Madison Whiteman, MA, LMHC

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I’m Madison (she/her), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and private practice owner in Washington state who specializes in working with adults navigating identity work, people-pleasing, anxiety, life transitions, difficult family dynamics, military life, and more!

My Approach

I help people make sense of the chaos – whether that’s in your relationships, your family dynamics, or trying to understand yourself better. My approach is straightforward: We look at the patterns, connect the dots, and figure out how you’re relating to the people and situations around you. From there, we’ll explore what you actually want to shift – and how to make that happen.

How it works

I bring a mix of approaches depending on what you need: Systems theory (because everything’s connected), CBT and Solution-focused work (because insight without action keeps you stuck), and somatic skills (because your body holds information about what you’re feeling, even when your brain hasn’t caught up yet).

We might work well if…

You’re looking for someone direct, chill, and authentic. I have been known to throw in an occasional cuss word because sometimes it’s the only way to get the “oomph” of how you feel! I’m a real person, and I’ll meet you as one. We’ll joke, we’ll talk straight, and we’ll work together to understand what’s actually going on… not just what it looks like on the surface.

I’m here to challenge you – in a kind and caring way – to help you access your greatest potential.

A bit about me …

When I'm not in sessions, you'll find me spending time with my partner, best friends, and my cat. I love exploring new towns and hunting down every antique store and coffee shop along the way. Most days I've got headphones on, listening to a new audiobook or Hamilton for the 1,000th time.

I believe therapists should go to therapy too (shout-out to mine!). Between being a military spouse, a young adult, and just a human navigating life, I've learned that togetherness and community aren't optional – they're essential.

Right now, I'm working on:

  1. Type 2 fun… like backpacking!

  2. Reading more

  3. Moving my body daily

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My assistant:

Ms. Fred!

Ready to Chat?

Let’s see if we’re a good fit. Book a complimentary 15-minute video consultation.