Provider Category: Behavioral Health

Michael earned his BA (1988) in Psychology and his clinical MSW (1991) at UW-Milwaukee. He completed advanced training in substance use treatment through St. Martin’s College and Seminary (Milwaukee). He is licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW), marriage and family therapist (LMFT), clinical substance abuse counselor (CSAC) and independent clinical supervisor (ICS). He is … Continued

Kellie received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Welfare at UW-Milwaukee with an emphasis on Clinical Social Work. She has been practicing since 2010 and holds licenses in both mental health treatment and substance use disorders. Kellie has worked in a variety of treatment settings and has a history of working as a family … Continued

Neil Mitchell attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for his undergraduate studies. He then earned his master’s degree in educational psychology – Community Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, along with a Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care, along with being a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). He has been at Sixteenth Street for six years. Previously, … Continued

Paula Ortega Jenna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Sixteenth Street. Prior to her arrival, she was a Psychologist at the University of Saint Sebastian in Concepcion, Chile. She then participated in a Post Graduate training program in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Family Therapy Training Institute of Milwaukee in 2009. She … Continued

Cecilia Blancas is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a masters in social work. Most recently, she has started the certification process for the EMDR therapy model. With twelve years of social work experience, Cecilia has worked in the community doing home visits, in schools teaching evidence-based curriculum on comprehensive sex education, and … Continued

Dr. Sponagle earned his BS in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his MD from the University of South Florida. He completed residency in psychiatry at Northwestern University, where he then followed up with his fellowship in consultation liaison psychiatry. He is board certified in psychiatry and an assistant professor of psychiatry at the … Continued

Angela Soto completed her psychiatric training at Sixteenth Street along with her PSG (Professional Services Group). She’s a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and boasts approximately three years of experience. She has worked in the field of psychiatry for 22 years.

Gabriela Diéguez is a clinical social worker who has been with Sixteenth Street since 2005. She works with people through their lifespans with families and couples. She loves her work as a counselor because she sees the wisdom of the person in front of her in each encounter, allowing her to be a witness of … Continued