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Counseling Services & Specialties

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  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    • ACT based groups for adults
  • OCD and Anxiety Support for Adults​
  • DBT-Informed Support for Adults
  • Children and Adolescent Counseling Services​
    • Ages 6+
    • We do provide sessions with only parents to provide parenting support and training
    • Parenting Youth with Anxiety &/or OCD Webinars
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
  • Interoceptive Exposure
    • Particularly helpful in reducing symptoms of panic
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy or EX-CBT
  • Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB)​
    • Skin picking, hair pulling, and other related concerns
  • Mood disorders​
  • Nutrition Support & Groups
  • Neurodivergence (i.e., ADHD, OCD, autism, etc)
  • Group Therapy
  • LGBTQIA+ concerns
  • Veterans/Military Individuals & Families
  • Existential concerns
  • Public Speaking for schools, nonprofit groups, and other community-based events
  • Wellness Seminars/Events for Businesses
  • Clinical Supervision
  • ADHD or ADHD Symptom Management Group for Adults

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
Tim Abendroth, LMFT
I work with clients ages 14+ as well as couples and families addressing anxiety disorders, 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. I do not treat anyone under the age of 18 for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposures Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), interoceptive work for panic symptoms, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy. I am also an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I am exclusively a virtual therapist. ​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-IT

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. 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-IT

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​

Carly Chadd, MFT-IT

I work with individuals ages 12+ and couples addressing a variety of concerns including but not limited to relationship concerns, navigating life transitions, peri- and postpartum concerns, experiences of depression, anxiety disorders (including but not limited to OCD), as well as other mood, and trauma. I utilize a systemic approach that incorporates elements of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I am also trained in Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), interoceptive work for panic symptoms. Click to read more

Edna Dawit, LPC-IT

I work with individuals 14+ 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. Click to read more 

Emily Lilly, LPC-IT

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, 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. I am also engaged in training to treat eating disorders & disordered eating (only ages 18+) through Synergos. 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, 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). I am engaged in training to treat eating disorders, disorder eating (only ages 18+) and using Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), and Interoceptive work. Click to read more 

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. 

Michael Hartwell

I work with clients ages 11+ experiencing a variety of concerns, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and major life transitions. My approach to counseling involves deep listening, personal connection, grace, and empathy. I believe in a strengths-based, human-centered focus with all clients. I am excited to be training at Synergos to learn more about individual and group counseling with a variety of therapeutic orientations. I am engaged in a variety of training at Synergos to learn more about specialized treatments such as Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). I work with clients Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays. ​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 14 years as a clinician, and over 6 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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