Therapist in Waukesha, Wisconsin Meaghan Elizabeth Bakkum, Therapist

Meaghan Bakkum, LCSW, is dedicated to helping individuals and families in Wisconsin navigate their mental health challenges with care and expertise. She works with children, teens, and young adults, offering personalized individual and family therapy to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and childhood behavior problems. Meaghan’s goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients can work through difficult emotions and life situations while building resilience and coping skills. With a special focus on school avoidance and anxiety in children and adolescents, Meaghan is passionate about helping young clients overcome these barriers to success. She also has a deep understanding of the challenges families face during parental custody transitions and offers targeted support in these situations, ensuring that both parents and children feel heard and supported. Her family therapy sessions foster communication and create strategies for improving family dynamics, with the ultimate goal of promoting emotional well-being for everyone involved. Meaghan uses evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure Therapy, tailoring her approach to meet the individual needs of each client. She also integrates mindfulness techniques and parenting skills training into her practice, helping clients manage stress and improve their emotional regulation. In addition to working with women and men, Meaghan has experience supporting children in adoption and foster care, understanding the unique emotional needs of these populations. Outside of her practice, Meaghan enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and baking. These personal interests reflect her commitment to creating a balanced, fulfilling life, which she brings into her therapeutic work.