Owners/Medical Directors/Psychiatry

Tracey Cornella-Carlson, MD

Dr. Cornella-Carlson is a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. She received her medical degree from the Chicago Medical School in 1992. At Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago, Dr. Cornella-Carlson completed a three-year general psychiatry residency and a two-year fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry, during which she was Chief Fellow. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and is currently a leader and clinician at the Adolescent Inpatient, Residential and Partial Hospitalization Programs at Rogers Memorial Hospital. Dr. Cornella-Carlson is licensed to practice psychiatry in the state of Wisconsin, and a current member of the Academy for Eating Disorders and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Theodore Weltzin, MD

Ted Weltzin, M.D., has been involved in treatment and research related to eating disorders for 20 years. He has also treated thousands of individuals struggling with issues such as depression and anxiety. He is the Medical Director of Eating Disorder Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital, a leader in psychiatric care. He was on the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic from 1988 to 1994 and he served as the medical director of the Inpatient Center for Overcoming Problem Eating during that time. Dr. Weltzin was also on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin as the director of the Depression Treatment Program.

Dr. Weltzin has written over 40 publications, lectured internationally and appeared as an expert on CNN, CBS, and Good Morning America. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Eating Disorder Coalition, as well as, the editorial board for “Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention.”

Clinical Psychologists:

Michael Hammer, PhD

Dr. Hammer specializes in providing psychotherapy to adults and couples. He has experience working with mental health issues in men, stress and anger management, sex offender treatment, and adult psychological testing. He has also been a presenter on topics such as stress management to large groups working at various organizations.

Michael OrRico, PhD

Dr. OrRico has extensive training and experience working with children. He specializes in psychological testing of children including achievement, behavioral, and intelligence testing. He also specializes in neuropsychological testing of adults.

Clinical Therapists:

Vanessa S. Sovine, LMFT

Vanessa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. She recently moved to Wisconsin from Minnesota where she worked at The Emily Program, the premiere eating disorder clinic in Minnesota. Vanessa enjoys working with individuals, groups, couples, and families who are affected by eating disorders. Vanessa uses various methods in her approach with clients, and is very passionate about helping individuals recover from their eating disorders. She likes to meet the client "where they are at" through practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Psychoeducation.

Prior to working at The Emily Program, Vanessa gained counseling and grief work experience through her position with the American Cancer Society (ACS). Following her work with ACS, Vanessa worked as an In-Home therapist with people who struggled with chemical dependency and mood disorders.

 Vanessa graduated from the University of Minnesota with a double major in Family Social Science and Child Psychology. After serving in the Peace Corps, Vanessa then attended Adler Graduate School where she received her Masters in marriage and family therapy. 

Jennifer Yessa-Kast, MSW, LCSW

Jennifer has extensive experience working with children and adolescents. She utilizes play therapy and various family therapy models to address behavioral issues and assist parents in managing their children’s symptoms. She also specializes in the treatment of negative self esteem, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, grief and loss. She has been trained to work with children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect.

Jim Williams, LCSW

Jim typically sees clients from age 12 and up. He usually works with adults on communication, problem solving, and coping skills in stressful situations. Jim sees individuals, couples and families. The setting is often in the office, but also includes long term care facilities for geriatric clients. Jim will at times give clients “homework” assignments to help maximize their efforts. He is both present and future focused. Jim believes that plowing up the past repeatedly only maximizes past pain.

Jim is a veteran who served in Viet Nam and spent time in a V.A. Hospital, which he believes has given him unique experience and insight about trauma and healing.

Focus: ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Relationships, and Divorce

Beth Whittemore, MSW, LCSW, LMFT

Beth is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been working with teens, adults, couples and families for the past 20 years. She specializes in treatment that addresses domestic violence as well as anger management. She has experience treating couples who are experiencing relationship issues, including same gender couples. She has helped hundreds of individuals overcome depression and anxiety, enhance parenting skills with blended families, improve self-esteem, and decrease stress.

Richard Zabriskie, MSW, LCSW, SAC

Rick is a licensed clinical social worker and substance abuse counselor who works with clients that have mental health and/or substance abuse disorders. He treats individuals who are 15 years of age and older. He is credentialed to provide follow-up assessments and treatment for individuals who have been charged with OWI’s. He also specializes in the treatment of clients charged with disorderly conduct/domestic related, anger management, depression, anxiety, marital discord, career issues, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Rick enjoys helping individuals find healthy strategies to cope with life stresses.

Administrative Staff:

David Drajkowski, LCSW: Executive Director
Contact: 414-727-4455
Email: ddrajkowski@pathwayclinic.com

Sandra Jensen: Assistant Clinic Manager
Contact: 608-643-3663 ext. 210
Email: sjensen@pathwayclinic.com

Leah Schwechel: Director of Business Development
Contact: 414-727-4455 ext. 202
Email: Lschwechel@pathwayclinic.com

Jamie Crosby: Billing/Reception
Contact: 608-643-3663 ext. 102
Email: jcrosby@pathwayclinic.com

Erika Barrett: Reception
Contact: 608-643-3663
Email: Ebarrett@pathwayclinic.com