Mental Health Therapy in Appleton

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Colleen Prendergast

Appleton, Wisconsin - Licensed Professional Counselor
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I am a licensed professional counselor currently living in Wisconsin with over 15 years of experience working as a mental health counselor. l help clients who are struggling with emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues from young adult and to seniors. The people I help are challenged by anxiety, depression, ADHD, troubled relationships, separation, and divorce, family conflict, grief and loss, trauma, stress management and social isolation. My clients have described me as energetic, genuine, creative, empathetic and present. There is never a one-size-fits-all treatment strategy. Each person deserves individualized therapy that is tailored to their specific needs. I have an integrative and eclectic approach, which often uses: Person Centered, Positive Strength Based, Cognitive Behavioral, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, Mindfulness and Creative Therapy. I also have been trained in Grief Counseling, Expressive Therapy, MBSR, and Therapy-based yoga interventions. I would like to first work on a therapeutic relationship built on trust, positive regard and acceptance. I would like you to feel comfortable and know that what we discuss is between us and there is no judgment by me. I will offer you a safe environment to open up and discuss your concerns, and work together towards establishing the right skills that will alleviate your distress or worries and help create a happier and healthier you. I am holistically driven, and believe in a body, mind, spirit approach to helping you be your best self. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. We live in a culture that is built on individual determinism which can make it hard to ask for help. It takes courage to reach out and get support. You are here and that is a good first step. If you are ready to take this further I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

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Julie Prudom

Appleton, Wisconsin - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Welcome, I am glad you are here! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Services and my Master’s in Professional Counseling from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. For over 35 years, I’ve worked with teens, adults, and couples to help them navigate life’s challenges—whether it’s anxiety, grief and loss, major life transitions, divorce, co-parenting struggles, low self-esteem, or stress. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, helping clients find clarity, confidence, and balance in their lives. My therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. I understand that seeking therapy can feel daunting, and opening up may not always come easily. That’s why I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where you can express yourself freely and authentically. I believe that no problem is too big or too small for therapy. Whether you're looking to gain insight, find healing, or explore new ways to move forward, I’m here to walk alongside you. My goal is to support and empower you as you navigate life’s ups and downs. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the resilience and strength of those who face adversity with courage and vulnerability. These experiences reinforce my belief that while our pasts shape us, they do not define us. We all have the power to write new chapters in our story. Change is powerful—and so are you. I look forward to joining you on this journey of growth and healing!

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Carolyn (Lyn) Beyer

Appleton, Wisconsin - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Hello…and thank you for taking that difficult first step by viewing my profile! My name is Lyn and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Wisconsin. During my 23 years of clinical practice, I have worked with a variety of clients presenting with issues from depression and anxiety to childhood neglect/abuse, PTSD and grief. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, my expertise is working with individuals who experience trauma in their lives. What is trauma? "Trauma is the psychological, emotional (and physical) response to an event or an experience that is deeply distressing or disturbing to the individual." Sometimes trauma is related to just one event, such as losing your house in a fire or the sudden loss of a loved one. Other times, trauma can cast a long shadow over our lives, such as childhood abuse or prolonged exposure to events out of our control. My therapeutic approach stems from the core belief you are the expert of your own life and our time together is a partnership. My role as therapist is to guide, assist and occasionally challenge you in that healing process. My style is grounded in Client-Centered and Humanistic models though I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I am comfortable using many adjunctive therapies, as well. Personally, I am a mother, grandmother, yoga enthusiast, hiker, friend, sister, retired Director and active therapist. I am honest, compassionate, progressive and disciplined. I am recently semi-retired though I love this work and that is how I found BetterHelp. My years of experience have shown me the relationship between therapist and client is the key to therapeutic success. If you don’t like your therapist, you won’t do the work. So, I am honored you might consider trusting me as a partner in your journey. “Today I Chose Courage over Comfort” – Brene Brown

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Free Mental Health Resources in Wisconsin

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Wisconsin is an organization that provides advocacy, support and education for people that have been impacted by mental illness. They offer virtual presentations on a variety of topics related to mental illness and offer family and peer to peer support groups.
The University Health Services Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison provides free and confidential Survivor Services. This program is for students who have experienced sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and/or stalking. They offer trauma informed group counseling, individual therapy and care management services.
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Dryhootch is a nonprofit organization, with locations in Milwaukee and Madison, that helps vets and their families after returning home. They offer in person and online support groups that help vets deal with readjustment problems, addiction, PTSD, relationship difficulties and overall health and wellness.
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Aurora Health Care offers mental health services for veterans through their Veterans Retraining Program (VRP). They provide a variety of mental health services designed and delivered by veterans for veterans including therapy, support groups or virtual classes on topics such as PTSD symptom management, relationship repair, emotional intelligence and mindfulness.
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The Mental Health of America Wisconsin website includes information on a weekly virtual support group for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, as well as several other resources for local mental and behavioral health.This includes multiple warmlines, such as the UpliftWI Warmline, that residents can call for 24/7 emotional support if they're experiencing mental health or addiction-related struggles.
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The Mental Health Emergency Center in Milwaukee offers 24/7 emergency mental health services for adults, children and adolescents. Services include patient centered and culturally informed care such as assessments, stabilization and treatment.
Walkers Point Youth and Family Center provides free and confidential counseling and housing for runaway and homeless youth in Milwaukee. They can provide temporary shelter (up to 21 days) and crisis services, individual and family counseling and a longer term housing program called Insights Supportive Housing (up to 24 months).
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Anesis, Center for Marriage and Family Therapy in Madison provides culturally aware mental health services including individual, couples and family counseling, mental health support groups and case management. Individuals will not be turned away due to an inability to pay, they offer sliding scale fees for people who qualify.
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The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center provides support services for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Their programs include free counseling services, a food pantry, a gender affirming boutique and services that are specially tailored to meet the needs of older members of the community as well as trans and nonbinary individuals.
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Uplift WI is a free fully confidential telephone warmline service where individuals can call and speak with a peer specialist, in times of need. They can provide support to those who are experiencing mental health challenges and substance use disorder. They do not provide professional advice or counseling.
Journey Mental Health Center in Madison provides evidence based culturally sensitive mental health care. This includes a crisis hotline, crisis stabilization, mental health and substance abuse disorder assessments, individual counseling, peer support and medication assisted treatment. Services are offered in English and Spanish. They accept commercial insurance, Medicaid and Medicare.
Farmwell Wisconsin is a program that provides support for farmers in Wisconsin. Their services include a 24/7 crisis hotline, health and wellness promotion programs, tele-counseling sessions and assistance with connecting to local resources including counseling vouchers that help farmers and their families obtain free in-person counseling.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has a free online database where individuals can find the contact information and director names, by county, for their local health and human services department.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin is an organization that provides services for seniors and adults with disabilities. This includes Meals on Wheels, help with medical benefits, equipment lending, caregiver support and education, help with connecting to community resources and classes for healthy living.
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Mental Health and Substance Use Services in Outagamie County helps residents reduce the impact of mental illness and substance use disorders. They offer a 24/7 crisis hotline as well as contact information on behavioral health services on their webpage.
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