Our Team
Jake Austin, PsyD
Clinician and Founder
Jake grew up in rural southeastern Wisconsin and has a passion for making mental health care available to all people. In addition to treating depression and anxiety, his specialty areas include health psychology and older adult issues. He also enjoys working with the mental health challenges facing men and boys today, specifically around suicidality. He also has significant experience working with couples, parents, and families. He prioritizes collaborating with patients and other members of their medical team, especially their primary care provider.
Prior to studying psychology at Antioch University New England, Jake taught middle school and high school students in the Mississippi Delta through Teach For America. While in the Delta he completed a Masters in Education at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. His undergraduate studies focused on English and Philosophy at Wheaton College.
In his spare time he enjoys the Wisconsin outdoors in all seasons: cross country skiing, trail running, paddling, and cycling. He’s also a proud girl dad and the owner of a fairly narrow-minded dog named Arlo.
Andy Cooper, MFT-IT
Clinician
Andy achieved his M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy through Edgewood College. He utilizes contemporary, client-focused therapy models that facilitate positive growth and change through empathy, acceptance, and attunement. Andy enjoys working with families, their children and adolescents, as well as couples looking for a relationship repair or reset. He has experience assisting individuals struggling with anxiety and depression, and a particular interest in supporting men and boys wanting to examine their lives within a space where they can feel safe, seen, and supported.
Before becoming a therapist, Andy’s first profession was teaching elementary school. He spent time in classrooms from Chicago to the Himalayan foothills of northern India, and lastly right here on the west side of Madison.
When not in the office, Andy enjoys reading, hiking, birding, playing basketball, coaching baseball, goofing around with his dog, Winnie, and generally spending time in his family of five.
Angela Hircock
Office Administrator
Angela comes from the world of libraries. In undergrad, she studied literature at North Park University. After a year serving with Americorps, she went to graduate school at Indiana University, Bloomington, and received her Master’s degree in Library Sciences. After spending time in the library world and as a teen services librarian, Angela joined MBH.
Angela will be your main point of contact as you start MBH. She's available to assist with any questions or concerns you may have.
Our Location
We offer both in-person and virtual appointments.
Virtual Appointments:
24-48 hours before your appointment, you will receive an email from our client portal: Simple Practice. When it is time for your appointment, just click on that link. We recommend using a computer or tablet.
In-Person Appointments:
Our offices are located at 1920 Monroe Street, Madison, WI in suites 2 and 4. When you arrive for your appointment please wait in the seating area just inside the front entrance. Your clinician will come and meet you there.
Parking:
There are two reserved parking spots for Madison Behavioral Health. You can park in stall #3 or #5. If those spots are taken, please don’t use another slot in the lot. There is usually street parking available.
Accessibility:
Parking: There is a reserved accessible parking spot towards the back of the building.
Entrance: The back door is accessible for wheelchair access.
If you have any trouble with accessibility or have a unique need, please let us know.