Connections Counseling, a behavioral health group of Rosecrance Therapies

Melinda Holt works with clients at Connections Counseling, a behavioral health group of Rosecrance Therapies, in Madison, Wisconsin, to provide in-person medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use and alcohol use disorders. She also provides support to the larger medical team, and assists with medication refills and prior authorizations. Holt earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and is a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN). Most of her career has been spent in behavioral health and mental health, and she joined the Connections team in December 2016. Her recent areas of continued education focus have included trauma, LGBTQ+ treatment, EMDR, and internal family systems (IFS). Away from work, Holt loves to read, do yoga, and spend time with her husband of nearly 40 years, two sons, and grandchildren.

Kylee Britton grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and went on to earn dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology and sociology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Her educational background is rooted in the importance of understanding the whole person, not only on an individual level, but also through socioeconomic and intersectional understanding. She has spent her career focusing on interacting with as many demographics of people as possible to create a well-rounded, care-centered clinical approach. Britton has worked with all ages and ability levels. She has professional experience in education and career mentoring, respite care, inpatient and emergency behavioral health, and most recently developed a passion for TMS technology and the notable difference it can make in people’s lives. She has an unfaltering desire to learn as much as she can about all things human and believes in the healing power of music, art, and language. Working at TMS Center of Madison allows her to watch as depressed individuals reinvest in themselves and meet tangible goals through the neuroplasticity that TMS treatment provides.

Carson Borbely earned a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology/global health and environment from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a concentration in clinical mental health. She is a Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW). Borbely is passionate about using a strengths-based approach and meeting clients where they are in the present moment. She especially appreciates working with fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Borbely utilizes a blend of modalities, including aspects of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to encourage self-compassion and self-regulation. She also cherishes the opportunity to work with adolescents, couples, and families. Her central values are compassion, balance, community, and peace.

Alice Daniels enjoys working with adults and adolescents from a variety of backgrounds who present with mental health, substance use, trauma, and interpersonal concerns. She utilizes a person-centered approach to counseling to support clients and their goals in the context of their culture, needs, and strengths. Daniels incorporates elements of narrative therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in her counseling sessions. She believes that healing often starts with developing greater understanding of ourselves and the systems we live in. Daniels earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from UW-Madison and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Capella University. She values inclusion, compassion, mindfulness, and authenticity.

“Wellbeing is fundamentally no different than learning to play the cello. If one practices the skills of wellbeing, one will get better at it.” –Dr. Richard Davidson

Connecting with another person, addressing your feelings, and focusing on skills that can produce greater life satisfaction is what this therapeutic experience is ideally all about. Jason Plesh’s style is person-centered and solution-focused, and he strives to be a trusted support while collaborating to identify areas in your life that can be improved with practice. Although difficult, if you want to realize change (or play the cello), you can.

Kayla Swanson earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a Master of Science in clinical mental health from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Training (LPC-IT). Swanson practices psychodynamic therapy, supplemented with concepts from attachment theory, dialectical behavior therapy, internal family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Her clinical interests include trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, relationships, and stress. Swanson provides an authentic and supportive space for clients to be able to gain insight from the past so they can flourish in the future.

Suzanne Sweetnam is an Addiction Counselor at Connections Counseling, a behavioral health group of Rosecrance Therapies, in Madison, Wisconsin. Sweetnam earned a bachelor’s degree in social welfare from UW-Madison, with plans to pursue a Master of Social Work in the near future. She is a native Madisonian and has an extensive knowledge of community resources in South Central Wisconsin. Sweetnam has worked in many roles within substance use treatment and social services. She has experience in providing substance use assessments, relapse prevention planning, short-term case management, referrals to community resources, and harm reduction approaches, as well as experience working in a hospital setting as part of an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals who support clients experiencing acute withdrawal symptoms or biomedically complicated cases of substance use. Sweetnam currently provides individual substance use counseling and substance use assessments, and is a co-facilitator of Connections Counseling’s intensive outpatient program (IOP) for substance use. She strives to support clients in their recovery process by understanding their unique life situation, and by providing individualized and person-centered substance use treatment. In her free time, Sweetnam enjoys spending time in nature, learning new languages, and cooking.

Sydney Turner’s goal is to create a therapeutic relationship that promotes growth, wellness, and empowerment. She believes you are the expert of your life experiences, and her goal is to assist you in meeting your identified goals in a way that feels natural to you. Turner aims to have an approach that is both culturally sensitive and trauma informed. She hopes to provide a safe space to be able to process difficult emotions, improve communication, and make behavioral changes to foster a healthier way of living. As a therapist, Turner provides an authentic and compassion-focused approach. She utilizes components from cognitive behavioral therapy, relational-cultural therapy, family systems, and attachment-based theories. Turner has experience working with substance use, trauma, anxiety, depression, and body image-related concerns. She provides individual therapy services to adults (18+) via video telehealth and in person.

Cindy Webber is passionate about working with adults addressing mental health and substance use concerns. She approaches therapy as a collaborative activity in which both the therapist and the client bring ideas and expertise. Webber practices constructivist psychotherapy, supplemented with tools from dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. The thread between them is fostering change, a movement toward connection with others, a better relationship with thoughts and emotions, and development of a life of intention and meaning.