Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
How Luke works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Luke
Luke Severt is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and low self-esteem. He emphasizes straightforward, steady support so people can talk about what’s on their mind. The first step is often the hardest, and he meets clients where they are in that process.
He focuses on building an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be named and examined. Sessions are practical and conversational, with attention to what actually helps between meetings.
Background and approach
He aims to teach skills that reduce overwhelming reactions and improve day-to-day functioning. Luke draws on several therapy methods to match each person’s needs. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and dial back their effects.
He brings in client-centered skills to stay attuned to what matters most to each person. When trauma or intense emotional memories are involved, he can incorporate approaches designed to process those experiences carefully. Dialectical behavior ideas are also used to add concrete coping tools for strong emotions.
Together these approaches support both short-term coping and longer-term change. Luke holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, with five years of clinical experience in Wisconsin. He works with adults on issues such as grief, compassion fatigue, bipolar symptoms, self-harm thoughts, life transitions, and young adult concerns.
Sessions are offered in English and use a schedule that fits each person’s needs.
What Luke works with
Everything Luke lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Luke's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Luke lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and supported while they name goals and decide what changes to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds concrete coping skills for intense emotions, including techniques for distress tolerance and emotion regulation.Deciding which approach to use is part of therapy. The therapist works collaboratively to find the best fit based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining elements from different methods and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer ongoing support between sessions and can fit into busy schedules. These formats aim to make it easier to get consistent care while balancing work, school, or family obligations.
Questions people ask about Luke
What kinds of concerns can Luke help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like compassion fatigue and post-traumatic stress.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and focuses on skills and strategies people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and is licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are sessions available to international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.