About Maddie

Who I Am

I am a white, queer person who uses she/her pronouns. I identify as neurodivergent, chronically ill, and disabled. In my free time, I enjoy crafting and taking care of my houseplants. I have a dog named Honey who is my co-therapist for Telehealth sessions.

My Professional Background

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and have been practicing as a therapist since August 2021. I regularly attend trainings to learn new skills to bring back to my clients. For an abbreviated list of these trainings, click here.

Photo of Maddie wearing a black mask and holding a small white dog named Honey. They are standing in front of plants in a greenhouse.

Maddie and Honey in a greenhouse.

How I Work

I am passionate about working with clients looking to embrace their full selves despite the forces – internal, interpersonal, and systemic – that are working against them. My goal as a therapist is always to honor my clients’ autonomy, and to work with my clients to foster an environment of collaboration, non-judgment, and joyful exploration.

Style

I ground my work in anti-racist, disability justice, decolonial, and feminist frameworks.

I believe that my clients are the experts on their own experience. I honor self-diagnosis and lived experience.

Specialties

Clients come to me most frequently for support with:

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • Chronic Illness and Disability

  • LGBTQ+ identity exploration

  • Complex Trauma

  • Family of Origin issues

Modalities

I take an eclectic approach to therapy, which often means combining strategies from different modalities in order to best meet my clients’ needs. The modalities I use most frequently are:

If you are having issues accessing any part of this site, please email me at maddie@madeleinebrunkcounseling.com