Therapist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Taylor Werlinger, Therapist

Taylor Werlinger, LPC, SAC-IT, helps adults across Wisconsin build stability, regain a sense of control, and move toward meaningful change through compassionate, evidence-based care. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for adults and seniors navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering a supportive space where clients feel heard and understood while working toward practical, lasting progress. She has strong clinical focus on supporting individuals facing complex life circumstances, including those recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, individuals involved in court-ordered treatment, and those managing current legal matters. Taylor is passionate about helping clients stabilize during high-stress transitions, reducing risk of relapse, and developing effective coping strategies that promote long-term wellness and accountability. Taylor’s clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while incorporating additional evidence-based techniques tailored to each client’s needs. She works with adults experiencing anxiety, substance use concerns, and trauma, and has experience supporting populations such as first responders, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She offers additional areas of expertise to meet a wide range of mental health needs. Her style is collaborative, structured, and compassionate, helping clients identify patterns, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of thinking and responding. Taylor believes therapy should feel both supportive and empowering, with clear goals and tools clients can apply in everyday life. Outside of her clinical work, Taylor enjoys cooking, teaching dance, interior design, and spending time walking or hiking with her golden retriever, Zeus, as well as connecting with family and friends.