Madison Knowles
Hello, I am a licensed mental health counselor currently licensed in Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, Nevada, Indiana, Wisconsin, Colorado New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Vermont. I have 10+ years of experience with all ages.
My first love is behavior therapy for people with autism however, I have extensive experience in mental health and substance use disorders or all severities.
I love to do parent training for people who struggle with their children regardless of their mental health, neurological, or developmental condition. My first love is behavior therapy for people with autism however, I have extensive experience in mental health and substance use disorders or all severities.
First session
I want to make sure that I support you in your journey and individualize your treatment according to your needs. I believe that our minds are powerful and that our minds can be both challenging and amazing at different times or sometimes, at the same times. With me, you will always feel supported, I am open to any situation, and I am a non-judgmental person who wants to make sure that you will always feel supported. If you think of all of the things we live through, and the challenges you are dealing with at this time shows how resilient you are. The beauty of mental health is that although it can tear us down, there are also many ways to build it up and the process of change can be truly rewarding. No matter how severe your challenge, know that there is a lot of support out there for you and I am here for the journey with you.
Strengths
Behavior therapy is my first love. Teaching people how consequences (both good and bad) derive behavior is my favorite however, I tailor my therapy sessions according to my clients individually and CBT, motivational interviewing are also something I find very important.
Ideal clients
I am Proficient in parent training, family counseling, couples counseling, counseling teens and adults. I have worked in the corrections, forensics, severe mental health, and substance abuse settings. I have worked with individuals from all ages. My master’s is in ABA therapy, and I am also proficient in multiple modalities such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Gestalt, and more. I have worked with multiple different cultures and am LGBT+ friendly. . I have specialized in disorders such as personality disorders, schizophrenia type disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar, autism, ODD, ADHD, and many others.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been trained on CBT and how to help clients see the value of connecting their thoughts and feelings to their behaviors and to be more solution focused.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Therapists provide acceptance and support to clients without judgment. This creates a safe space where clients feel free to express their thoughts and feelings.
Location
Virtual sessions