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Madison Atkinson

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Are you...

struggling in your career or having a hard time making a decision about changing your career?

Do you experience intense anxiety as you go through relationship difficulties or significant life transitions? 

Are you feeling overwhelmed and like you have to constantly keep everything together? 

Are you experiencing the effects of maladaptive perfectionism and an increase in procrastination, burnout, or anxiety? 

Have you recently experienced a significant loss and wonder how you will ever feel better again? 

Madison may be the therapist you’re looking for.

Madison strives to create space within the therapy session that feels
casual, relaxed, productive, and focused on treatment goals.

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Insurances Accepted

Aetna
Oscar
Optum/United
Oxford
Medicare

Specialties

Anxiety
Grief & Loss
Maladaptive Perfectionism 
Career Transitions
Relationship difficulties
Life transitions

Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Unconditional Postive Regard
Grief Counseling
Problem Solving Therapy
Person Centered Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy

A bit more about Madison

Madison provides a safe and compassionate space for individuals who are working to manage their anxiety, navigate complex relationships, process grief, undergo significant life transitions, and overcome maladaptive perfectionism. She strives to provide therapy to young professionals, adults, and older adults. ​​

 

Madison is the type of therapist who will provide you with strong, unconditional positive regard without judgment and allow you to process and navigate openly. She is incredibly experienced in providing CBT, ACT, and person-centered approaches to empower you to find and make the best decisions and changes in your life. Madison is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and believes in the person-centered approach. She will help you navigate decisions, seek alternatives, and utilize reflective questioning that will leave you feeling heard and supported.


She recognizes the value of showing up, being present in your life transitions, and holding space for your needs. Madison wants the clients she works with to leave therapy feeling empowered to utilize the coping skills they have learned in therapy to manage their life challenges independently.

Madison has previously worked in hospital settings, hospice care, and other private practice settings. She brings all of her experience to providing and utilizing approaches that serve the entire person. She is goal-oriented and helps to keep clients focused on achieving their goals and overcoming anxiety or stuck points they may be experiencing. 

When Madison is not working, she often spends time with her husband and her dog, Harper. She loves traveling, gardening, attending sporting events, and practicing yoga. 

Book a free consultation with Madison today

FAQ with Madison

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Accepted Insurances:

Aetna, Oscar, Optum (United), Medicare

If you are a current or former client of Madison’s and would like to get in touch to reestablish services, please feel free to email her at matkinson@highergroundw.com

What is your therapy style?
“My therapy style includes a collaborative approach to help clients learn more about themselves, identify issues, and develop coping strategies to reach their goals. What differentiates my style is that I often take a warm, non-judgmental, and direct approach when helping clients throughout therapy. I also believe in a person-centered approach–this means that we start with where you are, determine where you want to go with your goals, and  assist you with moving towards your values. I honor the space you share with me. I know how hard it is to work on yourself, and I make sure to make you feel comfortable and supported during your healing journey.”

What is different about your therapy approach?
“I strive to make our sessions feel casual and relaxed yet still productive and focused on what we began therapy treatment for. My ultimate goal is to provide clients with treatment and the tools they need to continue to manage their challenges in life independently in the future. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I also capitalize on the power of unconditional positive regard and showing up authentically with you. I entered this field because I am truly passionate about helping others reach their goals. We often put pressure on ourselves to always do our best for others and forget to take time for our own needs. I love being able to help you process life's stressors and find a balance where you can still succeed AND feel present, relaxed, and in control of your well-being.”

Who do you primarily work with?
I primarily work with young professionals who experience unwanted symptoms of anxiety, stress, and challenging life transitions. I also enjoy working with individuals overcoming grief or struggling with the negative effects of perfectionism. I support young professionals struggling with anxiety and stress because I believe there is an increased societal pressure for younger generations. I strive to help clients find the balance they need to navigate life’s stressors while still taking care of themselves.

How do you describe success with a client?
“I had a client (in the past) who felt depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed with her current chapter of life. She felt “stuck” and couldn’t figure out how to improve her situation. She had a lot of expectations for where she would be at this point in her life and felt disappointed because she was not reaching her anticipated goals. We did a lot of work together to her identify her strengths, values, and passions. She was able to identify unhelpful parts of her life that she decided to make changes with. I helped empower her to feel more confident in her decision-making (past, present, and future), and she created a new lifestyle for herself, including healthy relationships, a great career, and overall feeling happier and accepting of herself.”

“There are no failures–just experiences and your reactions to them.”
Tom Krause

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