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Sydnee Madding, LPC Associate, NCC

Supervised by Cherie Miller, LPC-S, CEDS-C, IEDS

I meet you exactly where you are… and then walk with you toward somewhere better.

Therapist based in Southlake, serving Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville, surrounding cities and all of Texas virtually.

LEt’s Work Together

You might be here because you…

  • You’re a parent trying your best, but feeling unsure what to do — You could use guidance on how to help your kid… and some reminders of all the things you’re doing right, not just what you could do differently.
  • Your child is having a hard time opening up — You know your child is struggling, but they’re not really sharing about what’s going on. Maybe they don’t even know how to put words to it.
  • You feel stuck in patterns with food, substances, or other ways of coping — Part of you knows it’s not the best way to go through life, but letting go of those things feels scary, maybe even impossible.
  • You’re dealing with anxiety, OCD, or intrusive thoughts that feel overwhelming or hard to manage — Reassurance, positive thinking, compulsive behaviors… they haven’t actually made anything better in the long run. You want practical tools that will give you some relief.
  • You want support that feels warm, safe, and genuinely caring — You want to know that no matter what you share, you won’t be shamed or judged.
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My Approach

I want you to feel genuinely cared for and also adequately equipped to make meaningful change.

In therapy with me, you can expect…

I know it’s not always easy to talk about what’s really going on, especially for kids and teens. I focus on creating a space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and genuinely understood.

Talking things through matters, and we’ll do plenty of that. But talking alone doesn’t always change things. So I’ll also teach you real, practical strategies you can use between sessions to make a positive difference in your day-to-day. The skills from approaches like CBT, DBT, and ACT help your thoughts and emotions feel a little more manageable.

I can use Brainspotting to help heal the negative effects of trauma you’ve experienced, even if you think whatever happened didn’t (or shouldn’t) impact you that much. Sometimes trauma changes things on deeper levels than we realize, and we can gently explore if that’s true for you. Brainspotting can also help “unstick” and resolve thoughts or feelings that just don’t seem to go away.

For younger clients, I use play, art, movement, and other creative activities to help them open up and practice important skills.

Even if you’re an adult, sometimes therapies like sand tray, art, and other experiential approaches are wonderful alternatives (or complements) to traditional talk therapy. Don’t worry, I will never pressure you to try anything that feels too outside-the-box! Just know that therapy doesn’t have to look like sitting in a chair talking about your feelings. Whatever your preferences, we’ll do the work in a way that feels right for you.

I work closely with parents to help you feel confident and equipped to support your child at home. This isn’t about me telling you what to do — it’s us figuring out together how to help your kiddo in ways that fit your family.

I’m known for being really kind and caring, but I’m not afraid of the hard stuff… whether that’s holding space for the heavy things you share with me, or me saying the tough-to-hear things that will help you grow. I always aim to challenge clients in a way that still feels safe and supportive. Growth and compassion go together!

How I can help

services & specialties

Services

Specialties

  • Children, teens & adults
  • Depression & other mood disorder
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety & OCD
  • Substance use & addiction
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Self-esteem
  • Eating disorders & body image

Fees & Insurance


  • $125 assessment, $100 for regular sessions for private pay
  • Accepts Aetna, Cigna, BCBS
  • Sliding scale spots available – please contact us

Appointments:
Offers daytime & evening appts, including Saturdays
In-person in Southlake and telehealth therapy appts

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Change can be hard. Healing can hurt.

But you’ve already done a lot of hard things in your life, so have faith that you can do this too.

My Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate #98987) under the supervision of Cherie Miller, LPC-S, CEDS-C, IEDS 
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Specialized Training: Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Brainspotting
  • Before working in private practice, I provided counseling at a residential drug and alcohol recovery program.
  • In my graduate program, I received the Compassionate Counselor Award.

I love spending time with family, cooking and taking care of my two dogs. I’m originally from South Arkansas and carry that warmth and hospitality into my therapy style!

The old ways of doing Life aren’t serving you anymore. Maybe they never did.

There’s zero shame in just doing the best you could up until now. But let today be the day you start forging a different path for yourself. We can do that together.

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