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A free Milwaukee resource for the time between deciding to get help and getting to a therapist: practical things you can do today, plain-language education, and where to find care locally.
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Crisis lines, what to do in an emergency, and a quick self-check screening.
Get help now →While You Wait
Practical, do-it-today ways to cope while you wait for an appointment.
What you can do today →Find Care
How therapy works, insurance basics, and how to connect with a provider in Milwaukee.
Find care →Learn
Plain-language articles on anxiety, depression, grief, stress, sleep, and more.
Start learning →Therapist spotlight
A friendly face for when you are ready to reach out. Each month we feature a Greater Milwaukee Ellie Mental Health clinician.
Lauren Miller, LPC-IT
Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training (LPC-IT) who supports adults and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, postpartum and prenatal challenges, stress, and trauma. Lauren anchors her practice in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy techniques, and draws on multiple therapeutic methods to best suit the person and situation.
In this space, authenticity and empathy are always held in high regard. Lauren strives to create and maintain a compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can work toward clarity, healing, and the truest version of yourself, without pressure or predetermined paths. Lauren earned her Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Mount Mary University, with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health.
Psychoeducation corner
Plain-language basics, simple tools, and what is happening around Milwaukee.
Therapy basics
What is CBT? What is DBT? Short, jargon-free explainers on common therapy approaches.
Therapy approaches →Insurance basics
Decode the terminology, such as copay, deductible and in-network, so the cost side is less confusing.
What to expect →For workplaces and leaders
Support your team and reduce stigma at work. A resource you can share.
Workplaces →Free printable tools
Simple downloads like stress-awareness coloring pages and quick coping worksheets.
Content comingThis month in Greater Milwaukee
Awareness days, seasonal topics, and community events where you can find us.
Events →A moment to pause
A little encouragement, and a gentle question to sit with this week.
Inspiration corner
“This too shall pass.”
Question of the week
How were you mindful this week?
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Community events we are part of or recommending. Check back as dates are confirmed.
Getting to a therapist takes time. This site is the bridge.
Something credible and free you can use the moment you decide to reach out, and a link anyone can hand to someone who needs it.
See what you can do todayA free resource for Greater Milwaukee
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