ADHD Therapists in Merrill, WI

Living with ADHD can be like having a busy city in your brain with no crossing guards, no stoplights, and no working clocks. Everything is coming in fast from all directions and you’re not sure what comes first, last, or where it’s going. You know you’re smart. You know you’re capable. It’s the doing that always seems hard. Sometimes you get to it and then get tunnel vision and lose track of time. Other times you get distracted by something midway through. Sometimes you just don’t have enough juice to start. Sometimes you don’t know how to get started. Sometimes it’s so boring it’s painful. Why do other people get it so easily?

I offer both in-person and Telehealth therapy. I would love to work with you! Life and humanity has more than its fair share of challenges. There are good reasons for your struggles, and you are not alone. Whatever it is you would like to change or work on, there is HOPE!

YOU CAN FEEL BETTER! Feeling stressed, anxious, depressed? Have troubled relationships? Do you struggle with your child's behavior, attitude or school achievement? Want MORE than talk therapy? My work is strength-based: let's find what is working and improve the areas that are not! In an easy-going and comfortable manner, I use brain science i.e. Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Therapy and Interpersonal Neurobiology (along with a sense of humor) to provide treatment of emotional and behavioral issues in adults, children, couples and families; including psychological assessments for both children and adults.

As a Licensed Psychologist, I offer counseling sessions for adults, children, couples, and families. I believe in the uniqueness of each individual, recognizing your diverse interests and unique personality. I aim to foster an environment of understanding, helping you gain awareness and practice effective skills that equip you to overcome personal obstacles and thrive.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My goal is to help individuals and families restore hope by finding their pathway to resilience and restoring balance in their lives. I am passionate about caring for those in need and honored to be a part of their journey toward healing. My areas of specialty are working with children, teens, and adults, specifically those with a trauma history, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, depression, low self-esteem, and ADHD.

The Caring Tree: Children & Counseling Center in Wausau provides therapy to children of all ages and their families. Our focus is on improving the overall wellness of children who are experiencing post-trauma, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, ADHD, and high functioning autism. Therapy facilitates communication and healing while supporting the family.

Parenting is difficult as is, but throw in trauma, mental health, and/or chronic illness, and it can feel like we're always treading water with no end in sight. As a chronic illness mama myself, I know how hard it can be to balance caring for our health & our kids! For over 10 years, I have been working with children, teens, & adults. I love working with parents & kids to assist them in meeting whatever goals they have from reprocessing trauma, building self esteem, or managing life transitions. Life can be hard, & I love helping others to recognize all the things worth celebrating in it especially themselves!

I am welcoming new clients who are looking for help with life transitions, grief and loss, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, or traumatic experiences. I currently have the capacity to serve older teens and adults via telehealth using a wide range of evidenced-based techniques and approaches. Whether this is your first time in therapy or not I believe in equipping you with knowledge and tools to use throughout your life to overcome behavioral and emotional barriers. If you are unsure of your goals or ideal outcomes, we collaborate to outline what you hope to change, improve, and accomplish and use outcome metrics to measure progress.

I earned my Master’s in Community Counseling in 2003, am a fellow of the Harris Institute of Infant Mental Health (IMH), a nationally certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist, and hold a WI-AIMH Endorsement (Mentor Level) for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Promoting IMH. I also work with elementary and middle school age children struggling with anxiety, depression, selective mutism, ADHD, anger and emotional reactivity, adjustment issues (i.e. divorce, moves, blended families), issues specific to gifted and talented children, sensory integration disorders, adoption, & attachment.

I love working with clients who aren't afraid to be curious, or who may still be afraid, but are willing to gently explore those tender places in themselves that keep them stuck and unfulfilled. Anyone who is willing to dip a toe into unfamiliar waters is brave and capable of obtaining the healing and peace they're seeking. I love being a kind and, sometimes, firm guide in this process and am humbled and gratified to walk alongside my clients on this path.

As your therapist, I am here to listen and help you process what is going on in your life and help you figure out what your options are. I will be there for you to work on your goals with you at your own pace. I believe that every one of my clients is capable of growth and it is my job to facilitate this process of building greater awareness toward becoming the person we were meant to be. I help you evaluate your unique situation so you have a better understanding of how you relate to others and give you better insight into who you are. I have a broad life experience that helps me relate to a diverse clientele.

My practice uses a combination of therapies suited for each individual client. Somatic Experiencing & Neurofeedback is a primary tools I use in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Mindfulness to treat anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, sleep issues and other disorders.

West Grove Clinic (WGC) offers our patients comprehensive treatment. We provide you a knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate treatment team that works together to help provide you the best care. Additionally we do not believe in a 'cookie cutter' approach. We know everyone is unique and believe in individualized treatment. At this site we offer the following services: individual counseling and medication management.

Katie works with children over eight years old, teens, adults, couples, and families. Her areas of counseling experience are autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sensory processing, general mental health, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, communication, behavioral, parenting, and relationship issues. esteem, communication, behavioral, parenting, and relationship issues. Katie enjoys helping clients work through their unique challenges.

It's important to acknowledge up front that no therapist is a great fit for everyone seeking therapy. The people with whom I am able to develop the strongest, most effective therapeutic alliance tend to be those who contemplate themselves -and life, the universe, and everything- quite deeply. If you have been told by others in your life that you "overthink," I might be a good therapist for you. If you are struggling with symptoms of anxiety-, depression-, trauma-, and/or substance use-related disorders, or if you have been diagnosed with ADHD, I have many strategies and tools available to support you on your journey toward change.

I support neurodivergent adults (ADHD, Autism, BPD, PTSD, etc) in better understanding their brains and creating systems that actually work for them. So often my clients tell me that they feel like everyone else got a user manual for life but they were absent that day so I work with folks to create a better user manual for their unique brains so they can navigate life with more ease and focus on what matters to them most.

Throughout my professional journey, I have actively worked to unpack my own privilege in society and continuously strive to cultivate a practice that values and respects the unique experiences and identities of every individual I work with. ​ With a focus on working with adults and adolescents, I firmly believe that building relationships with clients should be based on equality, mutual respect, and solidarity. I approach therapy with a genuine appreciation for people's stories, recognizing that these stories hold power and add meaning to the world we live in.

If you are looking for someone who specializes in working with children and adolescents I have over 20 years of experience. Helping children and teens with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, relationship issues, ADHD, learning struggles, low self esteem, parent/child, teen conflict, and sexual identity are all areas I enjoy working with. I am one of the few qualified therapists who provide services for children age 3 and up.