Madison Shields

About Madison Shields

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, who specializes in working with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and more. As your therapist, I take a holistic approach by helping you identify your natural strengths in addition to challenging unhelpful thought patterns to decrease problem behaviors. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a strengths-based approach to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. When working with children, I often utilize Play Therapy to provide a safe space for the child. Play is the language of children, allowing them to enter their own world of processing emotions and skill building.

While in therapy, I’ll help you identify what’s already working—your existing strengths—and build on those while developing practical skills to manage anxiety, regulate emotions, and challenge thoughts. My goal is to create a safe space for clients to explore their inner worlds. I use a warm, collaborative, and direct communication style to help clients better understand themselves and identify their goals in the situations presented.