Meet Makeda Bostwick
Meeting Makeda Bostwick, one immediately notices her genuine dedication to helping individuals find freedom from anxiety, burnout, and unhealthy relationship patterns.
With more than a decade of experience in mental health, Makeda has guided countless clients toward renewed confidence, healthier boundaries, and meaningful personal transformation.
An Insightful Approach to Therapy
An Insightful Approach to Therapy
Makeda offers an approach that is equal parts empathetic listening and skillful guidance. She uncovers the underlying beliefs and behaviors that often drive depression, anxiety, and strained relationships—belief systems rooted in childhood experiences but still influencing adult life. Using evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy, Makeda helps clients rewrite harmful narratives and adopt more adaptive coping skills.
Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships
Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships
A recurring theme in Makeda’s work is supporting clients who find themselves trapped in toxic dynamics, especially those who struggle with low self-esteem. She recalls one of her most inspiring success stories involving a woman in her 30s who continually found herself in draining, negative relationships.
“She didn’t realize her needs held just as much importance as everyone else’s,” Makeda explains. “Over time, we focused on building her capacity to set clear boundaries and speak up for herself—something she once believed she couldn’t do.”
Ultimately, this client began pursuing more respectful relationships and discovered a new partnership founded on mutual care and emotional security. Stories like these are part of Makeda’s daily mission: guiding individuals to trust their worth and step away from self-doubt.
A Passion for Empowerment
A Passion for Empowerment
Makeda’s enthusiasm for therapy stems from her desire to help people reconnect with their authentic selves. She earned her Master’s degree in counseling from Capella University in 2013 and has worked in diverse environments, ranging from private practice to forensic clinics and mental health agencies. These varied settings have broadened her perspective on how mental health challenges appear in everyday life.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH), Makeda combines her extensive training with warmth, compassion, and a firm belief in each client’s ability to evolve.
Why Clients Seek Out Makeda
Why Clients Seek Out Makeda
Many of Makeda’s clients feel overwhelmed by persistent anxiety, mental exhaustion, or unfulfilling relationships. A common thread is self-doubt—putting everyone else’s needs first and minimizing their own. Through therapy, Makeda helps individuals reclaim their sense of worth, adopt more constructive coping tools, and become more empowered.
Clients value her capacity to quickly pinpoint the root of their struggles while suggesting practical, hands-on techniques for real change. She guides them toward lasting improvement, helping them become active agents in their own journey to greater well-being.
If you’re ready to move past old patterns, reduce anxiety, and cultivate healthier connections, consider reaching out to Makeda Bostwick.
Specialized Therapies with Makeda
Specialized Therapies with Makeda
Makeda tailors each therapy plan to meet the unique needs of her clients. Below is a quick overview of her key areas of focus:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Focuses on identifying negative thought patterns and replacing them with more balanced, constructive perspectives.
Schema Therapy
Addresses deep-rooted themes and beliefs formed in childhood that continue to affect present-day coping.
Interpersonal Therapy
Emphasizes healthier relationships by improving communication, conflict resolution skills, and emotional insight.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Recovery begins with a single step. If Makeda’s collaborative, caring approach resonates with you, book your session now. You deserve to feel confident, respected, and in control of your life.
