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FLYY offers the following services:

Individual Therapy/Pschoeducation
Individual Skill Development (Therapeutic Mentoring)
Parent Psychoeducation
Service Facilitation

03/13/2026

At FLYY, our providers work to be that steady, trusted presence. Someone who listens without judgment, shows up consistently, and helps youth navigate challenges they may not be able to face alone.

When young people know they have someone in their corner, it can change how they see themselves, their relationships, and their future.

Support from our community helps make these relationships possible for youth and families across Dane County.

03/09/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Monday! 🌟

Say hello to April Goss, B.S., SAC-IT (she/her/hers) — one of FLYY’s dedicated Individual Skills Providers & Service Facilitators!

April brings over a decade of experience in the mental health and substance use fields. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marian University, is licensed as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Training (SAC-IT), and holds a Grief Support Specialist certificate from UW–Madison. She has worked across both residential and outpatient community settings, supporting adults, youth, and families with a wide range of needs.

Since 2015, April has served within the CCS network as a Service Facilitator, where she excels at helping individuals navigate complex systems. She supports clients in accessing housing, mental health and substance use services, and other essential community resources, always with a focus on empowerment and long-term independence.

April is a strong advocate who believes deeply in a strengths-based, client-centered approach. When working with individuals experiencing substance use concerns, she utilizes a harm reduction lens, helping clients stay safe through education, informed choice, and compassionate support. 💙

🌿 Outside of work, April enjoys fishing, boating, and spending quality time with her daughter and family.

We’re so grateful for April’s advocacy, experience, and commitment to helping FLYY clients reach their goals and thrive.

03/06/2026

🐾 FLYY Feature Friday: Meet the REAL Emotional Support Team 🐾

At FLYY, we take mental health seriously… but we also know that healing includes connection, comfort, and a little joy.

Inside our office, you’ll find a special photo wall dedicated to some very important members of our extended team: our staff pets. 🐶🐱🐰

From loyal dogs to curious cats (and everything in between), these furry friends remind us daily of the power of unconditional love, regulation through connection, and the importance of play.

Because sometimes the best co-regulation strategy is a wagging tail waiting at home. 💛

We’re grateful for the humans who show up for youth and families every day, and for the pets who help refill their cups after hours.

03/04/2026

Can you think of other examples of two feelings that can exist at the same time but feel like they are opposite to one another?

02/27/2026

Community care in action 💙

We’re so grateful to Exact Sciences for donating care kits for FLYY young people and their families. Each kit includes hygiene essentials and snacks that help meet immediate needs and reduce stress during challenging moments.

When young people have access to basic necessities, they can focus more fully on healing, connection, and growth. These kits offer practical support while also sending a powerful message: our community cares about you.

Thank you, Exact Sciences, for showing up for youth mental health in such a tangible way.

02/26/2026

This life is all we get. It’s important to be present within in and experience it!

02/23/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Monday! 🌟

Say hello to Emily Schaidle, M.S. (she/her/hers) — one of FLYY’s dedicated Individual Skill Developers!

Emily earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Health & Human Services from the State University of New York at Buffalo before completing her Master’s in Human Development and Family Studies at UW–Madison. During her time at UW, she worked as both a researcher and project manager at the Waisman Center, deepening her understanding of human development across the lifespan.

With over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in Dane County, Emily brings a thoughtful, strengths-based approach to helping clients build confidence, develop skills, and move toward their goals. Her blend of research insight, hands-on experience, and genuine compassion makes her an incredible asset to the youth and families she supports. 💙

🌿 Outside of work, Emily loves adventuring outdoors — and she never turns down a scoop of cookie dough ice cream!

We’re so grateful for Emily’s steady presence, expertise, and commitment to helping FLYY youth thrive!

02/20/2026

When young people feel connected, they thrive. ☀️

02/16/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Monday! 🌟

Say hello to Amy O’Brien, LCSW (she/her/hers) — one of FLYY’s compassionate and skilled Psychotherapists!

Amy earned her Master’s degree from UW–Madison in 2016, and her work as a therapist has been shaped by a deep belief in every person’s capacity for growth, resilience, and healing. She centers her practice around the transformative power of play and creative art expression, honoring how the body, thoughts, and feelings are profoundly interconnected.

Amy supports children, families, and adults who have experienced trauma, drawing from a rich toolkit of evidence-based practices, including TF-CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and polyvagal theory. She is especially passionate about working with young children and incorporates Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and TraumaPlay, a play-based model that helps children process and heal from trauma in developmentally attuned ways.

With her gentle presence and creative, trauma-informed approach, Amy helps clients feel safe, empowered, and understood as they navigate their healing journeys. 💙

🌿 Outside of work, Amy loves reading, spending time in nature, being with family, and snuggling with her cats.

We’re so grateful for Amy’s warmth, expertise, and dedication to supporting FLYY youth and families!

02/13/2026

When young people have the right support, progress follows. ⭐️

02/11/2026

Progress is not linear. Sometimes we need to take a step back to assess the path forward.

02/09/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Monday! 🌟

Say hello to Abby Welch, M.S.E., Ed.S. (she/her/hers) — FLYY’s thoughtful Service Facilitator and Skills Coach!

Abby earned her graduate degrees in School Psychology from UW–Whitewater and spent 15 years as a School Psychologist, most recently at Winnequah School in the Monona Grove School District. Throughout her career, she has partnered with countless children, adolescents, and families to problem solve and support a wide range of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

Abby brings a deep passion for working alongside individuals and caregivers, prioritizing safety, trust, and authentic connection in every relationship. She believes the brain and body naturally move toward health when given the right support, and she approaches her work with compassion, curiosity, and unconditional positive regard. Abby strives to create affirming spaces where clients feel safe to show up as their true selves.

She draws from a variety of approaches in her work with youth, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused practices, helping clients build skills, confidence, and resilience. 💙

🌿 Outside of work, Abby enjoys spending time with her husband and three children and feels most at peace when she’s in nature. She loves hiking, boating with her family, creating macramé, and unwinding with a good book.

We’re so grateful for Abby’s warmth, wisdom, and dedication to supporting FLYY youth and families!

Address

199 E Badger Road Suite 200
Madison, WI
53703

Telephone

+16088196390

Website

http://www.flyy.org/, https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IPK7BD396ZZU/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

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