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- Addictions
- Trauma
- CBT and mindfulness
About Bakahia
Dr. Bakahia Madison is an IL LCPC - a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois - with 15 years of experience. She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. She also addresses issues like parenting, relationship strain, career stress, and multicultural or discrimination-related stress.
Dr. Madison works with adults to clarify goals and find practical steps forward. She uses straightforward conversations that point to actions people can try between sessions. Sessions often blend listening with evidence-based strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with people facing substance use and trauma, and experience supporting clients through major life changes. She pays attention to how cultural identity and experiences of prejudice affect stress and relationships. That perspective shapes how she approaches goals and coping skills.
In sessions she may teach mindfulness practices to manage anxious moments and use motivational interviewing to support change that feels doable. She also uses client-centered techniques to make space for each person’s priorities and values. These methods are used together to help clients build steady routines, improve sleep, and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life.
People who choose Dr. Madison typically want practical tools and clear steps as well as a clinician who recognizes multicultural factors. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and follow the site’s booking steps to schedule an initial meeting.
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How her approaches work in remote sessions
Dr. Madison commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety, depression, or addictive behaviors. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will review goals and preferences with each person and recommend which methods to try first, adjusting the plan based on how those techniques feel and what progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional online can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Online sessions can reduce travel time, make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins during a workday, or allow focus on practices such as mindfulness without leaving home. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions and homework so therapeutic work fits into everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, self-esteem, relationship and parenting stress, and related issues such as process addictions and postpartum depression.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. These approaches are used to teach coping skills and set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on addiction recovery, trauma healing, and life transition challenges.
What credential and location should I know?
She is an IL LCPC, which means Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.