Our Story

Established in July of 2015 on the premise that mental health decisions should be made at the clinician-client level, not a systemic bureaucracy. Elite Cognition believes in a different kind of mental health care. We’re not your typical clinic. Our team of passionate providers each work from their own eclectic mix of modalities, techniques, experiences and client base; ensuring you get the right support for where you are today—and where you want to be tomorrow.

Everyone’s journey is unique. Whether you’re seeking to manage mental health symptoms, personal growth or to navigate one of life’s challenges, we offer individualized treatment with heart. We pride ourselves on offering an inclusive welcoming space and a variety of healing approaches. Be that traditional psychotherapy, art therapy, individual skills support, adventure therapy, advocacy, one of our many groups, or something else — we are here to help.

Our goal is to empower you to live your best life, foster wellness with a blend of warmth, expertise, and a little creative thinking. We’re here to help you discover tools you need, in the way that suits you, as you navigate life’s highs and lows.

Let’s create a healing path together. One that’s “uniquely yours.”

Our Team

DHS 35 Certified Outpatient Mental Health Clinic - Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Elite Cognition leadership team consists of (from left) Bryenne Alesch, Ryan Yates, Lynn Gilpin-Parks, and Britt McGonagle

Our Vision

At Elite, we hold the VISION to be a community-based mental health agency of authentic, culturally humble, passionate providers who work to empower our clients.

Our Mission

It is our MISSION to have each provider meet clients where they are at, using a diverse approach, by learning and working together to facilitate their mental health journey

"Never ask a client to do something you do not do yourself."

Our Values

Our team gathers annually to reflect on our agency core values, mission, and vision—just as we encourage our clients to reflect, grow, and set meaningful intentions. Together, we set SMART goals, celebrate wins (big & small), learn from challenges, and continue to evolve. Staff members also set personal and professional goals for the year ahead, ensuring we stay grounded, intentional, and aligned in our work.

You can expect to see the following Core Values in our everyday interactions: (In no particular order- Acceptance, Empowerment, Purpose, Self-care, Passion, Safety, Client-centered, Growth, Play, Strengths-based, Integrity, Eclectic, Advocacy, Authenticity, Trauma-informed, Affirming, Unconventional, Progress, Hope, Creativity, Cultural-humility).

Our Team

A word cloud in the shape of two hands surrounding a heart. The biggest words include Empowerment, Acceptance, Passion, Growth, Safety, Fun.

Our Approach

We take the phrase “meet you where you are at” to heart—and into the real world. As a community-rooted mental health agency we believe in offering our services in the spaces that feel most natural, comfortable and authentic. We start by getting to know you — your goals, why you are reaching out, comfort level, identified needs, what environment helps you feel most grounded, etc.

This may mean meeting in your home or in the community, particularly if your goals relate to where you spend your day-to-day life. Or perhaps meeting virtually over telehealth is the best option for you. Other times, our neutral office environment feels right. Our agency space is designed to offer further flexibility: including a welcoming lobby where you can grab a complementary beverage, individualized clinician offices, a sensory/ movement room, and a natural outdoor space. We’re here to help you figure out what feels right for you while intentionally providing privacy, creativity, calm and connection.

Regardless of setting, we prioritize confidentiality, ethical care, and supporting you in meeting your goals. Our clinicians strive to listen closely, adapt with intention, and partner with you every step of the way — meeting you where you are currently at and supporting where you hope to go.

*Standard insurance plans often dictate location, requiring in office or virtual sessions. For private-pay and CCS enrolled clients, we’re often able to offer greater flexibility—meeting in your home, workplace, school, community location, a park, telehealth, or the office.

Our Services