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Counseling Services & Specialties

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We will not conduct sessions if you confirm or you are suspected to be under the influence of any of the following: substances that are not prescribed, substances that are not being utilized in accordance with the prescription, or alcohol.

​​**If you are in ketamine therapy, we require at least 12 hours and one full night of sleep (i.e.~ 6 hours) since you were administered your last dose before a session can be conducted. We may also require a release of information form to be completed for the provider of your ketamine treatment.

A Synergos clinician may deem that the presenting concerns a client has may warrant the need for more support than an outpatient clinical setting can provide. At this time the provider will discuss with the client the recommended level of care they believe would suit the client’s needs best, and/or assist the client in being assessed to determine what level of care would be most appropriate. ​Click here for more information about this process.

We have immediate openings with Lumina and Rachel. Click here to complete an inquiry form or call our office 608-405-5111 to get scheduled​

Psychotherapists (Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists)

Sarah Adler, LPC

I am a Clinical Supervisor and Licensed Professional Counselor who provides training and supervision to our staff while also working directly with clients. I work with clients ages 14+ using interventions such as Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), interoceptive work for panic symptoms, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am also a certified TF-CBT Counselor. I am passionate and excited to offer treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and/or body image concerns. ​Click to read more
Billy Smith, APSW
I work with individuals ages 12+ who are experiencing a range of mental health and life phase challenges, including adjustment disorders, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, early adulthood, and parenting. I employ an eclectic approach to sessions, incorporating Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment theory. I am also trained in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), interoceptive work (panic symptoms). Click to read more

Selina Lor, LPC

I work with clients ages 11+ struggling with mood issues, anxiety disorders, relationship concerns, relationship counseling, intergenerational trauma, and other trauma-based experiences. I am trained in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), interoceptive work for panic symptoms, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) for trauma, and more. I also provide mentorship to staff as well as training for Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) work. I work as a virtual therapist working working in-person one day per week. ​​Click to read more

Brooke Fornetti, MFT-IT

I work with clients ages 18+ experiencing various concerns including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety disorders, self-esteem, gender and sexual identity, relationship concerns, life cycle transitions, and difficult family dynamics.  I utilize a systemic approach that highlights the impact of previous family generations and larger systems. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), interoceptive work for panic symptoms, Narrative Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 & 2). Additionally, I am a Certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator. Click to read more ​

​Kim Kramer, LPC

I work with clients ages 18+ working through trauma including but not limited to sexual assault, anxiety early childhood trauma, complex trauma, interpersonal trauma, and intergenerational trauma. I work with individuals with depression, anxiety disorders including but not limited to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ADHD, neurodiversity, disordered eating, eating disorders, and mood disorders. I am trained in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), interoceptive work for panic symptoms, and Parts work.  Click to read more

Katy Philabaum, LCSW

I work with clients ages 7+ to address a range of challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, adjusting to impactful life changes, coping with stressors and recovering from trauma. I provide affirming care to clients of all identities and have experience working with clients who are LGBTQIA+. I use a trauma-informed approach and have received training in play therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Click to read more

Gabby Gallegos, LPC

I work with individuals ages 12+ addressing a variety of presenting concerns including but not limited to anxiety disorders including but not limited to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), depression, behavioral struggles, adjustment & life transitions, grief & loss, family conflict, and interpersonal distress. Additionally, I provide bilingual services for Spanish speakers. I draw from the following therapy approaches:  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT (TF-CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), interoceptive work for panic symptoms.  Click to read more 

Alexis Malkusak, LCSW

I work with individuals ages 14+ addressing a variety of presenting concerns including but not limited to: anxiety disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), disordered eating & eating disorders (only ages 18+), and body image concerns. I use a trauma-informed care approach and integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), interoceptive work for panic symptoms, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into sessions. ​Click to read more​

Amanda Schield, LPC

I have experience working with ages 5-30 as well as families, including but not limited to those in therapeutic foster care, parents and expecting mothers using the Circle of Security Parenting program, and more. I am trained in evidenced-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Additionally, I utilitize Play and Sand Tray Therapy when working with younger populations. Click to read more ​

Edna Dawit, LPC-IT

I work with individuals 12+ wanting to address a variety of concerns including but not limited to: anxiety including but not limited to OCD, depression, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, ADHD, identity development, eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, adoption, and trauma (sexual abuse and assault, physical abuse, racial, community violence). I utilize a systems approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), interoceptive work for panic symptoms, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative therapy, and feminist approaches. She is also leading two counseling groups. Click to read more 

Emily Lilly, LPC

I currently work with individuals ages 14+ who are seeking support with symptoms stemming from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma-related experiences, anxiety disorders (including but not limited to OCD), depression, eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and grief.  I use a trauma-informed care approach and integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), interoceptive work for panic symptoms, Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into sessions. Click to read more ​
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Greta Johnson, LPC-IT

I work with clients ages 14+ navigating a wide range of challenges, including trauma, family dynamics, eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, grief, anxiety disorders (including but not limited to OCD), depression, faith based injuries, and identity development. My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and systemically oriented, emphasizing the transformative power of reparative relationships. I am able to incorporate a variety of modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Relational Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).  Click to read more 

Lumina Her-Jackson, LPC-IT

I have experienced working with clients ages 6+. I support clients through intergenerational trauma, cultural transitions, parent-child attachment, systemic stressors, and more. I also bring lived insight into interracial relationships and the complexities of navigating relational dynamics across cultural identities. I am also a proud ally of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and strength-based practices. I am able to provide services in Hmong language. Additionally, I am receiving training to utlize Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for anxiety disorders. ​ Click to read more ​

Rachel Hoffman, LPC-IT

I welcome individuals aged 14+ from all backgrounds. My focus areas include, but are not limited to: mental performance for athletes and performers, sports psychology, anxiety disorders, depression, body image concerns, eating disorders, self-esteem, and developing personal coping strategies. I prefer to combine techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am receiving training internally to further my skill set in treating eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns using Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating approaches/principles. I am also receiving training to utlize Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for anxiety disorders.  Click to read more ​
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Clinical Counseling Intern

What to expect when attending sessions with a clinical intern? 
Our interns meet with experienced clinical supervisors weekly for at least 1 hour in addition to attending specialized consultation and weekly team supervision groups with trained clinical colleagues. They receive ongoing individual and group training to learn and fine tune counseling skills throughout their internship. Interns also participate in regular counseling sessions to learn by observing and participating in existing counseling sessions led by licensed psychotherapists. Additionally, interns are participating in ongoing educational opportunities through their graduate school programs where they also receive supervision with trained professionals. Interns are completing their final year of graduate school before they enter into the counseling field. 

Meeting with an intern at Synergos is a cost effective opportunity as well if you do not have insurance benefits or do not want to use those benefits. Click here to complete a client inquiry form and indicate in the form you would like to work with an intern. 

            Vai Triggiano, Counseling Intern

I am a second-year counselor in training in UW-Madison's Counseling Psychology M.S. program, completing my internship at Synergos Counseling. I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology from UW-Milwaukee.

I work with clients 18+ navigating a range of concerns, including, but not limited to, anxiety disorders, depression, significant life transitions, coping with stressors, and recovery from trauma. My practice emphasizes collaboration, emotional processing, and developing tools to help clients reach their goals. I believe clients are the experts of their own lives, and I strive to ensure every individual feels supported and valued in their journeys. Drawing from a feminist perspective, I also remain mindful of the broader systemic and cultural factors that shape clients' lived experiences, and I incorporate this awareness into the therapeutic process. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Click to read more ​

Clinic Director & Founder

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​My name is Nicole Bell and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am the Clinic Director and Founder of  Synergos Counseling & Wellness as well as a Licensed Psychotherapist. I received a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Counseling at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in Child Development from UW-Madison. 

I am frequently involved in the day to day operations at Synergos Counseling often responding to and scheduling initial sessions for clinicians, managing our online presence with social media, working with insurance companies to credential our staff, program development, community advocacy and philanthropy, professional development of staff, public speaking, providing clinical supervision, and much more. I am passionate about community mental health and look forward to philanthropic advancements within our community and surrounding areas. I am approved by all three licensing boards in the State of Wisconsin (social work, marriage & family therapy, and licensed professional counseling) to provide supervision to those providers.

​ I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 20 years in a caregiving capacity, over 15 years as a clinician, and over 8 years as a clinical supervisor. I specialize in treating anxiety-related disorders, mood disorders, providing family and systems support, couples counseling, child-based therapies, trauma-informed treatment, and more. I utilize an interpersonal and holistic approach to treatment using a variety of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Person-Centered Approaches, Gottman Method, and others. I am also a certified Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapist trained by world renowned clinician and researcher, Edna Foa, PhD. PE is especially helpful in treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I am also a proud member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). 

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