Therapy in Hartland, WI

Confidential, Trauma-Informed Therapy for Adults in Hartland

Silver Lining Counseling provides in-person therapy for adults in Hartland, Wisconsin. Our Pewaukee office is a short drive from Hartland, with virtual therapy available for clients anywhere in Wisconsin.

Hartland is a close-knit community where people tend to push through. Asking for help can feel uncomfortable, or even unnecessary, when you have managed on your own for this long. But managing and thriving are not the same thing. Therapy at Silver Lining Counseling offers a private, confidential space to address what you have been carrying, without judgment and at your own pace.

When Managing on Your Own Is No Longer Enough

Many adults in Hartland come to therapy not because something dramatic has happened, but because a slow accumulation of stress, anxiety, or emotional weight has finally reached a point where it cannot be ignored. Sleep is affected. Relationships are strained. The things that used to help are not helping anymore.

Therapy is not a sign that something is wrong with you. It is a recognition that some things are harder to work through alone, and that having a skilled, neutral person in your corner can make a real difference. Many people who describe themselves as private find that the structure and confidentiality of therapy is exactly what makes it easier to open up.

Adults in Hartland come to therapy for reasons including:

Anxiety, overthinking, or a nervous system that never fully settles
Disordered eating or a difficult relationship with food, body image, or exercise
Trauma from past experiences that continues to affect daily life
Burnout and emotional exhaustion from years of overextending
Difficulty in relationships, emotional disconnection, or isolation
Supporting a loved one through addiction or mental health struggles

Eating Disorder Therapy Near Hartland, WI

Eating disorders and disordered eating are among the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed struggles adults face. They often do not look like what people expect. Disordered eating can show up as rigid food rules, chronic dieting, binge-restrict cycles, compulsive exercise, or a preoccupation with food and body that quietly takes up enormous mental energy.

At Silver Lining Counseling, eating disorder therapy is trauma-informed. We recognize that difficult relationships with food and body rarely exist in isolation. They are often connected to anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, or early experiences around control, safety, and self-worth. Treatment addresses the whole picture, not just the eating behaviors.

If you have been struggling with food or body image and have not found the right support yet, this is a space where that work can happen.

Therapy Services Available in Hartland, WI

Our Hartland-area therapist provides in-person and virtual support for:

Eating Disorder Therapy - Trauma-informed support for disordered eating, binge-restrict cycles, body image distress, and food preoccupation.
Anxiety Therapy - Support for chronic worry, overthinking, and anxiety that has become a way of life.
Trauma Therapy & PTSD - Trauma-informed care for past experiences that continue to shape how you think, feel, and respond.
EMDR Therapy - An evidence-based approach that works at the level of the nervous system. Effective for trauma, anxiety, and eating disorders.
Burnout & Emotional Exhaustion - For adults who are running on empty and cannot seem to recover no matter how much they rest.
Support for Loved Ones - Therapy for family members impacted by a loved one's addiction or mental health struggles.

Meet Your Hartland-Area Therapist: Hannah Kohlmetz

Hannah Kohlmetz, LCMHC-A, LPC-IT, LCASA, EMDR Trained, provides in-person therapy at Silver Lining Counseling's Pewaukee office, serving adults in Hartland and throughout Lake Country. She specializes in eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, and burnout.

Hannah works with adults who have often been reluctant to seek support. She creates a space that feels safe and private, and she moves at the pace of each individual. Clients who describe themselves as private often find that her calm, non-reactive presence makes it easier to talk about things they have never said out loud before.

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EMDR Therapy Near Hartland, WI

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy for trauma, anxiety, and the negative beliefs that develop from difficult experiences. It is particularly effective for adults who have been carrying something for a long time without it shifting, whether through their own efforts or through previous therapy.

EMDR works at the level of the nervous system rather than just the thinking mind. It does not require extensive talking through painful experiences. Many clients find it reaches material that other approaches have not been able to touch.

In-Person Therapy Near Hartland & Virtual Therapy Across Wisconsin

Silver Lining Counseling's office is located at 285 Forest Grove Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072, a short drive from Hartland. In-person sessions are available for adults in Hartland and throughout the Lake Country area.

Virtual therapy is available for clients located anywhere in Wisconsin. For clients in Hartland who value privacy, virtual sessions offer the same quality of care from the comfort of home.

About Silver Lining Counseling

Silver Lining Counseling is a trauma-informed therapy practice with offices in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and Charlotte, North Carolina. We work with adults who have often been managing on their own for a long time and are ready for something different.

Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches including EMDR, trauma-informed care, and nervous system-focused interventions. We treat the whole person, not just the presenting symptom.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is therapy confidential?

Yes. What you share in therapy is confidential. Therapists are legally and ethically bound to protect your privacy. There are narrow exceptions required by law, such as situations involving imminent safety concerns, but routine session content is not shared with anyone.

Do you treat eating disorders in adults?

Yes. Hannah Kohlmetz provides trauma-informed eating disorder therapy for adults struggling with disordered eating, binge-restrict cycles, body image distress, and food preoccupation. Treatment addresses both the eating behaviors and the underlying experiences connected to them.

What therapy services are available near Hartland?

Hannah Kohlmetz provides eating disorder therapy, anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, burnout therapy, and support for loved ones of individuals struggling with addiction. In-person and virtual sessions are both available.

How far is your office from Hartland?

Silver Lining Counseling is located at 285 Forest Grove Drive in Pewaukee, a short drive from Hartland. Virtual therapy is also available for clients who prefer to meet remotely.

I have never been to therapy before. What should I expect?

Your first session is a conversation. Your therapist will ask questions to understand what brings you in and what you are hoping for. You share what feels right. There is no pressure to disclose more than you are ready for. Most people leave their first session feeling heard and more comfortable than they expected.

How do I get started?

Complete one of the brief contact forms on this page. Inquiries received by 3pm on business days are responded to the same day. It is a simple, low-pressure way to take the first step.