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 2026
1st Place – Jackie Joachim
American Behavioral Clinic
2nd Place – TIE:
Jennifer Van Rossum, LPC,
5Peaks, LLC AND
Mason Batman, LPC–IT –
Gals Institute LLC, Delafield, WI
3rd Place –
Abby Baneck, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
EVOLVE Psychiatry and Wellness
Rounding out the Top TEN in the category of Mental Health Professionals
- Lynsey Retzlaff, MSW, LCSW – Lynsey Retzlaff Wellness (Delafield)
- Chelsea Domanico – Feel Everything Counseling
- Czarina Encarnacion, LPC – Gals Institute LLC (Delafield)
- Kelsey Lien, LPC – Gals Institute LLC (Delafield)
- Emily Brockway, LCSW – Gals Institute LLC (Delafield)
- Erin Frey – The Practice
listed in no particular order for places 4-10.
Jackie Joachim is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner known for her compassionate, client-centered care and innovative approach to wellness. When you meet with her, she will assess, diagnose, and provide medication management tailored to each client’s unique needs. As a military veteran, Jackie brings resilience, discipline, and a strong sense of duty to her everyday work. Educated at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, she is committed to evidence-based care and clinical excellence. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking the Ice Age Trail and kayaking the beautiful lakes of Lake Country.
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 proud to provide prevention and healing services, recognized as a leader in mental health support and resources for families throughout Waukesha County. We care for the whole family beginning at age five and partner with local school districts to deliver in-school therapy and mental health services.
Congratulations to Mason Batman, Czarina Jaskowlski, Emily Brockway, and Kelsey Lien for being recognized among the top ten mental health providers in Lake Country and the surrounding communities.
We are deeply grateful for our entire Gals Institute team, whose compassion, expertise, and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families we serve.
Learn more about our clinical team at www.GalsInstitute.com. 
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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