(she/her)

Executive Director, Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist,

Hypnotherapist, LMFT

Myra McNair, the founder, owner, and visionary behind Anesis Therapy, is a force to reckon with in the field of mental health. Opening the clinic in 2016 as the sole therapist, Myra's fervor for providing culturally sensitive services led to its growth into a dynamic team of over 50 dedicated staff members. Her uniquely empathetic and strength-based therapeutic approach doesn’t see deficits or pathology, but potential and possibility, honoring each client's inherent wisdom and generational strengths.

Myra's vision for her clients and the mental health field aligns closely with the concept of Sankofa, a West African symbol that signifies the importance of learning from the past to build a stronger future. This concept informs her therapeutic work, as she guides clients in understanding their histories to shape their present and future, passing on the seeds of understanding and healing to succeeding generations.

Fostering growth in the field, Myra leads by example, nurturing the next generation of mental health professionals through robust clinical internships at Anesis. In addition, she serves as an Adjunct Professor for the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Edgewood College, her alma mater, and mentors in the UW Infant Mental Health Program, from which she also graduated.

Embracing the practice of reflective supervision with her team and fostering an environment of inclusiveness, Myra brings a variety of therapeutic modalities to her practice. Along with a strong foundation in psychoanalytic and narrative therapies, she employs EMDR therapy, Hypnotherapy, TF-CBT, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Brainspotting to tailor her approach to her clients' needs.

In addition to her clinical and teaching roles, Myra's service extends to the community through her participation on the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Board and the Dane County Community Justice Council, helping shape local business and justice initiatives.

Her pioneering work has garnered multiple accolades, including the NAMI Dane County 2020 Mental Health Trailblazer award, the Black Chamber of Commerce 2020 Eagle Award, and the Wisconsin Alliance on Infant Mental Health Spirit Award. In 2022, Myra was celebrated as one of Brava Magazine’s "Women 2 Watch," recognized in Business Magazine’s "40 under 40," and as a Health Innovator in the 2017 "M List."

With her relentless commitment to service, education, and innovation, Myra McNair continues to pave the way for a more inclusive, compassionate, and culturally sensitive mental health field.