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Synergos Counseling Center


We have immediate openings for counseling with Cheyenne for the end of May/first week of June and Jennifer for week of July 11th.

​We also have immediate openings for dietary services with Christy starting the week of June 6th. We are offering a waitlist for new clients. Please complete the inquiry below or call our office. We will update this regularly. 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
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) counseling with Alexandra & Daniela
  • 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​
  • Depression and Mood disorders​
  • Group Therapy
  • LGBTQIA+ concerns
  • Create a Yogi profile at www.momoyoga.com/synergos to redeem your complimentary yoga session for all new students
  • 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+
    • Eating Disorder Recovery
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT),  Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy, and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) Interventions​
  • Free educational webinars
  • Public Speaking for schools, nonprofit groups, and other community-based events
  • In-home services may be available on a case-by-case basis
  • Exposure therapy in the community allowing real time support to challenge anxiety is available on a case-by-case basis. 

Psychotherapists


Alexis Gade, LPC
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Supervisor & Licensed Counselor

I 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
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Licensed Social Worker

I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan from young children to elderly adults. 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
Emily Priestaf, LPC, MT-BC
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Licensed Counselor

I have experience working with all ages and families addressing trauma, depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and overall well being. My practice is focused on supporting teens, young adults, medical professionals, and mental health professionals. I have had specialized training in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT),  Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), expressive art therapies, and music therapy. ​Emily works at our Terrace Drive location. Click to read more

Sarah Adler, LPC

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Licensed Counselor
I have experience working with pre-teen, teens and adults 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
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Licensed Marriage, Family & Sex Therapist

I have experience working 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 as a Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapist, PREPARE/ENRICH as a Certified Facilitator, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and more. Tim is exclusively a virtual therapist. ​Click to read more

Coming soon

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Alexandra Berthelon, LPC-IT

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Licensed Counselor
I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan with behavioral issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. I am trained in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), TF-CBT, eating disorder treatment (ages 18+ for eating concerns), and more. I am also a bi-lingual therapist speaking Spanish and English. ​Click to read more

Bethany Findlay, BS​ (LPC-IT soon)

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Counselor 
​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

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Licensed Counselor
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

Jennifer Mizelle, LPC

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Licensed Psychotherapist

I work individuals ages 12+ 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

Edna Dawit, BS

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Medical Receptionist

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. 

Cheyenne Morris, APSW

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Licensed Social Worker

I primarily work with individuals ages 8+ in addition to working with parent-child relationships/dynamics in family therapy. 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 experience utilizing approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mentalization Based Family Therapy (MBT) and Family Systems Theory. ​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 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

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