Avenash Pernankil, MSW, APSW

Education, Credentials & Professional Affiliations

  • 2025, APSW, Advanced Practice Social Worker, State of Wisconsin
  • 2025, MSW, Master of Social Work, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
  • 2024, BSW, Bachelor of Social Work, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Specialty Services

My therapeutic philosophy is built on a foundation of openness, respect, and a deep commitment to collaboration. I believe that you, the client, are the ultimate expert on your own life’s journey, and my role is to be a supportive guide, not a director. I am dedicated to meeting you exactly where you are, honoring your unique experiences, beliefs, and strengths.

In our work together, I will walk alongside you with genuine curiosity and care, creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood. This is where we will build a truly authentic and trusting relationship—a secure and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, clarify what matters most to you, and navigate the path toward meaningful change. My approach is designed to empower you, helping you access your own wisdom and courage so you can move confidently toward a life that is more aligned with your deepest values and aspirations.

Area of Interests

  • ADD/ADHD
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Art Therapy
  • Balancing Work and Family
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout/Compassion Fatigue
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Coping for Care Givers – Including Dementia and Alzheimer
  • Depression
  • Divorce, Marriage, and Relationship Issues
  • Effective Communication
  • Family Counseling
  • Forgiveness
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Grief/Loss
  • Health At Every Size (HAES)
  • Identity and Cultural Issues
  • LGBTQ
  • Life Transitions

Sees clients starting at age 12 years. 

  • Mindfulness
  • Mood or Emotional Problems
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Narcissist Personality Disorder (NPD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Personal Wellness
  • Phobias and Habit Disorders
  • Racial Trauma
  • Rape/Sexual Assault Adults
  • Rape/Sexual Assault Child
  • Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder, Psychosis, and Thought Disorders
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma/Abuse