Patti Wagner

Patti Wagner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with 11 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. Patti focuses on building a calm, nonjudgmental space so people can say what matters to them and feel heard.

Patti emphasizes practical steps and clear communication in sessions. She works with clients on self-esteem, motivation, and confidence so they can move toward goals that matter. She also supports people navigating bipolar disorder and depression with steady, consistent care.

Clients can expect a straightforward approach that centers their goals. Patti aims to make sessions feel like a conversation, not a lecture. She encourages people to try small changes between meetings and notice what helps.

Patti also addresses issues such as communication problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and the fallout from sexual assault and domestic violence. She pays attention to life transitions, midlife questions, and struggles like Seasonal Affective Disorder and self-harm urges when they come up.

She wants clients to feel empowered to take the next step toward a more satisfying life. To begin, a person chooses Start Therapy, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules based on therapist availability.

How evidence-based approaches guide online work

Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety. One common approach focuses on helping people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood by teaching new skills for daily life. Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic events at a manageable pace while teaching grounding techniques to reduce overwhelming reactions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and concerns, explain options in plain language, and try methods that fit your needs. If something isn’t helping, adjustments are made together until the approach feels useful.

Confirm session formats before booking to know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and keep momentum between sessions. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief conversation is all that’s needed or a full session when more time is helpful. Ask about the specific session options available so you can choose what works best for your routine.