Maddox Emerick, LMSW

A steadfast believer in the power of the therapeutic relationship, Maddox Emmerick strives to collaborate with his clients to build trust, rapport, and a space that feels supportive and affirming. His areas of expertise include working with young adults who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities, for whom specialized support and resources are both sorely needed and often challenging to find. As Lead Senior therapist, Maddox leads the Neurodiverse DBT group and a process group for Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming individuals at The Dorm while also mentoring clinical interns and new members of the clinical team. In his work with clients, Maddox utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach with a focus on behavioral modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). 

Maddox holds a Master’s of Social Work from Fordham University, where he was awarded the Peter B Vaughan NASW Student Award for outstanding demonstration of commitment to social work values. To continue building on his professional skills, Maddox has earned a level I certification in RO DBT and a post-masters certification in advanced CBT. He previously worked with young adults at The New School’s Office of Student Support and Advocacy, and gained additional clinical experience working with queer and transgender young adults with a variety of clinical presentations at the Institute for Human Identity (IHI)Therapy Center. Having experience in both of these contexts has given Maddox invaluable knowledge and insight into the complexities of mental health management in young adulthood and how that can impact identity formation.

A native New Yorker, Maddox, was proudly born and raised on the Upper West Side, and therefore has some excellent bagel recommendations. He spends much of his spare time biking, baking, and walking in the park with his dog, Finn.