Meet Madeleine
“Our capacity to destroy one another is matched by our capacity to heal one another.”
Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD
Education + Theoretical Orientation
I am an individual and couples therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology from The University of Arkansas and a M.Ed. from the University of Texas at Austin. I have worked with different types of populations ranging from foster care children in the school system, Division I football athletes, teens of divorced families, individuals with personality disorders and lastly couples seeking intimacy guidance.
I am a trauma-informed clinician with a person-centered approach that is grounded in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy that include somatic and experiential techniques. I specialize in relationships, family dynamics, sex, anxiety, and teens of divorced families.
About Madeleine Smith, L.P.C.
I was born in Amarillo, Texas and raised on a farm about 70 miles outside of the city.
I would no longer describe rural America as my lifestyle but it helped me become the person I am today and I still miss those sunsets. My life goal is to not let any bakery or plant nursery be a stranger. If I am not planning my next trip then I am doing yoga and staying outside as much as possible. I have been blessed to travel and build relationships with people through music, food, nature, and laughter.
My middle name is Strong and that name has carried me through the most painful and joyful moments in my life. It has helped me face my fears, persevere through uncertainty, and smile in the present. I am passionate about seeing change and believe it starts by people recognizing their own strength and become Strong all on their own.
My interest in psychology stems from my individual exposure in finding that connection is the heart of our human experience. The passion is fueled by my personal experience living through rural America, a family of addiction, and continually learning what it means to be human.
Meet Madeleine
Licensed Relationship therapists in Austin, TX
