Dr. Melody Madaris is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with 14 years of clinical experience. She has concentrated much of her work on supporting individuals affected by trauma, substance abuse, and bipolar disorder. Her ability to relate to people on a personal level often helps establish a strong foundation of trust in the therapeutic relationship.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Madaris serves as an administrator at a community mental health center where she manages a staff of more than 60 individuals and is the administrator over co-occurring disorders (substance abuse and mental health). Her administrative responsibilities include oversight of a residential treatment facility, six outpatient co-occurring programs, a 24-hour mobile crisis program, an employee assistance program, a mental health awareness program, and a substance abuse prevention program.

Dr. Madaris believes that making meaningful improvements in life requires identifying where change is needed and taking actionable steps to create and maintain that change. She emphasizes that while deciding to change is the first step, many people benefit from guidance in targeting and sustaining those changes. She hopes to support individuals along their road to wellbeing. She holds Illinois licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (license number 180012142), which reflects her state credentialing to provide clinical counseling services.