Psychotherapy & Counseling
"There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it, don't you?"
— Rumi
"For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), It's always our self we find in the sea.”
— EE Cummins
Philosophy on Psychotherapy
Therapy is a collaborative adventure. It is meant to create self-awareness, movement, and hope. As human beings we are all capable of doing horrific and heroic things. The difference is only in the circumstances and the unique creation of self. We are all choice makers. You are the expert on your life. Responsibility and accountability are required. Therapy is a process that is sometimes painful, sometimes fun.
Lifestyle Development
An individual style of living (a.k.a. lifestyle, personality) is influenced by family history, in utero experience, genetics, neurophysiology, attachment style, toxic exposure, traumatic events, and life experiences and is usually formed by the time we are 6-10 years old. We design our concept of self, others, and the world around us and this dictates how we move through life; expressed through our actions, thoughts, and emotions. Problem being this is often based on our child logic which no longer serves us in adulthood. As human beings if our needs are not met, we try all kinds of creative (crazy) things to get them met, some of them adaptive and socially interested, and others not so much.
Health, Trauma, and Healing
As humans, health is our natural state. We are whole-body systems with physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, behavioral, social, and psychological parts. Health is having all aspects of us integrated and functioning well.
When we encounter threat or overwhelm it can be too much for our whole-body system to integrate. This lack of integration can lead to symptoms or trauma responses (i.e. sleep issues, low mood, anxiety, irritability, etc.). Trauma is injury to the whole-person system that may leave us feeling stuck, rigid, fearful, or unable to let something go.
Healing is integration and resolution of symptoms. When you heal, you grow. Psychotherapy encourages integration and healing through presence, psychoeducation, skill development, insight, and by applying neurologically based, body-brain treatments such as EMDR and BRAINSPOTTING.
Psychotherapist, MA, LPC WI, LPCC MN
Cori Hildebrandt
Certified BRAINSPOTTING & EMDR Therapist, Licensed Clinical Supervisor
Lover of variety, simple pleasures, gathering pearls of joy, and wandering this big, bad, beautiful earth. Measures a good day by her sense of productivity, freedom, and connection. When not dreaming about her next big adventure or vicariously living through someone else’s travel planning, she can be found playing psychotherapist, meditating, dabbling in small adventures, or drooling over anything related to creative, quality food.
A socially interested, resourceful professional dedicated to promoting self-sufficiency, awakening awareness and insight, encouraging action, fostering healing, and cultivating satisfaction in the lives of others.
Believes we all want the same thing; to live our best life. If you are ready to feel better or looking for something beyond talk therapy, she would be honored to join you on your journey. She is here to support you in creating a life well lived. Reach out!
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Relational. Direct. Authentic. Holistic, Adlerian & EMDR theoretical orientations enriched by BRAINSPOTTING, existentialism, interpersonal theory, creativity, body-based, & integrated techniques. Treatment catered to each client.
Somatic, body-based interventions. Move your body to connect to self, others, & the world.
Mindfulness, meditation, & breathwork practices.
Guided by creativity & intuition.
Psychoeducation & problem-solving.
Tools to expand window of tolerance & ability to self-regulate.
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Single incident, complex, attachment, & developmental trauma. Anxiety & panic. Self-injurious & suicidal behavior. Complex neurological & medical conditions. TBIs. Criminal Justice System involvement. Law Enforcement Officers. Grief & loss. Teenagers. First time clients!
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Individual sessions for adults & teenagers. Group sessions for adults & teenagers. Parent coaching & child guidance. Communication coaching. Telehealth.
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MA in Adlerian Counseling & Psychotherapy from Adler Graduate School + BA in Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Business from UW-Madison.
Cori has worked in various settings: retail, hospitality, residential treatment for adolescents, correctional facilities, an outpatient medical clinic, mortgage banking, law enforcement, education, and private practice.
She is a trained mediator and conflict consultant. She has completed training in Civil Mediation, Family Mediation, CHIPS Mediation, Conflict Consulting, and Restorative Justice.
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Approved supervisor with the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy for LPCs and LPCCs. Meets requirements for the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services to provide supervision to those working under a Professional Counselor in Training License.
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$165/New Client Intake/Diagnostic Assessment
$145/50 Minute Psychotherapy & Counseling Session
$150/Consulting, BRAINSPOTTING Certification, Clinical Supervision, & Training Hour
Limited Sliding Fee Scale Spots
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern, MS
Kelly Curtis
Supervised by Cori Hildebrandt, MA, LPC WI, LPCC MN
Kelly is a deeply experienced professional who brings 27 years of school counseling expertise to her clinical therapeutic practice. Licensed as a school counselor in both WI and MN, she has dedicated nearly three decades to supporting children (ages 4–18) and their families. Today, she combines that lifetime of hands-on experience with advanced training to help adults, adolescents, and children thrive.
Navigating life’s transitions, parenting hurdles, or the weight of anxiety and trauma can feel overwhelming. Kelly believes that people don't have to face these challenges alone. Her practice is built on the philosophy that everyone occasionally needs someone who sees their true potential, encourages their growth, and reminds them of their innate resilience.
Kelly provides a compassionate, secure, and entirely virtual environment tailored to each client's unique journey. Her clinical work is richly informed by a deep understanding of human development, emotional regulation, and family dynamics, as well as her personal love for family connections, travel, and cultural learning. She stands ready to walk alongside her clients on their healing paths, supporting them in building the lives they deserve.
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A tailored blend of evidence-based therapies to help you heal, grow, and move forward:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Psychoeducation: To understand and reshape thoughts and behaviors.
Solution-Focused Therapy: To build actionable strategies for real-world challenges.
Brainspotting & Mindfulness Breathwork: To process trauma and regulate the nervous system at a deeper level.
Existentialism: To find meaning and purpose through life’s big transitions.
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Trauma. Anxiety. Parenting Struggles. Life Transitions.
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Individual sessions for children 5+, adolescents, & adults. Parent coaching. Telehealth.
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MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (In Progress, Expected May 2027)
MS in Guidance and Counseling University of Wisconsin-Stout
BA in Journalism and Spanish University of Wisconsin-Madison
Advanced Training: Trauma-informed practices, BRAINSPOTTING Phase 1, cultural responsiveness, emotional regulation, and motivational strategies.
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$70/New Client Intake/Diagnostic Assessment
$70/50 Minute Psychotherapy & Counseling Session
Clinical Services & Fees
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First client appointment, initial intake assessment, up to 55 minutes long. Virtual appointment.
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Ongoing rate for 50 minute session. Different session lengths may be clinically appropriate and discussed as necessary. Includes Brainspotting, EMDR, and talk therapy. Virtual appointment.
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Consulting on wellness and mental health. Preparing and providing trainings. Please contact to discuss.
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Hourly rate. Approved supervision for Minnesota LPCs and LPCCs, and Wisconsin Professional Counselor in Training Licensees.
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An income based sliding fee scale is available for client sessions and clinical supervision. Please contact to discuss.
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Sliding Fee Scale, reduced rate for working with clinical interns.
We accept credit, debit, HSA, or FLEX funds. WE DO NOT BILL HEALTH INSURANCE. We believe this offers you the highest level of care, privacy, and control over your treatment. Learn more!
We use an automated billing system, payments are due at the time of service. We are happy to provide you superbills so you can seek out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance company. Medicare Beneficiaries are NOT able to seek reimbursement.
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