Meet Our Team
Carlene Cardosi
MSW, LCSW, CADC
Carlene Cardosi is Regional President of Rosecrance, Inc. a subsidiary of the Rosecrance Health Network. As a member of Rosecrance executive team, Cardosi is Connections Counseling corporate liaison. Cardosi started Read MoreShelly Dutch
CSAC, ICS - Founding Director
Shelly Dutch has been dedicating her life work to young people and their families for almost 30 years. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her dedication to the alcohol and drug problem in our society. She is certified at both the state and national levels, and emphasizes mentoring and service as the key to recovery...Chuck Callender
Director
Chuck is responsible for Rosecrance Connections Madison operations and services. Chuck brings decades of corporate experience with a strong personal understanding and compassion for the importance of what we do for the patients Connections serves and their families. Chuck also serves on the Recovery Foundation Board of Directors.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 MorePete 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 MoreIan 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 MoreYee 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.Cory Divine
MA, LPC, CSAC
Cory works primarily with teens and young adults through the process of change. He believes in the strength of individuals, but also in the power of group thoughts as a means of transformation. He is also a musician who performs in a successful band, which has received recognition in Rolling Stone Magazine, and has toured nationally.PHOTO BY NOAH WILLMAN
Joe Kuehn
MA, LPC, SAC
Joe currently is a licensed mental health and substance abuse counselor. He started his own journey of recovery in 2007 at Connections Counseling and has continued to learn, grow and give back in the years since. Joe has experience working with a wide variety of ages, cultural and economic backgrounds. He believes that people who were once deemed "hopeless" in their struggles with mental health and substance use disorders, can become hopeful. Joe holds a BBA in Marketing and Finance, and a Master of Arts in Counseling with a Community Counseling emphasis. In addition to being a counselor, he is responsible for community outreach where he organizes and participates in speaking panels for schools, organizations and conferences.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.Shannon Adamczyk
MS, LPC, SAC
Shannon is dually licensed for both mental health and substance use and has been a member of the Connections counseling family since 2014. Shannon works primarily with young adults, college students, and teens Read MoreEthan 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 MoreBrooke 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 MoreJennifer 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 MoreLeslie 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 MoreLara 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 MoreEmily Ricter
LMFT
Emily works with individuals, adults and couples on issues including anxiety, depression, self esteem, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, life transitions, interpersonal relationships and parenting. Emily believe that change happens Read MoreTom 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 MoreWilliam Howell
MA, LPC-IT, SAC-IT
Will is grateful to be in long-term recovery and a therapist working with mental health and substance use disorders. Will aims to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to allow for Read MoreJason 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 MoreTaryn Cates
MS, Art Therapist, LPC-IT
Sometimes words just aren’t enough to capture the essence of how we’re doing. This is where the power of art comes in. As a Master’s level Art Therapist and licensed Read MoreAlison Owens
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 MoreShadow 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 MoreAlexis 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 MoreDana Fritche
APSW, SAC-IT
Dana earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UW- Whitewater in 2014 with a major in social work and minor in music and a Master of Social Work degree from Read More