About

Anika Heaverlo, MS, LPC

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Hello! I am so glad you’re here.

My name is Anika Heaverlo and I am the founder of Emerge Counseling, LLC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed in the state of Wisconsin and located in Milwaukee (Shorewood).

I am also the author of 365 Journal, a guided journal with a years worth of unique journal prompts to assist in further emotional exploration.

My goal as a therapist is to assist people through life’s challenges and celebrate in their successes. I started Emerge Counseling because I am passionate about providing a welcoming environment for all to process the vast expanse of human emotion, and to dive deeper to allow the unconscious to become conscious. I work with my clients to assist them in emerging from their unique and personal binds, into a new and freeing way of life. I believe that real and lasting change is possible, and that through therapy one can discover new possibilities of how life can be different, worth living, and truly beautiful.

My holistic style of therapy utilizes several different evidence based approaches to uniquely mold a style that will address the issues of each beautifully unique person I work with. I utilize techniques primarily from -
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment Theory
- Feminist Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Person Centered Therapy
I also infuse each session with my own use of an empathetic and direct style (+ humor) to assist in individual’s personal growth.
Prior to establishing Emerge Counseling, I worked at several private practice clinics with diverse populations. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and seniors of all backgrounds with issues regarding anxiety, depression, grief, motivation, behavioral issues, gender identity and sexuality, trauma, ADHD, OCD, the foster care system, personality disorders, body image issues, and relationship concerns.
- Anxiety
- Adults with challenging parental relationships
- Grief
- Life Changes/Transitions
- Burnout
- Life Transitions/Changes
- LGBTQ+
I work with teens and adults of all ethnicities, religious beliefs, and sexual orientations through an eclectic and inclusive style of therapeutic modalities.
Many therapists choose specialities because they themselves have lived experiences that have caused them to understand those issues on a deeper level. I am no different. I have dealt with anxiety and varying levels of grief in my past, so though I have not lived your experience, I empathize deeply with the anguish it can cause. Please know that you are not alone and life can get better. I am here for you.
When I’m not in the therapist’s chair you can find me with my orange cat, Ernie (who has been known to make a special appearance in virtual sessions), spending time outside, trying my best at various exercise classes, reading, and enjoying time with friends and family.