Madison Smith
Clinical Therapist
More About Madison
Credentials
MA
Languages
English
Locations
DuPage County
Specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Relationship Issues, Trauma
Clients
Children, Teens, Adults, Families
Modalities
Child-Centered Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy,
Madison Smith earned her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University in 2026 and has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She focuses on building collaborative, trusting relationships with clients and creates a supportive space where people feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions. While she works with clients across the lifespan, she has a particular passion for supporting young children, using developmentally appropriate, creative, and play‑based approaches to help them build emotional awareness and regulation skills.
Madison uses an integrative, trauma‑informed approach and tailors each treatment plan to the unique needs of the individual or family. She specializes in supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Her goal is to empower clients with practical coping tools, deepen self‑understanding, and foster healthier, more sustainable patterns of living.