Ayat Madi

My communication style

I use a very calm tone to ensure a safe environment for all my clients. Depending on the circumstance, I implement various grounding exercises to help clients de-escalate.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to psychology and therapy because my mother struggled with anxiety and depression when I was young. I witnessed her silent pain until she accepted help. Coming from a culture that didn't believe in mental health, I decided to break the cycle and work with individuals from similar backgrounds.

My goals for you

I like to ask my clients what their goal is for therapy and allow them to elaborate to make it a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goal to document on their individual treatment plan. This allows us to measure progress along the way.

Our first session

During the first session, I work on building a therapeutic rapport with my new client, as it helps them feel more comfortable opening up. I usually provide a structured breakdown of what to expect in therapy and encourage you to always ask questions or voice concerns. Therapy is a safe space, and I would like to always maintain that standard.

I identify as...

• Female
• Middle Eastern