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Dr. Bakahia Madison, LCPC
Illinois
Dr. Bakahia Madison, LCPC - Addiction and trauma care
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Bakahia
Dr. Bakahia Madison is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience. She focuses on adults facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and related concerns listed in her profile. Sessions use practical strategies to address current problems and daily functioning.
She prefers straightforward work that looks at thoughts, habits, and small behavioral changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her approach alongside client-centered and mindfulness methods. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when they suit the client’s goals.
Dr. Madison gives attention to issues of identity and prejudice. She supports people dealing with discrimination, multicultural stress, and the practical fallout of those experiences. This includes concerns such as isolation, coping after disaster, and fatherhood or blended family questions noted in her focus areas.
Her practice addresses a wide range of life challenges: sleep problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career questions, process and substance addictions, and mood disorders such as bipolar and depression. She approaches these concerns with problem-focused work and measurable steps to try between sessions.
When a person reaches out she begins by identifying concrete goals and current obstacles. Early sessions tend to map thought patterns, habits, and daily routines. From there she and the client try specific techniques, check what helps, and adjust the plan over time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting thought patterns and testing new behaviors. Online work can include tracking thoughts, trying behavioral experiments between sessions, and reviewing results in follow-up meetings. This approach often helps with anxiety, sleep, low mood, and addictive behaviors.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and priorities. In practice the therapist listens to what matters most and supports practical next steps the client wants to try. Mindfulness Therapy adds brief attention exercises that can reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to emphasize. That plan can change as progress or obstacles become clearer.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins, or remove travel time. Discuss scheduling and session length when you complete the matching questionnaire to align treatment with your routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She focuses on addiction, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and related problems such as sleep, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions include homework and small behavior experiments to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.