Madison Cooke
M.A.Ed., LCMHC-A, NCC
Play therapist and Registered Behavioral Technician-trained clinician blending person-centered, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness approaches to help children and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
A Note From Madison Cooke
Madison Cooke holds a M.A.Ed. and LCMHC-A credentials with NCC certification. She earned her psychology degree from East Carolina University in 2018, later completing her clinical mental health counseling master’s and play therapy certificate at UNC Pembroke in December 2023.
As a North Carolina native, Madison previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician with autistic children using ABA therapy. She integrates “Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and mindfulness approaches” along with play therapy in her clinical work. Her experience spans anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life stressors affecting children and adults.
Madison emphasizes creating a safe, individualized therapeutic space. She believes counseling should be “adjusted to best meet your set of needs” and uses a strengths-based approach combined with play therapy, noting that “Toys are children’s words and play is their language.”
As a North Carolina native, Madison previously worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician with autistic children using ABA therapy. She integrates “Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and mindfulness approaches” along with play therapy in her clinical work. Her experience spans anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life stressors affecting children and adults.
Madison emphasizes creating a safe, individualized therapeutic space. She believes counseling should be “adjusted to best meet your set of needs” and uses a strengths-based approach combined with play therapy, noting that “Toys are children’s words and play is their language.”
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (minor in Sociology) — East Carolina University
Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling — University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Play Therapy Graduate Certificate — University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Certifications
Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
Credentials & Training
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)