Mental Health Therapy Services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties: Find Help and Support Now

Did you know that in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties, we now have more people to help with mental health?

That’s right, Pillar Health and Kenosha Community Health Center (KCHC) have added more experts to provide therapy to our team. These experts, called behavioral health service providers, are here to help with things like feeling really sad or worried. They know a lot about how to help both kids and adults feel better.

It’s important to know that a lot of people sometimes struggle with their mental health and therapy can help. In fact, in 2020, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. had a hard time with this. In Wisconsin, where we live, it’s the same. But it’s been hard for people to find the help they need. And it’s not just adults; kids and teenagers can have these feelings too. More and more young people are feeling anxious, very sad or thinking about very sad things.

That’s why at Pillar Health and Kenosha Community Health Center we are doing our best to help. We offer something called Psychiatry, which is when doctors check how you’re feeling and can give you medicine if you need it to feel better. We also have Psychotherapy, or talk-therapy, where you talk to someone about your feelings and thoughts. Talking things through can really help make life better.

Our clinics and staff are like big helpers in our community. They make sure everyone in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties can get good care for their mental health. If you or someone you love needs someone to talk to, especially during the holiday season, the KCHC/Pillar Health team can help. Call 262-656-0044 to talk about it or set up a time to meet.

Introducing Pillar Health and Kenosha Community Health Center Psychiatry Providers:

• Dr. Codie Vassar, MD, MS: Based at the 22nd Avenue Kenosha Clinic, Dr. Vassar is fluent in both English and Spanish and provides services for patients aged 6 and above.
• Deshawntae Griffin, AANP, ANCC: Specializes in family and psychiatric care for young individuals, Griffin operates her telehealth practice out of the 22nd Avenue Kenosha Clinic, serving patients ages 6-18.
• Heidi Eckelberg, MSN, FNP-C, APNP, PMHNP: Eckelberg divides her time between the 22nd Avenue Kenosha Clinic and Silver Lake Clinic. She provides psychiatric care for those 18 years and up.
• Dr. Mathew McCarthy, MD: Practicing at the 22nd Avenue Kenosha Clinic, Dr. McCarthy provides psychiatric care to patients aged 18 and older and communicates fluently in both English and Spanish.

Introducing Pillar Health and Kenosha Community Health Center Psychotherapy Providers:

• Anna Amari, MSW, LCSW: Operating from the Pillar Health Clinic on Washington Rd, Amari provides her expertise to patients aged 18 and above.
• Cassie Gillen, MS, LPC-IT: Gillen practices at the 22nd Avenue Kenosha Clinic, serving patients aged 15 and older.
• Dr. Clare Lewandowski, PhD, LP: Based at the 22nd Avenue Kenosha Clinic, Dr. Lewandowski offers her services to those 18 years and older.
• Javier Luna-Blanco, MS, LPC-IT: Luna-Blanco, fluent in both English and Spanish, sees patients aged 15 and up at the 22nd Avenue Kenosha Clinic.
• Reed Stanek, MSW, LCSW: Practicing out of the Silver Lake Clinic, Stanek focuses on patients aged 15 and above.
• Amanda Martinez, LPC-IT: Martinez divides her time between the 22nd Avenue Kenosha Clinic and Silver Lake Clinic, serving patients aged 14 and older.
• Kari DeBerg, LPC-IT: DeBerg practices at the 22nd Avenue Kenosha Clinic, serving patients aged 14 and older.

Pillar Health and Kenosha Community Health Center also focus on making healthcare good and affordable. They work hard to understand what makes people healthy or not, and they’re always coming up with new ideas to help everyone, especially those who need extra care.

Remember, if you want to talk to someone or need help, just call 262-656-0044. The team is ready to help you today!