a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from Southern California now residing in North Carolina. It is an honor to have you here. Your story matters deeply to me, and I would be honored to support your healing journey through treatment tailored to your needs including trauma-informed care, EMDR therapy, attachment-based approaches, and anxiety treatment.

My desire is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. I believe each person's story is unique and contains remarkable beauty within it. I also believe that each person's way of processing and achieving progress is individual to their story.

My goal is to help you understand what progress looks like for you and take steps toward that together. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, attachment concerns, or emotional overwhelm, I will work with you to find hope, health, and healing.

i'm maddie ...

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HEY

My Credentials

Certified Trauma Therapist Supporting Children, Teens and Young Adults in Raleigh and Beyond

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Baylor University, a Master's degree in Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill, a license in Clinical Social Work, and over ten years working as a social worker in a variety of settings.

Before beginning my practice, I worked in foster care agencies, human trafficking safe homes, refugee mental health clinics, and mental health advocacy centers. I additionally hold a specialized certification in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) allowing me to serve clients with evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy.

In addition to my work in direct trauma care, I strive to bring accessible mental health support to a wider audience. With a community of over 300,000 on social media, I share mental health tips and practical tools for managing anxiety, healing from trauma, and supporting emotional regulation, with the goal of reducing stigma and making mental health support more approachable.

Through this variety of work and many years of training, I have developed a specialty of working with children, adolescents, and young adults in helping heal past trauma, depression, anxiety, school/work related stress, and more.

I have worked with clients of all ages, stages, and places in the world. My previous experience includes working with those who have faced trauma and deep wounds in their life.

My specialities include working with children, teenagers, and young adults to help them achieve personal hope, health, and healing.

I have a passion for walking alongside those who are struggling with regulating emotions, working through past trauma, or navigating present anxiety. I enjoy then helping clients understand the steps we can take to help them flourish.

primary experience

Trauma, Anxiety and EMDR Therapy for Kids, Teens and Young Adults

Personalized Therapy for Every Season of Life

Therapy for kids

Adaptive therapy to help children understand emotions, build coping skills, and feel more secure at home, at school, and within themselves.

Therapy for teens

Support for teens navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, academic pressure, or life transitions. 

Therapy for young adults

For college students and young adults facing anxiety, life transitions, identity changes, or past trauma.

Therapy for anxiety

Evidence-based strategies to help manage intrusive thoughts, overwhelm, panic, and chronic worry. 

Therapy for trauma

Compassionate care to help you process past experiences, rebuild safety, and move toward healing 

therapy using cbt

Cognitive behavioral therapy helps reframe unhelpful thoughts, develop practical coping skills, and support long-term emotional wellbeing.

collaborations

I have had the honor and privilege to serve as a mental health advocate in a variety of settings. I have enjoyed partnering with therapist supported apps, brands, podcasts, and speaking opportunities to support decreasing stigma and increasing support around mental health. If you are a brand or agency that would like to collaborate, please do not hesitate to reach out.

*Media Kit available upon request*

In person and online therapy available across North Carolina

We offer in person therapy in our Raleigh office or virtual therapy across North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, and Maryland. If you’re searching for therapy near you, you’re in the right place!

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