For nearly a decade, Anesis Therapy has worked to make mental health care more accessible, culturally responsive and connected to the communities it serves throughout Madison, Dane County and Wisconsin.

As Anesis prepares to celebrate its 10 year anniversary, founder Myra joined DJ Fusion for Community & Culture: Inside Out on 93.1 JAMZ to talk about the growth of the organization, the importance of representation in mental health care and how the community can support its next chapter.

Mental Health Care That Reflects the Community

Anesis Therapy was founded in Madison in 2016 with a focus on providing outpatient mental health services while creating an environment where clients can feel understood.

While Anesis serves people from all backgrounds, the organization specializes in serving Black and Brown communities in Dane County and across Wisconsin. Its team of clinicians and case managers reflects many of the communities they work with.

That representation can make an important difference when someone is seeking therapy.

Culture, family experiences and community can all shape a person's life and mental health. Working with a therapist who already understands some of those cultural experiences can allow clients to spend less time explaining their background and more time focusing on why they came to therapy in the first place.

Therapy Services for Individuals, Children, Families and Couples

Anesis provides outpatient mental health services for people dealing with a wide range of needs, including depression and anxiety.

The organization works with:

• Adults
• Children
• Families
• Couples

Clients can also review clinician biographies to find a therapist who may be a good match for their individual needs and experiences.

Anesis currently serves the Madison community through multiple locations, including its west side location near Schroeder Road and Forward Drive, a satellite location on University Avenue and a drop in clinic at Mount Zion.

Virtual therapy appointments are also available, providing another option for people who may have difficulty getting away from work, finding transportation or making it to an office during traditional business hours.

Some clinicians offer appointments as early as 7 a.m. or as late as 7 p.m., helping Anesis meet clients where they are.

From One Clinician to a Team of Around 60

When Myra started Anesis Therapy in 2016, she was the only person at the clinic.

Ten years later, the organization has grown to a team of around 60 clinicians, case managers and staff members serving the community.

That growth has also led to the creation of a nonprofit arm supporting services that don't always fit within traditional insurance models.

Among those efforts are free drop in mental health clinics and other community based services designed to remove barriers to receiving support.

Now Anesis is celebrating how far it has come while raising money to continue that work.

Anesis Therapy Celebrates 10 Years on September 18

The community is invited to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Anesis Therapy on Friday, September 18, 2026, with a special luncheon in Madison.

The event will celebrate a decade of service while giving attendees an opportunity to learn more about Anesis, its impact and where the organization is headed next.

The luncheon will also serve as a fundraiser supporting the organization's nonprofit work, including programs and mental health services that cannot traditionally be billed through insurance.

Community members can support Anesis by attending the luncheon, becoming an event sponsor or making a donation.

Supporting a Black Owned Business Making an Impact in Madison

For Myra, being a Black business owner is about more than operating a successful organization.

It's about community, responsibility and creating opportunities for others.

During her conversation with DJ Fusion, she spoke about the pride and joy that comes with building Anesis, but also the responsibility she feels to the people the organization serves.

The impact extends beyond mental health services. Seeing a Black woman build and lead a successful Madison organization can also provide an example for young Black girls who are beginning to imagine what they can accomplish themselves.

After 10 years, Anesis Therapy's story is still growing.

And the community that helped make that growth possible is invited to celebrate alongside them.

Learn More About Anesis Therapy

To learn more about Anesis Therapy in Madison, Wisconsin, explore available mental health services, find a clinician, purchase tickets for the 10 year anniversary luncheon, become a sponsor or make a donation, visit AnesisTherapyCenter.com.