Hi, I’m Juliet! It’s so great to see you here!

I believe it’s important to show up authentically and I believe it doesn't help you, as the client, when the therapist is as cold as a stone wall. I hope by reading a bit about me, you can start to get a sense of who the person is that may be sitting across from you in session one day.

Picture of Juliet Pellicane, anxiety, stress, and grief therapist in Milwaukee, WI

I knew I wanted to be a therapist since high school or at least, I thought I knew at that time. At a young age I remember being so excited to find a career where I could combine my desire to help others, my interest in psychology, and my passion for holistic wellness together. It’s also likely that having a giant schoolgirl crush on my psychology teacher aided in my decision since I paid extra attention to the subject material. 

As I progressed in my education and experience in the field, I continued to be pleasantly surprised that I could combine my passions of the mind-body connection, creative arts, and humor into one role that offered support, compassion, and understanding to others. Around the same time, my desire to be in this profession was confirmed when I began my own therapy journey. Unfortunately, my experience with this provider was not what I was hoping for. I left sessions feeling misunderstood, dismissed, and ultimately even more alone in my struggles. I felt angry and defeated at both the process and the experience. And I felt even more of a drive to be a provider who would truly help others. 

Years after that experience, my career choice of being a therapist was put into question. I was just shy of a year out from my graduate program when I experienced the death of my oldest brother. Among the midst of confusion, grief, anger, and deep sadness I felt unsure if I could continue to do the work I was doing. The career path I had been thinking about since high school no longer felt viable. Now, through my own positive experience with therapy and grief work, I can more confidently say I knew I wanted to become a therapist when I found meaning and purpose in my grief.

Well, that was a lot and like you, my job isn’t the only defining aspect of me. When I am not working I enjoy staying active by practicing yoga, taking long walks by water, and dancing to just about anything. I probably enjoy far too much coffee each day, will spend hours crafting a charcuterie board, and I easily get lost in true crime and psychological thrillers. I host a peer support group for 20 and 30 year olds living with grief where we spend more time laughing together than crying and honestly that’s the most healing part. 

  • I have experience working with a variety of populations spanning from age 5 through 100 years old. The last 3 years I have worked doing individual outpatient therapy for young adults and professionals.

    Prior to working in an outpatient therapy practice, I worked in both elder care and at a psychiatric hospital. I developed a passion for working in elder care and supporting individuals from home to assisted living as well as supporting families around end of life needs.

    Additionally, I have prior experience working at a Women only based Partial Hospitalization Program providing individual and group based treatment to those with trauma histories and/or personality disorders.

  • Lesley University, Masters of Art in Clinical Counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy

    University of Wisconsin-Madison, Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies

  • Massachusetts State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (#11510-MH-CC)

    Wisconsin State Licensed Professional Counselor (#8247-125)

    American Dance Therapy Association, Registered- Dance/ Movement Therapist

    Laughter Yoga International, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader

    Basic Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery, LLC (November 2022)