Counseling and Therapy

Deirdre Green, LCSW

I believe therapy is a process of discovery, growth and finding ways to make changes and learn coping skills that make life more fulfilling and happy. I enjoy working with individuals and couples of all ages and backgrounds and am LGBTQIA+ friendly. Treatment methods: My areas of expertise include CBT, DBT, EMDR, anxiety, depression, trauma […]

Steven Singer, M.D.

Dr. Singer has been practicing psychiatry in Wisconsin since 2001 and is glad to be part of the PSSC team. He works primarily with adults and will see children 10 years old and older. He provides psychiatric evaluations, medication treatment, supportive therapy, counseling and psychoeducation. Each person receives specific care that focuses on the pursuit […]

Colleen M. Mortell, Ph.D.

At the core of my approach is the belief that psychotherapy is a safe place to look honestly at yourself. We will work together to deepen your understanding of patterns of emotion, thought and behavior that contribute to suffering in your life. With that knowledge, you can design an environment which supports your search for joy […]

Anne DiPrima, Psy.D.

Anne is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been in private practice since 1992. She treats adults and couples. She was the co-owner of a thriving practice in North Carolina before moving back to Madison in 2000. Anne and Richard DiPrima co-direct Madison’s exciting Young Shakespeare’s Player’s, a not-for-profit theater serving young people of Madison […]

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 […]