Business Details
Women's Therapy Services in Madison, WI
As a licensed professional counselor in Wisconsin, I specialize in creating a therapeutic space that centers women's experiences and challenges traditional mental health paradigms. With over two decades of experience in clinical mental health counseling and advanced training in EMDR trauma resolution, I combine Western psychotherapeutic approaches with Eastern philosophical practices to address the unique challenges women face. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities like Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery.I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and maintain ongoing training in trauma-informed care while incorporating mindfulness practices from my background as a Soto Zen Buddhist practitioner. My approach emphasizes women's inherent wisdom and authority over their lives, focusing on the intersection between personal experiences and broader social contexts that impact mental well-being.
Services
Women's Psychotherapy
EMDR Trauma Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Couples Counseling
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Management
Personal Growth Counseling
Relationship Therapy
Highlights and features
- Specialized in women's mental health and gender-specific trauma
- Certified EMDR therapist with Level II trauma resolution training
- Integrates mindfulness practices with clinical expertise
- Feminist approach addressing social context in mental health
- Combines multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities
Services
Women's Psychotherapy
Specialized counseling addressing women's mental health within social and cultural contexts. Focuses on anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery through personalized treatment plans that challenge traditional diagnostic frameworks while incorporating evidence-based practices for emotional healing.
EMDR Trauma Therapy
Evidence-based treatment for PTSD and complex trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Targets traumatic memories stored in the nervous system through bilateral stimulation techniques within a safe therapeutic environment to reduce distress and negative self-beliefs.
Narrative Therapy
Approach helping clients reframe personal narratives by identifying culturally imposed stories versus authentic experiences. Empowers women to create new self-narratives that align with their lived experiences while addressing anxiety and depression through externalizing techniques.
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Mindfulness-based intervention teaching present-moment awareness and psychological flexibility. Helps manage anxiety through value-driven living strategies while developing skills to accept distressing emotions without avoidance behaviors that interfere with daily functioning.
Internal Family Systems
Therapeutic model addressing conflicting internal parts developed from traumatic experiences. Guides clients in connecting with wounded aspects of self to promote healing while cultivating a compassionate core identity that reduces symptom patterns.
People
Sheryl Lilke
Licensed Professional Counselor
Wisconsin-licensed counselor with Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and advanced EMDR training. Combines trauma-informed care with feminist perspectives, drawing from personal life experiences including parenting, career transitions, and intergenerational caregiving to inform therapeutic practice.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in EMDR trauma therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, tailored to women's unique mental health needs.
Do you offer couples counseling services?
Yes, I provide relationship therapy for women seeking to address inequitable dynamics or dissatisfaction in their partnerships, even when partners aren't participating.
How does your feminist approach impact therapy?
My feminist framework examines how gender expectations and social structures affect mental health, empowering women to challenge harmful narratives and reclaim personal authority.
What types of trauma do you treat?
I treat complex PTSD from childhood attachment wounds, single-incident PTSD, and trauma related to gender-based discrimination or violence using evidence-based methods.
Can therapy help with anxiety and depression?
Yes, my integrative approach combines mindfulness techniques with clinical strategies to address anxiety and depression rooted in both personal experiences and social contexts.
