Hi! Im Maddi Elkin-Aquino (she/her).

For me, therapy is an in-the-moment,

co-created dance that provides connection and healing. I see wellness as the

innate interconnections between bodies, minds, and relationships. By tapping

into these connections, people and communities can find their own paths to

healing.

A little bit about me: I love a good cup of tea and a chat. I spend my free time

reading, cuddling my dogs, moving my body, hanging out with my loved ones,

learning in community, and laughing.

Now for the professional stuff:

I earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Human and Community Development

from Hanover College, and a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master of Arts

(M.A.) program at Naropa University, with a focus in somatic therapy. I have

multiple trainings to support suicide risk assessment and intervention. I also

have some training in DBT. I have relevant training in yoga asana (movement)

and meditation training influenced by Buddist contemplative practices that

informs my therapy practice.

My approach is based in somatic therapy, but it is also eclectic drawing from

humanistic/person-centered therapy, polyvagal theory, trauma-informed

approaches, attachment, multicultural/social justice systems paradigms, EFT,

and IFS theory. This provides a client-centered experience that supports you

in achieving your therapeutic goals. Somatic counseling is a form of therapy

that brings the body into the therapeutic relationship. In session, this can look

like movement, touch, and other mindfulness or breathwork practices in

addition to traditional talk therapy. Therapy with me will feel holistic and

relational.

I have worked with people who hold a variety of life experiences with a focus

on the LGBTQ+ community. I am kink- and non-monogamous-aware and

have training to provide gender-affirming medical transition assessment. I

work primarily with adults individually, couples, and in group settings on topics

including trauma, anxiety and social anxiety, gender and sexuality, grief, and

other life transitions.

My experience includes:

- Counseling adult individuals with a variety of experiences, including

developmental and relational trauma (i.e. attachment wounding, sexual

assault and abuse, domestic violence, etc.), anxiety, social anxiety, grief, and

transpersonal/spiritual experiences.

- Working with LGBTQ+ teens and adults therapeutically, including providing

gender-affirming medical transition assessment.

- Working with couples one-on-one and in group settings to navigate

disconnection and life stressors

- Supporting transgender teens within their family and school systems.

- Supporting neurodivergent clients navigate institutions and systems.

- Facilitating a variety of therapeutic and educational groups, including groups

for LGBTQ+ clients, support groups, Deep Rest and Connection Groups, and

health education groups.

- Providing case management and mentor support to people facing housing

crises.

- Working in public health and community-based settings.

I am a registered LPC in the state of Oregon.

You can reach Maddi directly at maddi@sprouttherapypdx.com