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Tony (he/his) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Substance Abuse Counselor who graduated from UW-Madison. First, with a BA in psychology and later, a Master’s of Social Work. He has developed and honed his therapeutic practice in Madison, working with individuals experiencing co-occurring disorders, substance use issues, or persistent mental health concerns.
Tony has also worked in higher education at UW-Madison, providing case management for vulnerable students at UW-Madison and as a core member of the campus’s Behavioral Intervention Team. Tony began his professional career as a resident counselor, working with individuals to build mental health management and independent living skills. Tony also has a strong coaching background from his time as a recreation coordinator for the YMCA and as a volunteer youth sports coach. Through his myriad experiences working with individuals, groups, and communities, Tony has benefited from exposure to many forms of diversity and allowed Tony to build a reputation as a fierce advocate, ally, and ethical practitioner.
Tony’s core belief in the value, dignity, and worth of all individuals, community building, and the ability all individuals possess to heal, is what forms his clinical foundation. His focus in therapy is to offer healing and harmony to clients’ lives through introspection, positive communication, mutual commitment, and intentional trust-building.
Katie (she/her) is a Professional Counselor and Substance Abuse Counselor who graduated with a Master of Arts in Counseling Degree from Lakeland University. Katie enjoys therapeutic work with people from all walks of life, especially adolescents and young adults who are struggling co-occurring with mental health and substance use disorders. Additionally, Katie has experience working with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other types of adjustments to various life changes.
Katie began her career working at Mendota Mental Health Institute within the Juvenile Treatment Center, prior to returning to graduate school. There, she provided case management to individuals within the criminal justice system and assisted individuals in exploring mental health and substance abuse concerns, family dynamics, and systemic injustices.
Katie believes in empowering clients through a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach and works alongside clients to create healthy relationships with others and with oneself. Katie works to create a safe space where clients can explore life’s challenges and feel heard and accepted. Additionally, Katie is working towards obtaining a certification in Animal Assisted Therapy where she will incorporate her personal connection with horses and guide clients to have a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them utilizing equine facilitated therapy.
Ashanti Rogers (she/her) is a graduate of University of Wisconsin. Other Identities that are central to her are that she is Black, female, Queer, first-generation college and graduate student, Spiritual, and a survivor. Her specialty is working with and healing the youth; however, she has worked with a plethora of clients of all backgrounds, ages, identities, and concerns - including family therapy, couples therapy, and parental support.
Ashanti’s goal as a therapist is not just providing care for children and their families, but to break the stigma around mental health within Black, Indigenous, and people-of-color (BIPOC) communities. She wants to be an agent in redirecting how children of color deal with trauma and works to break future problematic cycles surrounding trauma and coping mechanisms. She looks for ways to empower her clients to separate themselves from their stories/problems/challenges, while also recognizing the systems that affect and oftentimes oppress them. She collaborates with clients to highlight their skills and self-efficacy to achieve their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual goals of healing and wellness.
Outside of being a therapist, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, as well as her godson. She is also in the process of becoming a doula partner with Saving Our Babies, an organization radicalizing the care and treatment of Black women, Black pregnant bodies, and Black babies. The organization was founded by The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness (FFBWW) in Madison.
Amanda (she/her) has 13+ years of experience in the nursing profession, after earning her degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She began her work in Phoenix, Arizona as a Nurse Resident at Maricopa County Mental Health Hospital. Amanda has worked in both public and private sectors of mental health, which include gerontology, a specialized all-women’s unit as well as a specialized unit for veterans. In 2022, Amanda earned her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI.
Along with medication, Amanda focuses on sleep, exercise, diet/gut health and therapy to address mental health concerns and struggles.
Taylor (she/her) is an advanced practice social worker who graduated with her master’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2023. She enjoys working with individuals across the life span, from childhood to adulthood.
Taylor strives to approach each therapeutic relationship with a strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed perspective. She draws from motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and more in her work with clients. Taylor believes that every individual’s journey to healing is different and that every person deserves dignity and respect.
Nico (he/his) is an advanced practice social worker who graduated in 2023 from UW-Milwaukee with a master's degree in social work. While he enjoys working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, Nico has a particular passion for helping elevate underserved individuals and communities. Working with teens, young children, and those with intellectual disabilities is another primary interest of his, as Nico is very motivated to advocate and support those who have difficulties doing so on their own.
Nico is excited to bring a very individualized and adaptable approach to New Beginnings Counseling Center and help clients with any myriad of presenting issues from anxiety and mood disorders, relationship/ interpersonal conflicts, and those struggling with their sexual identity or self-esteem.
In his free time, Nico lives a very active lifestyle while playing a multitude of sports and going on frequent hikes with his dog, Bodhi. Additionally, he also plays the piano and multiple other instruments and writes poetry in his spare time.
Reagan (she/her) is a professional counselor, holding a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Moody, located in downtown Chicago. Reagan's commitment to mental health was ignited during her experience as a Psychology major at Texas A&M University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and a certificate in Healthy Development.
Reagan honed her skills through her internship with NBCC, trained and supervised by Fred Harris, and is thrilled to contribute to the team as a full-time clinician. Reagan enjoys serving individuals from all backgrounds. Driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact, Reagan eagerly applies her education and practical experience to clients of all ages and demographics. Her expertise extends to supporting foster, adoptive, and at-risk families, underscored by an understanding of youth and adolescent development encompassing social, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive domains.
Andrew (he/his) is pursuing a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. He's dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and is well-versed in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and trauma-informed care.
Andrew embraces an adaptable and holistic approach, drawing inspiration from motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices. He firmly believes in tailoring his methods to fit each client's unique needs, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Rooted in his core values, Andrew prioritizes the significance of diversity and inclusion within therapeutic spaces. He aspires to create safe spaces where individuals from all walks of life can explore their experiences and emotions without judgment.
Mya Berry (they/them) is an advocate for Black and Brown people as well as the LGBTQIA+ community. They have a deep passion to liberate marginalized communities with resources and love.
Mya recently earned a Master’s degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education where they studied Human Development and Education. In their role at New Beginnings, they hope to use their knowledge to secure grants in order to cultivate culturally appropriate environments that are safe, joyful, and uplifting for the community.
Salinda (she/her) has extensive experience in the human services field and enjoys helping others. Salinda has worked in assisted living facilities helping the elderly and disabled. She has also worked in substance abuse facilities and helped people experiencing homelessness.
Salina enjoys baking and caring for animals as well as spending time with her son.
Mailan (she/her) has extensive experience in the healthcare billing field securing bill payments and enjoys helping others. She has a Business Administration BA from Edgewood College and has worked in community health care for over two decades, helping the underserved. She has also worked in the nursing home, assisting older adults and people with disabilities with Medicaid enrollment.
Mailan enjoys spending time with her mother and her grandchild.
Kaylin (she/they) is a graduate student at Marquette University studying clinical mental health counseling. They received their undergraduate degrees in psychology and sociology from UW Madison. Kaylin works with clients to understand how personal, environmental, and systemic factors contribute to mental health and wellbeing. They enjoy working with individuals who hold an LGBTQ+ identity and are passionate in supporting people through identity exploration and navigating nontraditional relationship models.
Kaylin believes in a holistic approach to therapy, drawing from person-centered therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness practices. They recognize that culturally appropriate care is a necessary component of counseling and believe in tailoring sessions and treatment plans to meet the needs of each individual client. Kaylin strives to create a safe space for clients to explore parts of themselves while practicing self-compassion and nonjudgment.
In their free time, Kaylin enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, reading, and taking care of their ever-growing houseplant collection.
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