Madeleine Pena

Individual & Couples - EMDR - Anxiety & Depression - Self-Growth - Spanish Speaking

Support & specialties

Something to know about my approach is

Therapy with me is supportive and conversational, but also purposeful. I want you to feel heard and understood while helping you recognize patterns, develop new perspectives, and practice skills you can use outside of our sessions. We may explore how past experiences influence your current emotions, relationships, or beliefs about yourself while also focusing on what can help you feel better in the present. Therapy isn’t about telling you what to do—it’s about helping you better understand yourself and giving you tools to make choices that align with the life and relationships you want.

My clients describe me as

My clients often describe me as warm, relatable, and easy to talk to, especially when navigating anxiety, stress, or life transitions. They appreciate that I create a supportive and non-judgmental space, while also helping them gain clarity, build confidence, and make meaningful changes in their lives. My clients love that I offer telehealth therapy at convenient times of day, like afternoons, evenings & weekends- so that they can prioritize therapy without having to miss work.

Focus areas

EMDR Therapy for trauma, anxiety, and emotional healing - Anxiety, stress, and burnout (especially for students and professionals) - Depression - Grief + Loss- Bilingual therapy for Spanish-speaking clients

Therapy approaches

My approach to therapy is individualized, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Rather than using the same approach with every client, I draw from different evidence-based and evidence-informed therapy approaches based on your needs, experiences, and goals. Approaches may include: • EMDR Therapy • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Trauma-Informed Therapy • Mindfulness-Based Approaches • I may integrate different approaches throughout our work together. For example, we might use practical strategies to better manage anxiety, explore patterns in thoughts and emotions, process difficult past experiences through EMDR, or focus on developing greater self-awareness and healthier ways of responding to stress and relationships. Most importantly, therapy will be tailored to you. We’ll work together to determine what feels most helpful while moving at a pace that supports safety, trust, and meaningful progress.

About me

Life can get messy, emotions can feel overwhelming, & sometimes we lose touch with what really matters- including ourselves. I know what this can feel like- in fact, I chose to change my career path in college after I went through therapy for my own mental health and realize how empowering and life changing therapy is! Whether you feel disconnected from yourself, you’re blindsided by a major life transition, dealing with the loss of a relationship, or feel stuck due to shame and fear- the important thing is that you already took the hardest step just by deciding to reach out for some support.

What lights me up as a therapist (and human) is helping YOU to feel seen, heard, supported and empowered. You can usually find me with my “therapy sidekick” Goldendoodle pup, and outside of working, I’m probably trying the newest foodie spot in my town or getting creative with crafts. I’m bilingual, so I also am able to work with Spanish speaking clients.

Therapy Style:
My goal as a therapist is to help you focus on self-love, self-discovery and finally creating a real routine for wellness that you can follow through with. In our sessions, we spend time exploring the real root of what you’ve been struggling with through trauma therapy- then we work on building the skills that you need so you can start overcoming barriers and accomplishing your goals. My approach is authentic to who I am- warm, down to earth, and easy to talk to. Therapy shouldn’t feel confusing or like you’re going to the doctor- sessions with me feel like talking with a safe & supportive friend, who just so happens to also be unbiased and have a lot of great clinical knowledge to share with you!

Scheduling:
I’m a telehealth therapist- so that you can meet with me from the comfort of your own home! I offer afternoon & evening sessions, as well as some weekends.