Emily Michaels, MS, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Milwaukee, WI
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
As an experienced psychotherapist working with individuals across the lifespan, I specialize in guiding clients through life’s complexities with insight and purpose. I am deeply committed to helping you build the skills and confidence needed to create lasting, meaningful change.
In a world filled with uncertainty, it’s easy to feel unsteady or overwhelmed. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that even amid the unknown, you are resilient and continue to persevere each day. While this understanding doesn’t erase life’s challenges, it can serve as a powerful reminder of the strengths you already carry and the capacity you have to keep moving forward. Therapy can be a space to gently challenge yourself, nurture growth, and invest in your ability to flourish. If you’re ready to begin that process, I warmly invite you to reach out so we can take those steps together.
I practice from a holistic wellness perspective centered on diversity and inclusion. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use disorders. I have extensive experience in the treatment of serious mental illness, personality, ADHD, and life stressors/adjustment disorders. I also have extensive experience with forensic populations.
It's a privilege to work with, listen to, and learn from those I serve. No matter where you find yourself in life, I'm committed to meeting you with authenticity, warmth, and care—offering a therapeutic space grounded in safety, acceptance, and affirmation.
License
License(s)
Education
Mount Mary University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$180 - $220Accepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Neuropsychological Issues
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- Black
- Trauma Survivors
- Health at Every Size (HAES)
- Asian
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English