Empowered Therapy – Madison, WI

***Accepting new clients - virtual only!*** Sandi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and the challenges that come with perfectionism and over-control. Sandi's goal is to help clients feel as good as they can about being exactly who they are — finding a balance of acceptance and change that leads to real, lasting progress. She believes everyone brings strengths to this work, even when it's hard to see them, and she aims to help client find and use those strengths in a way that works for them. Her approach is calm, creative, and flexible, with room for humor when it fits. Sandi is a thoughtful, culturally responsive and gender affirming therapist who welcomes clients of all backgrounds and identities. She provides DBT-informed therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Narrative Therapy. Sandi has particular interest in working with adult siblings, adults navigating life without children — whether by choice or circumstance — and supporting individuals and families impacted by the criminal legal system.

***Currently has a waitlist*** As a queer/gay white man with ADHD, it’s my passion to work with those who need a hand. Collaboratively, we will create goals and move through them together. I strive to create an open space where you feel comfortable asking about every step of the process. This is your care; you have a right to know the why behind what we do. Therapy can give a feeling of uncertainty for many reasons. I aim to create a space for you to share these worries while I assure you that therapy can look however you need it to. We’ll work together to process big emotions, tackle daily troubles, strengthen relationships, increase self-care, and engage in self-exploration. This can be done through discussion, play, art, movement, mindfulness, or any creative solution we come up with together! Everyone can benefit from a time and place to work through areas of life they are concerned about and explore parts of themselves they want to shine a light on. I want to make sure clients feel comfortable bringing the entirety of themselves to session just like I will. My identities, my use of sarcasm, and my love for coffee/tea are present year-round and I’m excited to learn what’s most important to you while engaging in the work that is therapy. *Madison location only*

***Currently has a waitlist*** Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she specialized in clinical mental health. She works with adults (18+) and couples navigating a range of concerns, including trauma, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship and parenting challenges, and other life stressors. Ashley has experience providing gender-affirming care and is a committed LGBTQIA+ ally. Ashley’s work is deeply rooted in the internal family systems model, which she uses to help clients explore and heal from emotional wounds, understand their inner world, and build greater self-compassion. She also draws from other evidence-based approaches, including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and polyvagal theory. Ashley prioritizes listening deeply and helping people feel seen, safe, and supported. She values genuine connection and works collaboratively with clients to support meaningful growth. Her sessions often incorporate mindfulness and body-based practices to help clients feel more grounded and at home within themselves.

*** Currently has a waitlist*** Tyler specializes in gender and sexual identity, navigating dating and relationships (i.e., Monogamy, ENM, Polyamorous etc.), trauma, anxiety and depression. Tyler is interested in working with athletes (current or former). Tyler has been through his own journey of figuring out his identity, and he wants to help you do the same, (2S)LGBTQIA+ or not. Tyler writes letters for gender-affirming care and can help you navigate the systems in place that provide gender-affirming care. Tyler is trained in EMDR and uses EMDR as an adaptive tool to help process past experiences. Tyler works with folks, teens/adolescents ages 16+, and couples. Tyler provides a safe space to figure it all out as you embrace your authentic self! He enjoys humor in sessions as it can help build connections and process tough emotions. They encourage flexibility, autonomy & collaborative work in sessions. Tyler believes that clients are the experts in their own life experiences and values the importance of empowering clients to make their own decisions that align with their values, beliefs, etc.