Mental Health in Milwaukee
Looking for mental health resources for yourself or a loved one? These local practices offer counseling, treatment options and more.
CLARA HEALING INSTITUTE
Clara Healing Institute in Wauwatosa provides compassionate, expert mental health care for individuals and families navigating life’s challenges and changes. For those nervous to work with a therapist for the first time, expect a safe and judgment-free zone where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and goals in the pursuit of well-being and balance.
Beyond individual care, Clara Healing Institute encourages families to make mental wellness a part of their family culture, whether through open conversations, setting healthy boundaries with social media and technology, or practicing mindfulness techniques together. The expert clinicians offer a holistic, multifaceted approach to foster balance through all of life’s difficult transitions. clarahealinginstitute.com
CHILDREN’S WISCONSIN
With locations across the state, Children’s Wisconsin provides mental health support for children to address concerns like anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, grief and more. In their therapy programs, children meet with counselors for weekly, biweekly or monthly sessions where they can discuss challenges, develop healthy coping mechanisms and identify and express their feelings. Behavioral health consultants are also part of Children’s Wisconsin’s primary care services, so care plans can be made if any issues come up during routine appointments with your pediatrician. Children’s Wisconsin has Mental Health Walk-in Clinics – one in Milwaukee and one in Kenosha – for immediate help when necessary.
“The sooner we address mental health and behavioral challenges, the better,” says Kelee Dangles, a therapist at Children’s Wisconsin. “Children who can identify and manage their emotions in healthy ways are more successful at navigating stress, adversity and future challenges.” childrenswi.org/mentalhealth
HILLARY COUNSELING
The Hillary Counseling team, led by Lisa Hillary, MSW, LCSW, is a boutique private practice located in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. They believe mental health therapy can be a regular part of a wellness routine – a proactive way to build self-awareness, grow and create a life you love and not just something to turn to in times of crisis. When clients view therapy as a regular part of self-care, they create space to address concerns early, build stronger coping skills, and enhance emotional well-being. With a modern approach to mental health that prioritizes prevention, Hillary Counseling helps clients build emotional resilience before challenges become overwhelming. The premier practice offers specialized therapy for individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, grief, stress management, ADHD, OCD, trauma, relationship challenges and more. With both in-person and virtual appointments, the team of therapists creates a welcoming environment where clients can find balance and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. hillarycounseling.com
RELIEF MENTAL HEALTH
Relief Mental Health in West Allis offers cutting-edge treatments for mental health issues, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and SPRAVATO (esketamine). TMS is noninvasive, uses magnetic fields to gently stimulate nerve cells in the brain, and can treat depression, OCD and more, particularly for those who haven’t responded to traditional care. SPRAVATO is an innovative medicine that works differently than antidepressants – it’s a nasal spray form of ketamine that offers rapid relief for treatment-resistant depression. Both of these treatments are FDA-approved and covered by insurance providers. Relief Mental Health offers other services like psychiatric medication and therapy as well – an entire spectrum of mental health care and treatment. reliefmh.com ◆
