Pauquette Center

09/22/2025

Introducing Angela Cortes, a compassionate and skilled therapist now with the Pauquette Center!

Angela provides telehealth counseling throughout Wisconsin, making it easier and more flexible to access support.
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion and trust, drawing from methods like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She is passionate about helping clients heal from trauma, strengthen family relationships, and find new tools for emotional balance.

Please note: Angela specializes in working with Spanish-speaking clients aged 12 to 17, and she also accepts Medicaid Insurance.
To make an appointment with Angela, please call us at 608-742-5518 or go to our website and fill out our new client form at www.pauquette.com.

This page is dedicated to helping the broader community, with information about mental health, wellness, stress management, and parenting.

09/17/2025

Big news! The Pauquette Center is pleased to welcome our newest therapist, Avenash, to our team.

Avenash is a wonderful addition and is now seeing clients in our Portage and Madison locations, with immediate openings available.

His therapeutic philosophy is built on a foundation of openness, respect, and a deep commitment to collaboration. He believes that you, the client, are the ultimate expert on your own life's journey. Avenash's role is to be a supportive guide, creating a secure, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, clarify what matters most, and move confidently toward a life more aligned with your deepest values.

Avenash offers in-person and telehealth appointments and accepts Medicaid Insurance.

To schedule your appointment, you can call us at 608-742-5518 or go to our website and fill out our new client form today: www.pauquette.com

This page is dedicated to helping the broader community, with information about mental health, wellness, stress management, and parenting.

07/24/2025

🚀 Elevate Your Practice with Dialectical Behavior Therapy! 🚀

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from an expert! The Pauquette Center presents a 3-Day DBT Skills Training with Jill Baures, Psy.D., a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™.

This training is designed to equip you with practical DBT knowledge and skills, providing a solid foundation for integrating this powerful modality into your work. You'll walk away with:

An introductory understanding of DBT theory and practice.

Proficiency in key DBT skills and teaching methods.

A clear path for incorporating DBT into your clinical practice.

21 Continuing Education Credits (CEs) Available!

📍 When: September 17th, 18th, & 19th, 2025 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (CT/Virtual)

💲 Special Offer: Secure your spot with the Early Bird Rate before August 1st! Student and group rates (3+ people) are also available.

Spaces are limited, so secure your registration today!
👉 REGISTER NOW: www.pauquette.com

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06/10/2025

Your well-being matters, and support is within reach! Jackie is taking new telehealth clients ASAP. Designed for convenience and effectiveness, Jackie offers compassionate virtual therapy for individuals aged seven and up. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or simply seeking to develop stronger coping and interpersonal skills, Jackie creates a supportive space for growth. Drawing from a diverse toolkit including Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based approaches, and informed care in CBT, DBT, and TF-CBT, she's dedicated to helping you achieve meaningful change. Take the first step towards wellness from your home. Call any of our locations or go online and fill out a New Client Form.

Call (608) 742-5518
www.pauquette.com

06/10/2025

Seeking therapy from the comfort of your home or in the Madison area? Hannah, our Advanced Practice Social Worker, is now taking new telehealth and in person clients! She specializes in helping children, adolescents, and families navigate anxiety, self-esteem, and life's challenges. Connect with us by calling any of our offices or completing our online new client form.

Call (608) 405-5712
www.pauquette.com

06/04/2025

Essential TGD-Affirming Care Training – 6 CE Credits!

Elevate your clinical practice with essential, evidence-based training for Transgender and Gender Diverse clients. Rooted in current research and community insights, this workshop helps you integrate TGD identities into case formulations, adapt interventions, and create affirming environments.

When: June 20th, 9 AM - 3 PM CT
Where: Zoom
Cost: $149 | Students $49

Don't miss this crucial update for your professional development.

Sign Up Today!

Link: www.pauquette.com

05/08/2025

Continuing our heartfelt celebration of nurses during National Nurses Week, we proudly recognize Kym Pharo, DNP, PHMNP-BC, APNP, a dedicated member of the Pauquette Center team since January 2022. With over a decade of invaluable healthcare experience and dual certification as a family and psychiatric nurse practitioner, Kym embodies kindness, unwavering care, remarkable hard work, and infectious enthusiasm in all that she does. As a highly motivated provider deeply committed to exceptional, patient-centered care, driven by a genuine passion for improving our community's health, Kym's willingness to embrace challenges and her steadfast dedication to her patients make her an invaluable asset. We deeply appreciate her unwavering commitment and the profoundly positive impact she has on the lives of those we serve. Thank you, Kym!

05/07/2025

Day two of celebrating Nurses Week shines a spotlight on the incredible Angela Gehl, RN, a vital member of our CSP Community Support Portage, a program Pauquette Center proudly brought back in January 2024. Angela's dedication is truly remarkable, having seamlessly continued her support for clients from Journey Mental CSP when we took over the contract. As a registered nurse since 2019, Angela consistently brings a welcome sense of ease to our office. Her unwavering empathy, exceptional listening abilities, and strong management and organizational skills make her an invaluable asset to our team and the individuals she serves. We are so fortunate to have Angela's positive spirit and expertise enriching our Portage community support.

05/06/2025

As Nurses Week begins, we celebrate Gretchen Cavazos, RN, a valued member of the Pauquette family since January 2012. We were thrilled to announce her well-deserved Heart of Healthcare award, recognizing her exceptional nursing, among only 10 honored from over 100 Madison-area nominations at a Wisconsin State Journal-hosted breakfast on May 9, 2019. Leaders praised Gretchen's dedication and her ability to bring comfort and laughter to patients, as highlighted in the Wisconsin State Journal on May 12, 2019. We remain grateful for Gretchen's presence in our Pauquette family and look forward to her continued compassionate care. Congratulations again, Gretchen!

04/23/2025

We are so grateful for our support staff. The amount of knowledge and dedication is so outstanding. If you happen to call or come into one of our locations today, please take a moment to thank our support staff.