Abby Welch, M.S.E., Ed.S.
Abby Welch graduated from UW-Whitewater with graduate degrees in School Psychology. Prior to joining FLYY, she worked as a School Psychologist for fifteen years. Most recently she was a school psychologist at Winnequah School in the Monona Grove School District. Across her time in schools, she has had the opportunity to partner with countless children, […]
Mark Long, DSW MSW
Mark Long, DSW, MSW is an Adult Skills Provider, Service Facilitator, and Family Psychoeducation Specialist. Mark works with our first episode psychosis program, WINGS, which provides support to families and individuals experiencing psychosis and other mood disorders for the first time. Mark specializes in working with young adults and is a great resource for LGBTQ+ […]
Amy O’brien, LCSW
Amy received her Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2016, and since then, her journey as a therapist has been deeply rooted in compassion and a belief in the innate capacity for growth and healing within each individual. Amy’s approach centers around the transformative power of play and creative art expression, recognizing the […]
Darren Bell
Darren Bell has a detailed history of business management and ownership in both local and international settings. He has a proven track record of developing business strategies from infancy to become successful in their continuing operations. His international experience came from an eight year residence in Thailand, where he earned a Masters of Business Administration […]
Ellen Grunder, NBCT
Ellen Grunder is a Wisconsin Certified Parent Peer Support Specialist and a recently retired National Board Certified Teacher with 34 years of experience teaching high school Spanish. She holds a BA from The University of Iowa and has extensive training in adolescent development and educational best practices. Ellen has both personal and professional experience working […]
Lindsey Bucki, M.S., Ed.S
Lindsey Bucki obtained a graduate degree in School Psychology from UW–La Crosse and worked as a School Psychologist for several years at a high school in the Madison Metropolitan School District. Lindsey’s approach is centered on cultivating trusting, authentic, and honest relationships with participants. Her experiences include working with folks in different capacities to build […]
Emily Schaidle, M.S.
Emily Schaidle received her bachelor’s in Psychology and Health & Human Services from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She received her Master’s in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she worked as a researcher and project manager at the Waisman Center. Emily has over a decade of […]
Rachel Follett-Graney, B.S., CCLS
Rachel Follett-Graney holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in child development from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Rachel is a Certified Child Life Specialist and has worked in the Child Life field since 2013. Rachel also has experience as a case manager in community based and refugee resettlement agencies. […]
Corey Poedtke
Corey Poedtke is a dedicated graduate-level intern studying Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). With a decade of experience working alongside individuals, families and children, he has gained extensive knowledge in various settings, including schools, homes, and communities. Corey’s expertise lies in providing strength-based supports to his clients, focusing on their unique abilities, interests and strengths. […]
Braeden Kempf, M.S., OTR/L
Braeden Kempf earned a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Braeden has worked primarily with children and teens in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting. She is passionate about working with youth who are experiencing mental health challenges affecting their participation in meaningful daily activities. Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist, Braeden […]
Liz Schlitz, M.S., LPC-IT
Liz Schlitz graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus on School Counseling. Prior to joining FLYY, she worked as a School Counselor for nine years. During her time within the school system Liz developed a passion for partnering with youth and their caregivers to support the social emotional growth and well-being of […]
Kaitlin Hardin, APSW
Kaitlin began her career as a school social worker in the Madison Metropolitan School District. Her students ranged from high school to elementary ages, with the majority of her work being at the middle school level. Kaitlin has experience working in a variety of capacities at Goodman Community Center, Domestic Abuse Intervention Services, and the […]
April Goss, B.S., SAC-IT
April Goss has over a decade of working in the mental health and substance use fields. She graduated from Marian University with her Bachelors in psychology and is currently licensed as a substance abuse counselor in training (SAC-IT). April also has her grief support specialist certificate through UW Madison. Early in her career, April worked […]
Psychotherapist / Trauma Specialist
Job Description: Forward Learning Youth & Young Adults (FLYY) is seeking a part-time or full-time Psychotherapist/Trauma Specialist with a passion for supporting youth and young adults. The ideal candidate will have experience in serving the LGBTQIA community and providing gender-affirming care to members of the transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) community. Responsibilities include providing a continuum […]
Service Facilitator/Skills Coach
OVERVIEW: Forward Learning Youth & Young Adults (FLYY) is seeking a full-time Service Facilitator/Individual Skills Coach to provide services for clients enrolled in the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program. This role requires someone to work as both a Service Facilitator (case manager) and teach skills for individuals between the age range of 6-35. The Service […]
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Nicole Bonner, M.S. MFT-IT
Nicole is a born and raised Wisconsin-ite who has lived and worked in different areas of the state. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Creative Writing at UW- Eau Claire and spent several years working in the mental health field before going back and completing her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy […]
Erica Lancaster, M.A., LPC
Erica Lancaster (she/her) has worked with young adults and adults in many capacities over the past decade—leading wilderness trips, supporting post-wilderness therapeutic transitions, working in emergency psychiatric services and community mental health. Erica earned her Master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Wilderness Therapy from Naropa University in Boulder, CO. Grounded in mindfulness, she […]
Kitty Hall, MSW
Kitty Hall grew up in a rural area of Wisconsin and has found a home in the Madison area for many years. Supporting at risk children, youth and families has always been her passion. Originally earning her Bachelor of Social Welfare degree at UW Madison, she later returned to earn her Master of Social Work […]
Kate Essenburg, LCSW
Kate Essenburg holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Wisconsin-Madison and has worked as a therapist since 2017. Kate’s experience primarily comes from working with kids, teens and families experiencing crisis and trauma. Kate takes a strengths based, person centered approach to her work with clients, often incorporating mindfulness practices and somatic-based […]
Sam Contreras, SAC-IT
Sam Contreras graduated from Edgewood College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical and Substance Abuse Counseling Psychology along with Human Services. He has worked in both Dublin, Ireland at Coolmine Therapeutic Communities and in Madison, Wisconsin at Connections Counseling, serving clients of all ages, races, genders, and other intersectional identities. In order to help clients […]
Jessi Sweazy, LCSW
Jessi Sweazy has worked as a social worker in a variety of settings since 2005. These environments include residential treatment, home-based services, and community outreach. During her tenure as a social worker, she has served a diverse range of clients including system-involved youth and their families, homeless youth and young adults, and at-risk mothers. Jessi […]
Jordan Rozeske, MSW, LCSW
Jordan Rozeske has worked in the mental health field in many different capacities since 2007. After receiving her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois, she moved to Colorado where she excelled and grew her professional acumen in the mental health field, ultimately becoming the Clinical Director and lead therapist for a […]