Meadowbrook - Littleton, CO

Dr. Schiller began her clinical career as a hospice volunteer at the age of 16, developing a passion for clinical trauma and complex behavioral health issues. Her direct practice experience includes intensive case management working with children, families, couples, and individuals across the lifespan and with a variety of challenges. She seeks to integrate various practices and theories from evidence-based therapeutic modalities like Somatic Experience (SE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), which foster growth, resilience, and independence in the client through the acquisition of actionable skills and increased personal insight.

She empowers her clients through recognition and acknowledgment of their strengths and resilience by increasing positivity, and provision of validation/self-validation which includes acceptance through a non-judgmental atmosphere of support, to improve self-worth. She has extensive clinical experience encompassing a range of issues related to trauma and the impact traumatic experiences have on daily functioning. She recognizes her clients as the expert of their own experiences, striving to create a therapeutic alliance that focuses on collaboration, empathetic support, and respect while identifying and celebrating client strengths.

She offers a collaborative and integrative approach for clients seeking insight to their challenges. Her attitude towards therapy is that there is not one universal method that works best for anyone, therefore, she uses an appropriate blend of modalities to help the clients she serves overcome whatever they are currently experiencing. She believes that the client is the expert in their own life and she is here to help navigate the difficulties that the client is currently facing. She concentrates on developing a partnership with clients to identify strengths and areas of potential growth to make meaning and implement positive change.

Her specialization is assisting individuals navigating life change and transitions, coping with grief and loss, and reducing the impact and effects of trauma and traumatic experiences. She believes that everyone possesses the strengths and tools needed to achieve healing goals, her role as a therapist is to help the client access and utilize these strengths effectively.

She knows that finding the right therapist while a positive step towards change, is often a daunting task. Her role as a therapist is to help you find peace in a safe and confidential space by gaining insight and perspective into your current challenges. 

Dr. Schiller holds a Doctor of Social Work with emphasis on clinical expertise from Walden University, a Master of Social Work and Master of Science in Gerontology from Loma Linda University, and a Bachelor of Social Work from California State University Los Angeles. She is certified in a wide range of social work applications that address complex trauma and seeks to implement cultural humility with all clients served. She is a licensed LCSW in Nevada and Arizona and a board certified Clinical Supervisor in the state of Arizona.

Life often presents challenges, and at times, the need for additional support arises. Madison possesses a deep passion for assisting individuals in navigating through these trying moments and discovering strategies to overcome the obstacles they encounter. Central to her belief system is the conviction that every person deserves to be heard, understood, and supported.

Throughout her career, a significant focus has been on aiding clients in behavior modification and addressing symptoms related to substance use, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma responses. She also boasts valuable experience in working with clients on the autism spectrum and those who have endured the harrowing effects of domestic violence.

Madison's counseling approach is firmly grounded in empathy, compassion, and the art of active listening. She is unwavering in her commitment to establishing a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can delve into their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without the burden of criticism or misunderstanding. Her professional training includes expertise in trust-based relational interventions, behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Furthermore, Madison is in the process of pursuing certification in neurofeedback therapy and EMDR, continuously expanding her knowledge and skills to better serve her clients.