Akanksha Madan
Counselor Akanksha Madan
Akanksha Madan, MA., LLPC, CCPS-c, CSAT-candidate, received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health counseling from South University.
Akanksha Madan, MA., LLPC, CCPS-c, CSAT-candidate, received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health counseling from South University. Akanksha’s advanced trainings include Partner Betrayal Trauma, utilizing a Multi-dimensional Partner Trauma model designed by The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS); Certified Sex Addiction Therapist candidate, utilizing Dr. Patrick Carnes 30 Task Model for recovery, Marriage Therapy utilizing The Gottman Method designed specifically for marriage or cohabiting couples; EMDR Trauma Therapy utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR); and Individual and Family Therapy.
I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families, dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and abuse. I also help individuals and couples be able to connect and communicate in a respectful and healthy ways which promotes a foundation of acceptance, trust, and commitment.
Akanksha's Counseling Experiences
We provide individual counseling in-office, online (Zoom) or by phone.
- Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anti-social Personality
- Anxiety and Panic Attack
- Betrayal Partner Trauma
- Bipolar
- Borderline Personality
- Boundaries
- Co-dependency
- Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD)
- Depression
- Eating Disorder
- EMDR
- Greif and Loss
- Hyper-Sexuality
- Internet Pornography Disorder IPD)
- Intimacy Anorexia (IA)
- Intimacy Disorder
- Intimate Betrayal
- Marriage Counseling
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Partner Betrayal Trauma
- Phobia
- Pornography Addiction
- Problematic Pornography Use (PPU)
- Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB)
- Relationship Difficulties
- Self-esteem (self-worth, self-image)
- Self-Harm
- Sex and Love Addiction (SLA)
- Sexual Addiction (SA)
- Sexuality Issues
- Sexual Trauma
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and Crises
- Weight Loss
Akanksha's Specialties
Betrayal Partner Trauma
Whether you recently discovered your partner’s sexual betrayal or have known for quite some time this is still a traumatic experience, I can help you understand how you have been impacted and help you get your life back. I can help you co-create a recovery plan that will help you heal. Betrayal trauma impacts many areas of the partner’s life including emotional, physical, spiritual, sexual, financial, self-worth, and self-image. Betrayed partners experience broken trust, lies, deceit, manipulation, gas lighting, and abuse – all of which create a heavy impact to one’s life and relationships. This type of abuse creates trauma that runs deep into one’s heart and soul.
Individual/Family Therapy
Individual and Family therapy is a type counseling that can help I individuals and family members improve communication and resolve conflicts. The goal is to identify and address problems individuals may be struggling with and/or struggles within the family system. These issues could be emotional, psychological, or behavioral. Through individual/family therapy, I can help you and/or family members set healthy goals which are designed to improve individual empowerment/family dynamics, solve individual/family problems, provide greater understandings and handling special individual/family situations, and create a better functioning life balance/home environment for all.
Marriage Therapy
I am trained in utilizing the Gottman Couple’s Method. I can help your marriage build greater communication and empathy along with building a secure foundation of acceptance, trust, and physical and emotional intimacy. Couples will complete a thorough assessment of their marital relationship and integrates research-based interventions. By utilizing this specifically designed assessment, I can help the couple identify areas of relational strengths and areas that need some improvement.
Clinical Certified Partner Specialist (CCPS-c)
Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS-c) – Akanksha has achieved the highest advanced training in the (APSAT) Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model (M-PTM). Akanksha believes the M-PTM provides a thorough treatment strategy based upon empirically based trauma treatment modalities to foster trauma resolution and relational healing in betrayal partner trauma. Akanksha provides safety and stabilization, along with care, support and relational healing for those impacted by sexual addiction, relational betrayal and relational trauma.
EMDR
EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment to process and resolve traumatic memories. This model “jump starts” the natural healing process which has become “stuck” over time. It is evidence-based, research shows clients complete treatment in 1/2 the time of traditional talk therapy and require less to no psych meds at the end. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. As a trained EMDR therapist I work with people who have experienced specific traumatic events, as well as people who experienced negative childhood experiences that have had a cumulative effect on their mental and physical health as adults. I help treat the root of depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, attachment or anger issues, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Complex PTSD and various forms of Personality Disorder in a trauma-sensitive, empathic manner through EMDR Therapy without re-traumatizing the client. I utilize a humanistic based therapy style which incorporates strength based and person-centered foundation to empower the client’s I work with.
Sex/Porn Addiction Recovery
Like an alcoholic unable to stop drinking, sexual addicts are unable to stop their self-destructive sexual behavior. Family breakups, financial disaster, loss of jobs, and risk to life are the painful themes of their stories. Sex addicts come from all walks of life – they may be ministers, physicians, homemakers, factory workers, salespersons, secretaries, clerks, accountants, therapists, dentists, politicians, or executives, to name just a few examples. Most were abused as children – sexually, physically, and/or emotionally. The majority grew up in families in which addiction already flourished, including alcoholism, compulsive eating, and compulsive gambling. Most grapple with other addictions as well, but they find sex addiction the most difficult to stop. Much hope nevertheless exists for these addicts and their families. Sex addicts have shown an ability to transform a life of self-destruction into a life of self-care, a life in chaos and despair into one of confidence and peace.
Sexual addiction is defined as any sexually related, compulsive behavior which interferes with normal living and causes severe stress on family, friends, loved ones, and one’s work environment. Sexual addiction has been called sexual dependency and sexual compulsivity. By any name, it is a compulsive behavior that completely dominates the addict’s life. Sexual addicts make sex a priority more important than family, friends, and work. Sex becomes the organizing principle of addict’s lives. They are willing to sacrifice what they cherish most in order to preserve and continue their unhealthy behavior.
The Gottman Method
The Gottman Method is the worldwide leader in marital assessing. This model is known for its excellence in providing couples the help they need in identifying and improving marital relationships. The Gottman Method utilizes techniques to promote healthy communication, which empowers couples to navigate through difficult conflicts. It is designed to help couples process through the various challenges in the relationship. By utilizing the Gottman protocols, the couple can deepen their emotional intimacy and understanding by working on the issues together. Begin building a stronger relationship through The Gottman Method today.
Sexual Addiction Recovery (CSAT)
Sexual Addiction Recovery Recovery) Akanksha Madan is a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT-c). The CSAT training and certification program is recognized as a leader and expert within the field of sex addiction recovery. Akanksha utilizes researched based assessment tools and the 30-task model treatment methodology to deliver an unprecedented approach to addiction recovery for trauma, sexual addiction and co-occurring addictions.
Akanksha's Qualifications & Training
- Master of Arts in mental health counseling from South University
- Master of Science in counseling and psychotherapy from Nagaland University (India)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Delhi University (India)
- Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS-c)
- Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT-candidate)
- Gottman Method Marital Therapy
- EMDR Trained
