Therapy for voice-hearing, frightening beliefs, and paranoia.


Addressing the past, supporting your present, and cultivating your future – in-person in Milwaukee and virtually across Wisconsin.

The Archaeologists, Giorgio de Chirico

Paranoia and voice hearing are more common than you might think.

Yet, when it happens to you, it can be incredibly isolating. Whether you're experiencing unseen commentors providing a running narrative of your day, or detecting threats and patterns that others dismiss—these experiences can profoundly impact your daily life, relationships, and sense of safety.

  • Some days the voices might offer companionship or insight—while other days they become overwhelming critics or frightening presences that no one else acknowledges. They might even appear from things around you—like the hum of a fan turning into words or mumbles.

  • The sense that something isn't right might follow you through public spaces, convincing you that strangers are communicating about you in subtle ways, that your thoughts are being broadcast to others, or that hidden meanings exist behind seemingly ordinary events. Your vigilance feels necessary, even when others around you don't understand.

Finding your way forward

What if your voices could be approached with curiosity instead of just fear?

What if your perceptions were treated as meaningful responses to your life rather than symptoms to eliminate?

What if you had a partner in investigating your fears that respected and worked to understand your experiences?

What if connection with others was possible without hiding essential parts of your reality?

This is the work we can do together.

50 Works on Paper, Helen Frankenthaler

Our work together will always center your story, your needs, and your goals for growth, but knowing who your therapist is matters. I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable sharing your authentic self and where your lived experience is honored.

I'm a queer therapist of Polish and Irish-American descent who uses she/her pronouns. Growing up in a diverse Midwestern city and attending public schools helped shape my commitment to creating genuinely inclusive spaces.

My own experiences with mental health challenges and therapy, starting in childhood, inform my approach. When we work together, I bring years of specialized training alongside genuine understanding of emotional struggles, while recognizing that only you are the true expert in your own lived experience.

Welcome, I’m Colleen.

You deserve to have your experiences respected, valued, and approached with care and curiosity.

Texture 95, Ellen van Deelen

Specialities

Le Muse Inquietanti, Giorgio de Chirico

Intrusive voice hearing

While voices might offer companionship, they can also become critical, overwhelming, or threatening. When voices cause distress, we can work together to understand their meaning and develop a better relationship with them.

Interno metafisico, Giorgio de Chirico

Paranoia and scary unusual beliefs

When frightening thoughts and suspicions make daily life unbearable, you deserve support that truly helps. Learn how we can work together to ease your distress and find new ways to handle these challenging experiences.

Trovatore, Giorgio de Chirico

Akathisia

That relentless inner restlessness has a name and deserves specialized attention. Explore body-based approaches that can help ease this overwhelming physical experience.

THERAPY THAT FITS YOUR LIFE

Finding time for self-care shouldn't add more stress to your day.

LOCATION

Conveniently located in Milwaukee off I-94
Easily accessible from Wauwatosa, Shorewood, and the Sherman Park, Harambee, and Riverwest neighborhoods. Plenty of free parking.

AVAILABILITY

Weekdays with extended evening hours
Two evenings a week to accommodate your busy schedule.

VIRTUAL OPTIONS

Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions
All you need is a private space and a device with internet connection.
(And while I'm flexible about where we meet, I'm legally required to point out that therapy while driving isn't an option—though I'd love to hear about your commute after you've safely parked!)

If reading this brought some relief,

SCHEDULE YOUR FREE 15-MINUTE PHONE CALL

The Process:

1. Choose: Self-schedule your free 15-minute phone call or intake session using my online calendar.

2. Confirm: I'll confirm your appointment within the next business day and send all the details you need.

3. Connect: Just answer your phone at the scheduled time and decide if we're a good fit to work together.