Meet Our Team

Greg Tierney

PhD, LCP

Dr. Greg Tierney is the Vice President of Clinical Operations for Rosecrance Inc. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, he came to Rosecrance with over 20 years of experience in direct Read More

Divya Navi

Regional Director, she/her/hers

Divya Navi is the Regional Director of Rosecrance Connections Counseling. Originally hailing from India, Divya relocated to the United States at a young age to pursue her academic passions. Her Read More

Rob McCreadie

CSAC, ICS, Asst Director

Rob brings a depth of experience and compassion working with individuals who suffer from substance use disorders.  Rob is recently relocated from the Milwaukee area where he provided clinical leadership, Read More

Pete Meagher

PhD, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor

Dr Pete Meagher is a full time professor who offers his expertise and passion part time at Connections. Pete teaches in a clinical social work program and specializes in mindfulness Read More

Ian Powell

MD, Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine

Dr. Ian Powell is an Internal Medicine MD specializing in Addiction Medicine.  Dr Powell has over 25 years of diverse experience with out-patient and in-patient settings.  Dr Powell supports patients Read More

Yee Xiong

MD, Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine

Dr Xiong is a board certified psychiatrist with an addiction specialty earned during an addiction MD fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Madison.  Dr Xiong provides psychiatry via telehealth only.

Carson Borbely

CAPSW, she/her/hers

Carson holds a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology/global health & environment from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Read More

Kylee Britton

TMS Technician, she/her/hers

Kylee grew up in Madison 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 Read More

Nicole Hanson

Office Support Supervisor, she/her/hers

Nicole ensures the smooth running of the Connections Counseling administrative operations and is a member of the leadership team. She brings years of experience in office management along with experience Read More

Jess Grover

she/her/hers

Jess is dedicated to helping clients in any way she can as our intake coordinator and client care lead. She plays an active role in finding a provider that is Read More

Robert Peterson

SAC-IT, Administrative Assistant, he/him/his

Robert is a recent Edgewood College graduate and a part of the administration team. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration on social work. During his Read More

Mary Kay Aide

MS, LPC

Mary Kay has over 25 years working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings and organizations, such as day treatment for youth, community mental health, employee assistance consulting, and private practice. She has a master’s in Rehabilitiation Counseling, with an emphasis in AODA issues, is a Professional Certified Coach and Licensed Professional Counselor. Mary Kay brings a solution-focused and strength based philosophy to her work with couples and families that help her clients move forward in a healthy, positive direction.

Ethan Scofield

MSE, LPC, SAC-IT

Ethan obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology from UW-Madison and his master’s degree in professional counseling, with an emphasis in clinical mental health, from UW-Oshkosh.  He sincerely believes the therapeutic space he Read More

Brooke Mulcahy

MSW, LCSW, SAC-IT

Brooke enjoys therapeutic work with people from all walks of life, especially adolescents and young adults who are struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. She has a background working Read More

Jennifer Pitzo

MS, LPC, CSAC

Jennifer enjoys working with clients from all walks of life, and believes a holistic approach is important in supporting clients to make lasting changes.  Jennifer is an EMDRIA certified EMDR practitioner. She is also nationally certified Read More

Leslie Taylor

MD, Psychiatry

Dr. Leslie Taylor is a board certified psychiatrist specializing in mood disorders, addiction, clinical research and medication management of psychiatric disorders. Dr Taylor is a pioneer in guiding FDA approved Read More

Lara Lewandowski

MFT-IT, SAC-IT

Lara is a mental health and substance abuse therapist who has been a part of the Connections Counseling family since 2014.  Lara has a passion for working with individuals, primarily Read More

Tom Farley

Rosecrance Community Relations Coordinator

Tom Farley is the Community Relations Coordinator responsible for arranging community activities and developing business relationships in southern Wisconsin. He manages strategic relationships with local and regional referral sources and Read More

Lisa Moon

Lisa is a Substance Abuse Counselor in long term Recovery, who began her own sobriety journey with Connections in 2017. Lisa enjoys working with adults both in individual counseling and Read More

Kim Hurd

Mentor Coordinator, CCAR Recovery Coach

Kim is a recovery coach and interventionist in long-term recovery, passionate about mentoring clients and families to a path of long-term, sustainable recovery through multiple pathways.  At Connections, Kim has Read More

Jason Plesh

MA, LPC, SAC-IT

Jason brings compassionate person-centered care to both substance use and mental health concerns.  Jason brings a depth of experience working in a medication assisted treatment facility with individuals with opiate Read More

Alison Owens

TMS Coordinator, B.ED, SAC-IT

Ali is a compassionate woman in long-term recovery who has worked in the area of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. She started at the TMS Center of Madison in January Read More

Shadow Backus

LCSW

Shadow has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1997. She specializes in treating trauma, anxiety & depression. She dedicates her energy to individuals wanting clarity & support around stress, relationships, Read More

Alexis Aney

LPC-IT, SAC-IT

Alexis earned her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from UW-Whitewater. As a therapist, Alexis works towards building a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients by utilizing a person-centered approach Read More

Tim Kauer

LPC-IT

Tim is a behavioral health therapist who believes focusing on the individual is a key component in his work.  He strives to build strong therapeutic relationships with each person he Read More