psychodynamic Therapy
43%	Relational Psychotherapy
29%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
29%	Developmental Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
57%	Senior
57%	Young Adult
29%	Teen
14%	Children

Client Focus

43%	Men
43%	Military / Veterans
43%	Persons with Disabilities
29%	Christian
29%	LGBTQ+

Schizophrenia therapists in Milwaukee, WI

Dr. Jeff J. Rocker

Jacqueline Elster

Dr. Brian Sharpless

Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP