Telemental Health Throughout Wisconsin
Welcome to Walk of Life Counseling
I'm Jason, a nationally board-certified psychotherapist and clinical substance abuse counselor. I'm also the owner and clinical director of Walk of Life Counseling. Welcome to the site!
This site has a lot of information packed into several pages. I hope that as you browse, you not only decide whether I might be a good fit for you as a therapist, but that maybe you find some information that is useful for you in other ways, too, through the resources I've shared.
Whatever brought here, I wish you all the best, and I hope you find what you're looking for.
Jason Fairweather
LPC • CSAC • ICS
Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, and Clinical Supervisor.
Trauma-informed counseling for people who want steady, specialized care grounded in real-world experience and evidence-based treatment.
A Little About Me
After more than two decades of a life dedicated to military and civil service, I felt unfulfilled in the ways I was helping others. So, I went back to school and switched my career into one that is infinitely more rewarding. I'm a nationally board-certified psychotherapist, specializing in trauma and mood disorders; though, I am educated, trained, and experienced in treating a broad range of disorders.
Contacting Me
Whether you've never been in therapy and are hesitant or have had a poor previous experience in counseling, if you're on the fence, I encourage you to reach out.
I offer a free consultation that costs nothing but our time. Alternatively, you can contact me through this page, drop me an email, or even text me. Whatever feels safest for you and is the most convenient.
What a free consultation should be
A Conversation
If you ever feel pressure in a consultation, I recommend walking away. A consultation should be about you. What's bothering you, and how we can help. Think of it like an interview. You are interviewing the potential therapist. That's what it is.
The Interview
Ask questions. Be neither afraid nor shy. It's your care, your wellbeing. What are the therapist's credentials? Where did they get their training? How, exactly, can they help you? When they say they can use a particular treatment method, what is it, exactly, and how would they use it for you? There are no wrong questions, and there is nothing wrong with assertiveness and curiosity.
The Therapist
The therapist should ask you questions about what's been bothering you and how they might help. The questions they ask should be focused on determining if they have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to actually and effectively help you. If they can't, they should offer some referrals to clinicians who can. (The referrals are not required at this stage, but it's still the right thing to do.)
Available by Phone or Video
I offer my free consultations via telephone or video. I absolutely recommend video, but I will honor whatever you prefer; most people do them by telephone. The reason I recommend video, whether you meet with me or another telehealth therapist, is that it gives you a chance to see their face, eyes, and body language. You put all of that together with a voice, and you can learn a lot about a therapist's approach.
Whenever you're ready.
There's no perfect moment to start. There's only the one where you decide to reach out.
Whether that's today or after sitting with this for a while, the door's open, and I'll be here.
jason@walkoflifecounseling.com
Serving clients throughout Wisconsin via secure telehealth.