Meet the Team

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Dr. Valerie Henderson, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Agency Director with over twenty years of experience in the behavioral and mental health field. She is deeply committed to providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care while leading organizations that promote wellness, equity, and community impact.

Throughout her career, Dr. Henderson has demonstrated a strong dedication to ethical practice and the advancement of behavioral health services across diverse populations. Her leadership reflects a thoughtful balance of clinical expertise, organizational vision, and advocacy for accessible, compassionate care.

As a mother of four, Dr. Henderson brings a grounded and empathetic perspective to both her clinical work and her leadership, valuing the importance of holistic well-being for individuals, families, and communities. Her work continues to be guided by integrity, collaboration, and a passion for improving mental health outcomes.

Dr. Miller "Don" Knight is a licensed professional counselor and clinical mental health counselor with over two decades of experience in behavioral health. He currently serves as a Mental Health Professional with Day One Mental Health Services and Steaming Ahead With Health Interventions. Dr. Knight earned his Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and completed his PhD in Psychology at Northcentral University. His professional journey began in 2003 as the Adult Mental Health Team Leader with Daymark Recovery, setting the stage for a career marked by service, leadership, and clinical excellence. In 2016, Dr. Knight joined Marine Corps Community Services in Okinawa, Japan, where he served for four years as a Marine Corps Community Counselor, providing dedicated mental health support to service members and their families. In 2020, he assumed the role of Behavioral Health Director and Therapist at Community Health Systems. There, he successfully expanded behavioral health services, overseeing the development of a 10,000-square-foot

facility and the onboarding of eight new therapists. Since, he has provided services and a therapist for Kathleen Cox & Associates. Dr. Knight brings a wealth of clinical expertise and administrative insight to his current role, grounded in a deep commitment to improving access to quality mental health.

Ellie Musser is a Service Facilitator at Steaming Ahead with Health Interventions. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, and completed her Master’s degree in Health and Human Physiology with an emphasis in Child Life from the University of Iowa.

Ellie completed her clinical training at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and spent six years working as a Certified Child Life Specialist in the Emergency Department at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison before transitioning into Service Facilitation. She brings extensive experience in client- and family-centered care and has supported children and adults from around the world through significant life transitions, including grief and loss.

With a deep appreciation for diversity and connection, Ellie believes that play is a universal language that fosters healing and understanding. She is dedicated to providing holistic, compassionate care and is a strong advocate for her clients, supporting them as they navigate complex systems and work toward their personal goals.

Outside of work, Ellie is an avid plant enthusiast with over 50 houseplants. She enjoys spending time outdoors at her family’s cabin in northern Wisconsin with her six nieces and nephews, as well as her beloved yellow lab, Nora.

“All the art of living lies in the fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” -British Psychologist Havelock Ellis

Ciara Nash is a Service Facilitator at Steaming Ahead With Health Interventions, bringing a strong blend of creativity, compassion, and community engagement to her work. Born in California and raised primarily in the Midwest, Ciara has called Madison, Wisconsin home for over twenty years. She is a proud graduate of Madison East High School, Class of 2012.

Ciara pursued her undergraduate education at Madison College and Edgewood College (now Edgewood University), where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Art with a major in Art Therapy and a minor in Graphic Design. She later completed a Master of Professional Studies in Business of Art and Design at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), graduating in 2021. Ciara is currently continuing her academic journey by pursuing a Master’s degree in Art Therapy, with an anticipated graduation in 2027. Her long-term goal is to work with children and families who are at risk, using creative and therapeutic approaches to support healing and growth.

In addition to her educational background, Ciara has over ten years of experience working with children through after-school programs, art programs, and as an art educator. She is also an active artist who has contributed to the local community through projects such as the George Floyd mural initiative, the COVID-19 poster project, and by hosting and participating in various art-based community events.

Ciara’s work reflects her deep commitment to creativity, advocacy, and using art as a meaningful tool for connection, expression, and empowerment within the communities she serves.

Elizabeth Seeliger serves as a Service Facilitator at Steaming Ahead with health Interventions in Monona, WI. Elizabeth earned her Doctorate from the University of WI - Madison and is endorsed by the Wisconsin Association of Infant Mental Health. As an adult adoptee and a parent to both biologic and adopted children, her work is informed by her lived experience. She has earned her badge in Adoption Competency from the Center for Adoption Support and Education. Her work is rooted in a client-centered, trauma-informed approaches. Elizabeth is a certified yoga instructor and has specialized training to work with horses, art, and nature as therapeutic supports for embodiment and expression. Outside of his professional life, Elizabeth operates an equine rescue and loves to spend time with her 3 children in nature. You will most often find her sitting near moving water. 

Jody is the Operations Manager at Steaming Ahead With Health Interventions. Originally from Wisconsin, she graduated from Whitewater High School in 2006. Since then, she has dedicated her time to volunteering in various mental health and substance use settings by working with organizations such as NAMI Dane County, Shatterproof, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Jody has been in long term recovery for over a decade and is passionate about providing essential mental health and substance use resources to individuals within her network and advocating for those who lack access or the means to advocate for themselves within her community. Outside of work, Jody enjoys creating lasting memories with her spouse, Nadra and two dachshunds, Tucker and Queenie, as well as spending time with friends and family.