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Welcome! I’m a holistic trauma therapist and a shamanic healer, whom is trauma-informed, with a feminist systems and Jungian theory approach. I see clients in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin via secure video call. My experience working with a range of issues, including eating-related challenges, bipolar, trauma-related conditions (posttraumatic stress (PTSD) and borderline personality), attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), depression, addiction, and anxiety. My background also includes time in an inpatient adult unit, where I supported clients dealing with chronic suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and addiction. Other experience includes all levels of care for eating-related challenges. I support holistic and homeopathic medication solutions, as well as psychiatric medications, as appropriate and desired by the client. Individual shamanic sessions are also available. These are provided through journey work and trance meditation, with included elements of reiki, energy work, tuning forks, crystals, and aromatherapy. Session focus can include curse work, soul retrieval, house cleansing, attachment and cord removal, origin family, spirit animals and protectors, psychopomp work, shielding, past lives, and more. Free 30-minute consultations available! ***NOTE: Self-pay clients only; no insurance accepted! Pagans, witches, and Buddhists welcome!! Only serious inquiries, please!***

I take an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring my methods to each client's unique needs. My practice draws from person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), existential and narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. I also incorporate multicultural and social justice frameworks to ensure a holistic and inclusive approach that acknowledges the diverse experiences and identities of my clients.

I understand that making the first phone call for help can be quite overwhelming. I assure you that I will provide you with a comfortable, safe and encouraging response to help you get through this first hurdle. I have had many years of experience working with men and women struggling through personal difficulties from grief,to social fears and dating issues, to teaching couples how to fight fairly. I am a practical, solution focused therapist and I utilize a wide variety of techniques that can help you achieve positive results quickly. I have, also, had over 20 years of experience helping couples and individuals heal after infidelity. I assure you that all communication with me is private and that you will be treated with dignity and respect. I work with you to help heal the wounds created by this breach and I provide the tools necessary to help you rebuild the trust and intimacy in your relationship again. Affair recovery is a lot of work and often quite painful but I believe every marriage has hope and is certainly worth the effort to try and rebuild, perhaps even to something better than it was. Research indicates that receiving counseling after an affair is the single best predictor of marital recovery.

Stressed? Angry? Depressed? Feeling alone with your problems? Tired of not feeling like yourself? Talking to friends or relatives not enough? Therapy means "to remedymake better" -- like learning how to reduce stress, feel more in control, have happier relationships, be more confident and acquire new skills. Excellent psychotherapy = a blend of talent, integrity, training, experience & dedication. I've undergone my own intensive therapy and lived and studied throughout the U.S. and abroad. I'm an effective psychotherapist -- committed to helping you resolve your issues and getting on with your life -- stronger, healthier and more confident.

Life can be hard at times, and at the same time I recognize that starting therapy can be a big step for you. In fact, you may or may not know what to expect when you decide to start therapy. However, know that above all else I will meet you wherever you are with respect to your human experience and personal journey. Providing a comfortable and confidential safe space for you to work through your challenges, as well as developing a rapport that builds trust, is my top priority. I will make sure that the pace of therapy is appropriate for your comfort level. Once you start the process, I will provide treatment recommendations, including how often your sessions will be. I will apply techniques to help you process difficult emotions and life experiences. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, strained relationships, loneliness, break-ups, family issues, college or career dilemmas, unstable moods, self-esteem and confidence issues, financial concerns, health concerns, grief, or other clinical issues, I'm here to help. You'll be provided with tools along the way that will help you build skills for ongoing and future wellness. You can expect therapy sessions to generally be 50–60 minutes each. If there is a problem that you'd like help with, as a seasoned practitioner I can likely assist you with it. Should you have questions that were not answered here, I do understand. Call me for a brief consult. You can also make your first appointment if you'd like to get started with therapy.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will examine long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

You feel stuck in your own head, and sometimes, stuck in your past. There are moments when something small happens, a tone of voice, a look, a shift in someone’s energy, and suddenly your body reacts before you can think. Your chest tightens. Your thoughts race. You feel anxious, shut down, overwhelmed, or not like yourself. It can feel like you are having a reaction that is bigger than the situation, but in the moment, it feels completely real. You might replay the interaction for hours afterward. Wondering what you did wrong. Wishing you had responded differently. Feeling frustrated that you keep getting pulled into the same patterns, even when part of you knows better. At times, it can feel like you are being pulled back into an earlier version of yourself, one that learned to stay small, stay quiet, or stay on guard. On the outside, you may look capable and put together. But inside, you feel the constant undercurrent of anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm. I help people who are experiencing these patterns begin to understand and shift them at a deeper level. My approach is grounded in EMDR therapy, which helps your brain and body process the experiences that are still shaping how you feel and respond today. These reactions are not random, they are often connected to earlier experiences that your system has not fully processed. In EMDR, we work with those experiences in a way that does not require you to relive everything all at once. We move at a pace that feels safe, helping your nervous system begin to settle and your responses begin to change. Over time, many people notice that those intense reactions start to loosen. The moments that once felt overwhelming begin to feel more manageable. You may find that you can stay more present, respond in ways that feel more like you, and trust yourself more in situations that used to feel triggering. This work is not about forcing change or fixing something that is broken. It is about helping you understand what your system has been holding onto, and creating space for you to respond, connect, and move through your life in a way that feels more aligned with who you actually are.

I will assist you in developing the skills and strategies to overcome your difficulties and provide the support you deserve to help you gain the insight and skills you need to reach your full potential. Please visit my website if you'd like more information about me.

Dr. Raja is a highly experienced Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Professional Counselor in private practice. He is board certified by the American Board of Professional Counselors. Dr. Raja also offers private-pay therapy via Skype, with online Skype sessions available at a low professional fee for people who, for unique personal and financial reasons, prefer to seek psychological treatment from the comfort of their home or office. The professional fee for Skype therapy ranges from $35 to $55 per 45-minute session. The initial 45-minute Skype session is free of charge.

Very few of us were given the tools and affirmation needed to navigate sex, identity, and relationships, despite these things being a fundamental part of our humanity. I am a sex and relationship therapist passionate about reducing sexual shame, fostering a lens of curiosity and self-acceptance in sexuality, building a sense of playfulness and confidence, developing a personal acumen of sexual values, and unlearning messages of sex-negative cultures. I approach therapy from a relational, psychodynamic perspective, which means seeking to understand patterns that shape emotions, thoughts, and behavior and how these things have been influenced by our history, culture, and experiences. I am a queer and trans-identified therapist licensed in Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio, and California and I'm trained by the Sexual Health Alliance. I am LGBTQ+ affirming, sex work-positive, body-positive, kink-positive, neurodivergent-positive, and non-monogamy and polyamory-positive.