Our Staff:

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When Frederick relocated to Madison, Wisconsin in 2017, he noticed there was a lack of diverse providers in Dane County and many agencies were ethnocentric in their services to culturally diverse populations, which resulted in treatment approaches that were color-blind. To address the under-utilization of mental health services by minorities, which continues to be an ongoing issue in the behavioral health field, Fred offered low-cost, self-pay, therapeutic services to children, adults, and families of marginalized groups. 

Frederick began his career twenty years ago as a case manager in Toledo, OH, at a maximum-security prison providing services to incarcerated men of color and reunifying them with their families. His journey started working in the criminal justice system; where he served a diverse population comprised of substance abuse, mental health, homelessness, transitions, family dynamics, and criminal behavior. He has had great opportunities to develop restorative and rehabilitation programs, managed in-patient, and outpatient programs for co-occurring disorders, and provided clinical therapy to adolescents and adults from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. His direct, warm, and honest approach has been effective in building and maintaining therapeutic relationships.

Frederick holds two marginalized identities, being a person of color and gay. Frederick brings a deep understanding of multicultural, sexuality, and other identity issues, where he offers a multidimensional perspective and insights from different populations and personal life experiences. His clinical training includes an array of treatment modalities, which he finds to be important because his belief is that one single approach does not work for every individual. People with marginalized identities are seeking therapy from therapists they can identify with, relate to, and feel safe with. Frederick aims to incorporate staff that are diverse, hold marginalized identities, and are representative of the client populations we serve.

There are many barriers to receiving therapy including, but not limited to, affordability, access to culturally competent care, and the stigma of mental health issues. In addressing these barriers, Frederick provides culturally specific services and broaches dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, and culture during the counseling process. Also, by giving attention to these identities and the intersectionality of clients. Frederick addresses the barrier to receiving culturally competent care, in hopes that the clients feel validated and affirmed.

 Aimee (she/her) is a professional counselor with an M.S.in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UW-Parkside. She has experience working with anxiety disorders, trauma backgrounds, and life transitions, helping clients navigate change and build resilience. In private practice, she has worked with a diverse range of clients, including children (ages 8-17), young adults, and adults, tailoring her approach to meet each individual’s unique needs. She takes an eclectic, person-centered approach, incorporating mindfulness-based techniques to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion. 

Aimee views therapy as a collaborative journey, walking alongside clients as they explore their experiences, strengths, and challenges. She values cultural awareness and approaches therapy with curiosity and respect for each individual’s unique background and experiences. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, she strives to create a safe, affirming space where clients feel heard and understood while strengthening relationship dynamics, processing difficult emotions, and finding clarity in times of uncertainty. 

Outside of the therapy room, Aimee enjoys exploring cityscapes, reading, and spending time with her cat, Nigel.