Business Details
Mental Health Counseling in Milwaukee, WI
At Pastoral Counseling Service, we are dedicated to providing compassionate mental health counseling rooted in decades of professional experience. Our practice combines clinical expertise with a deep understanding of emotional and spiritual well-being, helping clients navigate life's challenges through personalized therapy. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in individual and couples counseling, utilizing evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy to address anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma.Our founder, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and ordained minister, integrates spiritual exploration with mental health support, fostering safe environments where clients build resilience and achieve lasting personal growth. We prioritize trust, empathy, and client-centered care, empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples/Marital Counseling
Telehealth Counseling
Spiritual Counseling
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years of experience in mental health counseling
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin
- Integrates spiritual values into therapy sessions
- Personalized approach to individual and couples counseling
- Proven success in helping clients achieve emotional well-being
Associations and certifications
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
What people say
Compassionate, non-judgmental listening
Stronger relationship
Safe environment
Insightful guidance
Effective for emotional healing
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling helps clients overcome anxiety, depression, and trauma through personalized therapy. We focus on self-discovery and resilience-building, addressing relationship issues, grief, and spiritual concerns. Clients develop coping strategies and confidence to navigate life's challenges.
Couples/Marital Counseling
Couples counseling restores emotional connection using Emotionally Focused Therapy. We address communication breakdowns, rebuild trust, and resolve conflicts around finances, parenting, or intimacy. Sessions help partners reestablish secure attachments and healthier relationship patterns.
Telehealth Counseling
Telehealth counseling provides accessible mental health support during and beyond the pandemic. Clients receive therapy from home via secure video platforms, maintaining continuity of care for those with scheduling or mobility challenges.
Spiritual Counseling
Spiritual counseling integrates religious or existential values into mental health treatment. We support clients exploring faith-related questions, resolving spiritual conflicts, or seeking purpose, while respecting diverse beliefs and non-religious perspectives.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy addresses relationship distress by uncovering negative interaction patterns. Through guided sessions, couples identify underlying fears and needs, fostering secure emotional bonds and constructive communication strategies for lasting change.
People
Steven Fringer
Therapist
Steven Fringer, M.Div., LMFT, has over 30 years of counseling experience. Ordained in PC(USA), he combines clinical training from Lutheran General Hospital with spiritual sensitivity. A Clinical Member of AAMFT, he specializes in individual and couples therapy.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, couples therapy, telehealth sessions, and spiritual counseling integration for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma recovery.
How does couples counseling work?
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy, we help couples identify destructive patterns, rebuild emotional connections, and improve communication to resolve conflicts and strengthen relationships.
Can therapy address spiritual concerns?
Yes, we integrate spiritual exploration with mental health treatment, supporting clients' religious beliefs or existential questions while maintaining professional therapeutic boundaries.
Is telehealth counseling available?
Yes, secure virtual therapy sessions are available for clients needing flexible access to mental health services during scheduling or mobility challenges.
How to schedule an appointment?
Contact us via phone at (262)821-7277 or through our website contact form to schedule your first counseling session at our Milwaukee or Racine office.
