Maddy Engelfried (She/Her)

I have a background in art therapy as well as counseling, and I take a warm, compassionate approach to therapy. I’m deeply interested in people, and I like to lead with my curiosity, both in getting to know clients and in helping to understand what they’re going through. Research has shown that what makes therapy work is the therapeutic relationship, so I focus on cultivating that with every client I work with. I think every behavior has a reason behind it. We don’t make ourselves miserable because we want to! However, the coping mechanisms that fit one circumstance don’t always transfer well to the rest of our lives. By figuring out why we do the things we do and what we can do instead, we can start to shift our way of being in the world. A large part of my work is helping clients learn how to process difficult feelings about these changes. Therapy is hard work, but with creativity and humor, we can make real, lasting changes to our lives and relationships.