A comprehensive approach to healing

Do you feel anxious and overwhelmed? Are you tired of feeling out of control? You have people counting on you and you feel lost as you struggle to keep it all together. We all need a little help sometimes.
I work with clients 15 years old to adults and couples by exploring their thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, emotions, and nervous system. By gaining insight, individuals are empowered to improve their mental health and better enjoy their lives. Modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitement Therapy (ACT). Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and Polyvagal Theory. (I am also currently working on an advanced training in couples counseling). Contact me today for a free 20 minute consulation.

Accepting new clients!

(414) 375-0306

deborahlynnsoko@gmail.com

14135 North Cedarburg Rd. Mequon, WI 5309

I became a therapist after having my own experience with therapy following the death of a loved one. My therapist didn’t answer all my questions or solve my problems. What she did was create space for me, challenged me, and helped me explore my thoughts and emotions. Our work together changed my outlook on life, and find joy again. I still use the tools today, decades later. I will forever be grateful for my therapist (Pam) and the help she provided during a time where I didn’t know which end was up or if I would ever feel whole again.

I have worked in Residential, Partial Hospital, Intensive Outpatient, and Private Practice settings. I have extended training in addictions, trauma, adolescent mental health, and couples therapy. I have a holistic approach to therapy and I have learned that what might work for one client might not work for the next “You have to find your own recipe” as one client said and I am a firm believer of that statement. I feel completely honored to get to sit with each one of my incredible clients as they work on their healing.

When I’m not counseling, I am teaching Pilates, practicing Pilates, spending time with my family, or hanging out with our dogs Benny, Rosie and Buster. I also love to geek out on mental health podcasts, books, and trainings. (If you work with me I will likely send you videos and podcasts that I find helpful).

ABOUT

Our Services

  • Individual Therapy

    Let’s help you find your recipe for wellness! I use a combination of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to help clients consider different perspectives and create behavior change. I also teach client’s about their nervous system and how to regulate themselves. I encourage all my clients to have a movement practice. It is not uncommon for our sessions to be held walking.

  • Couples Counseling

    Good Relationships take work. Together we can identify what is missing in your relationship, improve communication, and find ways to help you connect and strengthen your marriage.

  • EMDR

    Past experiences can contribute to the lens we view the world through and how we see ourselves. I am a trained EMDR therapist through EMDRIA. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful tool to help clients process traumatic memories that contribute to anxiety, depression, and PTSD. www.emdria.org