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Madyson Wills, MA, MHP

Clinician

Hello! My name is Madyson Wills, a mental health clinician following my purpose to be able to walk alongside others. 

I believe that everyone comes from a unique background and deserves to feel heard and understood. I work alongside my clients through life's challenges while exploring us as diverse and systemic beings. I know that life can limit our ability to choose, and my hope is for clients to reclaim autonomy in their story. I believe clients are the experts of themselves, and my role is to provide a warm space that allows for exploration and curiosity, seeking out the inner wisdom we all possess. I welcome diversity in my work and affirm all identities! My clients can expect warmth, attentiveness, and an empathic listener. My hope is that I can provide an environment that feels safe and comfortable, allowing clients to freely express themselves without feeling guarded or fearful of judgment. It is critical that we, as humans, feel heard and understood as our authentic selves. Clients can trust that they are not alone and that they will feel validated and heard. My work as a counselor utilizes an integrative approach, incorporating Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory, Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I bring clinical field experience in working with trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety/panic/phobias, OCD, substance use, co-occurring conditions, emotional disturbances, and learning disabilities.  Growing up, I can truly say my dream job was to work in this field. I completed my undergraduate degree at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where I earned my  Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Gender Women Studies. Shortly after, I completed my graduate degree with a Master of Arts in Counseling at Bethel University.I have a desire to work with individuals, couples, and families through an integrative theoretical approach. Using an integrative approach in working with the family system and our interpersonal relationships as a transactional dynamic, can be helpful for our healing. I strive to create a supportive space to enhance relationship effectiveness by improving communication styles, finding a sense of balance, and cultivating desired, pleasurable moments throughout life.I reside in the Twin Cities with my family, our dogs, and reptile friends. I find joy in spending time with my family and friends, engaging in physical activity, fishing, boating, cooking, watching sports, and playing in adult sports leagues.