Healing Hearts Family Counseling- Lake Country

Healing Hearts Family Counseling- Lake Country Healing Hearts Family Counseling Center believes life does not need to be this hard. Many of our clients have not had success with traditional therapy.

We believe in working with the individuals, families, and community using a heart-centered approach in everything we do to support each other. Healing Hearts is a clinic that provides specialty counseling services and research-based alternative treatments to medication. As a result, we combine traditional therapy with supportive treatments to help people move forward in life. We conduct tests and measurements to identify the root of issues and offer multiple treatments to create a targeted approach to healing. We have found that one method does not work for everyone. As a result, we have a history of combining mental health counseling with Neurofeedback, Heart Math™, sensory techniques, K9 Counseling, Interactive Metronome®, the Integrated Listening System®, and Primitive Reflex Integration. We study and consult regularly with leading authors/researchers in the field on a regular basis for ongoing training. We work closely with resources in the community to improve mental health outcomes. Our clinicians have trained under the guidance of author and researcher Dr. Arthur Becker-Weidman. Dr. Arthur Becker-Weidman has authored several books including, "Creating Capacity for Attachment," "Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy," and "Attachment Parenting." Healing Hearts Family Counseling Center is committed to being on the forefront of mental health treatment and continues to build relationships with leading experts for consultation, training, and collaboration.

Sound and voice play a powerful role in nervous system regulation.Studies continue to show that singing and vocal vibrat...
12/19/2025

Sound and voice play a powerful role in nervous system regulation.

Studies continue to show that singing and vocal vibration can activate the vagus nerve — supporting stress regulation, emotional steadiness, and overall resilience.

This doesn’t require a stage or a choir. Singing in the car, humming between meetings, or using your voice intentionally during transitions can support regulation throughout the day.

Small practices, used consistently, can support long-term nervous system health.

12/17/2025

📱💬 Is screen time affecting your child’s emotional well-being?

Screens are everywhere — tablets, phones, TVs, computers — and it all adds up. While technology can be helpful, too much screen time has been linked to sleep challenges, attention struggles, mood changes, and behavior concerns in kids.

At Healing Hearts Family Counseling Center, we work with families to better understand how technology impacts emotional regulation and mental health — and how to create healthier habits that support your child’s development ❤️

You’re not alone in navigating this. Small, mindful changes can make a big difference.

✨ Follow us for practical parenting tips, guidance, and mental health support for your family.

A small, everyday example of this came up for me recently.Someone asked how a haircut turned out. It wasn’t great — the ...
12/17/2025

A small, everyday example of this came up for me recently.

Someone asked how a haircut turned out. It wasn’t great — the stylist was new — but instead of avoiding the conversation, I responded honestly and kindly. I acknowledged the learning curve, shared what didn’t quite work, and offered a way to make it better next time.

Later, I was told it would have been easier to just say nothing.

But here’s the thing:
when we avoid honest conversations just to keep the peace, we don’t actually regulate our nervous system — we carry the discomfort instead. And nothing improves.

Regulated communication isn’t harsh.
It’s clear, respectful, and solution-oriented.

Avoidance may feel calmer in the moment — but growth, repair, and learning require presence.

This applies to relationships, parenting, work, and everyday life.

One of the most accessible ways to support the nervous system is through sound.Music with steady rhythm and predictable ...
12/16/2025

One of the most accessible ways to support the nervous system is through sound.

Music with steady rhythm and predictable patterns can help the brain shift out of stress and into regulation. It’s not about distraction — it’s about giving the nervous system something safe and consistent to organize around.

This is why certain music feels calming, grounding, or even emotionally releasing.

When you start to notice tension, overwhelm, or mental fatigue, try putting on music for 10 minutes — nothing complex, just something steady and familiar — and notice what shifts in your body.

It’s a simple, supportive tool — and one we often overlook.

Ending this Monday with a reminder I needed myself.When everything feels big, going little is still moving forward.
12/16/2025

Ending this Monday with a reminder I needed myself.
When everything feels big, going little is still moving forward.

Maybe this isn’t the life you pictured.Maybe marriage looks different than you expected.Maybe you’re navigating illness,...
12/15/2025

Maybe this isn’t the life you pictured.

Maybe marriage looks different than you expected.
Maybe you’re navigating illness, divorce, or a child taking a path you never imagined.
Maybe you thought you’d be farther along — or that this season would feel easier.

No matter where you are right now, please hear this:
you are brave.

Brave for taking risks.
Brave for staying.
Brave for stepping away.
Brave for continuing to grow when the story changed.

Your life may not look the way you thought it would — but continuing to show up makes all the difference.

Yesterday, on a long winter drive, I noticed the trees sparkling—fog lifting, light catching everywhere.It can be bitter...
12/13/2025

Yesterday, on a long winter drive, I noticed the trees sparkling—
fog lifting, light catching everywhere.

It can be bitter cold and still breathtaking.
Both things can be true.

12/12/2025

Sometimes traditional talk therapy can hit a wall.
You’re showing up, you’re doing the work… but everything feels stuck.
You’re repeating the same stories.
You’re emotionally numb.
Or you’re not seeing the progress you hoped for.

That doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means your nervous system may need a different way in.

Alternative approaches, such as neurofeedback, sensory tools, movement, grounding work, or even animal-assisted therapy, provide your brain and body with a new pathway to process what talk therapy alone cannot reach.

These modalities help reboot stuck patterns, calm the nervous system, and create openings for deeper healing. Sometimes the most powerful breakthroughs happen when we support the mind and the body together.

Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.
And that’s exactly why alternatives matter. 💛

If you’re curious about integrating these tools into your mental health journey, Healing Hearts Family Counseling is here to help guide the next step.

12/10/2025

Writing a letter to your younger self is a powerful way to reconnect, release old emotions, and show yourself the compassion you may not have received back then. 💛

Take a few minutes to try this reflective exercise — you might be surprised by how much healing it brings.

And remember, you don’t have to do it alone. Healing Hearts Family Counseling is here to support you every step of the way.

We do in-person and telehealth services: https://healingheartscares.com/

🌿 Tuesday Tip: Binaural Beats for Emotional RegulationIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or “stuck” in ...
12/10/2025

🌿 Tuesday Tip: Binaural Beats for Emotional Regulation

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or “stuck” in your thoughts lately, this simple tool might help.

At Healing Hearts Delafield, we teach practical, neuroscience-informed strategies clients can use both in sessions and at home. One of the easiest tools to integrate is binaural beats — a gentle way to support the brain’s natural ability to regulate.

What Are Binaural Beats?
Binaural beats use two slightly different sound frequencies, one in each ear. Your brain blends them into one “beat,” which nudges your nervous system toward a calmer or more focused state:

Delta → deep calm, sleep
Theta → emotional processing
Alpha → relaxed focus
Beta → alert attention

Why They Work
Your nervous system is always shifting between activation and regulation.
Binaural beats function like a tuning fork — helping your brain settle into the rhythm it needs.

Clients often report feeling:
✨ Calmer
✨ More grounded
✨ Less overwhelmed
✨ More emotionally steady
✨ Clearer in their thinking

Who Might Benefit?

We often recommend binaural beats for clients navigating:
Anxiety or chronic worry
Trauma-related symptoms
ADHD or overwhelm
Sensory overload
Post-concussion challenges
Sleep issues

How to Use Them
🎧 Use headphones
⏱️ Start with 5–10 minutes
🧘‍♀️ Pair with something regulating — deep breathing, a cold pack, grounding, or gentle stretching
🌙 Use Delta/Theta for evening calm or sleep
☀️ Use Alpha in the daytime for steady focus
⚡ Use Beta sparingly and only when purposeful

If a track makes you feel more activated, simply switch — every brain responds differently.

Why We Teach This
Some of the most effective tools are simple and accessible.
Supporting emotional regulation doesn’t always require complexity — sometimes just the right kind of input at the right moment.

❄️ Cold as a Regulation Tool (Quick Guide)Cold isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s a fast, powerful way to reset the nervous...
12/08/2025

❄️ Cold as a Regulation Tool (Quick Guide)

Cold isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s a fast, powerful way to reset the nervous system. A brief dose of cold can lower heart rate, reduce dizziness, interrupt emotional flooding, and improve focus within seconds.

How to Use Cold
Cold face splash or dunk (10–15 sec)
Activates the diving reflex → instant calming.
Ice pack on chest or back of neck (20–60 sec)
Helps with overwhelm, irritability, and shutdown.
Cold towel on forehead/cheeks
Supports dizziness & autonomic regulation.
Step outside into cold air (1 minute)
Rapid de-escalation for stress or panic.
Hold an ice cube
Great grounding tool for kids & teens.

Who This Helps
Emotional overwhelm
ADHD
Stress reactivity
Shutdown or freeze responses
Dizziness or autonomic dysregulation
Kids or teens who escalate quickly
Adults who struggle to calm once activated

Why It Works
Cold activates the vagus nerve, helping the brain shift from “I’m overwhelmed” to “I’m safe.” It brings the thinking brain back online.

Contraindications
Use caution or avoid if you have:
Raynaud’s, cold urticaria, cardiac issues triggered by cold, uncontrolled high BP, cold-induced asthma, migraines triggered by cold, or panic triggered by cold.

Address

2574 Sun Valley Drive Suite 207
Delafield, WI
53018

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12626492171

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