Madison Segarra Therapy for Self-Discovery & Relationships
Professional Clinical Counselor Intern
affirming therapy for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent clients exploring identity, relationships, and belonging
hello,
I believe that healing is more than easing pain—it’s also about reconnecting with the joys & possibilities life has to offer.
I help people go from being stuck in disempowering cycles to embracing their authentic identity with clarity and strength.
About Madison (she/her)
Graduate student intern
I’m training as a therapist because I know there’s something powerful about being seen and supported exactly as you are.
Identity, Belonging & Life Transitions
I connect deeply with young adults, adults, and couples navigating identity, life transitions, relationships, belonging, and the sometimes messy process of figuring out who you are and what you want. Whether you're navigating a career change, dating, a relationship shift, a move, burnout, grief, or learning to embrace a neurodivergent brain, therapy can be a place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with greater clarity.
In our work together, I want you to feel safe showing up messy, real, uncertain, and fully yourself. I especially love sitting with people in the in-between moments, the big life transitions where old ways of being no longer fit and the path forward isn't yet clear. While these moments can feel overwhelming, I believe they also hold incredible opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and creating a life that feels more authentic.
My work often includes supporting people who are questioning or redefining who they are personally, professionally, culturally, or within their relationships. Identity is shaped by so many parts of our lives, and together we can explore what feels authentically yours while letting go of roles, expectations, or stories that no longer fit. I'm especially honored to work with LGBTQIA+ folks as they embrace the fullness of who they are and build lives and relationships that feel authentic and aligned.
Affirming Therapy for BIPOC & First-Generation Clients
My purpose as a therapist is to hold space for you exactly as you are.
As a proud Puerto Rican woman and the first in my family to seek out therapy and talk openly about mental health, I know how vulnerable it can feel to step into this space for the first time. If you're a fellow BIPOC person, a first-generation professional, or someone raised in a family or culture where emotions were meant to be hidden, minimized, or pushed aside, I want you to know that you belong here. Having personally witnessed the impacts of PTSD, addiction, racism, and colorism, I bring both lived experience and cultural awareness into the room.
I'm committed to creating a space where BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and historically marginalized individuals can feel seen, valued, and empowered. Together, let’s explore the ways your identity, relationships, family history, and cultural experiences have shaped you while working toward greater self-acceptance, healing, and freedom. I want you to feel safe being honest, vulnerable, and fully human.
My hope is to help you move away from patterns rooted in self-doubt, survival, or external expectations and to build a life that feels more authentic, connected, and aligned with who you truly are.
Ways I can support you include:
exploring identity, belonging, and becoming more fully yourself
navigating life transitions with greater confidence and self-trust
building more secure, connected, and fulfilling relationships
finding clarity in dating, situationships, and romantic relationships
embracing your LGBTQIA+ identity or neurodivergence with self-compassion
healing from cultural trauma, racism, colorism, and experiences of othering
supporting healthcare workers, first responders, caregivers to make room for yourself
creating a life that feels authentic, connected, and true to who you are
Relationships, Dating & Connection
Relationships are at the heart of so much of our lives and shape so much of how we experience ourselves and the world around us. From dating and new partners, to friendships, family dynamics, and long-term partnerships, our relationships often reflect the ways we've learned to connect, protect ourselves, and seek belonging. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and begin creating new patterns that feel more authentic and fulfilling.
I believe healing happens in relationships through connection, curiosity, and the kind of self-understanding that helps us feel less alone. My goal is to create a space that feels supportive, affirming, and deeply collaborative, where you feel deeply seen, understood, and empowered to build relationships that feel secure, fulfilling, and aligned with who you are.
Whether you're navigating modern dating, situationships, recurring relationship challenges, heartbreak, or questions about what you truly want from love, we can explore those experiences together with curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we can better understand your relational patterns, and help you to strengthen communication, deepen intimacy, and create connections that feel more secure, playful, and aligned with who you are.
If you’re figuring out who you are, what you want, how to navigate relationships, or noticing patterns that no longer serve you, we can explore it all together with curiosity, compassion, and care.
Supporting Healthcare Workers, Helpers & Neurodivergent Folks
As someone who shares life with a physician and comes from a family of first responders, I feel deeply connected to supporting healthcare workers, first responders, medical spouses and partners, and the people who love them.
I understand the unique pressures, sacrifices, and identity shifts that often come with these roles and relationships. I'm also passionate about working with high-achieving professionals, leaders, helpers, and caregivers who spend much of their lives caring for others while struggling to make space for themselves.
As someone with ADHD, I understand both the gifts and challenges of living with a neurodivergent brain. Whether you're learning to embrace your neurodivergence, recovering from burnout, or trying to untangle your sense of self from the expectations placed on you, therapy can be a place to better understand your unique wiring, cultivate self-compassion, and create a life that feels more aligned with who you are, not who you should be.
I truly believe we're not meant to figure everything out on our own. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, exploring your identity, working through relationship challenges, or simply trying to understand yourself more deeply, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.
My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you feel safe enough to show up exactly as you are and supported as you grow into who you're becoming.
career highlights & key trainings
Currently working towards a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. Bonaventure University
B.A. in Psychology from the University of South Florida
i am…
I am a proud Puerto Rican woman and the first in my family to openly seek therapy and talk about mental health. I embrace big feelings and see them as powerful teachers. Growing up with a 9/11 first responder parent and partner of a healthcare worker, I carry both the weight and pride of that legacy.
My years as a nanny have given me deep experience supporting families and couples through life’s transitions. I’ve also been shaped by my background as an athlete and martial artist, which taught me to value courage, resilience, and the mind-body connection. I’ve witnessed the impacts of PTSD, addiction, racism, colorism, and family separation, and I’m committed to creating a space where people feel seen, safe, and empowered to explore the full complexity of being human.
In my spare time, you can usually find me at the gym working on weight training and calisthenics, hiking a new trail, exploring museums, diving deep into historical events, or baking something sweet in the kitchen.
Madison is a Professional Clinical Counselor student intern currently enrolled in a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at St. Bonaventure University in the State of New York. Madison is supervised by Paul Kindman, licensed marriage & family therapist no. 96984
I work with clients throughout Northeast Los Angeles, including Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and Glassell Park, and nearby neighborhoods like Pasadena, Los Feliz, and Silver Lake.
Finding your match with Madison
The easiest way to get started is to book a 20-minute complimentary match call. On this call, a member of our care team will listen to what’s bringing you in and share how our relational approach works to make sure we’re the right fit for you.
Our goal is to help you find the person on our team who is best suited to support you. We’ll make sure that Madison (or perhaps a different therapist)is the right partner for the work you're looking to do.
A quick note for our community: To stay within our licensing guidelines, we are only able to work with clients who are physically located in California at the time of their sessions.
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Kindman & Co. is located in Highland Park, Los Angeles. All therapists are LGBTQIA2S+ affirming & anti-racist.
We are open 6 days a week for morning, daytime, & evening appointments. You can call/text us at 213.793.2990
Kindman & Co. is not an appropriate service provider for emergencies. In case of a mental health emergency, please call 1-800-854-7771 or go to the nearest Emergency Room. If you or a loved one is needing urgent support, check out our mental health resources. We do not see walk-ins or provide emergency services on site.
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