Therapist in Port Washington, Wisconsin Tanya Peters, Therapist

Tanya Peters, LPC, helps individuals and families across Wisconsin navigate life’s challenges with compassion and creativity. At LifeStance Health she provides therapy for adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, guiding them toward healing and balance through a blend of talk therapy and art therapy. Tanya creates a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore emotions, build self-awareness, and develop strategies to live more fulfilling lives. Tanya specializes in helping people manage anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns, while also supporting those navigating relationship issues, life transitions, and grief. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes personal empowerment, helping clients uncover meaning, restore hope, and reconnect with their sense of purpose. She integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to meet each client’s unique needs. She is especially passionate about art therapy and its ability to help individuals express thoughts and emotions that may be difficult to articulate through words. Tanya finds deep meaning in using creativity as a healing tool for trauma, self-discovery, and emotional growth. Her background in art therapy allows her to help clients connect with their inner experiences and use self-expression as a pathway to recovery and resilience. Tanya works extensively with adolescents and young adults, including those in foster care or navigating identity development, as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community and first responders managing stress and trauma exposure. She values inclusion and strives to ensure that each person feels seen, heard, and supported throughout their therapeutic journey. Outside of her clinical work, Tanya enjoys painting, collage making, kayaking, hiking, and spending time in nature.