Depression

Michael A. Gerst, LCSW, CSAC

Michael Gerst, LCSW loves his work which includes working with individuals  who have experienced trauma both complex and single incident experiences. Michael is certified in EMDR by EMDRA (EMDR therapy international association) as well as by the State of Wisconsin in addictions therapy (CSAC). He has found that addiction and trauma often go together in […]

Nancy K. Henderson, LSCW

Areas of Interest: Adult, and Family Psychotherapy, specializing in treating anxiety and depressive disorders with a mind, body, spirit approach; cognitive behavioral therapy. Education: BA, MA, EdS, University of Iowa–Iowa City MSSW, University of Wisconsin–Madison Licenses and Certifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Wisconsin Professional Affiliations: National Association of Social Workers Academy of Certified […]

Kristen M. Esbensen, LCSW

Kristen has worked in the field of mental health for 32 years, both the private and non-profit sectors. She enjoys working with a constellation of people. This includes  adults, couples and families. She emphasizes each individual’s strengths and works with these strengths to identify the solutions to many of the challenges people face. She most […]

Kenneth J. Herrmann, MD

Areas of Interest: Bipolar Disorder Depression Schizophrenia Attention Deficit Disorders Tourette’s Syndrome Anxiety Disorders, including Obsessive CompulsiveDisorder (OCD) Developmental Disorders (Autism andAsperger’s syndrome) Dr. Herrmann’s goal is to aggressively treat mental illness and avoid hospitalization; however, when needed he coordinates with hospitals including Meriter Hospital, Mendota Mental Health Institute, Winnebago Mental Health Institute, Saint Mary’s […]

Donna M. Ulteig, LCSW

In private practice for more than 25 years with PSSC. Interested in collaborative, respectful treatment relationships that are growth oriented. Areas of Interest: adolescents, adults, senior citizens relationship issues marital/couples treatment and long term services for mental illness, personality disorders Education: B.A., Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN MSSW, Columbia University, New York, NY; University of Wisconsin, Madison. Licenses […]

Maureen D. Rickman, PhD

Dr. Maureen Rickman works with individuals who are facing problems in daily living or experience mental illness. Some clients are distressed by unexpected troubles. Others have long-standing difficulty with managing strong emotions. Her practice includes working with children and teens may have attention problems or poor problem-solving skills that make coping with problems even more […]

Alexandra McMurray, MD

Dr. Alexandra McMurray has been practicing psychiatry in Madison, WI since 1997.  She completed a combined residency training in Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry from the University Of Iowa. She is board certified in Psychiatry. Dr. McMurray works with children/adolescents and their families as well as adults, providing psychiatric evaluations and medication treatment. She believes strongly […]

Daniel N. Levin, PhD

Areas of Interest: Psychotherapy with adults Marital/Couples therapy Anxiety Depression Life transitions Coping with chronic illness Stress management and self-regulation Education: B.A. Psychology, University of Wisconsin – Madison M.S. Psychology, University of Wisconsin – Madison Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Wisconsin – Madison Licenses and Certificates: Licensed Psychologist, State of Wisconsin National Register of Health […]

Charles J. Hodulik, MD

I am an experienced psychiatrist who keeps a youthful interest in treating people with psychiatric issues. I have most experience and reputation in treating adults with: depression anxiety bipolar and other mood disorders. Most people I see are fairly complicated and often require both medication and some form of psychotherapy. My busy schedule leaves little time for taking new psychotherapy patients, […]

Rachel K. Heilizer, PhD

Rachel is trained as a clinical psychologist with a developmental focus. Rachel is also a Certified Clinical Hypnosis provider. As such, she works with children, adolescents and adults in individual, group, marital and/or family therapy. Therapy is seen as a collaborative and relational experience that works to facilitate and maximize one’s own sense of well […]