University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Mental Health

Schwartz, Emily

Education BA, University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterMSW, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Biography Emily Scwartz joined University Health Services as an Access Specialist in 2024. She is excited to be part of an organization that supports and advocates for mental health. Prior to her time at UHS, she worked providing therapy in various settings, including inpatient and outpatient care …

Silverman, Julie

Education BA, University of Wisconsin – Madison MA, Antioch University of New England Biography Julie Silverman joined UHS as a Generalist Mental Health Provider in 2023.  She is passionate about working in college health because she is dedicated to providing personalized social, emotional, and developmental support for college students. Silverman also emphasizes the importance of …

Smart, Casey

Education BA, University of Wisconsin-Madison MS, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Biography Casey is both the embedded Mental Health Provider through the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences and an Access Specialist at UHS. Casey has more than a decade of experience in the mental health field working with young adults as well as all clients across …

Smith, Sophia

Sophia Smith is a crisis response specialist in Mental Health Services.

Song, Yixing

Education BS, University of Jinan MA, University of Denver PhD, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Biography Dr. Yixing Song joined UHS as a Psychologist in 2025. She specializes in supporting international students, as well as students with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. Yixing enjoys supporting students from all ages and backgrounds to discover their …

Stenzel, Harley

Education BS, University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointMA, Auburn University Biography Harley joined University Health Services as a Psychology Intern in 2024. In this role, Harley works primarily with LGBTQ+ students. She notes, “College is an exciting and pivotal time for identity development and exploring not only who students are as individuals, but also as people in …

Stindt, Bob

Stindt’s therapy interests include Positive Psychology, LGBTQ+ issues, substance use, alternative sexualities and lifestyles, complex clinical issues, and trauma.

Taheri, Alex

Education BS, Loyola University Chicago MA, Pepperdine University MA, Adler University Biography Alex Taheri joined UHS as a Predoctoral Intern in 2025. His areas of focus include identity development, the mind-body connection, anxiety, and depression. Alex understands that college brings its own unique challenges for many students and aims to foster a safe, non-judgmental, and …