One of the most common type of questions you find in local area social media chats are advice for local practitioners – who is the best mental health provider? Does anyone know a good therapist? Who works with ADHD? Kids of divorce? Eating disorders? Anxiety? Who takes insurance? We get asked these questions all the time! The advice is all out there, but not consolidated in one place. Where can you find it? Lake Country Family Fun to the rescue!
The Best Mental Health Provider in Lake Country and Waukesha County
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We’ve polled parents across Lake Country and Waukesha County to find the most beloved and trusted therapists and mental health providers – ones that will listen and support children and families. Read on to find your new favorite practitioners!
Technical Information on the Voting Process
In January of this year, we asked our readers to vote on the best care providers in Lake Country in several categories. Below you’ll find the TOP three providers for each category, followed by the top nominees, all who received a significant number of reader votes.
We received over 2,900 unique votes (wow!) and carefully parsed through the data to finalize the results including counting the write-ins. Each January, we will repeat the vote so if your favorites are not included, there is always next year. We are blessed to live in an area with such great practitioners and there was a wide field of contenders in each category so even if one isn’t listed in the top nominees doesn’t mean they are not amazing!
Please note that this content is provided for informational purposes only. The information provided in this guide does not constitute medical advice. Users are advised to check the certification of any care provider listed below and consult with their own medical doctors before proceeding with a care plan.
mental Health Professionals in Lake Country
Mental Health Professionals are a valued asset to our community. They help children, families and adults alike. These professionals can help people cope and understand their thoughts, behaviors and feelings. They can offer guidance and improvement and they work with clients on set goals. The ability to help assess and diagnosis mental health conditions is part of their line of work.
Voted top THREE Mental health Professionals in 2025
1st Place – Jennifer Van Rossum, LPC,
5Peaks,LLC
2nd Place – Czarina Jaskolskin, LPC – Gals Institute, LLC in Delafield & Casey Hills, APSW – Gals Institute, LLC in Delafield (TIE)
3rd Place – Lynsey Retzlaff, MSW, LCSW – Lynsey Retzlaff Wellness in Delafield
Rounding out the Top TEN in the category of Mental Health Professionals
- Becca Rosecky, LPC – Becca Rosecky Counseling, LLC in Oconomowoc
- Deanna Marincic, MSW, LCSW – Gals Institute LLC in DELAFIELD
- Kelsey Lien, LPC – Gals Institute LLC in Delafield
- Chris Drosdick, Practice Manager, NCC, CSAC, ATR-BC, ICS – Lifespan Psychotherapy in Hartland
- Michelle Heaton, DO – ProHealth Care
- Emily Brockway, LCSW – Gals Institute LLC in Delafield
- Becky Marvel, LPC, NCC – Genesis Counseling Group in Elm Grove
listed in no particular order for places 4-10.
Jennifer Van Rossum, MA, LPC (Founder, 5Peaks, LLC) is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Mental Wellness Educator & Consultant in private practice with a specialty in treating anxiety and fostering resilience. Jennifer has 20 years of experience with advanced training in Interpersonal Neurobiology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Expressive/Somatic Therapies. She finds great purpose in her profession and is known for her compassion, calm demeanor and expert guidance. Outside of the therapy office, Jennifer is a Resilience and Well-being Consultant, offering her expertise to individuals and organizations. Jennifer is a mom to 3 (usually) delightful boys and married to a pretty rad husband.
Gals Institute is a collaborative group of licensed clinicians providing therapy services, resiliency-building workshops, one-day events, and support groups in the Lake Country Area and Waukesha County. Staff live the clinic’s mission of providing prevention and healing to individuals, families, and adolescents.
Congratulations to Deanna Marincic, Emily Brockway, Kelsey Lien and Czarina Encarnacion on their recent recognition as four of the top mental health providers in Lake Country and surrounding areas. Also, a huge thank you to the entire Gals Institute team of clinical and in-training licensed therapists who bring an incredible wealth of knowledge and expertise in their care for Lake Country families.
For more information on Gals Institute and the entire clinical team, visit www.galsinstitute.com.
In Conclusion: Lake Country and Waukesha County has excellent providers for all your wellness needs!
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