Madison

Madison Marcus-Paddison

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“Are you struggling with shame, vulnerability and the feeling of 'never being good enough'? Do you feel disengaged from life, your loved ones, and sick of watching moments pass you by? Have you spent all your time making sure you never fall, and as a result never learned how to get back up? Let's chat.”

About Me

I offer a supportive space to gently explore the burden of shame and vulnerability. Many clients feel stuck, having focused so much on avoiding mistakes. Together, we can unpack these feelings, helping you reconnect with life and loved ones. Our conversations aim to build resilience, so you can learn to get back up. This means navigating setbacks with greater ease and embracing new moments.

Approach

We move from conversation into practical, moment-to-moment work in sessions, noticing how shame and avoidance show up in your thoughts, body, and choices. In sessions we name patterns, try small experiments for how you might respond differently, and reflect on what felt possible or hard; between sessions you’ll have simple practices or observations to bring back so we can track what changes in day-to-day life. Change usually unfolds as steady shifts in habits, feelings, and relationships, which many people find grounding when they want clearer choices.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Brainspotting

    A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Performance

    The psychological factors (confidence, focus, pressure management) that influence how well a person performs in sport, academics, the arts, or work.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

  • Social Worker (Mental Health)

    A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)

Social Worker

Qualifications

University of Michigan

Service Areas

Bright Spot Counseling

In-person & Online

Farmington Hills, Michigan

United States

Farmington Hills, United States