Practicing at the West Location

Jordyn Ackerman, LMFT
Jean Bae, MD
Melinda Bailey, PhD
Aimee Harris, LPC
Elizabeth Hudson, LCSW
Celia Huerta, MS, LPC
Amy Kucin, MSSW, LCSW
Marcia Leaser, LPC, CSAC
Sabrina Loomis, MSSW, LCSW
Mary McAuliffe, LPC
Maureen White, PhD

Practicing at the Downtown Location

Jean Bae, MD
Katie Cook, LMFT
Aimee Harris, LPC
Amy Kucin, MSSW, LCSW
Sabrina Loomis, MSSW, LCSW
Mary McAuliffe, LPC
Sarah Splinter, MSW, LCSW
Judith Utevsky, LCSW
Tricia Vanden Akker, LCSW
Maureen White, PhD

Providing therapy in Spanish or English

Celia Huerta, MS, LPC
Amy Kucin, MSSW, LCSW

Sarah Splinter, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Education

MSW, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, 2002

Scope of Practice

Individual therapy for adults

Therapeutic Approaches

EMDR
IFS Informed
Mindfulness

Areas of Interest

Abuse
Anxiety
Depression
Stress Reduction
Trauma

Personal Statement

My focus is on meeting your mental health needs wherever you are at in your life at this time. Maybe you need help with anxiety, judging yourself, lack of concentration, or maybe you have a history of trauma and are having flashbacks. I am here to help guide you on your road to healing, We will work together in figuring out what your goals are and then I will give you the tools to help you on your journey.

After starting therapy over 2 decades ago, clients and research have helped me become a better clinician. This gives me a variety of tools to help with coping skills and calming down your body.

Danielle Ogno, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Education

BS, Business Administration, Carroll University
MS, Community Counseling emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, UW-
Whitewater, 1993

Scope of Practice

Adult: 18 and above
Individuals: both in person and virtual appointments

Areas of Interest

Mindfulness based CBT, Process based CBT
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Exposure Therapy
ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy – eye movement-based therapy for
trauma)
Systemic Therapy

Areas of Interest

Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
Stress reduction and burn out
Life Transitions
Grief and Loss
Solution Focused Brief therapy

Personal Statement

Sometimes life is demanding and overwhelming, making you feel stuck. Every client has unique strengths that may not be accessible during challenging times. I partner with clients to process their experiences, explore their situations, identify strengths, and help them determine their own path forward based on their goals and values. I infuse humor and compassion into my treatment approaches and am constantly amazed by the resilience of the human spirit.

Tricia Vanden Akker, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Education

BSSW, Northern Michigan University, 2007
MSSW, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 2008

Scope of Practice

Individual therapy for individuals age 14 and up

Areas of Interest

Depression
Anxiety
Life Transitions
LGBTQ+
Trauma
Coping with chronic pain
Adoptions competency trained

Personal Statement

I have experience providing therapy to both adults and children. I believe in building strong connections with my clients and utilizing client centered and strength based approaches in all of my sessions. I work in partnership with my clients and work to identify treatment goals for each individual that I work with.

Marcia Leaser, LPC, CSAC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor

Education

MS in Community Mental Health, Lakeland University
BA in Psychology with a concentration in addiction studies, Lakeland University
AA in Human Services, Madison College

Scope of Practice

Assessment and Individual Therapy for Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
Substance Abuse Counseling
Mental Health Issues

Therapeutic Approaches

Integrated Model to include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Person Centered Approach
Motivational Interviewing Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Narrative Therapy
Supportive Therapy

Areas of Interest

Anger Control
Anxiety, Depression and Mood Issues
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Behavior Control
Co-Dependency
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Financial Stress
Grief/Loss
Impulse Control
Life Transitions
Loneliness
Low Self-Esteem
Phase of Life Problems
Relapse Prevention Plans
Relationship Issues
Stress
Substance Use

Personal Statement

I am a dually licensed clinician and able to treat both substance use disorders and mental health issues. I worked as a counselor/Clinical Supervisor of a Methadone Clinic for 10 years, inpatient care for 3 years, and outpatient services for 11 years. I have a variety of experiences and use an integrated approach as I believe that every person has the ability to heal and make positive changes. Therapy can be scary, but it’s been my experience that all clients can improve their lives.

Sabrina Loomis, MSSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Education

- MSSW, University of Wisconsin at Madison, 2001

Areas of Interest

- Individual counseling with adults and children of any age
- Parenting challenges
- Family change (separation, divorce, and other transitions)
- Grief and loss, hospice, and caregiving during serious illness/end of life
- Self-enhancement and improvement; career changes

Personal statement

My approach is strengths-based and my belief is that there is always the potential for change. I am open to and interested in working with individuals (adults and children) and families of all ages and backgrounds. My work experience includes counseling people in a wide variety of life and family stages and phases, including new parents, parents of teenagers, and people who are primary caregivers for loved ones who are at end of life.

Maureen White, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Education

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
MS in Community Counseling, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
BS in Psychology, Carroll University

Scope of Practice

Individual, couples, and group therapy
Psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, and couples

Therapeutic Approaches

Multicultural Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Exposure Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Gender-Affirming Therapy
Play Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Approaches

Areas of Interest

Trauma
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Grief/Loss
Depression
Anxiety
First Responder Wellness
Spirituality
Identity Development
Occupational Stress
Child and Adolescent Development
Co-occurring Disorders

Personal Statement

I have worked with clients in a variety of settings including corrections, community
centers, Native American reservations, police departments, schools, and private
practices. Throughout my career I have had the honor of witnessing people
demonstrate tremendous courage and resiliency. I believe in a non-judgmental,
strength-based approach where I work alongside my clients as they navigate through
life’s challenges.

Aimee Harris, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Education

MS in Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
BA in Latin American Studies and History, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Scope of Practice

Psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults
Family Therapy, Couples Therapy and Group Therapy

Personal Statement

I am here as a guide, support, and mirror to assist you to see yourself more clearly and love yourself more deeply. Let’s walk together on this journey to explore what works for you. The moment is now and it is calling for you to embrace this opportunity to focus on what is troubling you, what blocks you, what challenges you, and what ignites you. There is no avoiding the fact that life is hard. At the same time, I know for sure that a life with purpose and balance can be intensely gratifying. We all deserve to live our best lives and experience love, fulfillment, joy, and awe. I strive to provide a safe and inclusive space in which you are free to explore the multiple aspects of yourself and your life’s journey, resulting in self-discovery, growth, and purpose.

My areas of interest include identity development, childhood and past trauma, life stress, body image, depression, anxiety, relationships, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting, and support for teens, college students, and the LGBTQ+ population. Treatment modalities I use include psychodynamic therapy, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, internal family systems, narrative therapy, existential therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness/meditation.

Melinda M. Bailey, PhD
Licensed Psychologist

Education

- BA, Indiana University 1965
- Ph.D., Indiana University 1972
- National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology

Academic appointment

- Clinical Consultant, UW-Madison Department of Psychology
- Instructor, Edgewood College, Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program
- Presenter, UW-Madison Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies

Professional Memberships

- Wisconsin Psychological Association
- American Psychological Association
- American Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis

Scope of Practice

- Individual, Couple, and Family Psychotherapy
- Adult, Older Adult, and Adolescent Assessment and Psychotherapy
- Hypnosis Supervision and Consultation
- Mental Health Consultation

Areas of Interest

- Anxiety
- Depression and other Mood Disorders
- Stress Management
- Trauma/PTSD
- Emotion Regulation
- Health Problems
- Chronic Pain
- Habit Control
- Sport Performance
- Loss and Grief
- Older Adult and Aging
- Life Transition

Therapeutic approaches

- Experiential
- Interpersonal/Relational
- Systemic
- Cognitive-Behavioral
- Hypnosis
- Supportive
- Mind/Body Healing
- Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
- Workshops on Stress Management

Jean Bae, MD
General psychiatry and psychotherapy

Education and Other Work Experience

- Residency in Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
- MD, State University of New York at Buffalo
- BA, Brown University

Personal Statement

People often feel intimidated by their medical providers. I would hope that you would never feel intimidated by me. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable and safe relaying your concerns, and during our sessions, you can rely on me to listen attentively to what you have to say.

Having been in general adult private practice for over 20 years, I have the experience and knowledge required to provide guidance for you as you navigate your mental health needs. I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to collaborate with you and your other health care providers as we work together to chart a path toward your well-being.

Mary Batson, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Scope of Practice

- Individual, family, and group therapy
- Psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults
- Substance Abuse Counseling

Areas of Interest

- Trauma/PTSD
- Integrated Treatment for Substance Abuse and Trauma
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Issues
- Spiritual Healing

Therapeutic Approaches

- Relational
- Holistic
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Mindfulness and Compassion
- Mindfulness, Based Relapse Prevention

Personal Statement

My goal as a therapist is to offer you a peaceful safe space in which you can share the challenges and difficulties that you face. Together we will work to better understand what has brought these problems forth and what most needs addressing. As you begin the work that allows for a change I can offer information, ideas, and practices to assist in that process and the faith that change will happen.

Anne Beal, MSSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Education

- BSW, UW Madison
- MSSW, UW Madison

Scope of Practice

- Assessment and Psychotherapy for Adults, Adolescents, and Children
- Individual, and Family Psychotherapy
- EMDR

Areas of Interest

- Sexual abuse
- Psychological trauma/PTSD
- Sexual assault and incest
- Child abuse and neglect
- Family problems

Work Experience

- Journey Mental Health Center
- Dane County Rape Crisis Center
- Coordinator, OASIS teen program
- Planned Parenthood Training Institute
- Internships in sex therapy/education and in family therapy

Katie Cook, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Education

- BS, Psychology, Truman State University, 1998
- MS, Marriage and Family Therapy, Indiana State University, 2000

Scope of Practice

- School-age children, adolescents, college students/young adults
- Adults
- Couples
- Families

Areas of Interest

- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Grief
- School/social concerns
- Parenting challenges
- Life transitions
- Relationship difficulties
- Separation/divorce, co-parenting
- Blended family issues
- LGBTQ+

Elizabeth Hudson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Education

- MSSW, University of Wisconsin
- BA, University of Iowa

Work Experience

- Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health, Director
- UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Trauma-Informed Care Consultant
- Dane County Rape Crisis Center, Program Director
- Rainbow Project, Child and Family Psychotherapist

Scope of Practice

- Relational psychotherapy for adolescents and adults
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental health consultation and supervision

Areas of Interest

- Recognizing and enhancing strength and resilience
- Addressing mood and anxiety issues
- Integrating mind, body, and spirit in the therapeutic process
- Developing relational well-being for couples
- Restoring and sustaining thriving parent/child relationships
- Navigating life transitions
- Healing trauma

Personal Statement

Having worked in human service settings for over twenty-five years, I’ve found that supportive, strength-based, validating, and compassionate connections are the foundation for psychological growth and overall wellness.

Celia L. Huerta, MS, LPC
Bilingual/Bicultural Child, Adult and Family Psychotherapist

Education

- Master of Science, Counseling Psychology, UW-Madison
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, UW-Madison

Scope of Practice

- Individual, couples, family, dyadic and group therapy
- Psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults

Therapeutic Approaches

- Trauma Processing Strategies
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – TF-CBT
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing – EMDR
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness based interventions
- Interpersonal | Relational
- Play Therapy
- Attachment disruption therapy

Areas of Interest

- Trauma and PTSD
- Child/adult physical and/or sexual abuse/neglect
- Exposure to Domestic Violence
- Natural disasters
- Community violence
- Exposure to chronic stress, including bullying and racial discrimination
- Grief and loss
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Parenting
- Family change
- Life transitions
- Cultural adjustment
- Parent/child relational problems
- Coping with learning differences

Celia is a bilingual (English-Spanish), bicultural psychotherapist who has over 26 years of experience working in the human service field in social service, school, health care, residential, and outpatient mental health settings. She has extensive knowledge and implementation of trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices. She has over 12 years of experience providing culturally responsive supervision of psychotherapists in training, graduate students, and less experienced staff, as well as professional development training on how to work effectively with Latino families.

Amy Kucin, MSSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Education

- MSSW University of Wisconsin 2005
- BA University of Wisconsin 2001

Scope of Practice

- Individual, couples and group therapy
- Assessment and consultation
- Se habla espanol/services in Spanish
- Dually certified to work with both mental health and substance use disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Holistic Approach
- Person-Centered and Strengths-Based

Areas of Interest

- Dual Diagnosis
- Addiction
- Trauma/PTSD
- OCD
- Managing Fear, Anxiety, and Anger
- Depression and Mood Imbalance
- Behavioral Addictions
- Stress Management
- Coping with Chronic Pain
- Life Transitions

Personal Statement

I believe that therapy provides a space to slow down, reconnect with our needs and learn skills that can help us to heal, grow and cope. I can help with a broad range of concerns and have experience with a variety of issues including addiction, dual diagnosis, and trauma. My approach is holistic, meaning that I assess for multiple factors that contribute to mental health including physical health, nutrition, and overall wellness. I also am very interested in the latest neurological research and this definitely informs my practice. I have been told, both personally and as a therapist, that I have a gentle presence, a peaceful nature, am down to earth, and easy to talk to.

I am fluent in Spanish and have significant experience working with clients whose primary language is Spanish.

Mary McAuliffe, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Scope of Practice

- Individual, couples, family, and group therapy
- Psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, couples and families

Therapeutic Approaches

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma Sensitive
- Interpersonal | Relational
- Mindfulness Practices
- Mind-Body Connection
- EMDR Level 2
- NLP

Areas of Interest

- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual Abuse
- Domestic Abuse
- Grief and Loss
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Parenting
- Family Change
- Life Transitions
- LGBT

Personal Statement

I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have had the opportunity to work with families in both the school and clinical environments. I enjoy working with the challenges involving adolescents and parenting. I have also had over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families healing from violent crimes. I have extensive training in the areas of trauma, grief, and loss, which have allowed me to further develop my expertise in this area of specialty. I have had advanced training in EMDR with a focus on first responders, complex PTSD, and couples. I believe in the mind-body connection and work with individuals to help them develop health and balance in their lives.

Judith Utevsky , LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Education

- Masters of Social Work (MSW), San Francisco State University 1988
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), The Evergreen State College 1977

Services Provided

- Assessment and psychotherapy for people across the lifespan
- Adults, adolescents, and children
- Individuals, couples, families, and group therapy

Areas of Interest

- Anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive worry, OC/D
- Post-traumatic and other stress disorders
- Depression, bipolar, and other mood disorders
- Self-injury, body image
- Bullying and relational aggression
- Couples and family therapy
- LGBTQ including transgender & gender expansive youth and adults
- Life transitions: to parenthood, divorce, young adulthood, caregiver stress
- Groups: anxiety, relaxation and stress management, adolescents.

Personal Statement

I see therapists and clients as partners in the therapy process, working together to create a path to changes clients wish to make. I provide a safe place to learn skills, explore feelings, heal from losses and traumatic experiences, and alter self-defeating thinking. This includes a focus on identifying and expanding upon strengths and cultivating compassion for self and others.

I offer skills from my therapeutic toolbox: mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, relaxation, and guided imagery, Ego State Therapy, Collaborative Proactive Solutions, sand tray, play therapy, expressive arts therapies, crisis intervention, and brief therapy approaches.

The work of therapy doesn’t take place outside the context of a person’s physical health, family, social and economic situation, or cultural, racial, spiritual, sexual, and gender identities. For children and adolescents, add developmental factors, school, and peer relationships. In my approach to therapy, these aspects of clients’ lives are integral to creating a holistic therapeutic process.

Martha T. York, MHRLR, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Scope of practice

- Relational Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families

Therapeutic Approaches

- Eco-Psychology and Emerging Systems
- Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
- PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy)
- Contemplative Practices: Mindfulness and Forest Therapy (Shinrin Yoku)
- Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

Areas of Interest

- Developmental/Complex Trauma and Collective Trauma
- BodyMindEmotion Regulation; Issues of Childhood and Adult Attachment
- Secure Functioning for Couples
- Making sense of Life Transitions and Key Passages: Progressing through Birth, Family of Origin, Social Adjustment, Moving, Work, Marriage, Parenting, Divorce, Health/illness, Aging, Death
- Stress-related Illness
- Grief/Loss and Existential Questions
- Cultivating a sense of Self and OK-ness

Education

- Master of Social Work, Holistic Health Focus, Western Michigan University
- Master of Human Resources & Labor Relations, Michigan State University

Barbara Loevinger, MD
Board Certified in Psychiatry & Neurology

Education

- BS, University of Wisconsin, Madison. Major: Psychology
- MD, University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Psychiatry Residency, University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics

Fellowships

- Clinical Research in Biological Psychiatry Fellowship, Mood Disorders & Sleep, University of California, San Diego.
- Women’s Health Fellowship, UW School of Medicine & Public Health.
- UW Mind/Body Center Post-Doctoral Fellowship, psychological & biomedical aspects of fibromyalgia; efficacy of Mindfulness Meditation.

Services Provided

- Medication evaluation & management, with or without psychotherapy.
- Psychotherapy for individual adults: interpersonal, recognizing cut-off parts of oneself, healing trauma & loss, integrating mind, body & spirit, CBT.
- Psychiatric assessment & treatment of medically complex or unexplained symptoms.
- Psychiatric consultation to other physicians, APNP, therapists.

Areas of Interest

People are fascinating to me, all genders, sexualities, ages (over 18), colors, brain quirks & neurotribes.

Professional Experiences/Scope of Practice

My career began as faculty director of the UW Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison Service—in hospital; outpatient resident Supervisor; & depression research. After the birth of my 1st child, Tenure Track was disallowed unless full-time. With the birth of 2nd child, I left University and joined Psychiatric Services SC outpatient practice. My work with the Women’s Health Initiative opened up a spot in UW’s Women’s Health Fellowship. Following, I served as a Medical Director for HospiceCare and Psychiatry Consultant to a Residential Care Center for people with dementia. Working with DOC inmates via Telepsychiatry deepened my cultural understanding. In 2008 I joined FTCM & since 2016, have focused on this practice. I also teach in UW Gender Issues in Psychotherapy Seminar, covering relational capacities, gender similarities & differences – biological & cultural, gender fluidity, psychotherapies.

Kathryn Mazack, LPC, MS
Licensed Professional Counselor

Education

MS in Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Bachelor of Arts – University of Minnesota

Scope of Practice

Individual therapy
Counseling for adults
Young adults in post-secondary education
Disability

Areas of Interest

Life Transitions (career, retirement, separation, divorce, loss)
Stress Reduction and Wellness
Anxiety
Spirituality
Grief Work

Therapeutic Approaches

Relational / Interpersonal
Holistic
Mindfulness and Compassion Oriented Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Internal Family Systems Therapy
Trauma Sensitive

Personal Statement

I believe each person is fundamentally whole and resourceful by their very nature. I offer a supportive, strength -based and abiding space to partner with you in exploring life’s challenges. Grounded in approaches of mindful awareness and compassion for self and others, I’ll partner with you toward making sustainable change as you access your own inner wisdom to live according to your values and needs in creating a more vibrant life for what’s important to you.

Jordyn Ackerman, LMFT

Education

- MS in Marital and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University, School of Behavioral Sciences, 2018
- BA, Taylor University, 2015

Scope of Practice

- Assessment and Family-Systems Oriented Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, Families, and Groups

Therapeutic Approaches

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Narrative Therapy

Play Therapy
Structural Family Therapy
Bowen Family Systems Theory
Internal Family Systems

Areas of Interest

Abuse/Trauma
Adolescent Issues
Anxiety
Childhood Anxiety
Childhood Trauma
Couples Issues
Depression
Foster/Adoptive Family Challenges

Grief/Loss
Life Transitions
Parenting Skills
Parenting a Child with Mental Illness
Being a Child with a Parent with Mental Illness
Process Groups
Sexuality
Spirituality

Personal Statement

My objective is to empower you to take ownership of your story in order to thrive, and for your family to be restored to one another through the healing space of therapy. I value whole-person care, taking into account the context of your family, life, culture, and beliefs. I utilize evidence-based practices and compassionate therapy by helping you take ownership of your relationships and recovery process as you seek to meet your goals.

I have experience working with a variety of clients with different backgrounds and cultures. I am confident in my work with children as young as five years old to elderly adults. I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, parents, couples, families of origin, adoptive families, foster families, and groups. I believe that we are all connected to one another and can help one another heal through our relationships. I take a special interest in incorporating spirituality into my practice if that is important to you. I look forward to the opportunity to partner with you in authoring your story and achieving the narrative you long for.

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Marie Udulutch, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Education and Other Work Experiences

- B.S., Marquette University
- M.A., Loras College
- Psy.D. Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
- Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN
- Integrative Healing Staff, Director Integrative Cancer Treatment Program, Chronic Pain.
- Indiana University, South Bend, IN
- Appointment to the Psychology Department
- Counseling Associates, Madison, WI

Professional Affiliations

- American Psychological Association
- Wisconsin Psychological Association
- Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology

Services Provided

- Health Psychotherapy
- Adult Psychotherapy
- Couple and Family Psychotherapy
- Older Adults: relationship issues and life transitions

Areas of Specialization

- Distress related to Medical Problems, Chronic pain, Cancer, Cardiac, and Others
- Depression, Anxiety and Mood Disorders
- Relationship Challenges
- Hypnosis

Therapeutic Approaches

- Mind/Body Healing
- Stress Management
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Developmental
- Interpersonal

Carol Faynik, MA, LCSW, Inc.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Education

- MA, University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration, 1974
- BA, DePaul University, Chicago, 1970

License:

- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Wisconsin, #1505-123

Scope of Practice:

- Assessment and Psychotherapy for Adults
- Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy
- Mental Health, Consultation, and Supervision (including supervision for social work licensure)

Therapeutic Approaches:

- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family/Marital/Couple Systems
- Interpersonal and relational

Professional Interests/Expertise:

- Depression
- Anxiety or fears
- Life transitions
- Relationship and couple concerns
- Loss or grief
- Divorce and stepfamily problems
- Older adults and their families
- Optimal emotional well-being
- LGBTQ couples and families
- Professional/career/work issues
- Extended family networks
- Women’s concerns

Personal Statement

Your optimal emotional well-being is my primary concern. Together we can journey along your unique path of healing, tapping into your strength, motivation, and resilience for change.

I have nearly 40 years of experience doing psychotherapy. My work embraces the importance of family, friends, and community to a person and how they can help with healing. Couples can heal grudges, break old patterns, learn to manage conflicts, and develop increased closeness and connection.

I have success working with both same-sex and heterosexual couples. Extended family and multigenerational sessions are available, which can include sessions with parents and adult siblings gathering from various locales for a special focus over several hours or days. I can help with the stresses of life transitions, such as adolescence, leaving home, college, empty nest, dealing with aging parents, facing one’s own aging and mortality. People sometimes come to me to work on finding a balance between career/job and personal life.

Clients achieve hopeful and helpful outcomes through my treatment of divorce and stepfamily concerns, such as healing from the inherent losses, dealing with one’s ex, dating, and remarriage, and dealing with the needs of children blending from two families. I look forward to the chance to help you with your concerns in a personal, warm and individualized way.

Nancy J. Leff, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Board Certified Diplomat

Education

- BA, Sociology, University of Texas, 1972
- MSW, Social Work, Tulane University, 1975
- Family and Couples Training Program, Timberlawn Hospital, 1988

Professional Memberships

- NASW; Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work

Scope of Practice

- Assessment and psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children
- Individual, couples, and families
- Employee assistance programs, brief therapy, and crisis intervention

Areas of Interest

- Depression and anxiety disorders including bipolar disorder
- Eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating
- Trauma including physical or sexual abuse, rape, and domestic violence
- Assisting couples to resolve conflict to regain respect, satisfaction, and connection
- Family transitions including aging parents, children leaving home, and adjustment of new parents
- Emotional coping aspects of medical issues
- Mediation of high conflict families including divorce and step-parenting
- Work/Family balance issues, creative approaches to economic stress

Anne Beal, MSSW, LCSW
Trabajador social clínico licenciado

Educación

- BSW, UW Madison
- MSSW, UW Madison

Alcance de la práctica

- Evaluación y psicoterapia para adultos, adolescentes y niños
- Psicoterapia individual y familiar
- EMDR

Áreas de interés

- Abuso sexual
- Trauma psicológico / PTSD
- Agresión sexual e incesto
- Abuso y negligencia infantil
- Problemas familiares

Experiencia laboral

- Centro de salud mental Journey
- Centro de Crisis de Violación del Condado de Dane
- Coordinador, programa para adolescentes OASIS
- Instituto de Capacitación para la Planificación de la Familia
- Pasantías en terapia / educación sexual y en terapia familiar

Anne Beal, MSSW, LCSW
Trabajador social clínico licenciado

Educación

- BSW, UW Madison
- MSSW, UW Madison

Alcance de la práctica

- Evaluación y psicoterapia para adultos, adolescentes y niños
- Psicoterapia individual y familiar
- EMDR

Áreas de interés

- Abuso sexual
- Trauma psicológico / PTSD
- Agresión sexual e incesto
- Abuso y negligencia infantil
- Problemas familiares

Experiencia laboral

- Centro de salud mental Journey
- Centro de Crisis de Violación del Condado de Dane
- Coordinador, programa para adolescentes OASIS
- Instituto de Capacitación para la Planificación de la Familia
- Pasantías en terapia / educación sexual y en terapia familiar

Kirsten Miller, LCSW, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Board Certified Diplomat

Education

- MSW, Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994
- BA, Psychology, Wheaton College, 1991

Scope of Practice

- Assessment and Psychotherapy for Adults and Adolescents
- Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Consultation in Mental Health, Cross-Cultural Stress, Wellness and Spirituality
- Downtown and West-Side locations

Areas of Interest

- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Work-Life Balance
- Stress Reduction
- Mind-Body Wellness and Healthy Living
- Life transitions
- Relationship, Family Conflict and Parenting issues
- Loss or grief
- Cross-Cultural Adjustments
- Spirituality

Personal Statement

With over twenty years of experience in a variety of clinical and cultural settings, I offer my clients a warm and non-judgmental space to work. Whether you are seeking therapy to heal from the past or to learn specific tools to deal with troubling symptoms in the present, I am committed to meeting you with the therapeutic approach that works best for you.

areas of expertise