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 just off West Capitol Dr near North 100th Street in Milwaukee, Alternatives in Psychological Consultation (APC) supports individuals of all ages facing mental health and substance use challenges. This center offers outpatient therapy, care coordination, crisis support, trauma-informed and strength-based care. APC accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and a sliding fee scale to support affordability. APC uses evidence-based and person-centered therapies to help clients achieve their goals. Therapy options include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), motivational interviewing, art therapy, and mindfulness. Whether treating depression, trauma, anxiety, or co-occurring conditions, clinicians tailor care based on each client’s readiness for change—building on their natural strengths to foster resilience and self-worth. In addition to counseling, APC offers case management, tutoring, housing assistance, and parenting support. Youth enrolled in Wraparound Milwaukee or Comprehensive Community Services receive coordinated care that includes their families. Clients also benefit from life skills coaching, social skills training, and in-home crisis support to promote stability, confidence, and long-term independence.

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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