Meet your new therapist

A little about me:

Hi, I’m Madeline!

I’ve worked in the mental health field since 2017 and am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I began working in a research lab studying Terror Management Theory where I helped conduct studies on suicidology, death anxiety and religion. Learning how to compassionately navigate these topics while gathering data was part of what inspired me to explore the world of psychotherapy and mental health counseling. 

During my post-graduate studies and years in residency, I worked in community mental health, inpatient forensic/legal settings, group practice, and a university counseling center. It has been so fulfilling to work with clients and gifted clinicians in each of these spaces. 

As a private practice owner, I’m able to form strong therapeutic relationships with each of my clients and expand my skills with new modalities. Adapting my style and interventions allows me to be more creative and collaborative. Clients often describe my therapy style as conversational, dynamic, and compassion-focused. Sessions will be more or less structured depending on where we are in the process of achieving your goals. I strive to meet you wherever you are on your healing journey. 

When I’m not in session, I’m spending time in nature with friends, traveling (or daydreaming about traveling) with my husband, cooking, and playing with my cat, Pinkie, so she doesn’t plot on my downfall. I’m a big fan of a documentary or book on a niche topic, horror movies, or getting obsessed with a new hobby (e.g. knitting, printmaking) that may or may not last 2 weeks…

Being a therapist is such a privilege and one of my life’s greatest joys. I love having a job that allows me to make a positive impact in my community and connect with others in a meaningful way. 

photo of my cat

“Perhaps the greatest gift an animal has to offer is a permanent reminder of who we really are.” — Nick Trout

My background:

  • I’m trained in a variety of therapy methods, allowing me to tailor my approach to your unique goals and needs. These include but are not limited to:

    • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

    • Flash protocol

    • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)

    • Acceptance and committment therapy (ACT)

    • Internal family systems (IFS)

    • Exposure and response prevention (ERP)

    • Attachment based / relational

    • Compassion and strengths based

    • Spiritually integrated psychotherapy

    • Walk + talk therapy

    • Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, #0701014103

    • EMDR Trained

    • Flash Protocol Trained

    • ERP Trained

    • MA & EdS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, James Madison University

    • BS in Psychology, minors in Creative Writing and Religious Studies, James Madison University

A young, female therapist with brown hair and a white shirt sitting on a wooden park bench outdoors, smiling at the camera with a large green tree and a building in the background.

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truth & courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.

Brene Brown

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