Madison (she/her) has worked in the mental health field since 2014. She has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Prior to working at HealthyMinds, Madison gained experience as a sexual assault counselor, advocate, and educator.
Madison’s overarching philosophy for providing mental health services focuses on empowering and supporting clients while emphasizing their strengths. She specializes in working with those who have experienced trauma, particularly interpersonal trauma. Additionally, she works with adults 25+ with concerns related to grief and loss, life transitions, boundary setting, interpersonal issues, and identity issues. Madison is trained in adoption competency and works with adult adoptees as well as individuals who have or who are pursuing adoption.
Madison sees relationship-building as a key purpose of therapy. She views humor and compassionate understanding as important tools for building unique relationships with every client. She prioritizes a client-directed approach where client and therapist work together to determine the client’s goals, and she works alongside clients toward the change they desire.
Madison utilizes an approach that incorporates Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and mindfulness/somatic connection to the body. Madison has completed specific trainings in:
· Internal Family Systems (IFS), also known as parts work; Level 1 training completed in 2025
· Flash Technique for Trauma (brief trauma intervention effective in reducing the disturbance level associated with severely painful memories); basic and advanced trainings completed in 2024
· Training in Adoption Competency; 72-hour training completed in 2020
· Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; 2-Day Intensive completed in 2017
Madison is an LGBTQ-affirming and fat-friendly counselor with experience supporting individuals with chronic health issues and/or chronic pain or those navigating complex medical systems.
