Verona Clinicians

These fine clinicians primarily work out of our location at 324 S. Main Street in Verona Wisconsin.

At Insight, we believe that connecting with the right therapist is crucial to realizing your goals.
Please find each provider’s biography below, and contact us at  (608) 244-4859 to complete a short initial screening. 

McKenzie Beyer  MS, LPC (she, her, hers)

McKenzie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens, couples, and adults. She takes a client centered approach to therapy with an emphasis on building the therapeutic relationship. She has had training in different treatment modalities such as DBT, CBT, ERP, CPT, and tailors treatment to the specific client. This allows her to meet the client where they are at and allows for different treatment options based on the client’s specific needs and goals. McKenzie has had additional training in trauma, substance use, and eating disorders. She also has had experience in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief/loss and PTSD. McKenzie is an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist.

 

Kelly Jaminski  LPC, RYT-200 (she, her, hers)

Kelly is creative and passionate about helping others work toward wellness in various aspects of their lives. She is a licensed professional counselor and registered yoga teacher. Kelly’s experience includes working in rehabilitation counseling and outpatient behavioral mental health settings in the Dane county community. She also worked at UW-Madison as a professional and varsity student-athlete on the women’s hockey team. She serves as a Co-Clinical Director for the Special Olympics Wisconsin Strong Minds program. She has a strength-based style which incorporates trauma informed care practices and various client-centered approaches. Therapeutic approaches used include: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), positive psychology, mindfulness, and body-centered practices (polyvagal/somatic). Areas of speciality and interest include: stress management, life transitions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, work challenges, LGBTQ issues, pregnancy/postpartum, compassion fatigue, identity/search for meaning, chronic illness and pain, grief, sports performance/working with athletes, and self-discovery. Kelly welcomes working with adults of all genders, ethnicities, and diverse abilities.

Elyse Laing  MS, LPC (she, her, hers)

Elyse specializes in ADHD, Autism, and anxiety treatment. She works with kids and adults facing challenges like interpersonal relationship issues, depression, emotional dysregulation, and trauma, in addition to many other life challenges and diagnoses. In addition to psychotherapy, she offers ADHD assessments for children.  Elyse’s approach is client-centered and strengths-based, integrating several therapeutic techniques such as relational therapy, DBT, IFS, interactive and expressive arts therapy, attachment theory, play therapy, and positive psychology. She believes in fostering a safe, supportive space where you can explore your challenges and build on your resilience. Elyse is committed to providing inclusive, gender-affirming, and neurodiverse-affirming care, with the goal to empower clients to gain greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and deeper connection in relationships.  

* Elyse is not accepting new clients at this time

Sigmund “Siggy”  CANINE GOOD CITIZEN, AKC THERAPY DOG SUPREME-IT 

Sigmund is a young male pug originally from Amarillo, Texas. Sigmund’s previous owner decided they were no longer able to meet his needs and posted him on a rehoming site. Sigmund was brought to Wisconsin on February 28, 2021. Since being adopted, Sigmund has earned his Canine Good Citizen title and is currently working towards becoming an AKC registered “Therapy Dog Supreme”. Sigmund utilizes many approaches in his therapy practice, specializing in snuggles, face sneezes, and loud pug snores and snorts. He strives to create a calm, yet fun and engaging atmosphere, as he helps clients process through the challenges of everyday life. 

Jennifer Mastick  LPC, ATR (she, her, hers)

Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) with a master’s degree in Art Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Mount Mary University. She works with adolescents, adults, and older adults who are navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic health conditions, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Jennifer has a strong interest in supporting individuals experiencing ADHD and the emotional complexities that often accompany it, such as overwhelm, low self-esteem, executive functioning challenges, and emotional dysregulation. She is also experienced in working with older adults and individuals facing end-of-life concerns, offering support around aging, caregiving, anticipatory grief, and navigating meaning during later-life transitions. Jennifer affirms all identities and is committed to providing inclusive, trauma-informed care to LGBTQIA+ individuals across the lifespan. As a trained art therapist, she also incorporates creative expression into therapy when helpful—using modalities such as drawing, collage, writing, poetry, photography, digital art, or storytelling. She believes healing begins by honoring a person’s inherent resilience, creativity, and capacity for growth.

Jen Mizelle  MA, LPC (she, her, hers)

Jen is a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working with a broad range of ages across the lifespan. She is passionate about working with clients to empower them in understanding their strengths and capabilities, while helping them learn effective skills to navigate life challenges. As a therapist, she takes a supportive, client-centered approach where she seeks to understand each person’s unique strengths, challenges, and goals. Jen works with clients on a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, adjustments to change, emotional regulation, trauma, grief and loss. Jen utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness strategies to support clients in creating meaningful change.