Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, and OCD in Children, Teens & Young Adults IN WISCONSIN

Helping young minds through big emotions to find calm, confidence, and connection

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Does this sound familiar?

  • You're a teenager looking for someone to feel safe talking to about social pressures, depressed mood or anxiety

  • You're looking for more tools to utilize in moments of distress and anxiety

  • You're a parent feeling overwhelmed with knowing how to best support your child's big emotional or behavioral challenges

  • You're a twenty-something year old balancing anxiety, perfectionism, and relationships alongside life's daily stressors and transitions

  • You're struggling with feeling so overwhelmed, confused, or scared with obsessions and compulsions that feel they are taking over your life

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In the waves of change,
you find your true direction.

Hey! I'm Sara.

I believe healing begins with feeling understood.

My mission is to walk alongside kids, teens, young adults, and parents as they face the challenges of depression, anxiety and OCD—helping you find calm, confidence, and connection along the way.

I'm here to create a safe, supportive space where you can learn, heal, and grow.

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How I Can Help

  • OCD

    I help you understand unwanted thoughts, reduce compulsions, and build confidence through gradual, supportive, exposure-based work each day.

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  • Anxiety

    I help you understand anxiety, build practical coping tools, and gradually face fears so you can move through daily life with more calm, confidence, and ease.

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  • Parent Coaching

    Through practical behavior tools and supportive guidance, I help families foster emotional awareness and positive, sustainable behavior change.

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  • Behavior Modification

    For younger kiddos, I use gentle, effective behavior strategies to support positive change and strengthen parent–child connection.

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  • Depression

    I help you understand difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, and gently rebuild connection, motivation, and hope so daily life feels more manageable and meaningful again.

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  • Life Transitions

    I support you through changes that feel overwhelming—helping you process emotions, build resilience, and navigate new seasons of life with clarity, confidence, and a greater sense of steadiness.

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How it Works

Simple Steps to Get Started

1

Get in touch

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to share what you’re looking for and who needs support (child, teen, young adult, or parent coaching). We’ll talk through your goals and see if it feels like a good fit.

2

Book the first appointment

If it feels right after our call, you can easily book your first session at a time that works best for you. You’ll receive intake forms and details before we meet.

3

Begin therapy & healing

In our first session, we’ll get to know each other, explore what’s been challenging, and start building a plan for progress and support.

You don't have to do this alone.

Reach out today to learn how therapy can help
you, your child, or teen find calm and confidence.

schedule a free consultation