Our new therapy office in Waunakee
Therapy in Waunakee, WI
Modern Thrive Counseling has a new office in Waunakee, Wisconsin, bringing warm, personal care closer to home for the surrounding communities of Lodi, DeForest, Middleton, and Sauk City. We support children, teens, adults, and couples, in person and online across Wisconsin.
Now Accepting New Clients
We are booking free consultations, so you can be matched with the right therapist and ready for your first session, starting Sep 8, 2026.
Meet the Team
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Emily Kotajarvi, LMFT
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
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Tina Cummins, LPC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
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Alexis Gade, LPC
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
How We Help in Madison
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Child & Teen Therapy
Play therapy and teen support to help kids and adolescents process feelings and grow.
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Couples Therapy
Gottman Method couples work to improve communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect.
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Therapy for Women
Support for anxiety, burnout, self-worth, life transitions, and relationships.
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Therapy for Men
A direct, supportive space for stress, anger, relationships, and work.
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OCD Therapy
ERP, the gold-standard approach, to break the cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions.
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Trauma & PTSD Therapy
Brainspotting and trauma-informed care to process painful experiences and feel safe again.
Not Sure Where You Fit?
You do not need a diagnosis to reach out. Tell us what is going on and we will help you find the right service and therapist.
How We Work
Our therapists draw from evidence-based approaches, matched to what you are working through:
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): the gold-standard approach for OCD, gently facing triggers without the compulsion.
Brainspotting: body-based trauma work to reach and release where trauma is held.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): relate to hard thoughts differently and act on what matters most.
Gottman Method: research-backed couples work for communication, trust, and connection.
Play Therapy: a developmentally appropriate way for children to process feelings through play.
About Our Team
Modern Thrive is a team of caring, licensed therapists led by our founder, Amy Harvat, LPC. When you reach out, your first conversation is with Amy. She takes the time to really understand what you are going through, then personally matches you with the therapist who feels right for you.
Whether you meet us in person in Waunakee or online, you get care built around you, and a real person who knows your name from the very first call.
Why People Choose Us in Madison
A new office close to home. Warm, personal therapy in Waunakee, serving Lodi, DeForest, Middleton, and Sauk City.
A personal match. Amy, our founder, personally pairs you with the therapist who fits you best.
In person or online. Meet us at the Waunakee office, or from the comfort of home.
Care for the whole family. We see children, teens, adults, and couples.
Insurance welcome. We are in network with major Wisconsin plans.
Our Waunakee Office
Opening September 8, 2026
1021 Quinn Drive #200 Waunakee, WI 53597
Our Waunakee office serves Waunakee and the nearby communities of Lodi, DeForest, Middleton, and Sauk City, with online sessions available across Wisconsin.
Contact & Getting Started
Phone: 608-683-8188
Email: admin@modernthrivecounseling.com
Sessions: In person at our Waunakee office starting September 8, and online across Wisconsin
Now accepting: New clients, booking consultations now
Taking The First Step
Step 1
Reach Out
Call 608-683-8188 or schedule a free consultation online. Our team helps with scheduling and insurance.
Step 2
Talk with Amy
Your consultation is with Amy, our founder. She listens with care and personally matches you with the therapist who feels right for you.
Step 3
Begin Therapy
Begin sessions at our new Waunakee office starting September 8, or online, with a therapist who fits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our Waunakee office opens September 8, 2026, and we are accepting new clients now. Book a free consultation and we will have you matched and ready for the week we open.
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We serve Waunakee and the nearby communities of Lodi, DeForest, Middleton, and Sauk City, plus online across Wisconsin.
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Child and teen therapy, couples therapy, therapy for women and men, OCD, and trauma or PTSD, using approaches like ERP, Brainspotting, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Gottman Method, and play therapy.
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Yes, we see clients in person at our Waunakee office and online.
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Yes. In network with Quartz, Dean Health Plan, Group Health Cooperative, and The Alliance. Couples and relational sessions are private pay.
When You Are Ready
Warm, personal support is coming to Waunakee. Reach out for a free consultation now, and Amy will match you with the right therapist before we open on September 8.