Live in your strength

Therapy for Women and HSPs

Online Therapy in Madison and throughout Wisconsin, Massachusetts & DC

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It’s possible to feel alive again.

I know - living deeply means you feel things, a lot.

Criticism, beauty, pain - they all go straight to your gut, and don’t let go easily. And yet -

there is nothing wrong with you.

Consider that possibility, just for a moment.

I want you to feel the strength, resilience, delight and beauty that is already within you.

I know you can do all of that and more.

Work with Me

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Depression Therapy

Feel Alive Again

You know what alive feels like. You’re just not feeling it now. It’s possible to get there again.

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Therapy for Anxiety

Nurture your resilience

Anxiety is telling you something. Listening with another person helps make it less scary.

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Therapy for HSPs

Connect with your strengths

Brimming with empathy, reflective, intuitive - you’d like to stop feeling depleted.

Bronwyn Shiffer, white woman with brown hair and glasses wearing a purple sweater and smiling outside, a psychotherapist in Madison, WI providing therapy for women in WI and MA. | 53719 | 53711 | 53593

Hello, I’m Bronwyn.

I’m glad you are here.

Does any of this sound familiar?

  • Accommodating other people is your superpower

  • Your previous therapy may have been helpful but you didn’t feel understood

  • You’re not even sure what’s wrong or what you want

If so, you’re in the right place.

You do not need to be fixed.

You already have great capacity for healing.

The Impact of Isms

You’re not making it up. Sexism is real.

Therapy does not exist in a vacuum. And neither do you. Systems of power and privilege can keep us feeling powerless.

The act of recognizing the impact of systems shifts things.

Defining who you are is powerful.

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Feeling burned out? Try focusing on the opposite of burnout, says a Massachusetts Depression Counselor
Feeling burned out? Try focusing on the opposite of burnout, says a Massachusetts Depression Counselor
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3 Causes of Burnout from a Massachusetts Depression Therapist
3 Causes of Burnout from a Massachusetts Depression Therapist
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Progressive Relaxation for anxiety shouldn’t make you more anxious: How to adjust PMR scripts to work for you from a Massachusetts Anxiety Counselor
Progressive Relaxation for anxiety shouldn’t make you more anxious: How to adjust PMR scripts to work for you from a Massachusetts Anxiety Counselor
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How to Practice PMR for Anxiety: Six steps from a Massachusetts Anxiety Counselor
How to Practice PMR for Anxiety: Six steps from a Massachusetts Anxiety Counselor
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What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation? A Massachusetts Anxiety Therapist gives an overview
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation? A Massachusetts Anxiety Therapist gives an overview
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How to Recover from Burnout: 3 steps from a Depression Therapist
How to Recover from Burnout: 3 steps from a Depression Therapist
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Preventing Burnout starts with learning the Signs of Burnout: take it from a Depression Therapist based in Madison, WI
Preventing Burnout starts with learning the Signs of Burnout: take it from a Depression Therapist based in Madison, WI
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Recovering from Burnout: A depression therapist in Madison, WI offers a simple first step
Recovering from Burnout: A depression therapist in Madison, WI offers a simple first step
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Three mental health breaks that you can do every day: An Anxiety Therapist in Madison, WI gives tips
Three mental health breaks that you can do every day: An Anxiety Therapist in Madison, WI gives tips
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Three Misconceptions about Highly Sensitive People: A Depression Therapist Talks Back
Three Misconceptions about Highly Sensitive People: A Depression Therapist Talks Back

Sensitivity does not mean you are weak, depressed, or indecisive.

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Why knowing you’re Highly Sensitive Matters: An HSP Therapist weighs in
Why knowing you’re Highly Sensitive Matters: An HSP Therapist weighs in
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The Importance of Rest: An Anxiety Therapist in Madison, WI talks about why it’s not that simple
The Importance of Rest: An Anxiety Therapist in Madison, WI talks about why it’s not that simple

It’s not about knowing. It’s about feeling.

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How do I know if I am Highly Sensitive? An HSP therapist explains four characteristics of a Highly Sensitive Person
How do I know if I am Highly Sensitive? An HSP therapist explains four characteristics of a Highly Sensitive Person
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Three breathing techniques for anxiety from an Anxiety Counselor
Three breathing techniques for anxiety from an Anxiety Counselor

Three techniques to help you slow down.

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What is the best breathing exercise for anxiety? Thoughts from an Anxiety Therapist based in Madison, WI
What is the best breathing exercise for anxiety? Thoughts from an Anxiety Therapist based in Madison, WI
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What to do when being with people makes you feel more alone: 5th of 5 in the Coping skills for depression series from a Madison, WI Depression Counselor
What to do when being with people makes you feel more alone: 5th of 5 in the Coping skills for depression series from a Madison, WI Depression Counselor

Connecting with yourself might be the first step

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Depression is telling you to move. But what if it feels like you can’t? 4th of 5 in the Coping Skills for Depression Series from a Madison, WI Depression Counselor
Depression is telling you to move. But what if it feels like you can’t? 4th of 5 in the Coping Skills for Depression Series from a Madison, WI Depression Counselor

Movement is more than endorphins and aerobics. It can also be meditative or contemplative.

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How do you have fun when you’re sad? 3rd of 5 in the Coping skills for depression series from a Madison, WI Depression Therapist
How do you have fun when you’re sad? 3rd of 5 in the Coping skills for depression series from a Madison, WI Depression Therapist

Move toward comfort

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What does depression feel like? 2nd of 5 in the Coping Skills for Depression Series from a Madison, WI Depression Counselor
What does depression feel like? 2nd of 5 in the Coping Skills for Depression Series from a Madison, WI Depression Counselor

If nothing else, know this: There is nothing wrong with you.

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Coping Skills for Depression Series: 1st of 5 Reflections from a Depression Therapist in Madison, WI
Coping Skills for Depression Series: 1st of 5 Reflections from a Depression Therapist in Madison, WI

The things that everyone says to do may not work for you right now. But you can find things that do.

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How to Deal with Anxiety: An In-Depth Guide from a Madison, WI Anxiety Therapist
How to Deal with Anxiety: An In-Depth Guide from a Madison, WI Anxiety Therapist

Four guidelines to help you in the process

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Three Long Term Coping Strategies for Anxiety: 4th of 4 in the “How to deal with anxiety” series from a Madison, WI Anxiety Therapist
Three Long Term Coping Strategies for Anxiety: 4th of 4 in the “How to deal with anxiety” series from a Madison, WI Anxiety Therapist

Calming your body calms your mind.

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Coping skills alone won’t get you to the root of anxiety: 3 of 4 in the “How to deal with anxiety” series from a Madison, WI Counselor for Anxiety
Coping skills alone won’t get you to the root of anxiety: 3 of 4 in the “How to deal with anxiety” series from a Madison, WI Counselor for Anxiety
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Coping Skills for Anxiety: 2nd of 4 in the “How to deal with anxiety” series from a Madison, WI Anxiety Therapist
Coping Skills for Anxiety: 2nd of 4 in the “How to deal with anxiety” series from a Madison, WI Anxiety Therapist
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What does anxiety feel like? 1st of 4 in the “How to deal with anxiety” series from a Madison, WI Anxiety Counselor
What does anxiety feel like? 1st of 4 in the “How to deal with anxiety” series from a Madison, WI Anxiety Counselor

When you understand and recognize your own anxiety, you can start to notice patterns and make connections.

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How to deal with your Inner Critic: Guidance from a Depression Therapist in Madison, WI
How to deal with your Inner Critic: Guidance from a Depression Therapist in Madison, WI

Start telling the truth

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When noticing beauty feels impossible
When noticing beauty feels impossible

Harness your astute perception

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How to Control Your Emotions: Tips from a Madison, WI Depression Therapist
How to Control Your Emotions: Tips from a Madison, WI Depression Therapist

Emotions don’t have to be scary

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Meditation mantras for anxiety: Tips from an Anxiety Therapist in Madison, WI
Meditation mantras for anxiety: Tips from an Anxiety Therapist in Madison, WI

Rethinking “You are safe” in meditation for anxiety

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A Depression Counselor in Madison, WI talks about How to Overcome Depression
A Depression Counselor in Madison, WI talks about How to Overcome Depression

Move through depression

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