Madeline Salas

Hi, I’m Maddie, a mental health counselor who works with teens, and young adults navigating life transitions, emotional challenges, and identity development. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University and have a background in English Literature from Western Washington University. I’ve worked within the Bellingham counseling community and value supporting individuals in a place I’ve long called home.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and identity exploration, and have experience supporting neurodivergent clients. My approach is strengths-based, developmentally responsive, and collaborative.

I integrate narrative therapy, DBT skill-building, and creative approaches to help clients better understand themselves, build emotional regulation skills, and develop greater self-compassion. I’m especially passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves and reshape unhelpful patterns or beliefs.

I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood. My goal is to help you feel more confident navigating challenges and more connected to yourself, so you don’t have to do it alone.