Rooted in Connection. Growing with Purpose

The people, passion, and purpose behind the practice.

Rising Tides began with a simple idea: therapy works best when people have the space to show up as themselves. As the practice has grown, that belief has remained at the heart of the work—thoughtful, individualized care shaped by genuine connection, curiosity, and respect for each person’s unique experiences and needs.

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Meet the Team

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Maddie founded Rising Tides with a belief that therapy can be both evidence-based and deeply human. She works with children, teens, young adults, and families, with particular focus on OCD and anxiety-related disorders, ADHD and executive functioning, emotional regulation, family transitions, and experiential approaches to therapy.

Madison Lowe Askins, M.S., LPC, NCC

Founder, Licensed Professional Counselor

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Savasha Butler, M.S., LPCA

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Savasha brings a warm, person-centered and collaborative approach to therapy. She works with teens, young adults, adults, couples, parents, and caregivers navigating anxiety, ADHD and executive functioning challenges, relationships, stress and burnout, emotional regulation, life transitions, and family concerns.

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Morgan Strickland

Morgan supports the administrative side of Rising Tides and serves as a primary point of contact for scheduling, billing, insurance, and general practice questions. She helps keep the day-to-day details organized so clients can focus on their care.

Administrative Manager

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Cozy therapy room with an emotions wheel poster, framed inspirational art, board game shelf, armchair, side table, and patterned rug.

A Space to be You

Rising Tides was created to be a place where you can show up as yourself and feel supported in whatever season you are navigating.

Whether you are reaching out for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your family, our team can help you understand your options and figure out the next step that makes the most sense for you.