Frequently Asked Questions

We provide individual therapy, parental coaching, family sessions, social-emotional groups, and school-based support, all designed to help children and teens build confidence, coping skills, and emotional resilience.

We work with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, school refusal, and related concerns.

• Individual therapy focuses on your child’s personal growth, coping skills, and emotional understanding.
   
• Parental coaching supports parents with practical strategies to navigate big emotions and strengthen connection.
   
• Family sessions provide a space for families to work together, improve communication, and resolve challenges collaboratively.

Yes! We partner with Milwaukee-area schools to provide individual counseling, small group social-emotional skill development, staff consultation, and professional development.

Most sessions are 50 minutes, though the length may vary based on age, goals, or session type.

Frequency depends on your child’s needs, but many families start with weekly sessions. We can adjust based on progress and scheduling needs.

Yes — we offer crisis sessions for urgent emotional needs when immediate support is required.

We currently offer virtual sessions for ages 12 and up. We hope to provide in-person services for ages 6 and up soon. Stay tuned!

Yes. We offer a complimentary 15–20 minute call to gently explore what’s bringing you in and help you decide if Daylight Counseling feels like the right next step.

The intake session allows us to gather relevant history, understand your child’s challenges, and collaboratively create a tailored plan for support.

Daylight Counseling is a private pay practice at this time. We are working with insurance companies, so we will be able to take insurance in the future!

Yes — we offer a sliding scale for families who need financial support, allowing session fees to be adjusted based on household income.

Payment is made via our online patient portal

Yes — we can provide a monthly superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for partial reimbursement.

We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations. Late cancellations or missed appointments may incur a fee.

You can schedule by phone or email, or inquire using the form on our home page!

Records are confidential and only shared with your consent, except in cases required by law to ensure safety.

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our work. We discuss limits of confidentiality clearly with both children and parents at the start of therapy.

Length varies depending on needs and goals. Some families see progress in a few months, while others benefit from longer-term support.

Families can support progress by practicing strategies learned in sessions, maintaining consistent routines, and collaborating with the therapist to reinforce skills at home and school.