# Madeline Sparks Therapy

> Person-centered counseling for preteens, teens, young adults, and their families in Austin, Texas — on the trail or online. Madeline Sparks, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate), offers walk & talk sessions on Austin greenbelts and trails and secure virtual sessions anywhere in Texas. She is accepting new clients. Sessions are $110, private pay only, and a free 15-minute consultation is available by email.

Website: https://madelinesparkstherapy.com/
Tagline: Healing through Meaning

**Who she works with:** preteens, teens, and young adults, and the parents and caregivers walking alongside them. Madeline has worked with young people and families from many walks of life, across socioeconomic backgrounds, races, ethnicities, and gender identities.

**Areas of focus:**

- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- OCD
- Body image
- Bipolar disorder
- PMDD
- Attachment wounds
- Identity struggles
- Life transitions

**Approach:** trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered care. Madeline draws on multiple therapeutic approaches and has an affinity for logotherapy (Viktor Frankl's meaning-centered therapy) and its belief that we can find purpose, even in pain. Creativity and expressive arts are part of the work where words fall short.

**Background:** Madeline's career began in forensic interviewing with children. She has over two years of experience in juvenile justice.

**Two ways to work together:**

- Walk & Talk: sessions held while walking at a greenbelt or trail in Austin, Texas. A good fit for clients who feel restless sitting still or who love being outdoors. Weather and accessibility needs are discussed ahead of time.
- Virtual: secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions for clients located anywhere in Texas. Clients can also mix virtual and walk & talk sessions from week to week.

**Fees and insurance:**

- $110 per session for individual and walk & talk sessions.
- A limited number of sliding-scale spots may be available; ask during the consultation.
- Private pay only. As an LPC Associate, Madeline is not yet able to bill insurance directly, but she can provide a superbill so clients can seek reimbursement from out-of-network mental health benefits, if available.
- Online payments are accepted.

**Common questions:**

- Is Madeline accepting new clients? Yes.
- Does she take insurance? No. Sessions are private pay, and a superbill is available for out-of-network reimbursement.
- How much does a session cost? $110 per session. Limited sliding-scale spots may be available.
- Where do sessions happen? Outdoors on Austin greenbelts and trails (walk & talk), or online by secure video for anyone located in Texas.
- How do I get started? Email madeline@madelinesparkstherapy.com to request an appointment or a free 15-minute consultation.
- Is this a crisis service? No. In a crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. The website is not monitored for emergencies.

**License and supervision:** Madeline Sparks, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (Texas License #10149), is supervised by Ana Maria Cabezas, LPC-S (Texas License #69493), in accordance with Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors requirements.

## Contact and booking

- [Email Madeline](mailto:madeline@madelinesparkstherapy.com): madeline@madelinesparkstherapy.com, for appointment requests and free 15-minute consultations
- [Phone](tel:+17373727932): (737) 372-7932
- [Client portal](https://www.therapyportal.com/p/madeline78746/): secure TherapyNotes portal for current clients
- [Website](https://madelinesparkstherapy.com/): the full page, with About, Services, and Bibliotherapy sections

## Learn more

- [What is Logotherapy?](https://viktorfranklamerica.com/what-is-logotherapy/): an introduction to the meaning-centered approach that informs Madeline's work

## Optional

Madeline's Library, books she recommends as a companion to counseling (not a substitute for it):

- [Man's Search for Meaning](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4069.Man_s_Search_for_Meaning): Viktor E. Frankl
- [The Body Keeps the Score](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score): Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
- [The Myth of Normal](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57951389-the-myth-of-normal): Gabor Maté, M.D., with Daniel Maté
- [What Happened to You?](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53238858-what-happened-to-you): Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. & Oprah Winfrey
- [It Didn't Start with You](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26026054-it-didn-t-start-with-you): Mark Wolynn
- [Lost Connections](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34921573-lost-connections): Johann Hari
- [Atlas of the Heart](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58330567-atlas-of-the-heart): Brené Brown
- [Art as Therapy](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17899481-art-as-therapy): Alain de Botton & John Armstrong