I am licensed in Illinois with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180.010155
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Bakahia Madison. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Amazing experience with an extremely compassionate and competent individual. I highly recommend Dr. Madison!
Written on Oct 12, 2024 after therapy with Bakahia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Dr. Madison is wonderful :)
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Bakahia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Madison has been a great help! She listens and really tries to understand your concerns. Her advice is great and I overall feel better after chatting with her!
Written on Jun 07, 2024 after therapy with Bakahia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr. Madison has helped me tremendously. I look forward to every session, because I know she will listen patiently and ask the right questions to get me to think through my response to situations.
Written on Mar 10, 2024 after therapy with Bakahia for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I thoroughly enjoy speaking with Dr. Madison. I feel heard and without judgement.
Written on Sep 24, 2023 after therapy with Bakahia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Therapy only works if you’re open to facing the truth & growing. Dr. Madison has helped me face reality & I’m beyond proud of the way she’s helped me grow
Written on Aug 02, 2023 after therapy with Bakahia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes