McKenna Lucareli, MS, LPC-IT, NCC
Wauwatosa, WI
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
Is your child having frequent meltdowns, big emotional reactions, or shutting down when things feel overwhelming? Many parents come to me feeling worried, exhausted, and unsure how to help their child feel more like themself again. If you’re noticing changes in your child’s behavior or emotions and aren’t sure what they need, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m McKenna, a child therapist specializing in infants, young children, and preteens (ages 1–12). I help families work through emotional regulation challenges, anxiety, behavioral outbursts, complex medical needs, and times of transition. Before private practice, I worked in inpatient and outpatient settings at Children’s Wisconsin.
My approach is collaborative and developmentally informed. With infants and toddlers, therapy focuses on strengthening caregiver connection and co-regulation; with older children, we build emotional awareness, confidence, and healthy self-expression. I partner closely with parents and offer practical tools to make daily life more manageable.
License
License(s)
Board certification
Professional associations
Education
Marquette University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Medicaid
- Self-Pay Only
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- UMR
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- DIRFloortime
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Theraplay
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Autism
- Trauma Survivors
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Early Childhood (0-4)
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Individuals
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media