Therapist in Seattle, Washington Madison Barbor, Therapist

Madison Barbor, LPC, helps adolescents, teens, and adults in Washington navigate life’s challenges by creating a safe, affirming, and collaborative therapeutic space. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she offers individual therapy rooted in trauma-informed care, with an emphasis on helping clients work through anxiety, depression, identity-related stress, and the effects of complex trauma. Madison supports each client in uncovering their inner resilience while honoring their lived experiences, especially those shaped by culture, identity, and interpersonal relationships. Drawing from a relational-cultural framework, Madison prioritizes the therapeutic alliance as a powerful tool for healing. She integrates EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support clients recovering from trauma, including PTSD and early relational wounds. Her clinical approach also centers gender identity exploration, working with LGBTQ+ clients to help them feel seen, empowered, and supported. Madison brings warmth, insight, and authenticity to every session, supporting meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable and respectful. Madison is especially passionate about working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma. She creates an emotionally safe environment for clients to unpack layers of pain and confusion while developing new, empowering narratives. Through her trauma-focused lens, she helps clients reconnect with their strengths, reduce shame, and foster a sense of emotional stability and self-compassion. Her commitment to LGBTQ+ affirming care and depth-oriented work makes her a trusted partner in healing. Outside of her clinical work, Madison finds joy in creativity and storytelling. She enjoys cooking, reading, songwriting, singing, and playing music on guitar, piano, and ukulele. She also loves painting, engaging in collaborative games like Dungeons & Dragons, and exploring local bookshops and art scenes.