Middleton clinicians

These fine clinicians will primarily work out of our location at 1818 Parmenter Street, Suite 200 when it opens in August. Be aware staffing may change prior to the opening of the Middleton branch.

At Insight, we believe that connecting with the right therapist is crucial to realizing your goals.
Please find each provider’s biography below, and visit our “Scheduling” page complete a short initial screening if seeking services. 

Cindy Abrajan  LPC (she, her, hers)

Cindy is a licensed professional counselor who is fluent in Spanish. She enjoys working with individuals ages 13 and up. Cindy holds a passion for working with people of color and marginalized communities. In addition, Cindy has experience supporting clients with navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, emotions, relationships, and life transitions. Cindy‘s approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, with the purpose of establishing safety, trust, and empowerment. Based on a client’s needs and goals, Cindy will integrate CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, and mindfulness interventions. Cindy strives to meet clients where they are while infusing their cultural backgrounds and personal values in the therapeutic space. She supports clients in building an understanding of how early life experiences shape their present selves as well as how to care for themselves. Cindy is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Functional Family Therapy (FFT).

Cindy es una consejera profesional con licencia que habla español. Ella disfruta trabajando con personas de 13 años en adelante. Le apasiona trabajar con personas de color y comunidades marginadas. Además, Cindy tiene experiencia apoyando a clientes que enfrentan depresión, ansiedad, trauma, dificultades emocionales, problemas de relación y cambios en la vida. Su enfoque está centrado en la persona e informado en trauma, con el objetivo de establecer un ambiente de seguridad, confianza y empoderamiento. Según las necesidades y objetivos de cada cliente, Cindy integra intervenciones de CBT, DBT, TF-CBT y mindfulness. Cindy se esfuerza por comprender a sus clientes tal como son, e integrando sus contextos culturales y valores personales en el espacio terapéutico. Les ayuda a comprender cómo las experiencias de la infancia influyen en su presente y cómo cuidar de sí mismos. Cindy está entrenada en Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) y Functional Family Therapy (FFT).

 

Valerie Hesslink  MS, C-IAYT (she, her, hers)
Yoga Skills Provider

As a yoga practitioner, Valerie initially explored yoga teacher training to deepen her practice in her bigger body. Along the way, she discovered a passion for making yoga accessible to all non-conforming bodies. Credentialed with an MS in Yoga Therapy, she’s weaving her journey as a teacher into offering yoga therapy tools as a powerful and accessible healing mechanism. She focuses on individualized approaches, with a strong emphasis on joy, self-care, and embracing body worth. Breathwork, anatomy, and movement studies continue to fuel her passion. Join her for therapy or group practice—unapologetically, just as you are.

Valerie’s yoga therapy rate is $110 per hour-long session. Contact Claire Tseng at claire@insightmadison.com for more information or to submit a referral for services.

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. 

McKenzie Moore  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.

 

Lyda Thao  MSW, LCSW (she, her, hers)

Lyda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over five years of enriching clinical experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. Lyda holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has clinical experience that spans across community mental health, schools, and assisted living facilities, working with clients from across the lifespan ages 4 to 80. Lyda’s approach is warm, client-centered, collaborative, and tailored to the client’s needs. Lyda draws from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Family Systems Theory, EDMR, and and Narrative Therapy.