Luke Severt, LPC

Luke Severt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder. He also works with issues related to self esteem, motivation, compassion fatigue, grief, and young adult transitions, and he has experience addressing first responder issues, dissociation, self-harm, and related challenges.

Luke emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach in which thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. He creates a supportive atmosphere where clients are invited to share at their own pace while working toward practical coping strategies and deeper emotional understanding. He draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person’s goals and needs.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, Luke affirms and supports those first steps toward change. He aims to help people build resilience, clarify life purpose, and develop healthier patterns of relating to themselves and others, while honoring each person’s unique experience and strengths.

Approaches for Online Work and How They Help

Luke Severt commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in his online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship to help people explore their feelings and build self-compassion, which can be helpful for issues like self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, depression, and mood symptoms.

He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when needed, teaching skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that are useful for anger, intense emotions, and coping during crises. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process; Luke works together with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences so the plan feels collaborative and responsive.

Online therapy with Luke is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from the comfort of home while still engaging in meaningful, evidence-informed therapeutic work.