Teletherapy for Madison, AL

Whether guiding clients through overcoming anxiety, navigating relationship issues, or coping with trauma, I am committed to empowering them to cultivate resilience and embrace personal growth. As a dedicated therapist with a passion for supporting individuals of all ages through their mental health journeys, I specialize in working with clients facing depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Moreover, I am deeply committed to creating a welcoming and affirming space for members of the LGBTQ+ community, where you can explore your authentic self without fear of judgment.

Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Simply put, I don’t believe therapy has to always be a painful thing. Calling a counselor can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help.

People who present with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, academic stress, family conflicts, social difficulties, or trauma require a safe and supportive environment to express their feelings, learn coping strategies, develop self-awareness, improve communication skills, and build resilience. A therapist can help you to reduce symptoms of mental health issues, enhance emotional regulation, improve relationships with others, increase self-confidence, and achieve personal growth and development.

If you think the world is caving in on you or someone will not understand, let me help! Come see me and let's have a conversation to help you experience hope; let me be your first step to change your life! I have 17+ years of experience in various social work/counseling fields including child and adult welfare, adoption, behavior modification, school success, hospice, and social work case management. Life is too short to think you have to be alone; let me be a resource for you!

"My job is not to judge. My job is to aid in lifting the fallen, to help restore the broken, and to foster healing for the hurting." As a counselor, I have a desire to support clients in healthy growth as they succeed in achieving their goals and enhancing their lives. I understand the importance of working to create a space that is safe and comfortable to my clients so that we may develop trust throughout the therapeutic process.

Teletherapy is available. I utilize an eclectic variety of therapy EMDR, Mindfulness, CBT for those seeking resolution concerning past or current events, anxiety/stress of daily living, substance abuse, or any other distressing event you may have encountered. These sessions may focus on unresolved traumatic events, and sessions for adults with unresolved childhood trauma (sexual, physical, emotional, or neglect). I also offer 6 to 8 sessions teaching anger/communication management skills, 6 to 8 sessions on Mindfulness and Mindfulness Meditation for anxiety and depression,

I believe that counseling should be growth oriented. My goal as a counselor is to help my clients develop the coping skills they need to flourish and move forward in life. Utilizing techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy, I will help you with identifying once distorted beliefs and thoughts and change them to productive thoughts and create actions to progress to the new thoughts and ultimately a new healthier life. I am a neuro-affirmative counselor. I work with families as well as individuals of all ages. I use play therapy techniques with children. I also have a certificate in Advanced EMDR Therapy Skills.

Communicating feelings and emotions can be daunting. My goal is to be able to provide you and your family with a safe, peaceful and engaging environment where healing and growth are possible. I have experience working with children aged 8 and older, adolescents, and young adults. I support individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD/ADD, mood and behavioral challenges, low self-esteem, social skills, and adjustment issues.

My job as a therapist is not to be judgmental. My job is to help each individual that is dealing with everyday life stressors and barriers. I believe everyone deserves a safe place where they can feel comfortable, free, and accepted. We will work together to discover healthy ways to deal with those everyday stressors and barriers. I look forward to helping all clients with their counseling needs

Magdaline is passionate about working with couples to help them navigate negative emotional interactions. Have you ever heard “It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it? Well, this is only partly true. Statements of criticism remain critical, even when it’s served warm. The Gottman Method provides practical tools to help couples manage conflict by recognizing and eliminating, what Gottman calls, “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” in communication: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling (or you may know it as shutting down). Sound familiar?

Whether you're looking for a therapist for a short-term issue or long-term "unraveling" of past issues, I have a myriad of evidence-based techniques and treatments in my toolkit. You will always find me Person-Centered, meaning our therapeutic alliance will be built on genuine care, concern, and respect. The therapeutic alliance between me as the therapist and you as the client must be one of trust and empathy in order to do our best work. I value this trust and, in return, place a high priority on protecting your privacy and well-being. Let's chat about how I might walk alongside you in your journey of growth and healing.

Everyone experiences challenges at times for various reasons as we navigate life. It is my belief that therapy can be an effective tool to help individuals process and improve areas which may be preventing them from living life to the fullest potential. I strive to meet clients where they are at in their journey of self-exploration. It is not my role to solve problems, rather empower clients to gain insight and use strengths to overcome life’s challenges. In a collaborative environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood, they can truly gain insight and learn skills in which to thrive.

Day to day life can be draining and stressful. Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, and other mental health issues can make even the smallest things seem overwhelming. Sometimes just finding a place to start can be the biggest thing to tackle, where to begin? Do you want to find a way to make life just plain easier to cope with? Do you want to learn to love yourself and build better and healthier relationships? How about understand how your trauma does affect your behaviors and ways of thinking? If any of these questions resonate with you, we can tackle them together.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a general private practice located between Huntsville and Madison, Alabama just off I 565. I have been practicing since 1993. My degrees are in Counseling Psychology and Clinical Psychology. I have finished all coursework, qualifying exams and internship for a doctorate in clinical psychology, but have not finished dissertation. I offer individual and couples counseling.

Life can often be difficult and hard to navigate, but I believe in the strength and resiliency to grow and change. Therapy is a challenging, yet warm process that entails self-reflection and honest conversations. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to learn new skills in a comfortable and safe environment.

I help people by listening to what they want from counseling, incorporating their values and Christian values to determine goals. Treatment plans are behavioral and specific using cognitive emotional reframing to achieve positive attitudes. Supportive encouraging confidential responses focus on the person's current and longer term situations. Goals are determined by assessing symptoms and circumstances using Biblical principals. Prayer is included as desired.

I offer counseling services to clients who are ready to embark on a journey of self-rediscovery. I empower my clients to explore their past, enhance their present, and embrace their future. We will foster a relationship built on trust and mutual respect in a nonjudgmental, transparent environment. My mission is to provide a safe space for all regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender identification, sexual orientation, or economic status. Together, we will create a personalized plan that best meets your needs, and you will leave with an arsenal of tools to use outside our sessions.

My approach to therapy utilizes an integrative blend of counseling theory to provide specialized services to a wide variety of patients and patient issues. My goal in therapy is to work in an equal and collaborative relationship with patients to reach his or her goals through empathy, respect, genuineness, and a little humor. I strive to assist patients to work towards identifying challenges or conflicts as well as to find meaning and purpose in life.

Anxiety and depression can make us feel stuck, but there is hope. Stress feels overwhelming, but this too shall pass. Relationship challenges can feel like the end of the world, but you can overcome. I want to help you get better and reclaim your strength. Often people are intimidated by the thought of going to see a therapist. Therapy doesn’t have to be painful, it is a process to having a better understanding of yourself.