in the right light
we can all grow
About me
I’m Erica Madge, a licensed professional counselor and addiction specialist with more than a decade of experience working with people through some of life’s more complicated chapters. My work has included trauma, addiction, chronic illness, disability, relationship difficulties, and the patterns that can be difficult to understand, let alone change.
I also bring my own lived experience with disability to my work. It has shaped how I think about autonomy, accessibility, identity, and what it means to navigate systems that don’t always make room for the realities of people’s lives.
I believe therapy should be collaborative, honest, and useful. I’ll meet you where you are, but I won’t assume that’s where you want to stay. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply, build practical skills, and create meaningful change in a way that respects who you are and the life you’re actually living.
My Approach
I don’t believe therapy should be one-size-fits-all. People bring different histories, personalities, strengths, beliefs, and challenges into the room, so I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including DBT, IFS, CBT, and trauma-informed care, to create therapy that fits the person rather than forcing the person to fit the approach.
I also take a holistic view of mental health. I believe strongly in science, research, and evidence-based clinical practice, but I don’t believe they answer every question we have about being human. Meaning, spirituality, identity, relationships, creativity, intuition, and our search for purpose can all shape how we understand ourselves and our lives.
For me, being holistic doesn’t mean abandoning evidence or treating every belief as fact. It means being open-minded enough to explore the parts of your experience that don’t fit neatly into a diagnosis or treatment manual. When spirituality or symbolism is meaningful to you, there is room for that here.
My approach is warm and collaborative, but also active. We’ll work together to understand what’s happening, recognize patterns, develop practical skills, and challenge the beliefs or behaviors that may be keeping you stuck. You remain the expert on your own life. My job is to bring clinical knowledge, curiosity, and another perspective to help you make choices that feel more intentional and genuinely yours.
Why Work With Me
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Therapy is personal, and finding the right therapist matters. You may be looking for someone who understands that your life doesn’t fit neatly into a diagnosis, someone who can sit with complicated experiences without judgment, and someone who will also challenge you when that’s what you need.
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I bring more than a decade of clinical experience working with trauma, addiction, disability, chronic illness, and complex life circumstances. I also bring curiosity, humor, directness, and a genuine respect for the fact that you are the expert on your own life.​
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I won’t promise that therapy will always be comfortable or that change will happen overnight. I will promise to take you seriously, be honest with you, and work alongside you to make therapy meaningful and useful.
Embark on Your Healing Journey
I invite you to take the first step towards transformation. If you're seeking a therapist who values your individuality, believes in your potential, I'm here for you. Let's embark on this journey together, shedding light on the path to resilience, healing, and attunement.