Skyler Kociuba
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Clinical Specialties:
Anxiety and Depression
Work and Life Stress
Family and Relationship Stress
Bipolar Disorder and Mood Regulation
Adjustment and Transitions
Child and Teen Counseling
Hello, I’m Skyler Kociuba! I’m passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults. I believe healing begins when we feel safe enough to be fully seen and understood.
Life often brings moments that feel too heavy to carry alone. Grief that lingers, anxiety that won’t quiet down, or the exhaustion of trying to keep everything together. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and collaboration.
I believe therapy is not about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you reconnect to your own capacity for healing and growth. If you’re ready to take that next step, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
My Approach as a Therapist
I take a trauma-informed and person-centered approach, drawing from evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and parts work to help you better understand and manage emotions, improve coping skills, and strengthen relationships. I view therapy as a collaborative process — one that honors your pace, your story, and your goals.
Clients often describe me as warm, validating, honest, and steady, with a style that balances gentle support and meaningful challenge. Whether we’re processing painful experiences or developing new coping tools, I aim to create a space that feels both safe and empowering.
How I Can Help You
I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with extensive experience working in Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and group practice settings. This background has allowed me to support individuals through a wide range of challenges — from acute emotional distress and trauma to ongoing struggles with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship or family conflict.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, helping each person build insight, stability, and confidence in their ability to navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re facing trauma, burnout, loss, or uncertainty, our work together will focus on helping you reconnect with your own resilience and sense of self.
Therapeutic Approaches
- Trauma-Informed and Person-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
- Mindfulness-Based and Compassion-Focused Approaches
- Parts Work / Internal Family Systems (IFS-Informed)
- Play and Expressive Techniques (for younger clients)
Education and Experience
License: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Client Focus: Children (6+), Teens, Adults, and Older Adults, Families, Groups
Years of Experience: 4+
Setting Experience: PHP, IOP, and Outpatient Therapy
Certifications: Education Specialist | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Education: Loyola University Chicago | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Languages: English
Hobbies & Fun Facts
I’m an animal lover with a dog and a parrot at home who keep life fun and exciting!
I love watching movies with my fiancé—especially when it leads to a friendly discussion afterward. I’m also an avid reader and ALWAYS open to book suggestions.
In summer, I love spending time at my family’s cabin, which has been in my family over 75 years, relaxing by the lake, reading on the dock, fishing, and soaking up the sun.
What People Say About Skyler
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