Dr. Bakahia Madison, LCPC
- Addiction and trauma support
- Culturally responsive care
- 15 years experience
About Dr. Bakahia Madison
She offers targeted support for addiction recovery, trauma healing, sleep and mood difficulties, and challenges related to self-esteem, life transitions, and isolation. Dr. Madison also concentrates on relationship and family dynamics, parenting and fatherhood issues, process and substance-related addictions, and concerns common to first responders and those experiencing compassion fatigue. Her practice includes attention to LGBT concerns, grief and loss, career and life-purpose questions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and postpartum struggles.
Dr. Madison emphasizes collaborative, strength-based work that helps people build meaningful connections and cultivate self-compassion. She blends culturally aware approaches with practical strategies so clients can move toward clearer goals, healthier patterns, and a greater sense of purpose, whether they are addressing substance use, relationship tensions, or seeking personal growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Bakahia Madison have?
Dr. Bakahia Madison has 15 years of experience.
Is Dr. Bakahia Madison a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180.010155.
In which languages does Dr. Bakahia Madison provide therapy?
Dr. Bakahia Madison provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Bakahia Madison located?
Dr. Bakahia Madison is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Dr. Bakahia Madison as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Bakahia Madison through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Bakahia Madison work with international clients?
Dr. Bakahia Madison does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Bakahia Madison cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing and Growth
Dr. Bakahia Madison uses evidence-informed methods to guide remote work in ways that fit individual concerns and goals. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and priorities, creating space for self-exploration and increased self-esteem while addressing relationship or identity-related distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and support recovery from addiction.Mindfulness Therapy helps people cultivate present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can reduce reactivity to stress and support better sleep and emotional regulation. These approaches are described to help readers understand typical applications; the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules or when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote formats so clients can pursue consistent progress while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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