Whole-Person Therapy & Somatic Trauma Healing
Moving beyond surface talk therapy to heal the root, soothe your nervous system, and protect your peace. (Sesiones disponibles en español)
My Core Service Offerings
Individual Psychotherapy & Trauma Therapy
Teens, young adults, mothers, and first-generation cycle-breakers who are dealing with:
Depression & Low Energy: Feeling chronically unmotivated, emotionally drained, or stuck in a fog where daily tasks feel heavy.
Feeling Disconnected: Experiencing a sense that you're just going through the motions, feeling out of touch with who you are, or simply "not feeling like yourself" anymore.
Anxiety & Over-Functioning: Persistent worrying, overthinking, burnout, and feeling like you constantly have to hold everything together.
Cultural Identity & Intergenerational Stress: Navigating dual-cultural expectations, bicultural identity strain, and balancing family closeness with your personal peace.
What to expect: A warm, relational space where we meet you exactly where you are. We blend practical daily tools, somatic grounding, and gentle talk therapy (or EMDR when you're ready) to help you regain your energy, re-anchor in your identity, and feel like yourself again.
Birthing persons, new mothers, and expecting parents who are experiencing:
Perinatal & Postpartum Mood Changes (PMADs): Navigating unannounced rage, intrusive thoughts, persistent sadness, or intense postpartum anxiety that leaves you feeling guilty or disconnected.
Birth Trauma & Difficult Deliveries: Processing medical complications, emergency interventions, feeling unheard during labor, or lingering distress and fear from a previous birth experience.
Loss of Identity & Maternal Burnout: Feeling like you’ve lost touch with who you were before parenthood, carrying the invisible mental load of the household, or struggling with "good mother" guilt.
Clinical Birth Anxiety & Pregnancy Stress: Managing overwhelming fear around delivery, hospital settings, body changes, or previous pregnancy/infant loss.
Family Dynamics & Boundary Shifts: Navigating complex family opinions, unsolicited advice, and setting loving boundaries with extended family as you step into your role as a parent.
What to expect:
A safe, held environment that combines clinical trauma expertise with deep birth work knowledge. Drawing from my background as both an EMDR therapist and Full-Spectrum Doula, we look at maternal wellness through a whole-person lens—addressing your emotional health, nervous system, physical birth story, and cultural reality.
Flexible Care Designed for Your Life: In-Person or Telehealth
Your therapy should fit your life, not add stress to it. I offer both in-person therapy sessions at my Milwaukee office and secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual telehealth sessions for residents across Wisconsin.
You are never locked into just one format. If you prefer coming into the office one week and need to meet virtually from home the next, we can adapt as life changes. I am here to cater to what you need to feel supported, safe, and comfortable.
The Benefits of In-Person Therapy
A Dedicated Sanctuary: Step away from daily distractions, home demands, and busy schedules into a quiet, warm space designed entirely for your healing.
Grounded Physical Presence: Ideal for clients who prefer face-to-face connection or want to experience hands-on somatic grounding and sensory tools in a shared room.
A Built-In Boundary: Having a physical destination creates a clear transition between your therapeutic work and your everyday life.
The Benefits of Virtual Telehealth
Convenience & Comfort: Connect from the comfort and privacy of your home, your quiet office, or anywhere in Wisconsin without navigating traffic, weather, or parking.
Easier for Busy Schedules & Mothers: Perfect for new mothers, busy professionals, and caregivers who need flexible scheduling around childcare or work obligations.
Proven & Effective EMDR: Virtual EMDR and somatic processing are just as effective online through secure bilateral audio and visual software as they are in person.
Ready to Move from Survival Mode to Steady Relief?
You don't have to carry the weight alone, and you don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Let's take the first step together.
Brightside Therapies takes most major insurances
I accept most major insurances to keep care accessible, while also supporting those who prefer private pay.
Choosing out-of-network care offers fully confidential, unhurried treatment tailored entirely to your healing—free from insurance-mandated diagnoses or session limits. Many PPO plans reimburse 50%–80% of costs; we streamline out-of-network benefits with superbills and claim assistance, accepting all major cards, HSA, and FSA. Step by step support provided-
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Look at the back of your health insurance card and call the Member Services or Mental Health/Behavioral Health phone number.
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When you get a representative on the line, read these specific questions to get exact details on your coverage:
1. "Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits for outpatient psychotherapy?"
(If no, you will pay the flat rate of $145 out-of-pocket, or you can use an HSA/FSA card).
2. "What is my out-of-network deductible for mental health, and how much of it has been met so far this year?"
(Your deductible is the amount you must pay out-of-pocket before reimbursement kicks in).
3. "What percentage of the session cost do you reimburse for CPT Code 90837 (55-minute individual therapy) with an LCSW?"
(Insurance will tell you their reimbursement rate, usually between 50% and 80%).
4. "Is there an 'Allowable Amount' cap for CPT Code 90837?"
(Some plans set a maximum rate they base their percentage on).
5. "How do I submit a Superbill for reimbursement, and what is the deadline to submit claims?"
(Ask if they have an online portal, app, or mailing address for submitting claims)..
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Step 1: Attend Your Session
You attend your 55-minute individual therapy session (in-person or via telehealth).
Step 2: Pay Your Session Fee
You pay the $145 fee at the time of service using any major credit card, HSA card, or FSA card.
Step 3: Receive Your Monthly Superbill
On the 1st of each month, an itemized receipt (Superbill) containing all required clinical codes is sent directly to your secure portal.
Step 4: Submit & Get Reimbursed
You upload the Superbill to your insurance company’s online portal or app. Your insurer processes the claim and mails a reimbursement check directly to you.
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Individual Session Fee:
$99 per 45-min session.
$145 per 60-minute session
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What is a Superbill?
A Superbill is a standard itemized receipt for medical services. It contains all the necessary details your insurance company needs to process your claim, including provider information, diagnosis codes, CPT procedure codes (90837), and payments made.
Can I use my HSA or FSA card?
Yes! Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) allow you to pay for your $145 session fee using pre-tax dollars, reducing your total out-of-pocket expense even before insurance reimbursement.
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If you have questions about this process or need assistance reading your Superbill, feel free to reach out
Brightside Therapies & Wellness, LLC
📧 sandra@brightsidetherapies.com | 📞 414-209-4132
📍2266 N Prospect Avenue Milwaukee WI 53202 Suite 606G |
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You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your mental health care will cost. Under the law, healthcare providers must give clients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
A written Good Faith Estimate is provided prior to your first session as part of your initial intake paperwork. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.Item description
