Meet Madeline

Madeline Bryant, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA

I received my Masters degree in Social Work from Western Carolina University as well as a certification in Substance Use studies. I am dually licensed as a LCSWA and LCASA. I have worked in wilderness therapy, community mental health, residential treatment centers, and with folks who struggle with addiction, trauma, and more severe and persistent mental illness.

I came to this field by way of outdoor education and backcountry guiding, so I often use that as a metaphor for therapy. Doing inner work takes courage and is an adventure unto itself– where both the destination and the journey can be unknown and oftentimes intimidating. So thanks for being here and for reading this! It can take vulnerability just to get to this point. 

As a therapist, I aim to get a sense of who my client is, their background and story, so that I can honor that in our time together. I come from a strengths-based perspective, meaning that I do not pathologies or stigmatize my client. I see them as an individual and as part of a family and community system, possessing strengths as well as resources and coping strategies that have developed over time. 

I like to think I am intuitive. What I bring to sessions is a perspective that is meant to amplify your own. I am real and direct with my client as well as gentle and nurturing. I balance psychoeducation with providing space for emotional release. I believe the therapeutic relationship can be so healing, and it takes a dynamic approach to be able to meet my client where they are at. We are all dynamic humans with varying needs.  

My guiding principle is one of hope— I believe that all humans have the capacity to heal. Cycles of shame, fear, or anger can keep us feeling stuck or discouraged. We all deserve to find a way though those struggles to connection, love, and belonging. We all deserve to lead a meaningful life, whatever we determine that to be. 

In my free time, I am a new mom.. so I have no free time! Just kidding. As a little family, we like to go on hikes and love to fly fish, camp, and spend time outdoors. I am an avid amateur rock climber, a crossword puzzler, gardener, and I enjoy most any type of game. Thanks for reading!