Welcome to The Second Story

A different perspective. A deeper experience. A life that feels like yours.

Navigate Wellness Health Group offers individual therapy, couples counseling, trauma-focused treatment, and experiential mental health services in the heart of downtown Port Washington, Wisconsin.

Our office is on the second story—literally and symbolically.

Overlooking historic Franklin Street, this thoughtfully created space offers something beyond the traditional therapy experience. Clients often tell us it doesn't feel like they're coming to therapy. It feels like somewhere they can finally exhale.

We believe you are more than your symptoms, your experiences, or a diagnosis. Therapy isn't about treating you like you're broken or telling you who to become. It's about helping you better understand yourself, reconnect with your internal wisdom, and build a life you genuinely enjoy living.

What We Help With

Our Port Washington therapists work with individuals and couples navigating:

• Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders: Persistent worry, emotional overwhelm, sadness, and feeling disconnected from life.

• Trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD: Understanding how difficult experiences shape the nervous system, relationships, and sense of safety.

• Relationships, infidelity, and parenting: Communication challenges, relationship ruptures, rebuilding trust, and navigating family dynamics.

• Self-worth and emotional awareness: Anger, boundaries, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and developing greater self-understanding.

• ADHD and life transitions: Executive functioning challenges, changing circumstances, identity, and personal direction.

You don't need to have everything figured out—or even know exactly what's wrong—to begin.

Therapy That Goes Beyond Talking

Our clinicians integrate approaches including EMDR therapy, hypnotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed CBT, and somatic practices.

Port Washington also offers specialized experiences, including ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), more extensive body-based therapeutic work, and opportunities for group exploration.

Our approach recognizes that insight is important, but lasting change often involves the mind, emotions, body, and relationships working together.

More Than Individual Therapy

The Second Story is also a gathering space for connection, exploration, and shared experiences. Throughout 2026, we've offered periodic workshops, therapeutic groups, and experiential gatherings. Beginning in 2027, we're expanding these offerings into a more consistent schedule. These experiences invite people to explore personal growth, develop emotional awareness, and connect with others in meaningful ways.

Your Experience at The Second Story

Located above downtown Port Washington, our space features three private therapy offices and an expansive shared gathering area. Three large windows overlook Franklin Street, filling the space with natural light. Make yourself comfortable, enjoy a snack or beverage, and take a moment to settle in before your therapist welcomes you. Your intake paperwork is provided ahead of time, allowing you to arrive without worrying about forms.

Our intention is simple: to create an environment where you can breathe, unravel, discover, and reconnect with yourself.

Appointments, Insurance & Payment

We offer daytime and evening appointments, with weekends available upon request. Secure telehealth appointments are also available.

Navigate Wellness is primarily a private-pay practice, although select clinicians accept certain insurance plans. Superbills are available for potential out-of-network reimbursement, and sliding-scale fees may be offered depending on clinician availability and individual circumstances.

Find Us in Downtown Port Washington

124 N. Franklin Street, Port Washington, WI 53074

We're located in historic downtown Port Washington, near the Lake Michigan waterfront and marina.

Parking is available directly along Franklin Street, with additional parking behind the building near the marina.

Accessibility: Our office is located on the second floor and is accessible by stairs only. Please contact us to discuss alternative arrangements, including telehealth or our Mequon location when appropriate.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

You don't have to wait until life feels unbearable to begin exploring what could be different.

Whether you're looking for healing, greater self-understanding, stronger relationships, or a deeper connection to yourself, we're here to help you move toward a life that feels genuinely yours.