Madison MacMaster

I’m a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #164521) with nearly two years of clinical experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I’m especially passionate about trauma, attachment, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in genuine curiosity and draws from narrative, systemic, attachment-based, psychodynamic, and IFS-informed perspectives.

I value creating a space where clients feel genuinely understood while helping them better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape their lives.

California Family Counseling Center (CalFam)

MFT Trainee | Jan 2025 – Present

Provided psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, OCD symptoms, relationship conflict, and life transitions.

Utilized narrative, systemic, psychodynamic, EFT-informed, and trauma-informed approaches.

Conducted intakes, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and ongoing case consultation under supervision.

Provided culturally responsive care and collaborated with supervisors to strengthen case conceptualization and interventions.

Westlake High School / CVUSD

MFT Trainee | Aug 2025 – Jun 2026

Provided individual therapy and crisis support to adolescents navigating anxiety, trauma, identity development, family conflict, relationships, and academic stress.

Conducted risk assessments for suicidality and self-harm and completed mandated reporting when necessary.

Utilized trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate interventions.

Collaborated with families, school staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support student well-being.

Freelance Child Care Provider

Care.com, Sittercity & Private Families | 2019 – 2025

Provided attentive, developmentally appropriate care for children of various ages.

Built trusted relationships with families through consistent communication and dependable care.

Planned activities, prepared meals, provided infant care, and responded appropriately to safety needs.

Cortica

Behavioral Interventionist | Jul 2023 – May 2024

Provided individualized behavioral support to children with developmental and behavioral needs.

Implemented intervention plans focused on emotional, behavioral, and life-skill development.

Tracked client progress and collaborated with a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Master of Marriage and Family Therapy in Marriage and Family Therapy – Phillips Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program/Campbellsville University (2024-08 – 2026-05)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of California, Irvine (2021-09 – 2023-06)