Alternatives in Psychological Consultation
Milwaukee, WI

Alternatives in Psychological Consultation

Founded

1995

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Located near South 70th Street and just off West Washington Street in West Allis, Alternatives in Psychological Consultation (APC) offers mental health and substance use services for children, youth, adults, and families. The center provides outpatient therapy, crisis stabilization, care coordination, and community-based support. Known for trauma-informed care, APC works with programs like Wraparound Milwaukee and CCS to help individuals heal and grow. APC takes a person-centered, strength-based approach backed by evidence-based therapies including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. Clients receive individualized care focused on emotional wellness, life goals, and healthy decision-making. Services are available for co-occurring disorders, family conflict, trauma, and grief. Clinicians create safe spaces for healing with flexible options for therapy across all ages. APC offers mentoring, parenting support, academic tutoring, and housing assistance—all built around promoting stability at home and in the community. Through programs like Targeted Case Management and Integrative Support Services, clients learn daily living skills, gain crisis support, and access wraparound services tailored to youth and adults. The team includes licensed therapists, peer specialists, and compassionate care coordinators committed to lifelong wellness.

Alternatives in Psychological Consultation

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient

Facility Type

Outpatient mental health facility

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

Mental health clinic or mental health center

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Assertive community treatment Court-ordered outpatient treatment Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

10045 West Lisbon Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53222

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