Getting started
What to expect
How therapy works here, what you can count on, and the credentials behind the care.
Your first steps
Starting is simpler than you think
1. Free consultation
A relaxed 15-minute call to share what you need and ask questions.
2. First session
We get to know your story and goals, and shape a plan that fits you.
3. Ongoing care
Regular sessions, online or in person, at a pace that works for you.
Credentials you can verify
Licensed, credentialed, and in the public record
State license
WI Licensed Clinical Social Worker, License #11607-123, verifiable through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
National Provider Identifier
NPI #1184505307, listed in the federal NPI registry for Tim Carney, LCSW, MSW.
Education
Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with clinical experience across residential, inpatient, and community settings.
Tim's profile is also verified on Psychology Today.
Our commitments
What you can count on
A confidential, judgment-free space
What you share stays private, with only the limited exceptions required by law, and we explain those clearly at intake.
Care built around you
We draw on evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, emotionally focused therapy, and play therapy, and tailor them to your goals.
Flexibility that fits your life
Every service is available online or in person at our Mequon office, weekly or every other week.
Clarity about cost
We are in-network with Medicaid, Medicare, Optum / UHC, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield / Carelon, and more, and we talk through fees before you commit.
You set the pace
No pressure and no obligation. Start with a free 15-minute consultation and decide from there.
A real reply, promptly
Messages are answered within one business day, and you always know your next step.
Why you will not see client reviews here
As a licensed clinical social worker, Tim follows the NASW Code of Ethics, which does not permit therapists to ask clients for testimonials or endorsements. Your privacy will always come before our marketing.
What we offer instead: credentials you can verify independently, a clear picture of how therapy works here, and a free consultation so you can judge the fit for yourself.
See if we are the right fit
Begin with a free, no-pressure consultation whenever you're ready.