- Stress and anxiety
- Bipolar and depression
- Guilt and shame
About Patti
Patti Wagner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 11 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also addresses related issues such as communication problems, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, and guilt and shame.
She focuses on clear, practical conversations. Patti encourages people to name what they are feeling and to look at how those feelings affect daily life. Sessions aim to make difficult topics easier to talk about. She avoids clinical jargon and prefers straightforward talk about problems and steps forward.
In practice she helps clients identify patterns that keep them stuck. That can mean looking at unhelpful thought patterns, how relationships influence mood, or habits that worsen anxiety. She offers a steady, problem-solving approach rather than quick fixes. The work is paced to each person's comfort and readiness.
Patti also supports people coping with self-harm urges, sexual assault and abuse, and isolation or loneliness. She addresses life transitions like midlife questions and finding a sense of purpose. Forgiveness, self-love, and seasonal mood shifts are among the topics she will discuss.
Her work is directed toward adults who are ready to talk and take practical steps. To begin, people select the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How therapy approaches are used in online sessions
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques to address mood and trauma-related concerns. One common approach is cognitive methods that help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. These methods are useful for anxiety, depression, and for reducing harsh self-judgment such as guilt or shame.Another approach focuses on trauma-informed care, which looks at how past harm affects current feelings and behavior. This helps when anxiety or mood problems are tied to past abuse or sexual assault. The work often includes grounding strategies and gradual ways to revisit difficult memories while keeping the pace manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means trying techniques, checking in about how they feel, and shifting methods if something is not helpful.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for timing and rhythm of sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Patti works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also addresses guilt and shame and related topics like loneliness or life purpose.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She encourages clear, practical conversations to name the feeling and see how it affects daily life. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and small steps that reduce overwhelm.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of professional work experience supporting adults with mood and trauma-related concerns. Her work history includes helping people with depression and bipolar disorder.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC, licensed in Wisconsin. Her practice and services are based in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Services are provided to people located in Wisconsin.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and matching process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.