Our Team
Meet our all-star team of highly trained, dynamic and skilled addiction recovery professionals. With experience and compassion we work together to bring about the best possible, enduring recovery results, in a positive and comfortable manner.
Ben Peerbolt | LCSW, MSW, MBA
Clinical Director
Ben Peerbolt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with some fifteen years of experience in behavioral health, spanning direct psychotherapy and addictions counseling through senior clinical leadership. He earned his Master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University and an Executive MBA from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Before joining Wellbrook, Ben held clinical leadership roles across leading Wisconsin behavioral health organizations and hospital systems, overseeing care across inpatient, outpatient, and integrated treatment settings.
As Clinical Director at Wellbrook Recovery Wisconsin, Ben provides clinical oversight across our Brookfield programs, leading our team of therapists and strengthening our commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care for every person who walks through our doors. Pairing deep clinical expertise with a business mind, Ben ensures the clinical program runs as thoughtfully behind the scenes as it feels in the therapy room, helping individuals and families navigate recovery with skill and heart. Approachable and kind, Ben is well liked by all staff and clients alike.
As Clinical Director at Wellbrook Recovery Wisconsin, Ben provides clinical oversight across our Brookfield programs, leading our team of therapists and strengthening our commitment to evidence-based, compassionate care for every person who walks through our doors. Pairing deep clinical expertise with a business mind, Ben ensures the clinical program runs as thoughtfully behind the scenes as it feels in the therapy room, helping individuals and families navigate recovery with skill and heart. Approachable and kind, Ben is well liked by all staff and clients alike.
Sadie Washcovick, APNP, PMHNP,
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Sadie Washcovick is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 2023. With a diverse nursing background and a variety of experience, she is a certified Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber and capable of providing advanced care to individuals with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Sadie’s professional journey spans various healthcare settings including acute detox facilities, emergency rooms and correctional institutions. In each setting, she devoted her focus to complete patient well-being, particularly in cases involving co-occurring disorders. Sadie is committed to staying informed of the latest advancements in psychiatric care, and collaborates with the rest of the team at Wellbrook Recovery to deliver superb, tailored mental health and addiction recovery care.
Sadie’s professional journey spans various healthcare settings including acute detox facilities, emergency rooms and correctional institutions. In each setting, she devoted her focus to complete patient well-being, particularly in cases involving co-occurring disorders. Sadie is committed to staying informed of the latest advancements in psychiatric care, and collaborates with the rest of the team at Wellbrook Recovery to deliver superb, tailored mental health and addiction recovery care.
Sophie Schultz, LCSW
Primary Therapist
Sophie is our dedicated Primary Therapist specializing in substance abuse treatment, and highly trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). With experience in both adult and child therapy, she offers support across all care levels, from outpatient to residential treatment.
Sophie prioritizes empathy and growth in her approach with clients and emphasizes family involvement for a supportive recovery environment, valuing collaboration and communication throughout the therapeutic process. Beloved by our clients, Sophie quickly establishes herself as a trusted partner in each individuals recovery process.
Sophie prioritizes empathy and growth in her approach with clients and emphasizes family involvement for a supportive recovery environment, valuing collaboration and communication throughout the therapeutic process. Beloved by our clients, Sophie quickly establishes herself as a trusted partner in each individuals recovery process.
Jessica Benning, SAC
Care Coordinator
Jessica is a care coordinator and a licensed Substance Abuse Counselor in training, also serving as a state certified Clients Rights Specialist. Jessica has worked in the behavioral health field for 5 years, and previously worked with clients in residential care. In 2022 she also became a state certified Naloxone Administration Trainer, teaching others how to use the life-saving drug Naloxone.
Jessica uses her warmth and compassion to ease the recovery process which can often seem daunting for some. She skillfully pulls all the required pieces together to create a perfectly tailored and well rounded care experience. Her approach to caring at Midwest Detox is shaped by her sense of honor to be a part of the journeys of all who come under her care.
Jessica uses her warmth and compassion to ease the recovery process which can often seem daunting for some. She skillfully pulls all the required pieces together to create a perfectly tailored and well rounded care experience. Her approach to caring at Midwest Detox is shaped by her sense of honor to be a part of the journeys of all who come under her care.
Lis Olson | APSW, CTRS, CSAC
Primary Therapist
Our highly skilled and licensed Experiential Therapist, Lis, brings over 7 years of experience from different treatment centers. Lis is deeply passionate about aiding individuals in their healing and growth journeys, employing innovative and immersive techniques to foster profound emotional exploration and healing. Furthermore, Lis has completed extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR strengthening her capacity to deliver impactful, evidence-based treatment.
Sophia Novotney | APSW, ASAT-C
Primary Therapist
Sophia, one of our primary therapists, specializes in substance abuse counseling and co-occurring mental health disorders. Sophia takes a strengths-based, client-centered approach, fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore the root causes of their struggles and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Currently a candidate for certification in sex addiction therapy, Sophia is expanding her skill set to support individuals who are navigating the complex challenges of sex addiction. Her therapeutic work is informed by an understanding of the biopsychosocial model of addiction, and a commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-driven treatment for those affected by compulsive sexual behaviors. Sophia views therapy as a collaborative process, where healing takes place through trust, commitment, and the courage to face life’s challenges with resilience.
Chelsea Woodruff MA
Director of Admissions
Chelsea Woodruff M.A. has her Masters in Human Services Counseling: Addiction and Recovery with over 10 years of experience in the field. Chelsea has worked in various levels of care including in-patient psychiatric for adults and adolescents, as well as detox and residential rehab as a behavioral health technician and counselor.
Exploring options in the mental health space outside of direct patient care, Chelsea became passionate about the operations and business development side of the industry. She has enjoyed diving into roles that allowed her to learn the intricacies of different departments working together to provide effective patient care. Utilizing her educational, personal, and career experience, Chelsea provides a knowledgeable and empathetic ear to clients and family members as they navigate entering into treatment.
Exploring options in the mental health space outside of direct patient care, Chelsea became passionate about the operations and business development side of the industry. She has enjoyed diving into roles that allowed her to learn the intricacies of different departments working together to provide effective patient care. Utilizing her educational, personal, and career experience, Chelsea provides a knowledgeable and empathetic ear to clients and family members as they navigate entering into treatment.
Meir Kasnett
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director
Meir brings the passion of generations of medical professionals and educators to his role in leading the Midwest Detox team. After becoming involved in directing an addiction treatment program a number of years ago, mental health and addiction recovery have grown to become a life’s passion for him.
Meir blends his entrepreneurial vision of efficient growth hand-in-hand with his empathy and care for all individuals and their well-being, and is known to be deeply involved at all times and all levels with the success of the treatment program -particularly client success. A firm advocate of realizing each individual's life potential regardless of where they're at, he continually seeks out the collaboration of leaders in the medical, rehabilitation, and educational fields to provide the most effective policy and procedures for the clients and staff of Midwest Detox.
Meir blends his entrepreneurial vision of efficient growth hand-in-hand with his empathy and care for all individuals and their well-being, and is known to be deeply involved at all times and all levels with the success of the treatment program -particularly client success. A firm advocate of realizing each individual's life potential regardless of where they're at, he continually seeks out the collaboration of leaders in the medical, rehabilitation, and educational fields to provide the most effective policy and procedures for the clients and staff of Midwest Detox.
