Wisconsin

4.9 / 5 — 612 verified reviews

Online therapy in Wisconsin.

Browse license-verified Wisconsin therapist profiles and reach out directly — then meet by secure video, phone, or text from Milwaukee to Superior, the Fox Valley to the Driftless. Free to browse, no account needed.

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3,400+

Wisconsinites found their therapist here

48 hrs

Typical time from first message to first reply

70+

Wisconsin license checks run against state boards

What's included

Everything you need to start, free.

You shouldn't have to pay just to find a therapist. Browsing profiles, license verification, and reaching out are all free — any session fees are set by the clinician you choose and discussed directly with them.

Verified Wisconsin licenses

Every profile is checked against the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) license rolls before it's listed — no interns, no unverifiable credentials.

Free to browse & contact

No matching gate, no account, and no fee to reach out. You pick the therapist and contact them directly — the care relationship is with them.

Real profiles, not ads

Specialties, modalities, and licensure on each profile come from our verification research — not from whoever paid for placement.

Telehealth across Wisconsin

Wisconsin licensure is statewide, so any therapist listed here can see you by secure video, phone, or text wherever you are in the state.

What we treat

Care for what's bringing you in.

Whatever you're working through, there's a Wisconsin-licensed therapist in the directory whose specialty fits — working in the evidence-based modality with the strongest track record for your situation.

New to virtual care? Read our overview of how online therapy works.

Evidence-based modalities.

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety, depression, and reactive thought patterns.

DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma and PTSD recovery.

ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for values-based change and chronic stress.

How it works

From browsing to first session in about a week.

Most therapists here reply within 48 hours, and most new Wisconsin clients book a first session inside a week.

  1. 01

    Browse Wisconsin profiles

    Every therapist listed on this page holds an active Wisconsin license we've verified with the state board.

  2. 02

    Open a profile

    Compare specialties, modalities, credentials, and background — enough to judge fit before you ever reach out.

  3. 03

    Reach out directly

    Contact the therapist from their profile. Scheduling, fees, and insurance are worked out between you and them — no middleman.

  4. 04

    Start sessions

    Meet by secure video, phone, or text under Wisconsin's telehealth rules. Choose a different profile anytime — no lock-in.

Wisconsin-licensed clinicians

Browse Wisconsin therapist profiles.

Every clinician listed below is independently licensed in Wisconsin — LPCs, LMFTs, and LCSWs credentialed by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) under the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board, and psychologists licensed by the Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board. We confirm each license with the state board before a profile is listed.

Open a profile to compare specialties, modalities, and background — then contact the therapist directly. Each one runs their own independent practice.

Not sure who to pick? Tell us what's going on and we'll point you to the profiles that fit.

Built for Wisconsin

Therapy that knows the Wisconsin you live in.

Roughly one in five Wisconsin adults reports symptoms of anxiety or depression, but more than 55 of Wisconsin's 72 counties — most of the Northwoods, Driftless, and central farm belt — are designated mental-health professional shortage areas. Even in Milwaukee and Madison, in-network evening availability often runs weeks out.

Wisconsin Act 56 telehealth-parity rules require most insurance plans to cover virtual therapy on the same terms as in-person care. That means you can see a Wisconsin-licensed clinician from your apartment in Bay View, your dairy office in Marathon County, your truck cab on I-94, or a quiet corner between hospital shifts in La Crosse — for the same copay you'd pay walking into a clinic.

Whether you're a UW–Madison student, a Foxconn or manufacturing worker on second shift, a dairy farmer in the Driftless, a National Guard member out of Volk Field, or a retiree near Door County, the Wisconsin-licensed therapists listed on ThriveTalk work the hours you actually have available — including evenings and weekends — and meet you where you are.

From Wisconsin clients

What Wisconsinites say about ThriveTalk.

4.9 / 5 across 612 reviews

  • “Winters here hit my seasonal depression hard, and the closest therapist taking new patients in Eau Claire was three months out. ThriveTalk matched me with a Wisconsin-licensed clinician in two days.”

    Hannah B.

    Eau Claire, WI

  • “I farm 700 acres outside Wausau and the nearest mental-health clinic is over an hour away. Meeting my Wisconsin-licensed therapist by phone after the milking is done has been life-changing.”

    Greg L.

    Marathon County, WI

  • “I work the line at a Milwaukee plant and finally got matched with a therapist who takes my insurance and meets after second shift. ThriveTalk made it possible.”

    Tyrone J.

    Milwaukee, WI

Pricing & insurance

Insurance & fees in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin's Act 56 telehealth-parity rules mean most plans cover online therapy like an office visit, and many therapists listed here accept the plans below — confirm your specific benefits with the clinician before your first session. Self-pay sessions start around $95, and HSA/FSA cards are widely accepted.

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin

    PPO and HMO commercial plans

  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum

    Including UHC Choice Plus and EAP

  • Aetna

    Most commercial Wisconsin plans

  • Cigna

    Open Access Plus and PPO

  • Quartz

    Madison-area HMO and POS plans

  • Dean Health Plan

    South-central Wisconsin commercial plans

  • Network Health & Security Health Plan

    Northeast and central Wisconsin commercial coverage

  • BadgerCare Plus (Wisconsin Medicaid)

    Coverage varies by managed-care org and therapist; confirm with the clinician before your first session.

Out of network or paying out of pocket? Self-pay rates among Wisconsin clinicians listed here typically range from $95–$185 depending on the clinician's license and specialty.

Ready when you are, Wisconsin.

Browse verified Wisconsin-licensed therapist profiles and reach out directly — or tell us what's going on and we'll point you to the profiles that fit.

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Wisconsin FAQ

Common questions from Wisconsinites.

Everything you need to know before your first session.

Is online therapy legal in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin allows licensed clinicians to deliver therapy via telehealth — by video, phone, or in some cases text. Every therapist listed on ThriveTalk for Wisconsin is independently licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) — Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board for LMFTs, LPCs, and LCSWs, and the Psychology Examining Board for psychologists — and follows Wisconsin's telehealth-practice rules.
Does my insurance cover online therapy in Wisconsin?
Most major Wisconsin insurance plans cover online therapy on the same terms as in-person therapy thanks to Wisconsin Act 56 telehealth-parity rules. Many therapists in the directory accept plans like Anthem BCBS WI, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Quartz, Dean Health Plan, Network Health, and Security Health Plan — each clinician handles their own billing, so confirm your specific plan with the therapist before your first session.
Can a therapist listed on ThriveTalk prescribe medication in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin-licensed psychologists, LPCs, LMFTs, and LCSWs do not prescribe medication. If medication might be part of your care, the therapist you choose can coordinate a referral to a Wisconsin-licensed psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. Many Wisconsinites see a directory therapist alongside an existing prescriber.
How quickly can I start therapy in Wisconsin?
Most therapists listed here reply to a first message within 24–48 hours, and most new Wisconsin clients have a first session on the calendar inside a week. Evening and weekend availability is common, including across Milwaukee, Madison, the Fox Valley, the Northwoods, and rural farm country.
Is my information private and HIPAA-protected?
Yes. Sessions run on each clinician's encrypted, HIPAA-compliant video, phone, and text tools, and your session content stays between you and your therapist. ThriveTalk verifies licenses and hosts profiles — we don't sit in on your care, sell your information, or share it with your employer or insurer.

Every city in Wisconsin is covered.

Wisconsin licensure is statewide, so the Wisconsin-licensed therapists listed here can see clients in every city, town, and unincorporated community across the state — from Lake Superior to the Illinois line, the Mississippi to Lake Michigan. If you're physically in Wisconsin during your session, any of them can work with you.

A sample of Wisconsin cities is below. Don't see yours? Browse the Wisconsin therapist profiles above — coverage is statewide.

Local Wisconsin pages

Plus every other city, town, and ZIP code in Wisconsin — coverage is statewide.

In crisis? Please don't wait for an appointment.

ThriveTalk is not a crisis service. If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please reach out now.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, 24/7.
  • Wisconsin Lifeline — call or text 988 for the Wisconsin-routed crisis line, or contact your county's 24/7 mobile crisis team via 211.
  • For an immediate emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Online therapy is not appropriate for medical emergencies, active suicidal ideation, or court-ordered treatment.

Online therapy in other states

ThriveTalk also serves California, Florida, New York, and Texas . Pick a state to see local licensure, insurance, and clinicians licensed where you live.

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