OUR PRACTICE

Our experience enables us to offer counseling to teens, adults, couples and families.  We recognize that as we transition into different stages of life and/or experience certain events that we may benefit from a safe neutral space to process our thoughts and feelings.

OUR FOCUS

Our focus is to help you develop clarity about your experience.  It is important to understand how our thoughts and feelings effect our behavior.  We will work with you to develop skills to navigate everyday life.  The goal is to heal, energize, and improve your overall sense of well-being.

About Maddie

Maddalena (Maddie) S. Franken is a graduate of the New School for Social Research in New York City and is licensed in the state of Illinois as a Clinical Professional Counselor.  She completed her training in both cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapy. She has worked with a diverse client population, ranging from teens, adults, families, and couples. Maddie has extensive experience assisting people through life transitions related to career, relationships, parenthood, caring for aging parents, disability, and living with chronic medical conditions. Additional areas of expertise include stress management, anxiety, and depression.

Maddie has been practicing meditation for over 10 years and has a specialization in mindfulness-informed psychotherapy. She believes that every person’s history is unique.  She encourages clients to see the beauty in their life story and to work towards achieving their goals.