Madeline Thompson (She/Her)

Though I use person-centered, non-directive therapy in general, I employ more structured techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy skills. We may use these when you are interested in specific tasks or techniques to changes behavior.

I approach counseling from a person-centered perspective, which focuses on your experiences and needs. You choose our direction. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I am a guide working alongside you.

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I make sure to be inclusive of all identities in counseling. Each person's background and experience is different, and I use my experience and training to understand your unique story. I have earned a certificate in Multicultural & Social Justice Counseling, meaning that I have training in the skills and theories that better help those who have been historically marginalized in society.

Adolescence is a difficult and exciting time for you to discover yourself - your values, your goals, and your beliefs. Sometimes this is easier said than done. If you feel yourself struggling to cope with overwhelm, feeling anxious or depressed, struggling with self-harm or suicidal ideation, or just unsure about your future directions, counseling is an important step. It's brave to reach out, and I'm looking forward to working with you.

I approach parenting from a Collaborative & Proactive Solutions perspective. This approach turns traditional parenting techniques on its head and gets rid of the head-butting, fighting, and power struggles that can plague families. Instead, it turns you into a collaborative team that focuses on solving problems and building your children's behavioral skills, rather than focusing on punishment and rewards. This approach is evidence-based, meaning that its effectiveness is backed by research.

I also use an Internal Family Systems lens, which understands that each person has different parts that make up one whole person. You've probably said, "Well, part of me thinks I should choose option 1, but another part of me wants to choose the other option". We work to help understand the different parts of you to reach your goals.

I also use an Internal Family Systems lens, which understands that each person has different parts that make up one whole person. You've probably said, "Well, part of me thinks I should choose option 1, but another part of me wants to choose the other option". We work to help understand the different parts of you to reach your goals.

Though I use person-centered, non-directive therapy in general, I employ more structured techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy skills. We may use these when you are interested in specific tasks or techniques to changes behavior.

I approach counseling from a person-centered perspective, which focuses on your experiences and needs. You choose our direction. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I am a guide working alongside you.