Worried that someone you love may be struggling with alcohol or other substance use? A caring conversation can make a difference. Learn how to express concern without judgment, listen, set boundaries, recognize an emergency, and find support for both of you.

Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to healing. Many people who struggle with substance use already feel shame. They may be afraid of disappointing their family. They may worry they will be judged by their community. They may believe they have to “fix it” alone before they deserve help. Stigma takes that fear and makes it louder.

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Microaggressions have been found to greatly affect the well-being of those who experience them. These subtle yet harmful behaviors or comments can also negatively impact job satisfaction and productivity, leading to decreased job performance and an increased likelihood of employee turnover.

Co-parenting is a challenging yet rewarding journey that requires patience, empathy, and effective communication.

Microaggressions are subtle yet hurtful comments or behaviors that communicate bias towards historically marginalized groups. They are often unintentional but can have a significant impact on an individual's mental and emotional well-being.

When you hear the word anxiety, you might automatically think of it as a problem, as something to be corrected. It’s time to kick that perception to the curb. Anxiety is a natural part of life.

There’s been a lot of attention lately on burnout, quiet quitting and work-life balance. It’s understandable given how models of work have been all over the place the last few years.

This time of year can bring on a full spectrum of emotions. Excitement for special events to come. Anxiety over spending money. Sadness about spending the first holiday without a loved one who died. Happiness in seeing loved ones you haven’t in a while.

Madison therapist Nancy Gomez has been named the Program Director of Anesis Therapy’s new Salud Mental Program.

Anesis Family Therapy offers services ranging from couples counseling and sex therapy to treatment for eating disorders, anxiety and substance abuse. Among the most notable features of the clinic: Nearly all of clinic's more than 40 staff members are people of color.

We are experiencing a mental health crisis. Around the country, folks ready to seek mental health services are facing immediate roadblocks to get in to see a therapist as waitlists have reached monumental levels. At Anesis, the time between when someone calls seeking services to when they actually get an initial appointment is between eight and 16 weeks. Historically there has always been somewhat of a wait, but the current situation is dire.

‘Created for people of color. Period.’

Clients seek out therapists of color at Madison's Anesis Therapy for a shared understanding of race and trauma

By Candice Wagener | Photography by Hillary Schave