Drea Straw, MS, LPC
Drea Straw
Therapist
OFFICE LOCATION: Layton, Oak Creek, Mequon
Drea is a dedicated psychotherapist based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with over a decade of experience helping clients of all ages navigate their mental health. She specializes in diagnosing and treating a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, severe and persistent mental illness, compulsions, grief, and trauma.
Drea’s approach to therapy is both approachable and caring. She believes in forming a genuine connection with her clients, often using humor and personal experiences to create a comfortable and trusting environment. This unique style helps clients feel at ease and more willing to open up about their struggles.
Choosing the right therapist is a significant decision, and Drea understands the importance of finding a “right fit.” She takes this aspect of her role very seriously, prioritizing your comfort and openness during your sessions together.
When you meet Drea, she encourages you to share all about yourself and your preferred communication style. This initial conversation helps in tailoring the therapeutic process to suit your needs.
In therapy, together you’ll identify your goals and create a plan to get you there. This plan will be a living document, growing and changing as you do in therapy.
Providing therapy is my life’s passion, and I sincerely look forward to meeting and working with you!
EDUCATION:
Drea is a three-time graduate of Mount Mary University, having received her Master’s degree in Counseling and Clinical Mental Health
SPECIALTIES:
Anxiety
Coping Skills
PTSD and Trauma
ISSUES:
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Body Positivity
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Divorce
Dual Diagnosis
Education and Learning Disabilities
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Infidelity
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
PTSD/Trauma
Self-Esteem
Self-Harming
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Thinking Disorders
Veterans
Weight Loss
CLIENT FOCUS:
Ages 5+