Welcome
In.
We have designed our space to be a peaceful departure from your daily life, creating a unique environment where you can pause and turn inward. This intentional atmosphere supports you as you engage in the meaningful, and often challenging, work you have set out to do with us.
Whether you are joining us in our cosy office or connecting via telehealth, our goal is to make you feel safe, seen, and at home.
Who We Are
A Collective of Diverse Expertise
We are more than just individual therapists; we are a collaborative team. From trauma and anxiety to couples work and sex therapy, our clinicians bring a wide range of specialties to ensure that you find the perfect fit.
Karla works with individuals and couples to grow in their relationships, navigate transitions, and build confidence in all areas of their life. Her collaborative approach fosters insight that helps clients create lasting change through increased clarity, effective communication, and connection.
Beth works with couples and individuals ages 14 and up. Her compassionate and grounded presence fosters a supportive and transformative therapeutic space, making her an invaluable resource for clients as they navigate relational challenges, life transitions, burnout, anxiety, depression, and more.
Carly works with couples and individuals ages 12 and up, offering a calm and compassionate presence that helps clients feel grounded and understood. She creates a space where meaningful growth and healing can take place, guiding clients through life's challenges with empathy and insight.
Siri works collaboratively with couples to address relational conflict, sexual concerns, infidelity, life transitions, and more with honesty and clarity. She brings a steady, assured presence to the room, creating a space where clients feel supported as they navigate growth and change.
THERAPY SERVICES
Individual Therapy
Why Individual Therapy?We believe therapy should honor the full picture of who you are. Our clinicians understand that your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors don't exist in a vacuum—they're shaped by the relationships and environments you've been part of throughout your lifetime. Whether it's the family you grew up in, the roles you've taken on, or the rhythms of your daily life, all of these pieces matter. We're here to help you make sense of how those experiences have influenced your story and support you in creating new patterns that feel more aligned with who you are today.
Couples Therapy
Why Couples Therapy?Every relationship goes through challenging moments where you feel distant, misunderstood, or hurt. Whether you're navigating communication breakdowns, rebuilding trust after betrayal, adjusting to parenthood, or simply feeling disconnected, couples therapy can help you understand what's going wrong and find your way back to each other. Our Madison, WI therapists are Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists who specialize in helping couples acknowledge their patterns, strengthen their connection, and create lasting change together.
Sex Therapy
Why Sex Therapy?Sex, in its many forms, is an important part of our relationships—yet it can be difficult to talk about. Sharing aspects of your sexuality can bring up feelings of shame, fear of rejection, or memories from past experiences. Our Madison-based sex therapists create a safe space to explore these conversations without judgment, helping you prioritize intimacy and connection even while juggling the demands of daily life.
Anxiety & Stress Therapy
Why Anxiety & Stress Therapy?Anxiety can feel like a constant, unwelcome companion—showing up as racing thoughts, knots in your stomach, or a sense of dread. Whether you're experiencing social anxiety, panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder, or persistent stress, these feelings can make even simple moments feel overwhelming. At Equilibrium Psychotherapy in Madison, WI, our team of highly experienced and compassionate therapists has had the privilege of witnessing countless transformative moments in the lives of our clients. These profound experiences serve as a consistent reaffirmation of a fundamental truth: genuine peace of mind and lasting emotional well-being are not merely abstract concepts, but truly attainable realities.
Divorce & Separation
Why Divorce & Separation?Divorce and separation can feel like losing your footing—even when it's the right choice. The emotional weight of grief, anger, guilt, and uncertainty can be overwhelming. Questions about the future, co-parenting challenges, and the practical realities of splitting a life together create constant stress. Meanwhile, the identity shift from 'we' to 'I' can leave you feeling disoriented. Our licensed therapists in Madison help you navigate this complex terrain with clarity, providing a safe space to process emotions, develop co-parenting skills, and find your path forward.
IFS Therapy
Why IFS Therapy?Have you ever felt at war with yourself? Like one part of you wants change while another resists it? Or noticed an inner critic that won't quiet down, no matter how hard you try to silence it? Maybe you experience conflicting emotions—anger and guilt, desire and fear—that leave you feeling stuck. Located in Madison, WI, we use Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to help you make sense of these internal experiences. IFS recognizes that your mind naturally organizes into different 'parts'—each with its own perspective and protective role. Through IFS, you learn to access your core Self—the calm, compassionate center that leads your internal system with wisdom and clarity.
Infidelity Therapy
Why Infidelity Therapy?Infidelity creates a rupture unlike any other relationship challenge. For the betrayed partner, it often triggers trauma responses—hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, and a fundamental loss of trust. Questions spiral endlessly: How did I not know? Can I ever trust again? For the unfaithful partner, there's often guilt, shame, and confusion. Healing from infidelity requires structured support and honest communication. Our Madison therapists provide a safe, non-judgmental space to address the pain and find clarity, whether you're rebuilding together or navigating separation.
Marriage Counseling
Why Marriage Counseling?Marriage brings joy and fulfillment, but it also requires ongoing work, especially during challenging periods. Whether you're facing persistent conflicts, feeling emotionally disconnected, struggling with parenting disagreements, or questioning whether your marriage can survive—you don't have to figure it out alone. Our Madison, WI marriage counselors help couples seek support early, before crisis hits, strengthening relationships and preventing small issues from becoming major rifts.
Pre & Postpartum Therapy
Why Pre & Postpartum Therapy?Pregnancy and new parenthood are supposed to be joyful—so why do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected? You might be experiencing intrusive thoughts about your baby's safety, crying without knowing why, feeling detached from your infant, or questioning whether you're cut out for this. These feelings are more common than you realize, and they don't have to define your experience. Our perinatal specialists in Madison, WI are here to help.
Premarital Counseling
Why Premarital Counseling?Planning a wedding is exciting, but preparing for a marriage requires different work. While you're choosing venues and flowers, important questions often go unaddressed: How will you handle money? What happens when conflict arises? What are your intimacy needs? Our premarital counseling program in Madison helps engaged couples address these conversations—often uncomfortable but crucial—that shape the foundation of your future partnership.
The Journal
Latest Insights & Reflections
January 21st, 2026
Why We Do Not Bill Insurance for Couples Therapy
Learn why billing insurance for couples therapy creates ethical and clinical conflicts, and how paying out-of-pocket protects your relationship care.
October 28th, 2025
Trade Small Talk for Sparks
Talking about sex can be vulnerable. These 20 questions are designed to help you and your partner better understand one another and spark new levels of intimacy.
September 28th, 2024
Closing the Chapter: A Guide to Ending Relationships Gracefully
Ending a relationship? Embrace therapy-inspired tools to help couples communicate honestly and set boundaries for a respectful and healing break-up.
On Our Bookshelf
Therapist Recommended Reading
Good Inside
Review by Siri Peterson
A parenting guide for raising resilient and emotionally intelligent children.
Girl Sex 101
Review by Siri Peterson
Allison Moon presents an inclusive, queer-friendly exploration of sexuality, pleasure, and empowerment.
Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire
Review by Siri Peterson
Lehmiller's sex-positive approach to fantasy provides a shame-free outlook on desire that is both refreshing and necessary in the year of 2024.
