Resident in Counseling
Madison is a Licensed Resident in Counseling who earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, specializing in children and adolescents.
Her clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, and young adults across a variety of settings. During her undergraduate training, she interned at a psychology practice in Manhattan, where she completed specialized training in working with children diagnosed with selective mutism, oppositional defiant disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. During graduate training, she provided counseling services at the University of Mary Washington’s Counseling Center, working with college-aged students navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationships, and emerging adulthood.
Madison has a particular interest in working with children experiencing oppositional defiant disorder and anxiety spectrum disorders, including selective mutism, as well as adults experiencing anxiety spectrum disorders. Her approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and foundational principles of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
Madison believes therapy should be both supportive and active, bringing a “just do it” attitude to the counseling room. She encourages and challenges clients to step outside their comfort zones while creating a space where they feel understood and empowered. When working with children, she emphasizes partnering with parents and caregivers, believing meaningful change happens when the family is supported alongside the child. She works collaboratively to explore the underlying patterns, beliefs, experiences, and emotions contributing to challenges, rather than focusing only on what is happening on the surface.
Outside of the therapy room, Madison loves staying active, spending time with friends and family, and keeping up with her dog and two cats. Whether in the gym or the therapy room, she believes in building strength from the inside out and showing up for every rep.
Madison is a Resident in Counseling and is working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. She works under the supervision of Grace Kim, Clinical Supervisor & Licensed Professional Counselor. In the event that clients have any questions or concerns about Madison’s work, her supervisor can be contacted at gkim@healthyminds-therapy.com or by phone at (540) 845-6940.