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WELCOME!
It's lovely to have you here!
THE TIMES ARE ROUGH! The times we live in are marked by political, environmental, economic turmoil. Everything we know is changing and the future seems uncertain. Meanwhile you are navigating the demands of daily life, managing increasing prices, and somehow trying to show up for your mental health. All that while most likely being unable to put your phone down. It almost feels impossible to feel a sense of control, strength, agency, wonder, and hope through this.
I am Madeleine Doelker Berlin (LPC-IT) and at Wildflower Counseling MKE, I provide care in times of turmoil. With authenticity, humor, and deep knowledge of psychology and social sciences, I hold space, teach skills, address the challenges of our times heads on, and provide a perspective that goes beyond the here and now and beyond a U.S. centric perspective.
LET'S MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER TOGETHER!
Counseling
Specializations,
Style & Modalities
My therapy style
...is warm and authentic. And I like to laugh, therapy doesn't only need to be serious...
My goal is to help you connect with your values, needs, and identities in a meaningful way and to help you feel empowered and equipped with skills to be the person you feel like you are.
Building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to my practice. I’m here to empower you as you navigate life’s challenges, and I often incorporate homework assignments to provide practical skills for you to apply at home. I believe growth happens in connection with others, and therapy is a space for non-judgmental, personalized change. Together, we’ll uncover and build on your existing strengths to face life’s challenges with confidence.
I mainly work with people who need support with...
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Anxiety (including eco-anxiety and political anxiety)
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Depression
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Trauma
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Challenges related to attachment style/ experiences
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Women’s mental health concerns
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Perinatal mental health
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ADHD
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Counseling for young adults & college students
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Body image concerns
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Low self esteem
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Phone dependency
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Immigration and mental health & culturally sensitive counseling
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Difficult life transitions
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Counseling in German language
… and more...
I use these approaches
in my practice:
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Existentialist therapy
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Liberation psychology
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Narrative counseling
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Cognitive behavioral therapy
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Strength based counseling
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Solution focused counseling
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Trauma informed counseling
...and more...
About me
I was born and raised in Germany and came to the US as an adult. I am a mental health therapist, a social scientist, a mother, an advocate, a feminist, a hobby creator, and lots of other things. I am deeply influenced by my personal values: I believe in the living world, in the beauty and importance of diversity, in human rights and equal rights, and justice. Most importantly, I believe in living a life that is authentic and in balance with myself, the social world around me, and the natural world we all live in. And I believe in laughter.
My qualifications as a therapist: I earned an M.A. in Social Sciences, focusing on social inequality research in Berlin, Germany. After immigrating to the U.S., I pursued an M.Sc. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Marquette University.
As a therapist, I love to walk alongside people during their journeys and life's unexpected twists. I love the relational work that happens in the counseling room and the collaborative detective work that it requires to find out what people need and how they can make the changes they want to make.
Guiding Values
My practice is built on my personal values. I believe in every human’s dignity, justice, democracy, authentic growth, and in mutual care, and shared responsibility—for people, communities, and the planet we share. I honor all identities, stories, and cultures, and wholeheartedly believe that diversity is beautiful and makes us stronger. I believe a peaceful, and more sustainable world is possible, and healing deepens when we support one another, act with respect, and recognize how connected our well-being is.
The Space
Come join me in my cozy, little office in downtown Milwaukee!
Can't make it to the office? No problem, we can also meet online for a Telehealth session.
Do you have a child and you don't know if you will have childcare for the session? Just contact me and we can see together how we can make it work.
Initial consultation & fees
I offer a free 20-minute consultation by phone to speak about your reasons for seeking therapy and to answer any questions you may have about my services. We can also schedule a first appointment at this time.
I am committed to increasing the access to counseling and am offering a fees on a sliding scale. Fees per session range from $60 - $125 depending on your income.
Though commonly called a “therapy hour,” a regular counseling session lasts for 45-50 minutes. I charge the same fee for other professional services you may need. Other services might include, but are not limited to, telephone consultations lasting longer than 15 minutes and preparation of records or treatment summaries. I will pro-rate the cost of work for periods of less than 45 minutes. I charge my regular fee for sessions missed or cancelled without sufficient advance notice of cancellation or rescheduling, as agreed upon at the intake.
Insurance
Rates and Fees
I operate on a fee-for-service model that means I am an out-of-network provider. This model is similar to how you might pay for other services such as an attorney or an accountant. Most insurance plans will cover a portion of the session fee, once your deductible has been met. How it works is this: you will pay directly for your session and, if you’d like to be reimbursed by your insurance, I will provide you a receipt to submit to your insurance company.If you would like to investigate the possibility of reimbursement for out-of-network coverage, please check your policy carefully and ask the following questions of your insurance provider:
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Do I have behavioral health or mental health benefits?
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Does my particular plan have an out-of-network benefit?
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Do I have a deductible, how much is it, and has it been met?
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After my deductible is met, what percentage of the fee does my plan cover?
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How many mental health sessions per calendar year does my insurance plan cover?
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Do I need an authorization to begin outpatient therapy?
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Is approval required from my primary care physician?
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How do I access the form(s) needed to submit a request for reimbursement?
Payment
Payment for services is an important part of any professional relationship. Unless we make other specific arrangements, payment is due at each session. I will provide you with a receipt, which you may be able to submit to your insurance for out-of-network reimbursement.You can use money from all three types of health spending accounts – health savings accounts (HSAs); health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs); and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) – to pay for sessions. Oftentimes, such health spending accounts have debit cards that can be used to pay for services. You can also pay with cash or your personal credit/debit card and have your health spending account reimburse you.Please note that it is always your responsibility to pay our full agreed upon fee for services at the time they are rendered.
Contact me
759 North Milwaukee Street, Suite 414
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-208-4280
Hours:
Wed - Thu |
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Rates:
Standard rate: $125 per 50 minute session
Sliding fee scale: $60-$125
