Forward Learning Youth and Young Adults

Forward Learning Youth and Young Adults Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Forward Learning Youth and Young Adults, 199 E Badger Road Suite 200, Madison, WI.

FLYY offers the following services:

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

Boundaries are not meant to be electric fences that keep people away. Boundaries are meant to be mutual understandings s...
02/04/2026

Boundaries are not meant to be electric fences that keep people away. Boundaries are meant to be mutual understandings so as to coexist respectfully with one another. What are some boundaries you’ve set lately?

🌟 Meet the Team Monday! 🌟Say hello to Liz Schlitz, M.S., LPC-IT (she/her/hers) — FLYY’s compassionate Therapist, Service...
02/02/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Monday! 🌟

Say hello to Liz Schlitz, M.S., LPC-IT (she/her/hers) — FLYY’s compassionate Therapist, Service Facilitator, and Individual Skills Provider!

Liz began her career as a Professional School Counselor, spending 10 years in public education supporting the mental health and well-being of entire school communities. Through close collaboration with students, families, and school staff, she developed a deep passion for connection, inclusion, and accessible support. She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from UW–Madison.

In her role at FLYY, Liz partners with clients, families, schools, and community resources to expand access to care, foster empowerment, and support meaningful growth. Her work is person-centered, grounded in empathy and cultural responsiveness, and guided by the belief that healing happens in relationships where people feel truly seen and heard.

Liz integrates a range of modalities into her trauma-informed, strengths-based practice, including mindfulness, somatic practices, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT, with a strong emphasis on the brain–body connection. She works with adolescents through adulthood and finds it especially meaningful to support individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, identity exploration, neurodivergence, caregiving roles, and life transitions. Liz is deeply committed to providing LGBTQIA+ affirming care and supporting all types of family structures. 💙

🌿 Outside of work, Liz loves staying active and spending time outdoors with her family. She enjoys reading, dancing, running, and sitting by the campfire year-round.

We’re so grateful for Liz’s heart, collaboration, and dedication to creating spaces where healing and empowerment can thrive.

📣 FLYY's  2025 Annual Report is LiveWe are proud to share our 2025 Annual Report. Inside you will find the impact we mad...
01/30/2026

📣 FLYY's 2025 Annual Report is Live

We are proud to share our 2025 Annual Report. Inside you will find the impact we made together, key metrics from the year, and how community support helped us grow.

📘 Read it here:https://flyy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/FLYY-2025-Annual-Report.pdf

Thank you to our donors, partners, staff, youth and families for making this work possible. Your support moves FLYY forward every day.

There are a lot of myths about relationships, romantic and otherwise. What are some myths that you’re aware of?
01/28/2026

There are a lot of myths about relationships, romantic and otherwise. What are some myths that you’re aware of?

🌟 Meet the Team Monday! 🌟Say hello to Nicole Bonner, M.S. MFT-IT (she/her/hers) — one of FLYY’s exceptional Service Faci...
01/26/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Monday! 🌟

Say hello to Nicole Bonner, M.S. MFT-IT (she/her/hers) — one of FLYY’s exceptional Service Facilitators!

Nicole is a proud Wisconsin native whose journey in the mental health field spans across communities throughout the state. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Creative Writing from UW–Eau Claire and later completed her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Edgewood College. Nicole has always been passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults — especially those navigating strong behavioral or emotional challenges.

Her professional experience includes work in group homes, staffed foster homes, and Northwest Passage residential treatment, where she supported youth with complex needs. During her graduate internship with Transitions Behavioral Health, she provided in-home therapy and mentorship while collaborating on CCS teams, deepening her systems-based lens.

Nicole draws from DBT, CBT, and narrative approaches, and she loves how CCS and in-home therapy allow for holistic, family-centered care. Her warmth, creativity, and dedication help youth feel seen, supported, and empowered as they work toward their goals. 💙

We’re so grateful for Nicole’s insight, compassion, and commitment to helping FLYY youth and families thrive!

We are still feeling the love from this incredible surprise. 💙A community supporter handcrafted and donated custom FLYY ...
01/23/2026

We are still feeling the love from this incredible surprise. 💙

A community supporter handcrafted and donated custom FLYY sweatshirts for our entire staff, each one featuring our logo and the powerful reminder: Human. Messy. Worthy.

She gifted them to our team at our holiday gathering, and there were smiles, happy tears, and deep gratitude all around.

This is what community looks like. People showing up for the people who show up for our youth and families every day.

What do you expect out of a therapy session? How about a non-traditional session?
01/21/2026

What do you expect out of a therapy session? How about a non-traditional session?

🌟 Meet the Team Monday! 🌟Say hello to Corey Poedtke, MS-MFT-IT (he/him/his) — FLYY’s dedicated Service Facilitator & Ind...
01/19/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Monday! 🌟

Say hello to Corey Poedtke, MS-MFT-IT (he/him/his) — FLYY’s dedicated Service Facilitator & Individual Skill Developer!

Corey is a Marriage and Family Therapist In Training (MFT-IT) and brings over a decade of experience supporting individuals, families, and children. He has worked across a variety of environments — including schools, homes, and community settings — giving him a deep understanding of how to meet clients where they are.
Corey specializes in strengths-based support, centering each client’s unique abilities, interests, and goals. He integrates evidence-based practices and takes a highly personalized approach, ensuring that every youth and family receives care that truly fits their needs.

With his compassionate, empathetic style, Corey creates a safe and supportive space for healing. He values collaboration and believes strongly in engaging clients and their families as active partners in the therapeutic process. His mission is to help individuals and families build resilience, overcome challenges, and improve their overall well-being. 💙

We’re so grateful for Corey’s heart, insight, and commitment to helping FLYY youth and families thrive!

We’ve felt so incredibly supported by this community over the past few months — thank you for showing up for FLYY in so ...
01/16/2026

We’ve felt so incredibly supported by this community over the past few months — thank you for showing up for FLYY in so many ways. 💛

After recently reorganizing our space to create a more welcoming and functional environment for youth and families, we identified some new needs. We’ve updated our Amazon Wish List with items that directly support our day-to-day work.

If contributing in this way feels meaningful to you, we’d be grateful. And if not, your continued encouragement, sharing, and belief in our mission means just as much.

🔗 Amazon Wish List: [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IPK7BD396ZZU/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex]

Heavy feels got you dragging after the holidays? Here’s a tip!
01/14/2026

Heavy feels got you dragging after the holidays? Here’s a tip!

🌟 Meet the Team Monday! 🌟Say hello to Sam Contreras (he/him/his) — FLYY’s amazing Individual Skills Provider & Service F...
01/12/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Monday! 🌟

Say hello to Sam Contreras (he/him/his) — FLYY’s amazing Individual Skills Provider & Service Facilitator!

Sam graduated from Edgewood College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical and Substance Abuse Counseling Psychology and Human Services. His experience spans both Dublin, Ireland, where he worked with Coolmine Therapeutic Communities, and Madison, Wisconsin, at Connections Counseling — serving clients of all ages, races, genders, and intersectional identities.

Sam brings a holistic, strengths-based approach to his work, helping clients connect the dots between body, mind, and environment as they move toward their treatment goals. His compassionate and grounded presence helps youth and young adults build skills, confidence, and self-awareness on their path to wellness. 💙

🌿 Outside of work, Sam enjoys hiking, swimming, reading, writing, cooking, playing video and board games, listening to music, and spending time with animals.

We’re so grateful for Sam’s insight, empathy, and dedication to supporting FLYY youth and families!

Same office, new layout! ✨ Over the holidays, FLYY reconfigured our space to create more room for clients. We’re holding...
01/09/2026

Same office, new layout! ✨ Over the holidays, FLYY reconfigured our space to create more room for clients. We’re holding care for anyone who may need time to adjust and sending huge thanks to the staff and friends who made it happen.

Address

199 E Badger Road Suite 200
Madison, WI
53703

Telephone

+16088196390

Website

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IPK7BD396ZZU/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

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