Now is the time to start putting yourself first.

You’re overwhelmed with anxiety and self-doubt.

Negative thoughts, worries, and “what ifs” just won’t stop, and it’s all getting in the way of your daily life, your relationships, and your ability to just be you.

You have a ton of responsibilities pulling you in every direction. And it feels like there are so many expectations on you - friend, daughter, partner, neighbor, student, coworker, etc. - and to be good (maybe even perfect) at all of them! You can feel the stress, frustration, and burnout coming on fast.

You often compare yourself to others, which leaves you feeling worse. Maybe your self-worth is even based on that comparison to others and you haven’t yet discovered how amazing, important, and worthy you are just for being you.

Maybe all of this is related to your past experiences. Maybe you grew up in a family where your emotions weren’t allowed or maybe you’ve had close friendships or romantic relationships with people who didn’t respect you in some way. Maybe you’ve had some other form of traumatic experience or chronic stress that caused your nervous system to get totally dysregulated.

All of this has left you feeling tired mentally, emotionally, and physically, and you think “There has to be a better way!”

You just want someone to listen to you without judgment. You want to understand yourself and to feel understood, to gain control and be freed from the overwhelming anxiety and self-doubt you are feeling. You want to calm your mind and body, find balance, have better relationships, and feel better about yourself.

And you can find all of this and more with the support, compassion, and effective techniques that I can provide in our work together.

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What makes me different?

I bring the human side to therapy with humor, no judgment, and an abundance of compassion (so much compassion!), while using a relaxed, conversational, and real style.

I have the education / training to be your therapist, but I strongly believe you are the expert of your life. I take a role of guiding and supporting you, never a director or expert.

I also use a holistic approach by addressing mind and body, which I believe is important to wellness and healing.

My clients express appreciation for my conversational style and note that my down-to-earth and compassionate personality shines through in my therapy approach.

You can learn more about my therapy style and approach in this blog post.

Together, we will…

  • Build a strong, genuine connection between me and you

  • Have therapy sessions catered to your goals, wants, and needs

  • Focus on your strengths, create understanding, and explore healthy solutions

  • Use various techniques, including talk therapy, walking sessions, mindfulness, reframing of thoughts, somatic exercises, and self-compassion skills

  • Create a plan that feels meaningful and doable for you to help achieve your goals, growth, and healing

I see you, I hear you, and I understand.

Being a young woman in our world and in our culture today is not easy.

Everything mentioned at the top of this page and more that often comes with being a young woman can lead to new or increased anxiety, a b*tchy inner-critic, stress, and difficulty coping with it all.

But you can overcome these challenges with support!

I’ve experienced the anxiety, stress, attempt at healthy life balance, and other difficulties that come along with being a young woman, a student, and a professional. I’ve also been able to work through and manage these difficulties, as well as the difficulties that stemmed from my personal trauma history, with personal growth work, education, and my own wonderful therapist.

With this personal experience, along with professional experience working with others experiencing similar difficulties, I am passionate about offering the support and guidance that will allow you to feel heard and understood and make changes that can help you live more freely, confidently, and successfully moving forward.

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My Typical Clients:

  • Young women (18-35)

  • College / graduate students and young professionals

  • Experiencing anxiety and low self-worth, often also addressing:

    • Self-criticism and impostor syndrome

    • People-pleasing and perfectionism

    • C-PTSD and Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

    • Self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, and prioritizing your needs

    • Stress management and burnout recovery and prevention

  • Going through life changes and transitions, such as:

    • Starting or ending college

    • Job or relationship changes

    • Comparing to or feeling “behind” your peers

  • Groups and workshops

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree from Carroll University in Waukesha, WI

  • Master’s Degree from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI

Licensure / Certifications

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (WI #6922-125 / FL #TPMC179 / UT #12935517-6004 / VT #068.0134975TELE)

  • National Certified Counselor (NBCC #745277)

  • Certified Holistic Nutritionist (AFPA)

  • Certification in Somatic Psychotherapy and Practices

  • Currently in training for EMDR (will be certified by end of 2025)

Success as a therapist is not found in doing something for the client, but rather in being someone for the client.
— Ili Rivera Walter
 
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Personal Life

I am a Milwaukee area-native and continue to live in the Greater Milwaukee area with my husband and our two cats.

Things I Love

  • Spending time with my husband

  • Animals - all of them!

  • Watching (sometimes binge watching) psychological thrillers or comedies

  • Learning all that I can about my favorite mental health topics through books and trainings

  • 90s & Early 00s culture

  • Playing tennis and volleyball

  • Trail bike riding

  • Kayaking

  • Traveling

My husband and I travel to Jamaica every year and fall more in love with it each time we visit. My love for relaxed and carefree Jamaican culture and passion for helping people who are experiencing anxiety (and other related concerns) were inspiration for the name No Worries Wellness LLC.