Better Fit Psychology & Consulting, LLC
Danika Maddocks
PhD, Licensed Psychologist, LP6621
As a consultant, speaker, and trainer, I help parents, educators, and other providers support gifted and twice-exceptional kids in new ways.
As a therapist, I collaborate with children, teens, and families to understand their challenges and strengths, develop goals, and foster their resilience, connection, and well-being.
As a researcher and writer, I explore giftedness, twice-exceptionality, assessment, intelligence, and the role of motivation and emotion in education.
Services
Special Interests
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Giftedness and twice exceptionality
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Reducing anxiety for children, teens, and parents
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Working with children and teens who are reluctant to begin therapy
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Helping parents feel calmer and more confident
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Collaborating with teachers and school personnel
My practice affirms queer, non-binary, gender expansive, and LGBTQ+-identified youth and families.
I help with many experiences and challenges, including:
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Giftedness, talent, and high ability
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Anxiety
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Depression
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ADHD
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Autism
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OCD and hoarding
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Learning or school difficulties
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Behavior difficulties
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Poor emotion regulation
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Low self-confidence
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Identity development and exploration
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Stress from discrimination and stereotypes
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Social and peer difficulties; bullying
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Underachievement and low motivation
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Life transitions, stress, and trauma
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Family conflict or parent-child relationship difficulties
Contact Me
Services are provided virtually.
Phone: 612.712.3309
Fax: 612.500.4654
You can schedule a free initial phone call with me to discuss consultation using the button below.