About Oak River Counseling, LLC
Maddison Kirschner, LMFTA
Maddison Kirschner is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, born and raised in Northern California but settled in Alabama with her family in 2021. Maddison has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix and received her Master’s of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy from Capella University, where she graduated with High Honors. Maddison is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Maddison takes great pride in her work and always strives to learn and grow professionally and personally. Maddison aspires to provide her clients with a safe place where they can learn, grow, and heal in their unique way. In Maddison’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, DIY home renovations, reading, and vacationing at the beach. Maddison is under the supervision of Dr. Haines, LMFT-S.
Some of Maddison’s favorite quotes:
“Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional”. –Haruki Murakami
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them.”–Albert Einstein
“We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious…and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” —Walt Disney
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” –Henry Ford
“Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. Not only can trauma be healed, but with appropriate guidance and support, it can be transformative.” –Peter A. Levine
Michelle Cruz-Weeks, ALC
Do or do not. There is no try. -Yoda
Michelle is an Associate Licensed Counselor. She graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Michelle, originally from
Brooklyn, NY, has been a military spouse for 20 years. She worked as an Army civilian in the healthcare field, where she enjoyed working with soldiers and their families. She believes in the power of playful expression. Whether you’re seeking individual, couples, or child and
adolescent therapy, her goal is to create a safe and fun space for you to explore and grow. Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, riding roller coasters, traveling, and Star Wars. Michelle is under the supervision of Jennie Homes, LPC-S.