Anesis Center for Marriage and Family Therapy

Helping people navigate the mental health and wellness aspects of their lives in ways that honor culture, family, community, and faith, Anesis Center for Marriage and Family Therapy is a state-certified clinic in Dane County, Wisconsin, founded in 2016. They serve children, teens, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use concerns. Care considers clients’ cultural backgrounds, family relationships, faith, and social circumstances.

Support for Individuals and Families

Anesis Therapy offers individual, couples, and family therapy, along with mental health support groups for teens, men, Black mothers, and people affected by alcohol and drug use. Telehealth is also available. Approaches include trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), brainspotting, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), child-parent psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), functional family therapy (FFT), solution-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, and mindfulness.

Help Beyond the Therapy Office

Culturally specific interventions support clients navigating racial identity and blended, adoptive, and foster family relationships. Anesis Therapy provides in-home counseling for families referred by Dane County Human Services who are at risk of separation. Therapists help families strengthen communication, address trauma, and build coping skills. Weekly drop-in clinics, operated with Mt. Zion Baptist Church, offer counseling, crisis stabilization, harm-reduction supplies, and connections to housing, healthcare, and employment.