Madison Atkinson
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
FAQ with Madison
Accepted Insurances:
Aetna, Oscar, Optum (United), Medicare
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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