Learn More About Madison Motley
You’re here because being different is hard, and you need someone in your corner who just gets it. I see you, and you’re in the right place.
Madison Motley, LPC-Associate
I’m a therapist who understands what it’s like to be “neuro-spicy” in today’s world.
For years, my inner soundtrack was filled with frustration and had me constantly asking myself, “Why can’t I just get things done like everyone else?” Well, as it turned out, I had ADHD (and found out at 22 years old), which meant my brain was wired differently from everyone else. This diagnosis reframed that question into something kinder: “Oh, here’s how my brain actually works!” Naming it didn’t change who I am, but it changed how I care for and understand myself. That shift from self-criticism to informed compassion guides how I show up as a therapist.
Before Caladrius, I tutored college students with learning disabilities, taught therapeutic riding, and worked in a university career center. I watched brilliant people blossom when supports matched their wiring—when structure, pacing, and expectations finally fit. Those experiences taught me that accessibility isn’t extra; it’s essential.
My why is the heart of Caladrius: a place for renewal, not erasure. I’m committed to care that respects autonomy, makes room for capacity, and turns insight into small, sustainable steps.
Some things you are for sure wondering…
Avatar: The Last Airbender is my comfort show that I am always re-watching, and it comes up in many of my metaphors
I love going to drive-in movies
I will gladly discuss (and geek out over) Fourth Wing or any book by Sarah J. Maas
I have a rambunctious Australian Shepherd named Luna that might make appearances in online sessions
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Texas Tech University / MEd. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Texas Tech University / BA. Psychology, minor in Animal Science
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Licensed Professional Counselor -Associate / 2025
National Certified Counselor / 2025
Certified TeleMental Health Therapist / 2025
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Existential
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Somatic
Strength-Based
I often use a blend of many counseling theories and techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and concepts from Internal Family Systems (IFS). In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.
How I work
I balance warm validation with concrete follow-through. Together we’ll clarify goals, tailor supports to your wiring, and build routines that hold up in real life—at school, at work, and at home.
Who I work with
ADHD and AuDHD; autism-affirming counseling; executive dysfunction and burnout; anxiety and emotional regulation; life and career transitions for neurodivergent young adults; learning disabilities and academic skills; identity development and self-advocacy.
Specializations
Young adults across Texas—often late-identified or self-identified as neurodivergent—who are navigating college, early careers, independent living, and relationship changes. You’re welcome here whether you’re certain about your identity or exploring it.
The Story Behind the Name: Caladrius
At Caladrius Counseling & Consulting, our name is inspired by the legend of the Caladrius—a radiant, snow-white bird from ancient mythology known for its healing power and connection to light.
In stories, the Caladrius was said to draw out illness and carry it into the sky, flying toward the sun where it would be purified. In doing so, the bird became a symbol of hope, renewal, and transformation—a reminder that even deep pain can be lifted, carried, and transformed into something lighter.
We chose this name because we believe therapy holds a similar purpose. Like the Caladrius, counseling offers a chance to release what feels heavy and overwhelming, so you can rise toward clarity, strength, and self-trust. Healing is not about erasing who you are—it’s about discovering your ability to move forward in ways that honor your true self.
For our clients—especially neurodivergent young adults—this story carries a powerful message: you are not broken, and your struggles do not define your worth. Just as the Caladrius takes flight toward the sun, therapy can be your space to uncover hope, embrace your strengths, and step into a future that feels more authentic, balanced, and empowered
Learn more about my specialties for individual therapy.
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ADHD
Executive functioning support for planning, task initiation, working memory, and routines—grounded in strengths, not shame.
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Autism/AuDHD
Identity-affirming care for sensory needs, masking and burnout recovery, social energy budgeting, and authentic communication.
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College Life
Receive empathetic support in developing coping skills for academic success while navigating the stresses of higher education.