Therapy in Waukesha, WI

In-Person and Virtual Therapy for Adults in Waukesha County

Silver Lining Counseling provides in-person and virtual therapy for adults in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Our Pewaukee office is located in the heart of Lake Country, with easy access for Waukesha-area clients, and virtual therapy available for clients anywhere in Wisconsin.

Waukesha is a diverse, growing community where adults come to therapy for a wide range of reasons. Some are dealing with anxiety or depression that has been building for years. Others are processing trauma, navigating a difficult life transition, or supporting a loved one through something hard. Whatever brings you in, therapy at Silver Lining Counseling is tailored to your specific experience, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Therapy That Meets You Where You Are

One of the most common reasons people delay starting therapy is the belief that they need to know exactly what they want to work on before they begin. You do not. Many people come to their first session knowing only that something is not right, and that is enough to start.

At Silver Lining Counseling, the first sessions are focused on understanding your specific experience. Your therapist will ask questions, listen carefully, and begin to build a picture of what has brought you here and where you want to go. The work is collaborative, paced to you, and never about fitting your experience into a predetermined framework.

Adults in Waukesha come to therapy for many reasons, including:

Anxiety, chronic worry, or a nervous system that never fully settles
Trauma or PTSD from past or ongoing difficult experiences
Depression, emotional numbness, or loss of motivation
Burnout and exhaustion that rest does not fix
Disordered eating or a difficult relationship with food and body image
Life transitions, relationship difficulties, or grief
Supporting a spouse, child, or parent through addiction or mental health struggles

Therapy Services Available in Waukesha, WI

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

Anxiety Therapy - Support for chronic worry, overthinking, high-functioning anxiety, and panic.
Trauma Therapy & PTSD - Trauma-informed care for past experiences affecting daily life, relationships, and sense of self.
EMDR Therapy - An evidence-based therapy that works at the level of the nervous system. Effective for trauma, anxiety, and negative self-beliefs.
Eating Disorder Therapy - Support for disordered eating, binge-restrict cycles, body image distress, and food preoccupation.
Burnout & Emotional Exhaustion - Therapy for adults who are chronically exhausted and cannot seem to recover no matter what they try.
Support for Loved Ones - Therapy for spouses, parents, and family members impacted by a loved one's addiction or mental health struggles.

In-Person and Virtual Options for Waukesha Clients

Silver Lining Counseling offers both in-person and virtual therapy for adults in the Waukesha area. In-person sessions are held at 285 Forest Grove Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072. Virtual sessions are available for clients located anywhere in Wisconsin.

For clients in Waukesha, virtual therapy is a convenient option that does not sacrifice quality. Many clients find virtual sessions easier to fit into their schedule and just as effective as meeting in person. Others prefer the structure and separation of coming into the office. Both options are fully supported.

Meet Your Waukesha-Area Therapist: Hannah Kohlmetz

Hannah Kohlmetz, LCMHC-A, LPC-IT, LCASA, EMDR Trained, provides in-person and virtual therapy for adults in Waukesha and throughout the Lake Country region. She specializes in anxiety, trauma, burnout, eating disorders, and supporting loved ones of those struggling with addiction.

Hannah's approach is trauma-informed and collaborative. She brings a calm, grounded presence to her work and adapts her approach to the individual, drawing on EMDR, trauma-informed care, and nervous system-focused interventions depending on what each client needs.

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EMDR Therapy in Waukesha, WI

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy for trauma, anxiety, and the negative beliefs that form from difficult experiences. It is available at Silver Lining Counseling for adults in Waukesha and throughout the surrounding area.

EMDR works differently from traditional talk therapy. Rather than talking through difficult experiences in detail, it uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess memories at the nervous system level, reducing their emotional charge and shifting the beliefs connected to them. EMDR Intensive sessions are also available for clients who want to move through the work more efficiently.

About Silver Lining Counseling

Silver Lining Counseling is a trauma-informed therapy practice with offices in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and Charlotte, North Carolina. We serve adults across Waukesha County and the broader Lake Country region, as well as clients throughout Wisconsin via virtual therapy.

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

Do you offer virtual therapy for Waukesha clients?

Yes. Virtual therapy is available for clients anywhere in Wisconsin, including Waukesha. Online sessions are held through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform and offer the same quality of care as in-person sessions.

What is the difference between therapy and counseling?

The terms are often used interchangeably. Both refer to working with a licensed mental health professional to address emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges. At Silver Lining Counseling, our therapist uses evidence-based approaches including EMDR and trauma-informed care.

What therapy services are available near Waukesha?

Hannah Kohlmetz provides anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, eating disorder 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 Waukesha?

Silver Lining Counseling is located at 285 Forest Grove Drive in Pewaukee. Virtual therapy is also available for Waukesha clients who prefer to meet remotely.

How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions varies by individual and what you are working on. Some clients see meaningful progress in a few months. Others work with their therapist over a longer period. There is no required commitment before you begin, and you and your therapist will regularly evaluate how the work is going and adjust accordingly.

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, no-pressure first step.