Healing is a journey that begins with curiosity—asking thoughtful questions about your life, your relationships, and the challenges holding you back from being your best self. It’s about exploring what you need to heal and move forward. The answers to these questions become the guide that lights your path to healing.
Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength
If you are struggling with a problem or a difficult situation, don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help. It is a sign of strength, not weakness. It shows that you are willing to do whatever it takes to get what you need to move on. Asking for help is not an admission of defeat, but rather an acknowledgment that you don't have what you need to solve your problems or move forward. It is a sign of strength to ask for help when you need it. If you are struggling, don't be afraid to reach out. You are not alone.
When you work on yourself, you learn how to better handle the stresses of life, relationships, and work. This positive ripple effect can be life-changing. It can improve your mental and physical health, your relationships with others, and your ability to handle stress. In turn, this can lead to a more fulfilling life. The benefits of working on yourself are cumulative. As you learn to manage stress and improve your relationships, you'll gain confidence and a sense of well-being that can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life.
Do I Need Therapy?
Determining whether you need therapy is a personal decision that depends on various factors, including your emotional well-being, life circumstances, and goals. Here are some indicators that seeking therapy might be beneficial:
Persistent Feelings of Distress: If you're experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness that interfere with your daily life, relationships, or functioning, therapy can provide support and guidance.
Difficulty Coping with Stress: If you're struggling to cope with stress, major life changes, or traumatic events, therapy can help you develop healthy coping strategies and resilience.
Interpersonal Challenges: If you're facing difficulties in your relationships, whether it's with family, friends, or romantic partners, therapy can provide a safe space to explore and improve communication, boundaries, and conflict resolution skills.
Self-Exploration and Growth: Even if you're not in crisis, therapy can be valuable for personal growth, self-awareness, and achieving your full potential. It offers an opportunity for self-reflection, gaining insight into patterns, and setting and achieving goals.
Physical Symptoms without Medical Explanation: If you're experiencing physical symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, or digestive issues that have no medical explanation, they could be related to psychological factors. Therapy can help address the underlying emotional causes.
Past Trauma: If you've experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect in the past, therapy can provide a supportive environment to process and heal from these experiences.
Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms: If you're relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance abuse, self-harm, or disordered eating to deal with emotions or stress, therapy can help you develop healthier ways of coping.
Ultimately, the decision to seek therapy is a personal one, and it's alright to reach out for support even if you're unsure.
Amy Daum
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Wisconsin and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). My educational journey led me to Bradley University, where I earned my Master's degree in Human Development Counseling in 2014.
My professional experience has been diverse and enriching, spanning a wide range of settings that specialize in the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with individuals who face the dual challenges of substance use and mental health issues, providing them with integrated and comprehensive care. Witnessing my clients' progress and their journey towards recovery has been the most rewarding aspect of my work. It's a constant reminder of the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the capacity for positive change that exists within each of us
I prioritize fostering a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable and empowered to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly and honestly. Through active listening, empathetic understanding, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I work collaboratively with clients to explore their concerns, identify underlying patterns, and develop personalized strategies for growth and change.
Together, we will delve into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, uncovering potential areas for personal development and identifying obstacles that may be hindering your progress. By tailoring our approach to your unique needs and preferences, we will work together to develop coping mechanisms, enhance self-awareness, and build resilience, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence and achieve your desired outcomes.
What Insurances Do I Currently Accept?
I work with multiple billing services, allowing me to accept various insurance policies. Here’s a list of the policies each biller accepts. Keep in mind that this list may change.
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Carelon Behavioral Health, Quest Behavioral Health, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Wisconsin, and Cigna.
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90 Degree Benefits - Caprock (Aetna & Cigna), ACS Benefits Services, Aetna, All Savers Health Plans, Allegiance by Cigna Healthcare, Allied Benefit Systems (Aetna & Cigna), Ameriben Solutions Inc (Cigna), Aspirus Health Plan, ASR Health Benefits (Aetna), Assured Benefit Administrators (Cigna), Auxiant (Aetna & Cigna), Banner Health, Boon Chapman (Cigna), Boon Group (Aetna), Boon-Chapman (Aetna), Centivo, Cigna, ClaimDOC (90 Degree Benefits, Acuity Group, AmericanPlan Administrators, AmWins Connect Administrators, Assured Benefits Administrators, Benefit Plan Administrators ACO, Benefit Plan Administrators TPA, Benefit Risk Management Services, Britton Benefit Services, CareFactor, Coastal Administrative Services, Diversified Group, Edison Health Solutions, Group Administrators, HealthScope Benefits, JP Farley, Luminare Health, Marpai, Nova Healthcare, Nova Healthcare Administrators, Preferred Benefit Administrators, Professional Benefit Administrators, QVI Risk Solutions, Sage, Sisco Benefits, The Loomis Company), Delta Health Systems (Cigna), EBMS (Aetna & Cigna), Evernorth, Evolution Healthcare - EVHC (Aetna & Cigna), Firefly Health, GEHA - Aetna & United Healthcare, Gravie Administrative Services (Aetna & Cigna), Health Plans Inc (Cigna), HealthEZ (Aetna & Cigna), Healthgram, HealthSmart Benefits (Cigna), HMC Healthworks (Cigna), Lucent Health (Aetna & Cigna), Luminare Health (35182 & 38225), Marpai Health (Aetna & Cigna), Medica, Meritain Health, Nesika Health, Nippon Life Benefits (Aetna), Oscar Health, Personify Health (Aetna & Cigna), S & S Health, Sana Benefits, Simplan (Cigna), Surest, SutterSelect, Trustmark, UMR, Unite Us (Cigna), UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Global, United Healthcare Shared Services, United Healthcare Student Resources, United Healthcare Golden Rule Insurance Co, WebTPA, WebTPA (Cigna).
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