Counseling Services

Synergos Counseling Center

We have immediate openings with Katy, April or Ashley for counseling & Christy or Karin for Registered Dietitian support. Please complete the inquiry below or call our office. Thank you!

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Counseling Services & Specialties

Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Co-Parenting Therapy
Couples Therapy
Gender and sexual identity
Sexual dysfunction concerns
Sex Therapy
Anxiety-related disorders (i.e., Generalized Anxiety disorder, Hair Pulling disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, etc)
Trauma Informed Counseling
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Grief and Loss Counseling
Domestic Violence
Sexual Abuse

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
OCD and Anxiety Support for Adults
DBT-Informed Support for Adults
Children and Adolescent Counseling Services
Feeding and Eating Disorders (i.e., Anorexia, Bulimia, Orthorexia, etc) for ages 18+
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy, and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) Interventions
Mood disorders
Group Therapy
LGBTQIA+ concerns
Veterans
Public Speaking for schools, nonprofit groups, and other community-based events

Psychotherapists

Alexis Gade, LPC

I am a Clinical Supervisor at Synergos. I also have experience working with people with a wide range of challenges including mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders. I’m trained in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), TF-CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Click to read more

Daniela Pincheira-Berthelon, APSW

I work with individuals ages 7+. I work to create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment to facilitate growth, develop healthy support systems, and identify strengths toward improved coping. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), and cultural competencies. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I am also training in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Solution Focused Trauma Therapy. Click to read more

April Zamzow, LPC

I have experience working with people of all ages and families addressing a wide range of challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, mood disorders, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ concerns, crisis, and trauma. I provide affirming care to clients of all identities. I use a trauma informed approach to counseling and am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Client-Centered therapy. Click to read more

Sarah Adler, LPC

I work with clients ages 14+ struggling with a wide range of concerns, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating concerns (ages 18+ for eating concerns). I am trained in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and TF-CBT. Click to read more

Tim Abendroth, MFT-IT

I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families addressing anxiety, depression and mood disorders, family/relationship concerns, gender and sexual identity, sexual dysfunction, and trauma related disorders. I am also comfortable working with student athletes and collegiate student-athletes as they work through life transitions and balancing multiple moving parts of life. I have training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and more. I am exclusively a virtual therapist. Click to read more

Katy Philabaum, APSW

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, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approaches. Click to read more

Jennifer Mizelle, LPC

I work individuals ages 9+ addressing issues such as trauma, grief and loss, behavioral issues, anxiety, and mood disorders. I utilize strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma Informed Practices. Jen will be working at our Terrace Drive location. Click to read more

Bethany Findlay, LPC-IT

I utilize a person-centered approach in guiding clients toward overcoming a variety of life’s challenges. I aim to provide a space in which each client feels comfortable in sharing their vulnerabilities and struggles in movement toward healing. I have specialty training in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and working towards additional training in eating disorder treatment. Click to read more

Selina Lor, LPC-IT

I have experience working with children ages 7+ through adults struggling with depression, bipolar, anxiety disorders, relationship concerns, and trauma-based experiences. I am trained in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT), and more. I also provide couples counseling. Selina is a virtual therapist and only works with clients one day per week out of our Blount Street office. Click to read more

Gisele Guzman

My name is Gisele Guzman, my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a Field Placement student at Synergos Counseling. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology, and minoring in Health and Society at Edgewood College. I became interested in psychology during my freshman year when I took my first psychology course, and I've been hooked ever since. I have always valued and advocated for the importance of mental health. After I graduate, I hope to continue my education in graduate school and work toward a career in counseling. I am excited to learn as much as I can during my time here at Synergos.

Ashley Olson, APSW

I work with people ages 16+ including but not limited to veterans experiencing mental health and/or substance use issues, clients coping with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, adjustment issues, grief and loss, and more. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma informed care. Click to read more

Lexi Seitz, BS, SW Intern

I have experience working with people of all ages and have worked with a wide range of mental health and substance use issues. I enjoy supporting adults through a person-centered approach where I join with them to navigate life’s challenges. I have received training in motivational interviewing, trauma informed approaches, mindfulness strategies, attachment theory, and LGBTQ+ issues. Click to read more

Admin Staff

Edna DaWitt, BS

I am a Medical Receptionist at Synergos Counseling. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at UW-Madison toward a career in counseling. I continue to enjoy working within organizations in the Madison area that cater to uplifting children and families' socio-emotional health.

Kelly Shoppa, BS

I am a medical receptionist with Synergos Counseling. My background is in nutrition and corporate wellness. Working in the wellness industry has helped me to discover my passion for supporting individuals in their mental health journey. I aim to lead with empathy and compassion while providing excellent service and support.

Clinic Director & Founder

My name is Nicole Bell and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am the Clinic Director and Founder of Synergos Counseling 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. I also received my 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, and much more. I am passionate about community mental health and look forward to philanthropic advancements within our community and surrounding areas.

I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 20 years. Additionally, I specialize in treating anxiety-related disorders (i.e., OCD, GAD, etc) as well as providing family therapy. I am a Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapist. I utilize an interpersonal approach to treatment using a variety of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Person-Centered Approaches, 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 have had the opportunity to work for some great organizations such as Meriter Hospital, UW-Madison Research Center, Institute for Juvenile Research in Chicago, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Rogers Behavioral Health, and others. I am also a proud member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).

Locations

Synergos Counseling East
5250 East Terrace Drive, Suite 114
Madison, WI 53718
Tel. 608-405-5111
Fax 608-554-1052
Click to email: ContactUs@synergoscounseling.com

Synergos Counseling Center - near Capital
301 South Blount Street, Suite 103
Madison, WI 53703
Tel. 608-405-5111
Fax 608-554-1052
Click to email: ContactUs@synergoscounseling.com

Parking Options at Blount Street location:
- Parking on Blount Street across from our building is free 2 hour
- Across railroad tracks toward East Wash is unlimited free
- Across railroad tracks toward East Wash the first road to the left is all free diagonal parking
- Livingston Street next to the Sylvee has a paid parking garage
- Our lot is free after 5pm