Licensed in: Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida & Colorado
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Tayler Clark, MSW (she/her/hers)
Owner/Director/ LCSW/ Field Supervisor Tayler did her undergraduate internship at The Grand Avenue Club in Milwaukee, WI. Tayler graduated in 2016 from UW-Milwaukee with her Bachelors degree in Social Work. Tayler then proceeded to work as an intern at The Center for Veterans Issues during her graduate school program. Tayler graduated with her Masters degree in social work through Aurora University. Taylers' post-grad school clinical hours were completed at Family Options Counseling. There Tayler worked with children, adolescents, teens and families with a wide range of needs. Tayler worked specifically with adoption/ foster care and the Alternatives to Sexual Assault (ASAP Program). Tayler then worked for Kenosha Community Health Center as a psychotherapist and Mental Health consulta nt to medical providers and their patients of all ages. Tayler started Nova MHS in 2019 because she felt stuck in practices that had a, “this is how we’ve always done it” mentality. I wanted to create a space that embraced change, healthy work/ life balances and boundaries while also creating a truly safe and embracing space for clients. In 2021, Tayler expanded this practice to a group practice to reach more clients without compromising quality of services through low caseload numbers and unique treatment plans. Tayler has completed the Adoption Competency Training (TAC) to help provide informed mental healthcare to families going through the adoption process. Our goal is to serve families who are apart of the adoption/foster world and specialize in working with families that are apart of the LGBTQI+ community. In her free time, Tayler loves to travel, photography and Arial Lyra Yoga. Tayler has 3 fur babies (two cats and one dog). |
Licensed in: Wisconsin
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Maddie Noorlander-Bury (she/her/hers)
LPC Maddie received her Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and History from Marquette University in 2018, and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 2022, where she received a Trauma Informed Care Certificate as well. Maddie completed her graduate internship at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center, where she worked with individuals ages 13-67 on gender, sexuality, and a broad range of mental health concerns. During this time Maddie also ran the LGBT+ youth group, where she aided in providing support for young people ages 13-24. Maddie is passionate about working with neurodivergent people, queer people, trauma survivors, and young adults. As a counselor Maddie is committed to creating a safe environment for her clients, providing and engaging in practices of harm reduction, anti-racism, and body neutrality. She aims to create a space where all people feel safe to grow and change as they wish, at their pace. Maddie enjoys knitting, making playlists, reading, and spending time with her wife and their pets (Pigeon the dog, Lola and Pascal the cats). She is always ready to swap music recommendations and see pictures of your dog! |
Licensed in: Wisconsin
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Amanda Mathy (She/Her/Hers)
MS, LPC-IT Amanda received her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UWM in December 2023. She has obtained her LPC-IT license, and is consecutively working toward adding Certified Sex Therapist to her repertoire. Her own life experiences have led to her passion for working with the LGBT+ community, polyamorous individuals/couples, Neurodivergent individuals, and OCD and Skin Picking Disorders. As a psychotherapist, Amanda is committed to creating a safe, open, and welcoming space for clients to explore all aspects of themselves and work toward goals at their own pace. Over the past decade, Amanda has spent the majority of her time raising an 8-year-old, working as an event/wedding planner, and operating a small organic vegetable farm. In her free time she enjoys board games, cooking, camping, and snuggling with her dogs (Ruthie and Jojo) and cats (Cashew and Macadamia). |
Licensed in: Wisconsin
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Kaity Anderson (she/they)
LPC Kaity Anderson received her bachelor degree in psychology at Clarke University in 2016 and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Mount Mary University in 2019, where she received trauma-focused education with training in EMDR. Kaity completed her graduate internship at Family Options Counseling, where she worked with clients of all ages encountering a wide range of needs and diagnoses. Kaity co-facilitated both the child and adolescent Social Skills Program and the Alternatives to Sexual Assault (ASAP Program) while at Family Options, working as both an individual, family, and group therapist. Kaity completed her post-grad clinical hours at Wishope Recovery and Iris Health Clinic, where she worked with adults experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Kaity has a passion for working with the LGBTQ+ population, trauma, and young adults. As a counselor, Kaity creates a safe, judgment free environment for her clients to grow. In her free time, Kaity enjoys the outdoors, golfing, and concerts – she’s always ready to hear about your latest adventures and the newest songs on your playlist. She loves spending time with her family and spoiling her cat and dog. |
Licensed in: Wisconsin
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Heidi Smaradottir, MA (she/her/hers)
LPC, MFT Heidi is a graduate from John F Kennedy University with her Masters in Counseling Psychology. She is passionate about working with the LGBTQI+ community and the Neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, etc.) community. Heidi has a wide range of experience. Heidi has been in the mental health field since 2014 During her Master's program, Heidi worked at Momentum for Mental Health, in San Jose, CA. There she guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She also provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol use issues. Heidi then moved on to work as a clinical therapist intern at a Community-Based Counseling Program at JFKU in Pleasant Hill, CA. She’s performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflict. These experiences have allowed her to become adaptable, empathetic, authentic, and culturally informed. In her free time Heidi is active in CrossFit, Mixed Martial Arts, Team-Handball, Horseback riding, and traveling. She loves engaging in deep discussions with friends and spending time with those who are important to her. |
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Novia Johnson (She/They)
Clinical Intern- Mental Health
Novia graduated in 2023 from Carroll University with her bachelors of science degree in psychology and sociology. Novia will graduate from UW-Milwaukee in the summer of 2025 with a Masters of Social Work and certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies.
Novia completed an undergraduate internship at Carroll University with the head of Multicultural Affairs in Waukesha, WI. She primarily worked with individuals who identified within the LGBTQ+ community. She also worked with foreign exchange students and individuals who were a part of other minorities in hopes of furthering better treatment and resources for those with diverse backgrounds. Novia has also worked at Rogers Behavioral Health, where she primarily worked with the adult depression recovery unit. Here she helped individuals who were diagnosed with depression to learn and utilize skills in hopes of recuperating.
Novia is passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ population and the neurodivergent community to navigate the struggles of life. As an intern, she hopes to create a place where people are free to be themselves and are able to grow and learn more about who they are.
In her free time, Novia enjoys playing board games and tabletop role-playing games. She loves spending time with her friends and cuddling with her two cats (Rocky and Dash) and is always down to have a philosophical conversation with other people.
Clinical Intern- Mental Health
Novia graduated in 2023 from Carroll University with her bachelors of science degree in psychology and sociology. Novia will graduate from UW-Milwaukee in the summer of 2025 with a Masters of Social Work and certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies.
Novia completed an undergraduate internship at Carroll University with the head of Multicultural Affairs in Waukesha, WI. She primarily worked with individuals who identified within the LGBTQ+ community. She also worked with foreign exchange students and individuals who were a part of other minorities in hopes of furthering better treatment and resources for those with diverse backgrounds. Novia has also worked at Rogers Behavioral Health, where she primarily worked with the adult depression recovery unit. Here she helped individuals who were diagnosed with depression to learn and utilize skills in hopes of recuperating.
Novia is passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ population and the neurodivergent community to navigate the struggles of life. As an intern, she hopes to create a place where people are free to be themselves and are able to grow and learn more about who they are.
In her free time, Novia enjoys playing board games and tabletop role-playing games. She loves spending time with her friends and cuddling with her two cats (Rocky and Dash) and is always down to have a philosophical conversation with other people.
Nicky Russell (They/Them/Theirs)
Clinical Intern- Mental Health Nicky completed their undergraduate internship at the LGBTQ+ Resource Center at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh in May of 2023 and obtained a Bachelor of Social Work. As an undergraduate, they worked primarily with college students with a range of LGBTQ+ identities to provide social spaces where students could express concerns in their personal life and university-related stressors. They are now pursuing their Master of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and are a clinical intern at Nova. Nicky is passionate about working with queer and neurodiverse adolescents and adults navigate life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships. They aim to empower clients by centering client experiences and collaborating to work towards their goals in a nonjudgmental space. In their free time they enjoy reading and writing speculative fiction, poetry, playing board games, and watching movies. |
Ashley Trapp (She/Her/Hers)
Clinical Intern Ashley is a Graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and plans to obtain her LPC-IT upon graduation in the summer of 2024. She is passionate about working with neurodivergent and queer clients of all ages in the areas of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief counseling. Ashley wants to help people develop a greater sense of self and self-compassion by helping clients feel heard and understood. She strives to provide an environment that provides growth, healing, and empowerment for her clients. Ashley believes that cultivating this safe space will help her clients to explore and gain insight into their thoughts, beliefs, bodily sensations, emotions, and help process their life story from a place of curiosity without judgment. She acknowledges that clients are the experts of their unique experiences and in order to support each individual client, she remains open-minded, adaptive, and respectful. When someone is ready to take that first small step to make great changes in their life, Ashley wants to be that person to hold space for them through this transition. In her free time, she enjoys playing videogames with her fiancé, crochet, embroidery by hand, meditating, cooking, and exploring nature with her dog. |
Paige Flannery (She/Her/Hers)
Client Care Manager Paige is an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where she is majoring in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. Upon graduating, she intends to obtain her Masters of Social Work. Paige has experience volunteering at homeless shelters and food pantries and hopes to continue this kind of work in the future. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, reading, and cooking. |
Frankie (She/Her/Hers)
Therapy Dog- In Training Woof! Hi, my name is Frankie and I am a Tux GoldenDoodle. I was born on May 3, 2021. I may be small and silly now but I am training for a VERY special job. When I grow up I am going to be a licensed therapy dog. It is not easy to become a therapy dog, it involves a lot of training, practice and patience. I know I can do it, pass the test and become the best therapy dog ever!! I am just starting my training and will be training for a while as I am too small still to take the test. So in the meantime, I may be stopping into the office for some very important cuddles… I mean training. I am hypoallergenic and very sweet but if you do not want me in the room with you, I understand! My mom… I mean, my boss, Tayler Clark, MSW, LCSW, will ask beforehand if I can come in. I cannot wait to meet you and help you on your journey to healing! Accepted Payment Methods: Praise, pets, cuddles and treats! |
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