Madi Hancock-Varughese (she/her)

My Approach to Helping

I use a strengths-based person-centered approach, which means I am non-judgmental, have empathetic understanding, value authenticity, and I focus on your personal and community strengths. I employ aspects of other approaches such as somatic, narrative, mindfulness, feminist, CBT, DBT, ACT, family systems, among others. We will work together to figure out what techniques and approaches work best for you, to specialize therapy and make it unique to you and what you need.

My Values as a Therapist

The belief that every person has the ability to make meaningful, positive change in their life is core to my work. It is my goal to hold a safe space for talking and feeling through the good and difficult things you have experienced in life. We will work collaboratively to create goals, identify your strengths, overcome barriers, learn and utilize effective communication techniques, develop coping skills, and bring about positive, lasting change. A little about me: It is important for me to have avenues to express creativity, learn new things, broaden my imagination, and connect with nature. I am also a firm believer and active participant in mutual aid, especially aid that supports our unhoused neighbors!