Madeline Birdashaw
LMSW | THERAPIST
Finding a therapist who is the right fit can be a daunting task. I emphasize collaboration, choice, and readiness to change in my practice at Integrated Clinical Services (ICS). I have a versatile therapeutic approach that is strengths-based, empowerment-focused, and person-centered. I strive to work with adults and adolescents in all stages of life, who are facing personal challenges, trauma (current, past, generational), everyday struggles, who want to know more about themselves, or those going through life transitions.
Additionally, I have vast experience working with those in substance use recovery, experiencing a friend/loved one go through struggles with substance use, those who are wanting to maintain recovery/sobriety, have been through adverse childhood experiences, and those who identify as being neurodivergent or having neurodivergent qualities/characteristics.
Life has no handbook and you are not in this alone. You will receive my honesty and transparency in building our therapeutic alliance. My office is a judgment-free zone and a space for you to feel respected, supported, heard, and seen.
“Progress – not perfection” —unknown
Favorite Book
The Body Keeps the Score
Madeline’s Pets
Honey Pie is a 6-year-old rescue who is a Maine Coon mix. I adopted her 4 years ago from Lawrence Humane Society. She follows me around everywhere I go and sleeps with me every night. She also chirps and meows at me all day long to let me know what she is up to. She is 15 pounds of love and furr.
Bill Murray, who is just called “Murray“ for short, is a 12-year-old Russian Blue. She was given to our family by a teacher whose cats had kittens – Murray was the runt of her litter. She is very playful and is always bossing us around. She is truly the character of the house.
