Laurie Ventela, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

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Specialization

Specializing in anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, and eating disorders treatment, Laurie Ventela offers compassionate, behavioral-focused therapy for adults throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, drawing on extensive experience across all levels of mental health care.

At Evidence-Based Counseling Solutions, Laurie provides individualized outpatient therapy for clients 18 and older, tailoring evidence-based approaches to each person’s unique needs and challenges in the Waukesha, Milwaukee, and surrounding communities.

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Expertise

Working in the mental health field since 2010, Laurie brings valuable experience from multiple treatment settings:

  • Inpatient and residential care
  • Partial hospitalization programs
  • Intensive outpatient treatment
  • Individual outpatient therapy
  • School-based mental health services

Her therapeutic style emphasizes behavioral techniques while flexibly incorporating complementary approaches based on individual client needs. This versatility makes her particularly effective when working with:

  • Anxiety disorders across the spectrum
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Major depression and mood disorders
  • Eating disorders and disordered eating patterns

Info About Laurie Ventela, LPC

Sees Clients Ages 18+

15+ Years of Experience

Specializes In

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • OC Spectrum Disorders
  • OCD

Contact

Lventela9@gmail.com

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Approach

Laurie’s personal connection to nature—regularly exploring hiking trails, camping, and spending time with her three dogs—informs her holistic understanding of mental wellness. Her practice welcomes clients from Brookfield, New Berlin, West Allis, Greenfield, and throughout Milwaukee County, with insurance accepted for all sessions.

Education

Laurie’s professional foundation includes specialized training through the Eating Disorder Certificate Program at Plymouth State University (New Hampshire), a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University (Minnesota), and a psychology bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.