Madalyn Renfrow, LCHMCA, MT-BC

People often ask why I love my work, and the answer is simple: every person I meet holds a complex, unfolding story. Whether you find yourself in chapter fifteen or chapter eighty, you are a tapestry of experiences, beliefs, and emotions—and I consider it a privilege to glimpse those pages in our sessions. I deeply believe in each person’s capacity for growth and change, and I witness that narrative evolving week by week. Whether you’re clarifying shifts in identity, navigating emotional waves, turning compassionately toward parts of yourself that have been long neglected, unlocking pieces of the mind impacted by trauma, or building skills to move through seasons of anxiety or depression, I’m grateful to accompany you in this process.

Using a narrative-therapy–inspired approach, we explore the “chapters” that have shaped you—core beliefs, impactful experiences, and the emotions that echo through them. Together, we identify the chapter you’re currently living and work toward reshaping the story toward greater health and healing. Therapy can feel daunting, so I strive to create a space that is conversational, engaging, and grounding—a soft place to land each week as you pause and reflect on your journey.

I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University and my Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from Belmont University, both in Nashville, TN. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in the state of North Carolina. Before entering the counseling field, I worked as a music therapist in behavioral health and medical settings.

I like to allow the client to guide the work. Whether you prefer a more direct and structured approach, want to incorporate music therapy techniques like songwriting, enjoy beginning sessions with mindfulness, or appreciate receiving journaling prompts to take home—tell me what resonates. I enjoy integrating experiential and creative methods, with touches of IFS, ACT, attachment-based work, and somatic approaches. I’m especially grateful for clients who want to actively engage in the therapeutic process both inside and outside the therapy room.

Bring your cup of tea (I’ll almost always have one, too), and let’s begin this meaningful work together. Outside of the office, I love crocheting, cooking, reading, writing music, making my baby laugh, and spending time in nature.

Chapel Hill Office MadalynRenfrow@RaleighPsychology.org