Compassionate therapy in Lubbock and online across Texas, for college students looking to build authentic, sustainable lives.
college life therapist TX
College life can feel chaotic and discouraging. You don’t have to manage it alone.
College years can feel like sprinting in sand. Canvas pings, unread emails, group chats, and shifting deadlines all compete for your attention, and somehow you’re still missing the one thing that’s due today. You tell yourself, “Everyone else seems to have the handbook,” and the shame spiral starts: If I cared enough, I’d keep up. Routines feel fragile; motivation comes in bursts and disappears when you need it most.
I understand how heavy that can feel. You are not lazy or careless—you’re navigating a system that moves fast and heavily relies on executive function skills. In therapy, we’ll lower the noise and build supports that fit your life: simple planning that survives real weeks, task-start tools, time-awareness anchors, and steady check-ins. Together, we’ll make school demands workable, one step at a time.
Hi, I’m Madison Motley (you can call me Maddie), a licensed therapist who supports adults with ADHD in reconnecting with themselves and finding tools that work for their unique wiring.
Therapy turns overwhelm into a workable plan—understanding what’s happening, why it’s hard, and what to do next. I pair warm, collaborative care with concrete tools so change is sustainable in real life.
FAQ
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Not at all! I will work with any clients who are a good fit to have me as their therapist. We can mutually check if we are a good match starting with a free 15-minute consultation.
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There are many accommodations I offer ddepending on a clientts needs and goals. Here are just a few:
Online or in-person sessions (location dependent)
Office space amenities: cold and warm drinks, fidgets, cozy and inviting space, flexible seating options, coloring books, adjusting light, fans, blankets, shoes on or off.
Adaptable therapy techniques and theories to meet each client’s unique needs and goalsm
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Yes! I offer online therapy sessions through a secure online platform to clients across the state of Texas. Schedule a consultation with me to see if you would be a good fit for online sessions!
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Neurodiversity-affirming therapy is “An approach to care that recognizes that differences in neurotype are simply part of the range of human experience. While neurodivergent individuals may require support, an affirming provider does not assume that they are inferior or need to be fixed. Affirming providers also center the client’s expertise on their own life and their lived experience.” - Amy Marschall, Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: What Every Mental Health Provider Needs to Know (2025)
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We’ll keep things organized and low-pressure: check-in on what brought you to therapy, your goals and current stressors, and what has or hasn’t helped before. I’ll explain confidentiality, policies, and how I work, then we’ll co-create an initial plan—frequency, supports for executive functioning, and one doable step to try between sessions. You’re also always welcome to ask questions at any time.
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Every client is different, so it is hard to put a number on how many sessions you may need. In our work together, we will create a treatment plan and goals to monitor your progress which can inform the length of our time together. Schedule a consultation with me to get started!
Disclaimer: as an LPC-Associate, it is my ethical obligation to monitor client progress towards goals and my therapeutic effectiveness to ensure clients are benefiting from therapy. I will not keep a client in therapy if there is no therapeutic benefit from their receiving my services. Additionally, if at any time a client wishes to discontinue counseling services, that is within their right.
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I do not prescribe medications. However, if you are interested in exploring the possibility of medications, I can provide referrals!