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Therapist in Madison, Wisconsin Carmen T Mengistu, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Carmen T Mengistu, Therapist

Carmen T Mengistu, LCSW

Specializes In:

Career & relationships (mid-life)
Empty nesters
General relationship issues
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Parenthood
Premarital counseling
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I specialize in helping individuals uncover their inner strength and wisdom, empowering them to break free from self-defeating patterns and build lives that align with their values and aspirations. My therapeutic approach prioritizes boosting self-esteem, enhancing coping strategies, and fostering resilience to navigate life’s challenges.

In my practice, I support clients in managing depression and anxiety, addressing relationship and communication difficulties, and navigating personal or professional transitions. By creating a collaborative and supportive environment, I ensure that each client feels seen, heard, and valued as they work toward meaningful change.

My focus goes beyond symptom relief to emphasize personal growth, self-awareness, and lasting transformation. Together, we explore practical tools and strategies to help manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and remove obstacles to well-being. Whether your goals involve developing healthier habits, improving emotional balance, or deepening your connection to yourself and others, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Empty nesters
  • General relationship issues
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Parenthood
  • Premarital counseling
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Racial identity
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Empty nesters
  • General relationship issues
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Parenthood
  • Premarital counseling
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: generally independent
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Racial identity
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Wisconsin - Madison

FAQs

Please call us at 608-236-4460 to schedule an appointment with Carmen T Mengistu.

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