- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and DBT methods
About Madison
Madison Bentley is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 21 years of experience. He works with young adults and others on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes.
He focuses on practical skills people can use day to day. He helps clients improve communication, manage strong emotions, and steady moods. He also supports people exploring identity and intimacy-related concerns, and those handling career or parenting pressures.
Madison uses approaches drawn from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and EMDR. In sessions he listens to how problems show up in real life, then works with clients to try concrete steps that reduce distress and increase agency.
He has experience across a wide range of issues including LGBT concerns, abandonment, adoption and foster care history, attachment difficulties, body image and chronic health challenges. He also addresses anger, codependency, communication problems, and coping after disasters.
Sessions are paced to fit what each person needs. Madison helps people set goals, track progress, and adjust tactics when something is not working. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. In practice this means the therapist focuses on what matters to the client, reflects concerns back clearly, and helps set goals that feel relevant to everyday life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It offers concrete exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, and work or study-related stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. Madison will work with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences, then adjust the plan as progress is tracked. That collaboration helps keep sessions practical and focused.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions help fit counseling into a busy schedule, make it easier to follow up between appointments, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Online work can also let clients use hands-on CBT or DBT exercises during the session and review materials together without needing extra travel.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief alongside relationship, career, intimacy and parenting concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered stance combined with CBT and DBT skills, and can include EMDR or existential perspectives when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
Madison has 21 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia.
Can non-US residents work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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