Madison Family Counseling

09/04/2026

We couldn't agree more. Dolly, you will be missed.

08/20/2026

Staff spotlight on Shontell White! A few things Shontell says about herself: As a compassionate mental health therapist, I partner with teens and adults to navigate life's transitions using tailored Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. By integrating mindfulness into my work, I help individuals cultivate emotional regulation, resilience, and presence in their daily lives. Additionally, I bring a gentle, creative approach to supporting elementary-aged children, ensuring clients of all ages find a safe space to grow and heal.
One day, I wish for a Highland cow or a pygmy goat because they are adorable, and I would use them for my own emotional support!

As a mother of 4, and previously in the education system, I can say I am proud of my sons and proud of the love their father and I gave them!

06/26/2026

06/26/2026

At Madison Family Counseling, we love using animals to encourage change. This week in our Humane Education camp, we used over a dozen different species to talk about:
1. Pray versus Predator: making safe choices.
2. Animal needs versus human needs: taking care of ourselves.
3. Animal behavior and feelings, and how to talk about our human feelings.
4. How our human brains are the same and different: we want to be a wizard, not a lizard!
5. Attachment, which is always easier to express through adopted animals than with grown-ups!
~And, so much more: empathy, self-control, kindness, sharing, confidence, leadership, teamwork, situations out of our control, and doing hard things.
*For campers' privacy, we do not post pictures of them.

06/08/2026

We are switching up the Staff Spotlight to give our Intern the Spotlight... Let's welcome Miss Marie to the team! If you have seen Indy walking around the office, this is Indy's mom. 🐾

I am a counseling intern working toward a career in clinical mental health, where I’m gaining hands-on experience supporting children’s emotional growth and development. My journey here has been guided by a passion for helping others and a commitment to continued learning. I love being part of this team because it allows me to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the kids and families we serve.

As the intern, I’m “The Newbie”-bringing curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude to every session. I’m grateful to be surrounded by a team of “Leaders,” “Organizers,” and “Supporters” who each bring their own strengths and make our environment collaborative and encouraging.

Dream pet: An otter—they’re playful, adorable, and it would give me a great excuse to have a pool!

Favorite colors: Blue & yellow

Favorite meal: Any meal is my favorite meal!

Something I’m proud of: Continuing to grow and prepare for this career, and the resilience and dedication I see in my dancers

Hardest rule as a kid: I was a rule follower through and through!

One invention to make life easier: There are too many great ideas to choose just one

06/02/2026

Guess what's hatching at Madison Family Counseling? Our baby chicks for our Mad About Animals camp are slowly making their appearance!!! We only have 3 spots left for our rising third and fourth graders, and they are going quick!! These sweet babies will be part of the camp, and let me tell you, they are the sweetest! 🐣

05/27/2026

Here's another Staff Spotlight! This time, we are putting the Spotlight on Miss Heather, the office's "Systemizer" who helps all of us to stay efficient, organized, and to be the best therapists we can be. Here is a little bit more about Miss Heather:

Rooted in a background as a special education teacher and administrator, Heather's journey into social work was a natural evolution of her lifelong passion for advocacy and human connection — bringing over twenty-five years of experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and individuals across Georgia to her work at Madison Family Counseling. Heather believes every client holds the strengths needed to grow and heal, and she is committed to creating a safe, open space where those strengths are recognized, built upon, and transformed into real, lasting change. Drawing on a rich blend of evidence-based approaches — including CBT, ACT, trauma-informed care, and motivational strategies — Heather meets each person exactly where they are, walking alongside them as a fellow lifelong learner on a shared journey toward their goals.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be and why? A baby goat, so I could watch it jump and play… they just make me laugh!

What is your favorite color? Green, it reminds me of nature.

What is your favorite meal of the day? Dinner… I get to sit down and spend time with my family at dinner more often.

What is your favorite dinosaur? The therapisaurus

What is something you are really proud of? My children and grandchildren! I love their unique perspectives and how they they light up our lives!

What was the hardest rule for you to follow as a kid? Hmmm… I’ve always been a bit of a rule follower! 😂LOL I didn’t want to get in trouble!

If you could invent one thing to make life easier, what would it be?
A mirror that let each person see how precious and beautiful they are in God’s eyes!

05/06/2026

Staff Spotlight... Ms. Janeah! She is more than staff, she is the owner of Madison Family Counseling and our fearless leader!

Ms. Janeah describes her professional development as: "I have always been drawn to the underdog. By providing therapy to youth I feel I can help guide them to be their best selves."

Ms. Janeah's role in the office is: The Map- helping everyone in the office know which direction to go right now.

If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be and why? A cat, so I could lay in the sun all day

What is your favorite color? Sage green

What is your favorite meal of the day? Breakfast, which I eat all times of the day.

What is your favorite dinosaur? The Hadrosaurus Faulkii, because my great great great great uncle discovered it in 1858, which I think is pretty cool.

What is something you are really proud of? My three children and their passion for learning.

What was the hardest rule for you to follow as a kid? Not to talk in class....

If you could invent one thing to make life easier, what would it be? World Peace, of course, but until then I wait expectantly for Jesus!

04/28/2026

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04/23/2026

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