Meet the Team
Our team of dedicated providers lives out the mission and values of Manifest Wellness every day. Together, we foster a supportive and inclusive environment rooted in unconditional positive regard, while providing high-quality care that empowers clients and strengthens our community.
Founder & Professional Development Advisor
Psychotherapist
Alysia Nelson (She/Her/Hers)
APSW, CSAC, CS-IT
Alysia Nelson is Founder, Professional Development Advisor, and Psychotherapist at Manifest Wellness, bringing over 10 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She is passionate about supporting both personal growth and professional development, helping people build insight, resilience, and meaningful change. In her clinical work, she walks alongside individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions, using practical, evidence‑based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness. Her goal is to help clients strengthen their coping skills and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
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Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, listening to music, and caring for her growing collection of plants.
Contact Alysia at: A.Nelson@manifestwellnesswis.com
Founder & Executive Director
Service Director
Jen Klekamp (She/Her/Hers)
MS, LPC, SAC
Jen Klekamp is Founder and Executive Director of Manifest Wellness, where she leads with vision, heart, and a commitment to ensuring ethical, person-centered care. Since 2017, she has guided a dedicated team of CCS providers and now helps shape the growing CBS program, her newest passion project focused on expanding access to inclusive, community-based mental health services. Jen is known for her thoughtful, supportive supervision style and for fostering a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and unconditional positive regard.
When she’s not immersed in team development or program design, Jen can be found planning adventures and curating intricate playlists and ever-growing stacks of to-be-read books.
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Counselor
Janet Hughes (She/Her/Hers)
MS, CSAC
Janet is a Clinical Substance Use Counselor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor-In Training. Janet believes in treating the “whole person” and supporting their mental health, physical health, social needs, and spiritual growth. With a background in Counseling, Liberal Arts and Interior Design, Janet offers an understanding of the unique needs of our clients and supports their long-term goals with compassion, creativity, and insight. Janet’s outside interests include flower and vegetable gardening, a wide range of art and sewing interests, cooking, traveling, biking, and hiking.
Contact Janet at: J.Hughes@manifestwellnesswis.com
Mental Health Professional & Individual Skill Developer
Danna Hamlett (She/Her/Hers)
MS, LMFT, RYT200
Danna is a mental health professional and provider of individual skill development, psychotherapy, and psychoeducation services, as well as MFT supervision. Danna's therapeutic approach is informed by her background in child and family therapy and her experience working with trauma and attachment concerns, anxiety, neurodiversity, and ADHD/executive functioning concerns. Danna is excited to help others improve their lives by working towards healthy routines, and by incorporating fulfilling activities and creative endeavors. Danna believes in the power of play, and feels that play therapy can be for everyone, not just kids. When not working, Danna enjoys hiking, kayaking, knitting/crocheting, yoga, and always chasing the next obsessive hobby or interest, which currently includes DIY dog grooming and agility training.
Contact Danna at: D.Hamlett@manifestwellnesswis.com
CCS Supervisor & Service Facilitator Lead
Sami Lein (She/Her/Hers)
BS
Sami is a Service Facilitator and CCS Supervisor who has been working within CCS for 8 years. She coordinates tailored care teams that respect the client’s unique life experience with an understanding that each person has their own story and motivations. Sami has experience working with adults that struggle with substance use, significant mental health symptoms, chronic health conditions, and those who are looking for their sense of purpose.
In her free time, she likes to crochet, play video games, go camping, and hike with her mini poodle, Scooby.
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Contact Sami at: S.Lein@manifestwellnesswis.com
Individual Skill Developer & Peer Support Specialist
Stephanie Lein (She/Her/Hers)
Stephanie is an enthusiastic Individual Skill Developer and Peer Support Specialist who is a friendly addition to any team. Stephanie is adaptable with all ages groups while approaching every person with respect for their own uniqueness and non-linear life paths. She assists in building confidence and self-esteem through exploring passions and meaningful experiences. Outside of the office Stephanie enjoys cooking, thrifting, and taking their cat on walks.
Contact Stephanie at: St.Lein@manifestwellnesswis.com
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Service Facilitator & Direct Service Provider
Kelssi Ziegler (She/Her/Hers)
BS
Kelssi has been working with the team for two years, being seen in both the Psychoeducation Provider role, as well as a Service Facilitator. With over 13 years of experience in the education system, including special education, she enjoys working with many teams, advocating for people of all ages and backgrounds. When not working, Kelssi enjoys being outdoors in any capacity, being with her 4-year old son, Max, reading, tending to her chickens and digging in her garden.
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Contact Kelssi at: K.Ziegler@manifestwellnesswis.com
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Psychotherapist (CBS)
Stefan Matioc (He/Him/His)
MFT
Stefan is a Marriage and Family Therapist with over three years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. He comes from a non-traditional visual arts background where he discovered the healing power of creating, personal expression, and collaboration with others. This experience inspired his path into therapy. His approach is to engage in honest dialogue where feelings and words are welcomed without judgment. He also offers experiments tailored to the client or couple, grounded in connection, acceptance, and relaxation. Outside of work, he enjoys painting murals, drawing comics, walking in nature, and watching movies.
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Contact Stefan at: S.Matioc@manifestwellnesswis.com
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CBS Service Director & Psychotherapist
Kaitlin Sherman (She/Her/Hers)
MS, LMFT
Kaitlin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Service Facilitator, has six years of experience in the CCS program, specializing in anxiety, depression, burnout, and support for non-monogamous couples, adults, and the LGBTQ+ community. Using evidence-based models like Internal Family Systems and CBT, she tailors interventions to individual needs. With a compassionate and humorous approach, Kaitlin helps clients challenge perspectives while maintaining self-compassion. Outside work, she enjoys a balanced lifestyle, walking her dog, socializing, traveling, throwing dinner parties, and eating sandwiches.
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CCS Supervisor & Service Facilitator Lead
Paige Rothschadl (She/Her/Hers)
BS
Paige is a dedicated Service Facilitator at Manifest Wellness who is committed to empowering individuals by focusing on their strengths and abilities, building self-confidence, and encouraging and supporting integration into the community. With a background in psychology, she has a deep understanding of how mental health and/or substance use can cause barriers in everyday life. By understanding the difficulty of coping with daily problems and stressors, Paige offers guidance in a non-judgmental way and provides resources to accomplish goals and secure overall happiness. Outside of the work setting, she enjoys camping and being with her husband and two children.
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Service Facilitator & ISD
Bailey Butler (She/Her/Hers)
BS
Bailey is a Service Facilitator with a passion for empowering individuals throughout their mental health journey. She focuses on helping individuals achieve their personal goals and advocating for all their needs. With a background in psychology and sociology, she understands the importance of communication, building strong relationships, and providing support. She is also committed to improving individuals’ ability to navigate their daily challenges and build self-confidence. Outside of the office, Bailey enjoys traveling, playing volleyball, and spending time with her family.
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Service Facilitator
Mike Dorfman (He/Him/His)
MSW
Mike is a caring and determined Service Facilitator with over ten years of experience supporting families in Dane County. He believes everyone deserves kindness, fairness, and respect, and he is a passionate advocate for social and racial justice. Mike takes the time to build strong, trusting relationships rooted in safety, reliability, humor, and genuine connection. He works alongside individuals and families to navigate complex systems, access meaningful services, and make progress towards their personal goals. Outside of work, Mike is a music lover, book nerd, foodie, gamer, husband, and proud dad to two incredible daughters and one goofy pup named Otis. 
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Contact Mike at: M.Dorfman@manifestwellnesswis.com
Technical Project Manager
Ellie Sugden (She/Her/Hers)
BS
Ellie is the Technical Program Manager for Manifest Wellness. She enjoys implementing new software best practices and solving tech-related needs for all of her co-workers. Ellie’s interests include Technical best practices, building product orgs and data/analytics. In her free time, you can catch her running a handful of miles (yes, for fun), at a Brewer Game, playing video games, and/or loving on her Goldendoodles, Bailey & Oliver!
Contact Ellie at: E.Probst@manifestwellnesswis.com
Psychotherapist, Service Facilitator, & Psychoeducation Provider
Nick Howard (He/Him/His)
MS, LMFT
Nick is an active and experienced CCS provider who joins teams in many roles including as a Service Facilitator, Psychoeducation Provider, and Individual Skill Developer. He is currently training to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has over four years of experience in the behavioral health field and many more in the world of education. Nick's therapeutic approach focuses on viewing families and relationships as interconnected systems, offering non-blaming solutions. With a commitment to collaborative and culturally sensitive care, Nick works with clients to create holistic, creative treatment plans and is eager to accompany clients on their healing journeys. When he is not working with others in the community, Nick enjoys getting outside and spending time exploring Wisconsin’s natural hidden gems.
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Contact Nick at: N.Howard@manifestwellnesswis.com
Service Facilitator & Individual Skill Developer
Hannah Butler (She/Her/Hers)
BS
Hannah is a Service Facilitator and Individual Skill Developer who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. With experience in direct and respite care, she understands why building positive relationships is important in this career. Therefore, she is driven to build meaningful relationships and improve others’ overall well-being. In her free time she enjoys exercising, traveling, and surrounding herself with friends and family.
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Psychotherapist, Service Facilitator, & Substance Use Professional
Angel Olson (She/Her/Hers)
APSW, MSW, SAC-IT
Angel is a Service Facilitator at Manifest Wellness and is able to provide substance use treatment and psychoeducation. Over the past 9 years she has worked with children, adults, and families in various capacities. During this time, Angel has helped individuals and families to identify and work towards goals, overcoming various challenges along the way. Angel utilizes a trauma informed, strengths-based approach, while incorporating motivational interviewing into her work with individuals. Outside of the office, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and reading.
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Psychotherapist
Madeleine Stoelinga (She/her/hers)
MA, LPC, ATR
Madeleine is a licensed counselor and art therapist at Manifest Wellness. Additionally, she is certified in ecotherapy, a nature-based approach to wellness. She intentionally creates a therapeutic space that feels empowering, holistic, and culturally sensitive while introducing creativity, play, and relational forms of healing as means of self-exploration and expression. Outside of the office, you'll find Madeleine immersed in nature, covered in paint and other art materials, or snuggled up with her cat, Dali.
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Business Manager
Karyna Prymova (She/Her/Hers)
Karyna is the Business Manager at Manifest Wellness who specializes in strategies harmonizing processes, people, and technology. She is a Certified Economist (MA). Her 5+ year career extends across business strategies, organization development, operations, learning strategy, and company finance. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time at the gym.
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Psychotherapist
Maggie Dollahan (She/Her/Hers)
LMFT
Maggie is a psychotherapist who embraces a compassionate and inclusive approach to therapy and believes that clients are not problems to be fixed, but rather human beings deserving of self-understanding and support from their communities. She exercises her passion for helping individuals better understand themselves by examining the impact of societal limitations such as white supremacy, the patriarchy, fatphobia, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism on mental health. Her hope in delving into a more systematic perspective is to explore and heal trauma wounds linked to these broader influences. Outside of therapy, she enjoys bopping around Madison with her dog Ruth, thrifting, and seeing as much live music as she can.
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Clinical Supervisor
Nicole Crounse (She/Her/Hers)
MS, LPC, CSAC, ICS
Nicole has over 15 years of experience working with clients who are experiencing mental health and substance use concerns. She has witnessed the profound impact empathetic care can have on individuals. In her role as Clinical Supervisor, she works with providers to have the insight, strategies, and tools to help clients make positive changes in their lives. She strives to create an environment where providers and teams feel supported, empowered, and valued. Together they work on personal fulfillment and professional development to ensure that clients receive the care and support that they need.
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Service Facilitator/Substance Use Counselor
Housing Program Specialist
Mikayla Warr (She/Her/Hers)
BS, SAC-IT
Meet Mikayla — a compassionate and experienced CCS Service Facilitator with a B.A. in Psychology from UW–Madison and a license as a Substance Abuse Counselor-In Training. She began her career primarily as a Service Facilitator, providing direct support and advocacy to individuals navigating mental health or substance use challenges. Mikayla later expanded her reach by serving as a Housing ISDE Program Specialist, where she continues to help individuals navigate/secure housing that is accessible, affordable, and safe so they can focus on their recovery journey. She also transitioned into the role of Substance Abuse Treatment Provider, focusing on strengthening motivation for a recovery-focused life while embracing harm reduction techniques tailored to each person's journey. With a natural gift for infusing humor and warmth into her work, Mikayla meets people exactly where they are—no judgment, just connection. She believes healing happens in real moments of understanding, laughter, and encouragement, and she brings that spirit to every interaction, empowering individuals to continue to work towards their recovery goals. 
Contact Mikayla at: M.Warr@manifestwellnesswis.com
Individual Skill Developer & Psychoeducation Provider
Jenna Wills (She/Her/Hers)
CAPSW, PC
Jenna is an Individual Skill Developer who specializes in incorporating empathy and compassion into the skill of decluttering homes. With a background in Social Work, she firmly believes that a decluttered home paves the way for a clearer mind, enabling personal growth. Jenna excels in meeting individuals where they are at, incorporating skills that reduce any shame they may be experiencing and transforming it into empowering resolve. Her gratification stems from aiding people in overcoming barriers and creating secure havens through the decluttering and organizing process. Outside of work, Jenna enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her family and friends, and cleaning!
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Service Facilitator & Individual Skill Builder
Pha Vang (He/Him/His)
​BA
Pha is a dedicated Service Facilitator and Individual Skill Developer who is committed to empowering individuals by providing compassionate support and guidance. Pha has an innate ability to connect with clients on a personal level, offering them the necessary resources and encouragement to thrive. Outside of his professional life, Pha is an advocate for lifelong learning and continuous personal growth. He enjoys hiking, birding, traveling, photography, and hanging out with his cat, Buddy.
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Service Facilitator
Bayley Dunlavey (She/Her/Hers)
MSW
Bayley is a Service Facilitator who graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a Masters of Social Work. Bayley has a natural way of providing empowering and compassionate support to individuals to assist them in reaching their goals. She is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable space where individuals feel heard, capable, and confident. Bayley excels at meeting individuals where they are and building teams for their unique needs. When Bayley is not working, you can find her enjoying the outdoors and spending time with friends, family and her beautiful son.
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Individual Skill Developer
Lauren Siech (She/Her/Hers)
BS
Lauren offers both Housing and Wellness ISD. She is a devoted Housing Specialist driven by a sincere passion for driving positive changes, she helps clients identify and reach their housing goals. With extensive experience in public housing, Lauren has navigated the complexities of housing assistance programs and regulations. She seeks to educate clients and teams on tenant rights and responsibilities. What sets her apart is a genuine commitment to a trauma-informed approach, prioritizing meeting clients where they are in their skill development. Lauren also offers Wellness ISD, supporting clients with emotional regulation, stress management, interpersonal & communication skills, mindfulness, somatic movement, and cooking stills. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, making music, and connecting with nature. 
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Service Facilitator & Array Provider
Mallorie Weigman (She/Her/Hers)
MS, MSW
Mallorie is a driven Service Facilitator who is committed to empowering individuals by providing genuine empathy, support, and guidance. With a background in sociology, psychology, and criminal justice, she excels in understanding the unique needs of her clients and developing effective solutions to help them overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Mallorie has Master's Degrees in both Forensic Psychology and Social Work and is training to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Outside of the office, Mallorie likes to paint, read, and care for plants.
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Service Facilitator
Elliot Cornell (He/Him/His)
MSW, LCSW, SAC-IT
Elliot is a devoted Senior Service Facilitator, Substance Abuse Professional, and Mental Health Professional. he is dedicated to uplifting individuals through compassionate support and guidance. With a strong background in Human Development and Social Work, he excels at understanding the unique needs of his clients and devising effective solutions to help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Beyond the professional realm, Elliot finds joy in the simple pleasures of life. In his leisure time, he explores the culinary arts, whipping up delightful dishes that bring people together. Additionally, his heart belongs to the community, where he actively volunteers, making a positive impact on the lives of others.
Contact Elliot at: E.Cornell@manifestwellnesswis.com
Service Facilitator & Psychoeducation Provider
Baylie Turnmeyer (She/Her/Hers)
BS
Baylie is a Service Facilitator who is driven by a strong sense of empathy and a desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Baylie enjoys working with adults and meeting clients where they are currently in their recovery. On the weekends you can find Baylie camping or being outside with her family.
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Service Facilitator & Substance Use Professional
Kristy Kuecken (She/Her/Hers)
MA, SAC-IT, RYT200, SEP-IT
Kristy is a Service Facilitator and Substance Abuse Professional. She became a Certified Yoga Teacher (200 hr) in 2017 and later decided to deepen her knowledge of how to work with stress and trauma by becoming a Certified TRE® provider. Kristy is currently working toward becoming a Substance Use Counselor and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). Kristy earned her BA in Psychology from UW-Madison and her MA in Environment & Community from Antioch University Seattle.
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Mental Health Professional & Individual Skill Developer
Michael Calvert (He/Him/His)
MSSW, LCSW
Michael is a new practitioner with Manifest and comes with over 30 years’ experience, helping people learn coping skills and navigate the complexities of life. Michael (Mike) is willing to help in any way possible and has special interests including the outdoors and all sorts of activities, exercise, and hobbies. Mike is an avid tennis player and music buff who loves to share the joys of physical and artistic expression through participation or just being a fan!
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