Medical Interests: ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Anxiety disorders, Autism spectrum disorders, Behavior disorders, Depressive disorders, Developmental disorders, Elimination disorders, Oppositional behavior, Self injury and aggression
Scott specializes in working with clients on the autism spectrum and their families and partners. His work is based on the position that autism is not a pathological condition, and that many or even most of the challenges faced by people on the autism spectrum are due to the social reactions of others. He can help you reach more fair and accurate perceptions of yourself, your situation, and those around you. Scott offers psychosocial education about what people tend to think and feel and why, working from a foundation of genuine concern for and support of your social and emotional needs. He won’t devalue or delegitimize you or your diagnosis, because he has one, too. He’s experienced various challenges of being on the autism spectrum, and he can help you with yours.
At The Psychology Center we help you find solutions to problems that affect the quality of your life. Our caring, experienced staff has provided services to Dane County and surrounding areas since 1989.
We are one of the largest mental health clinics in Dane County. The Psychology Center offers a wide range of services including individual psychotherapy, couples and family therapy, groups, and medication management for the mental health/behavioral health issues of our therapy clients. Our clinicians prioritize providing a safe, inclusive environment for all individuals in need of mental health care. We are dedicated to ongoing professional training. Our clinicians stay up-to-date with research and trends that translate into effective services for our clients. We utilize a team approach in aspects of treatment including a broad knowledge base that is shared among our professional staff through in-house training and consultation.
The Psychology Center also offers on-site comprehensive testing and assessment for a wide range of issues for children, adolescents, and adults. Our clinical staff features highly experienced psychologists who conduct psychoeducational, ADHD, career, custody and divorce, and various forensic evaluations, such as competency evaluations and independent medical evaluations. We also work with organizations, local county and state governments, and corporations to provide preemployment and fitness for duty evaluations and specialized in-service training programs.
Madison, WI 53717
The Trevor Project is a suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and advocacy organization centered around LGBTQ+ youth. They offer free, confidential, and anonymous crisis intervention services online and over the phone. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S.
Text 'START' to 678-678 (standard text messaging rates may apply)
Call at 1-866-488-7386
The Well Badger Resource Center is an information and referral (I&R) service for Wisconsin individuals and families. We like to think of I&R services as the art, science, and practice of connecting you with the services they need when it comes to health and human services. Information and referral services create and maintain databases of programs and services, and then make sure, through a variety of channels and outreach, that you and others in your community know about those services.
Search our online directory: We list over 4,000 services, programs, and resources in all 72 Wisconsin counties and 11 tribal agencies. Just scroll up to the search bar above to look for what’s available in your area.
Connect one-on-one: Our certified I&R (Information & Referral) Specialists can listen to your situation, suggest programs and services to fit your needs, and follow up if needed.
The TIES Clinic provides psychiatric care and consultation to Dane County residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. All patients seen in the TIES clinic receive services through the Community TIES Behavioral Support Program. The TIES Clinic is coordinated by Joanne Law, RN.
Patients seen in the TIES clinic often include individuals who are unable to obtain psychiatric care from other providers due to financial situation, behavioral issues, or medical complexity. The clinic is scheduled on the first Wednesdays and Thursday of every month with Steve Singer, MD, and twice a month on Thursdays with Lauren Bern, MD. Both are psychiatrists who have extensive experience treating persons with developmental disabilities.
TIES Clinic staff work closely with TIES Behavioral consultants to coordinate and carry out psychiatric and behavioral interventions to improve the participant’s independence and inclusion in their community. The TIES Clinic offers ongoing psychiatric care but also occasionally provides one-time consultations when appropriate.. When possible, stable patients are referred back to their primary physician or another community psychiatrist. Funding for the clinic is obtained from Dane County Human Services, Medical Assistance, Medicare, and private insurance (when available).
For most TIES Clinic patients, accurate assessment and effective treatment relies upon the active involvement and participation of other care givers involved in the patient’s support. With the patient’s (or the patient’s guardian’s) permission, family members, case managers/support brokers, residential and vocational support staff, teachers, AFH providers, and guardians are welcomed and encouraged to attend appointments and to share information about their observation of symptoms and their evaluation of the progress of treatment.
Madison, WI 53713
Accredited by The Joint Commission, Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI) has been the safety net in Wisconsin's continuum of care for behavioral health services since 1873. Staff provide recovery-oriented treatment to Wisconsin residents of all ages living with challenging behaviors and complex psychiatric conditions. All patients are referred by county health and human service agencies and the court system.
WMHI serves children and adults court-ordered into inpatient psychiatric assessment treatment through county-based emergency detention and commitment proceedings. These individuals are referred to as civil patients. WMHI also serves individuals court-ordered for mental health competency evaluations, treatment to competency services, and found not guilty of criminal activity by reason of mental illness. These individuals are referred to as forensic patients. The majority of forensic patients served at WMHI are women.
Diagnostic Evaluation for children prior to age 5. ABA therapy for children
Autism Diagnostic Evaluations for children prior to their 5th birthday. Comprehensive ABA therapy for children with an autism diagnosis prior to the start of full time school.
Madison, WI 53717
Wisconsin Family Ties (WFT) is a statewide, parent-run organization in Wisconsin working with families that include children with social, emotional or behavioral challenges. We walk beside families to provide emotional support while helping to navigate the complex service and treatment systems with which they are involved.
Wisconsin Family Ties Parent Peer Support Program links trained parent peer specialists (PPSs) with parents who, for a variety of reasons, need help and hope. Our PPSs are parents or primary caregivers of children with social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. They use their experience and training to help families navigate the complex systems that serve children. We offer a variety of training webinars for parents, and annually put on the Children Come First Conference.
To get help from Wisconsin Wayfinder, call our statewide toll-free number, 877-WiscWay (877) 947-2929), to connect with free, confidential, referral, and follow up services for children and youth ages 0-21 with a delay, disability, or special health care need. You'll receive friendly assistance and be connected to the appropriate region so you can get personalized support.
Our children’s resource guides are helpers who assist families, caregivers, professionals, and organizations in finding a wide array of supports and services available through the Children’s Resource Network. They can help you find information about, and access to, therapy providers, parental support, local events, respite care and alternatives, the Children’s Long-Term Support Program, Katie Beckett Medicaid, the Birth to 3 Program, and Comprehensive Community Services.
In addition to our toll-free number, we offer easy-to-follow pathways and relevant content on our new DHS webpages. Whether you're a family that has recently discovered a child may have special health care needs, or a professional seeking resources you can find resources that meet your needs.