Madeline Ritts

I work with teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and the lasting impact of invalidation or trauma. Many of my clients are “doing fine” on the outside but quietly burning out on the inside—stuck between caring deeply and not knowing how to care for themselves. With training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I help clients better understand their emotions, stop self-destructive behaviors, and build a more meaningful life. With a background in community mental health, I've worked extensively with people facing chronic stress, identity struggles, and painful relationship cycles. That experience taught me that healing isn’t about “fixing yourself”—it’s about finally being understood, and learning how to hold both strength and softness at once.

In our work together, you can expect a mix of honesty, compassion, and humor. I pull from DBT, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches, but I also just show up as a real human. We’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s been heavy, and find ways to move through it that actually fit your life.

During our first session together, we will spend time getting to know your history and the challenges bringing you into therapy. We will go at your own pace to ensure safety comfort, and establish goals that will help you create a more meaningful life.