Stefanie Pintar Counseling

04/23/2026

Get planting this spring

04/23/2026

Happy 414 Day! Use our Explore Passes to experience all the wonderful things the Milwaukee area has to offer for free!

Passes can be checked out for 3 days and are first come, first served.

You can check which passes are available by giving us a call or on our catalog: https://northshore.countycat.mcfls.org/Search/Results?lookfor=&searchIndex=Keyword&filter[]=custom_facet_1%3A%22Attraction+Passes.%22&filter[]=availability_toggle%3A%22local%22&sort=title&view=list&searchSource=local

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04/23/2026

NAMI Fox Valley offers a variety of support groups for individuals who live with a mental health condition or are experiencing mental health challenges (peer groups) and for family members who support individuals living with a mental health condition (family groups).

Here's a look at what's happening this week. More information can be found at the following links:

For more information on NAMI Fox Valley's peer support groups, visit www.namifoxvalley.org/peer-support-groups.

For more information on NAMI Fox Valley's family support groups, visit www.namifoxvalley.org/family-support-groups.

For a full calendar of NAMI Fox Valley's support groups, visit www.namifoxvalley.org/calendar.

04/22/2026

The Cartography of Care
Am I doing enough? It’s the question that echoes through the morning, even when the only sound is the wind across a frozen lake.

Brain waves don't move in straight lines; they move like the hiking trails at Devil’s Lake.

Creativity isn't a gift; it's a neurological event. Sometimes it feels like a masterpiece, and sometimes it feels like a heavy coat you can’t quite hang up.

How to Walk Through the Many Worlds
When you walk, do not walk to get to the meeting or the studio.
The meeting is already happening in your breath.

Each step is a signature on the soil.
I have learned to walk on the soft sand of distant islands and the cracked pavement of international cities; on the rich, black dirt of rural Wisconsin and the salt-stained sidewalks of Milwaukee.
I have walked through the sterile hallways of medical trauma, learning the language of how the body remembers what the mind tries to forget.

For these minutes, you do not need to be a "founder."
You only need to be a person whose feet touch the earth.
Dear heart, let me stop checking the notifications.
Entrepreneurship is often just a fancy word for not knowing how to stop thinking.
Fifty minutes of focused silence is worth more than a thousand "likes."
Gardening is therapy where the patient is the soil, and the soil always knows how to heal.

The Investment in a Shared Map
You aren't paying for a service; you are investing in a container built from a life of contrast.

A space where psychology meets the lived reality of community.
I bring the precision of therapeutic modalities and the perspective of someone who has lived globally and locally—from the isolation of island life to the interconnectedness of urban Wisconsin.

If you have navigated the labyrinth of medical trauma, know that I have been a cartographer in those woods, too.
We aren't just talking; we are building a small, private art museum for your internal life.
How beautiful to be exhausted and still find a new world at a local bookstore.
I am here.
I have arrived.

I am home in the 608, the 414, the 715, and the 920.

The Gift of Connection
If you know a fellow creative, a restless founder, or someone navigating the complex terrain of medical recovery who needs a place to set their heavy coat down, please share this with them. I am currently accepting new telehealth clients across Wisconsin who are ready to walk this path. Direct messages and referrals are held with the same care as the sessions themselves.

04/07/2026

Well, well, well do we have a treat for you! The Florentine Opera's Opera in School's production of Elixir of Love will be doing a public performance at Shorewood Public Library on April 17, 2026! IT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

April 17, 2026, 4pm

Shorewood Public Library
3920 North Murray Avenue
Shorewood, Wisconsin

The program runs 35 minutes, followed by a 10 minute Q&A. Recommended for grades PreK-5th

About Elixir of Love:
The Florentine Opera’s kid-sized Elixir of Love proves that no silly “love potion” can outshine the real magic: courage and being yourself. Get ready to laugh, clap, and cheer as students discover the best role to play is their own.

Want to learn more?
Visit: https://www.florentineopera.org/season-events/elixir-of-love-25-26-public-library

Contact our Education & Community Engagement Manager at education@florentineopera.org.

04/06/2026

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03/28/2026

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03/28/2026

What library memories have stayed with you—from childhood visits to trips with your kids or grandkids? Write On, in partnership with Door County Libraries, invites you to free one-hour sessions to capture your stories. Your memories will be featured during National Library Week (April 19–26). Sessions are available at all eight branches of Door County Libraries.

Wednesday, April 1, 1 pm: Baileys Harbor
Thursday, April 2, 1 pm: Egg Harbor
Tuesday, April 7, 10 am: Forestville
Wednesday, April 8, noon: Fish Creek
Thursday, April 9, noon: Washington Island
Saturday, April 11, 10 am: Sturgeon Bay
Monday, April 13, 1 pm: Sister Bay
Monday, April 13, 3 pm: Ephraim

03/28/2026

Bullies want you to recognize how powerful they are. Learn what motivates bullies and how to deal with them.

03/18/2026

At Stefanie Pintar Counseling, my "boutique" approach is a deliberate act of resistance for your brain. We aren’t just "managing" symptoms; we are cultivating an ecosystem where your neurons can actually thrive.

✨ The Biology of Attention: Research in neuron wellness tells us that deep, synchronous human connection is a nutrient. Unlike the "mills" that prioritize volume, I prioritize the quality of our presence—the only environment where EMDR can truly rewire the echoes of the past.
✨ Leaning into the Neural Edge: We don’t run from the discomfort of the creative block. We lean in, gently, using EMDR to soothe the amygdala and allow your prefrontal cortex to dream again.
✨ The Courage to Be Unseen: You may encounter many defeats, but your brain is a marvel of plasticity. By stepping away from the data-mining of corporate platforms, we protect your mental privacy, giving your neurons the "white space" they need to integrate and heal.

Don't be processed. Be nourished. The door is open for the deep work. Link in bio. 🔗

03/12/2026

Pat- Muralist, artist, Taylor Camp “Hippie” Resident, Koa’e Neighborhood Member.