Madyson Bondi

LPC

She | Her | Hers

Trauma-Informed | Self-Compassion | Mindfulness | Complex Relationships | Collaboration | Identity Development

I’ve been passionate about mental health for as long as I can remember. My journey into this field began at Loyola University Chicago, where I had the chance to volunteer as a peer health advisor at their wellness center. That experience ignited my drive to pursue a career dedicated to supporting others. I earned my bachelor’s in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience at Loyola and then went on to complete my master’s in Forensic Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Before joining Empowered in 2022, I had the privilege of gaining experience at a behavioral health hospital, where I provided individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. This experience taught me so much about the diverse challenges people face and solidified my commitment to helping others through their own journeys.

I take an integrative, trauma-informed approach to therapy, creating a safe and containing space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. I’m especially interested in exploring the unconscious patterns and early relational experiences that influence your current struggles and relationships. To support this work, I draw on a range of evidence-based methods tailored to your unique needs, including IFS-informed parts work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and somatic-informed techniques. I also help clients make sense of attachment dynamics and build confidence in setting healthy boundaries within complex relationships.

Whether it’s exploring your past experiences, challenging limiting beliefs, or building new coping skills, we’ll work together to create lasting change in a way that feels authentic to you. I believe therapy is an alliance, a partnership where we work together toward your goals. I balance empathy with directness, and I try to keep things light with humor when it’s helpful, making sure our work is not only effective but also approachable.

When I’m not in the office, you’ll find me exploring new cuisines, traveling to new places, or getting lost in art and music. I’m also a huge reptile enthusiast! I love learning and connecting with the world around me, and it’s something I try to bring into both my personal and professional life.

I’m really excited to work with you and support you on your unique journey of growth and self-discovery!