+1.563.387.7433

Meg Hammes, LCSW

hope and healing mental health counseling, llc

Meg Hammes, LCSW hope and healing mental health counseling, llcMeg Hammes, LCSW hope and healing mental health counseling, llcMeg Hammes, LCSW hope and healing mental health counseling, llc

Meg Hammes, LCSW

hope and healing mental health counseling, llc

Meg Hammes, LCSW hope and healing mental health counseling, llcMeg Hammes, LCSW hope and healing mental health counseling, llcMeg Hammes, LCSW hope and healing mental health counseling, llc

+1.563.387.7433

Mental Health Counselor providing EMDR Therapy and Couples Counseling

Mental Health Counselor providing EMDR Therapy and Couples Counseling Mental Health Counselor providing EMDR Therapy and Couples Counseling Mental Health Counselor providing EMDR Therapy and Couples Counseling
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About Meg

Meg Hammes

Meet Meg

I am  a client-centered mental health counselor who takes a non-judgmental perspective, fully acknowledging that you are the expert in your own life.  I firmly believe that personal growth occurs within the context of relationship, insight, and vulnerability.  I see my role as providing support throughout your journey. 

Transform Your Life with hope and healing

Brain growth and development

Individual Counseling

I am dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges with support and understanding. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, my goal is to provide a safe and compassionate space for growth and healing. My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, integrating a warm, approachable demeanor with professional insight. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive environment where meaningful connections and progress can thrive. 


Areas of focus:  Trauma and EMDR therapy

Supporting You Through Life Transitions & Healing from Childhood Trauma

Life is a journey of growth, self-discovery, and change. If you find yourself reflecting on past experiences, questioning long-held beliefs, or navigating major life transitions, therapy can offer a supportive space to process, heal, and gain clarity.

My work focuses on helping individuals make sense of their past—particularly childhood trauma—so they can better understand their thoughts, emotions, and life choices. Through deep reflection and guided exploration, I assist clients in uncovering patterns, processing unresolved emotions, and creating a path toward self-compassion and empowerment.

I specialize in working with individuals who are:
✔ Navigating life transitions—career shifts, changing family roles, relationship changes, or personal growth
✔ Processing childhood trauma and its impact on self-worth, relationships, and decision-making
✔ Seeking deeper self-awareness and a stronger connection to their values and goals
✔ Wanting to break free from limiting beliefs and move toward greater self-acceptance


Therapy is a space to explore, reflect, and grow—not just to process past wounds, but to embrace new possibilities for your future. Together I provide an attuned compassionate presence that creates space for one to see yourself.  If you’re ready to deepen your understanding of yourself and create meaningful change, let’s connect.  


Supporting Late-Diagnosed Neurodivergent Adults: Understanding, Healing, and Growth

If you’ve recently discovered that you are neurodivergent—whether through a formal diagnosis or self-identification—you may find yourself re-examining your past through a new lens. This realization can bring a mix of emotions: relief, grief, confusion, or even a sense of validation. I am here to help you navigate this journey with understanding and self-compassion.

Together, we can:
✔ Make sense of your past—understanding how being neurodivergent has shaped your experiences, challenges, and strengths
✔ Work through feelings of shame or self-doubt—reframing past struggles through a lens of self-acceptance
✔ Identify your unique needs and strengths—creating strategies for self-care, communication, and daily life that work for you
✔ Embrace your authentic self—moving away from masking and toward self-acceptance

You deserve a space where you can explore your neurodivergence without judgment—where your experiences are not only validated but honored. Therapy can be a powerful tool to help you reconnect with yourself, move past internalized shame, and build a future that aligns with who you truly are.

Couples Counseling

Your relationship is one of the most important aspects of your life, and every couple faces challenges along the way. Couples counseling offers a supportive space to help you and your partner strengthen your connection, improve communication, and navigate conflicts with greater understanding and empathy.


As a Level II-trained Gottman Method therapist, I take a strengths-based approach, helping couples reconnect, foster trust, and develop healthier communication patterns. Whether you're feeling distant, struggling with unresolved conflicts, or simply wanting to deepen your relationship, therapy can provide the tools and guidance to create lasting, positive change.


In couples counseling, you will:

  • Learn to communicate more effectively and express your needs clearly
  • Understand recurring conflicts and break negative cycles
  • Strengthen emotional intimacy and rebuild trust
  • Develop tools to manage stress and external pressures together
  • Align on key topics like parenting, finances, and shared goals


No matter where you are in your relationship—whether facing a major transition, feeling stuck in repetitive arguments, or simply wanting to improve your connection—it’s never too late to invest in your relationship.

Pre-Marital Counseling: building a strong foundation for your future

Your relationship is one of the most significant investments you will ever make—why not give it the support it deserves? Premarital counseling is designed to help couples strengthen their bond, enhance communication, and prepare for a fulfilling and resilient marriage.


Who is Pre-marital Couples Counseling For?

  • Engaged couples preparing for marriage
  • Couples in committed relationships seeking deeper connection
  • Partners wanting to proactively address potential challenges


What You’ll Gain:
Stronger Communication – Learn how to express your needs, listen with empathy, and navigate disagreements with respect and understanding.
Conflict Resolution Skills – Identify patterns of conflict and develop strategies to work through them in a healthy, productive way.
Deeper Emotional Connection – Explore each other’s values, expectations, and emotional needs to foster a lasting partnership.
Expectation alignment – Discuss important topics like finances, family roles, and long-term goals to align expectations.
Tools for Lifelong Success – Develop skills to maintain intimacy, trust, and mutual support throughout your marriage.

Approaches: EMDR and Trauma Counseling

EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy practice with over 30  years of research that helps individuals heal from traumatic life experiences like anxiety, depression, fears and phobias, OCD, dissociative disorders, problematic repetitive behaviors, and more.  


Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that is designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.


EMDR taps into the nervous system and helps us regain control. By stimulating it in a safe way, you can reprocess the event (or events) and teach your body to be less reactive to those triggers.


We can’t take your painful memories away, but we can help you reprocess the traumatic event so you don’t react in the same way.

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6414B South Howell Avenue, Oak Creek, WI, USA

+1.563.387.7433

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