Samaritan Counseling Center of Southern Wisconsin

05/20/2026

We’re excited to welcome Vicky (Victoria, for insurance purposes) Lichtman, LCSW to the Samaritan Counseling Center of Southern Wisconsin team! 🎉

Vicky works with individuals ages 18+ and brings a humanistic, collaborative approach to counseling, centered on understanding each person’s unique story and life experiences.

She believes emotional regulation plays an important role in building resilience and supporting overall well-being. Vicky also has a special interest in meaning-making and storytelling, with the belief that we are the authors of our own lives and that the journey matters just as much as the destination.

Vicky looks forward to partnering with clients as they deepen self-understanding, discover strengths, and find what works best for them.

📅Immediate Openings depending on presenting concerns
🖥️ Monday–Thursday | In-person and virtual options available

Please join us in giving Vicky a warm Samaritan welcome! 💙

To learn more or get started as a new client:
📞 608-663-0763 ext. 100
Complete our online form: samaritancounselingcenterwi.org/new-clients/

05/14/2026

This week, Samaritan Counseling Center of Southern Wisconsin was honored to host a table at the Women United brunch through United Way of Dane County .

It was an inspiring morning spent celebrating leadership, community impact, and the power of women supporting women, along with some men too. Samaritan's Executive Director Angela Laufenberg, appreciated hearing Renee Moe speak and celebrating Karen Kallerud’s recognition alongside so many incredible community leaders and organizations.

We are grateful for opportunities like this to connect with others who are passionate about strengthening and supporting our community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our table and helped make the event so meaningful! Especially Samaritan's Board member Sharon Mason-Boersma and our guest Christine Welcher from the Monona East Side Business Alliance.

05/11/2026

💚 Mental Health Care Without Barriers 💚

This May for mental health awareness month, we are raising funds to help individuals and families in our community access the mental health counseling and support they deserve.

At Samaritan Counseling Center of Southern Wisconsin, we know that cost can sometimes prevent people from reaching out for help. Our goal is to help remove those barriers so more people can access care when they need it most.

If you are able, we would be so grateful for your support. And even if donating is not possible right now, sharing this campaign can make a huge difference in helping us reach more people.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends, family, workplaces, faith communities, and social networks 💚

Donate here:
https://givebutter.com/care-without-barriers

Thank you for supporting mental health care access in our community.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Samaritan 💚

Today, we celebrate and honor mothers, caregivers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and all who nurture and support others with love and care.

We also recognize that Mother’s Day can bring many emotions. For some, today may feel joyful. For others, it may bring grief, loss, longing, complicated relationships, or reminders of difficult experiences.

Whatever this day looks like for you, we hope you take a moment to care for yourself with kindness and compassion.

You are not alone.

05/01/2026

We’re excited to share that Vicky (Victoria, for insurance purposes) Lichtman, LCSW, is joining Samaritan! She will have openings starting May 18, 2026, depending on presenting concerns, and we are scheduling now. She is currently credentialed with many Quartz plans, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, The Alliance, and Cigna/Evernorth—with additional panels to come.

Credentialing with Dean Health, Medica, and Blue Cross Blue Shield policies is currently in process.

Vicky works with individuals ages 18 and up. She believes that emotional regulation is key to building resilience and supporting optimal psychological functioning. Her approach is humanistic and collaborative, with a focus on understanding each person’s unique story and experiences.

She has a special interest in meaning-making and storytelling, grounded in the belief that we are the authors of our own lives, and that the journey matters just as much as the destination. Vicky looks forward to partnering with clients to deepen self-understanding and discover what works best for them.

📅 Available Appointments:
🖥️ Monday through Thursday (in-person and virtual options available)

If you’re interested in becoming a new client with Vicky, please call our new client line at 608-663-0763 ext. 100 or complete our online form:

https://samaritancounselingcenterwi.org/new-clients/

We’re here to support you through every step of the new client process.

04/30/2026

April is National Stress Awareness Month, observed since 1992 to bring attention to the causes and solutions for stress in our daily lives.

Stress can affect us in many ways, and it is a reminder to slow down, check in with yourself, and recognize when you may need support.

Take a moment to care for your well being, and know that you do not have to manage stress on your own 💚

04/23/2026

April is Counseling Awareness Month 💚

This month is all about recognizing the powerful impact counseling has on individuals, families, and our community. Counseling plays a vital role in supporting mental health at every stage of life, and the work counselors do truly makes a difference every single day.

At Samaritan Counseling Center of Southern Wisconsin, we’re especially grateful for our incredible team of therapists who show up with compassion, expertise, and dedication to those we serve.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking our amazing counselors:
Dan Feaster, Sue Gruen, Jane McCauley, Matthew Rozzi, Ross Buttner, Janessa Peterson, and Jennifer Eklof.

Your work matters more than words can express. Thank you for the care, support, and hope you bring to our community. 💚

If you or someone you know could benefit from counseling, this is a great time to take that first step. Support is here.

04/14/2026

🏀🎉 March Madness winners are in! 🎉🏀

Such a fun season of friendly competition. Thank you to all our Samaritan staff who participated this year!

Men’s Bracket Winners:
🥇 Paulina | 🥈 Jennifer | 🥉 Sue

Women’s Bracket Winners:
🥇 Dan | 🥈 Ross | 🥉 Paulina

We wrapped it all up with our annual pizza party today, which is always a highlight! 🍕

Not pictured: Paulina, who couldn’t make it to the celebration today.

Already looking forward to next year’s brackets! 🏀

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Jeff Kuchenbecker for his many years of dedicated service as Board President at Samaritan Counseling Center.

Jeff’s leadership, guidance, and commitment to our mission have made a lasting impact on our organization and the communities we serve. We are thankful for the time, energy, and care he has given in this role over the years.

As Greg Kaldor steps into the role of Board President, we are pleased that Jeff will continue serving on the Board as Vice President and Treasurer. His ongoing leadership and support remain an important part of Samaritan’s work.

Thank you, Jeff, for all you have done and continue to do! 💙

04/02/2026

We are thrilled to share that Greg Kaldor has stepped into the role of Board President at Samaritan Counseling Center!

Greg has been a dedicated member of our Board of Directors for several years, and his commitment to our mission has made a meaningful impact on the work we do every day. His leadership, insight, and passion for supporting mental health in our community make him a wonderful fit for this role.

Please join us in congratulating Greg as he takes on this new leadership position. We are excited for what the future holds! 🎉