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In-Person Therapy in Elm Grove and Telehealth Across Wisconsin

Choose the type of therapy that feels most comfortable and accessible for you. Whitestar Wellness offers in-office psychotherapy, secure online therapy and a free consultation to help you determine your next step.

In-Person Therapy in Elm Grove

Meet face-to-face with a licensed therapist in a welcoming, comfortable environment at our Elm Grove office.

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Telehealth Therapy Across Wisconsin

Connect securely with a Whitestar Wellness therapist from home through convenient, HIPAA-compliant online sessions.

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why whitestar wellness

Whole-Person Therapy Built on Trust and Human Connection

Mental health care should recognize you as a complete person—not reduce you to a diagnosis or label. Our therapists take an integrative, humanistic, and holistic approach, creating space for meaningful connection, greater self-understanding, and lasting personal growth.

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what we treat

Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and More

Our therapists support clients experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, emotional challenges and life transitions. Explore some of the concerns we commonly address. Click any of these to learn more.
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Anxiety

Anxiety can show up as overthinking, exhaustion, or a constant sense that something might go wrong, even when nothing actually has.

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BI Polar Disorder

This could look like periods of deep exhaustion and hopelessness that give way to stretches of high energy, racing thoughts, or decisions that don’t feel like you in retrospect.

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Depression

Maybe you’ve lost interest in things that once brought you joy. Maybe getting through the day takes more than it used to, and you’re not sure why.

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LGBTQ+ Issues/Concerns

LGBTQ+ individuals experience significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, substance use, and suicidal ideation than the general population.

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Other Conditions

Not every struggle fits neatly into a diagnostic category. Sometimes what brings someone to therapy is harder to name than that. A persistent feeling that something is off.

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Panic Disorder

Panic attacks can feel terrifying, and one of the cruelest parts is that they often arrive without warning, in ordinary moments, when nothing dangerous is actually happening.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Certain sounds, images, or situations trigger reactions. Maybe sleep feels unsafe. And perhaps you’ve spent a long time trying to outrun something that keeps finding you.

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Substance Abuse Disorder

Maybe alcohol or substances helped you quiet anxiety, sleep, or get through something hard. Or what began as coping has started to feel like something you can’t easily set down.

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Not Sure What Kind of Therapy You Need?

You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. A free consultation gives you an opportunity to discuss what you are experiencing, ask questions and learn which therapist or service may best fit your needs.
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meet the whitestar wellness team

Licensed Therapists in Elm Grove, WI

The relationship you build with your therapist matters. Explore our therapists’ experience, specialties and approaches to find someone who feels right for your personality, needs and goals.

therapy faqs

Common Questions About Therapy at Whitestar Wellness

We have answers to common questions people ask
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What Is Psychotherapy and How Can It Help?

Therapy is an opportunity to build a connection with a trained mental health professional (therapist) who will provide you with active listening, accurate empathy, and genuineness. In this connection, hopefully you will be able to connect more to your unconscious and find ways to open the gates to a more authentic life. I like to emphasize that therapists are not there to “fix” you or your problems. Therapy is there to help you gain insight, connect to your intuition, and give you the confidence to help yourself through connecting to your own inner resources that already exist.

What Should I Expect During My First Therapy Session?

Of course! You will come into therapy either via telehealth or in-person and sit together with your therapist. In your first session, your therapist will gather information about why you are coming into therapy and about your history. Then, together you will come up with a treatment plan to work towards your goals. From there, you will come in as often as you see fit (weekly, biweekly, monthly, etc.) and work in collaboration with your therapist towards your goals.

How Do I Know Whether a Therapist Is Right for Me?

The only way to know if we are a good fit together is to either do a phone consult or come in for a visit. I find that my clients are all very intuitive and know pretty quickly if I am a good therapeutic fit for them. If you have any questions about me that you would like to know before coming in, please feel free to inquire via email and I am happy to answer any questions you may have. If you find that I am not the right fit for you, I am more than happy to provide you with referrals for other therapists.

What Do the Credentials After a Therapist’s Name Mean?

When looking for a therapist, the letters behind their name can describe their training. Some examples:

Education Level: MA (Master in Arts), MS (Master in Science), MSW (Masters in Social Work), Masters Degree, PsyD (Doctor of Psychology)

License: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker),  APSW (Advanced Practice Social Worker), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LPC-IT (Licensed professional counselor in training), SAC (Substance Abuse Counselor), SAC-IT (Substance abuse counselor in training). 

Can a Whitestar Wellness Therapist Prescribe Medication?

No, I am not a psychiatrist or medical provider. Many people do find that medication can be helpful for their mental health along with therapy. If you are interested in medications I recommend you call the number on the back of your insurance card to find a psychiatrist in your network.

How Long Is a Therapy Session?

Appointments are 50 minutes long, the standard length of a therapy session. In regards to how often we meet, that will be up to you to decide. I typically recommend starting by meeting once a week so that we can build rapport and build momentum towards your goals. 

How Often Will I Meet With My Therapist?

Please reach out via phone or email as listed above and your initial appointment with be scheduled. From there, you will schedule out with your therapist at every session.

Is What I Discuss in Therapy Confidential?

Absolutely! We will go over your HIPAA rights in your intake paperwork but put simply- everything said in therapy stays in therapy with some rare exceptions. These exceptions only occur if the therapist has valid reasons to believe the client is a risk of harming themselves or someone else or if a therapist is subpoenaed by a court (which can also be argued at times). If any of these kinds of disclosures need to be made this will be something that the client will be aware of prior to it happening and no disclosure will occur with client’s knowledge. Whitestar Wellness S.C. also ensure that your records are kept safely and securely and our telehealth platform is HIPAA compliant.

The only way we will survive is by being kind. The only we we can get by in this world is through the help we receive from others. No one can do it alone, no matter how great the machines are.

- Amy Poehler
mental health resources

Therapy Insights and Mental Wellness Resources

Explore practical guidance and therapist-informed resources to help you better understand mental health, relationships, personal growth and the therapeutic process.
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Navigating a Career Change in Your 30s or 40s

Career change therapy addresses something bigger than just the practical logistics of switching jobs or industries — it deals with the…
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What Is Trauma-Informed Therapy?

Trauma-informed therapy is an approach to counseling built on the understanding that past distressing experiences can shape how a person responds…
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LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy: What It Means and Why It Matters

LGBTQ affirming therapy is care that actively affirms a client’s sexual orientation and gender identity rather than treating those aspects of…
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Insurance Coverage

Whitestar Wellness works with several insurance providers. Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan, so we recommend confirming your benefits before beginning therapy.
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