Madison West is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual and couples therapy, and maintains a private practice in Kennesaw, Georgia. With over thirteen years experience as a marriage and family therapist, and as a graduate of Pepperdine University specializing in family systems theories, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Madison has extensive experience working with survivors of trauma and has completed advanced training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as being certified in EMDR, or Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing. EMDR is a powerful treatment option that has successfully treated trauma, anxiety, panic, and many other emotional problems. Madison has completed Level 1 and 2 of John Gottman’s advanced couples therapy training. Madison approaches therapy with experience working with individuals and families in various settings but with similar goals in mind. This knowledge gives Madison an ability to understand and empathize, as her therapy aids her clients to experience positive change in their lives, moving from fear to freedom, from suffering to happiness.