About
Courageously Known is the personal blog of mental health therapist and faith-based writer, Maddy V. Hesslau. Since being a teenager growing up in Pensacola, Florida, Maddy has expressed her whole self through writing. Over forty journals later at thirty years old, she felt an invitation from God to begin publishing her writings and reflections for the hearts and minds of women to encounter. Every writing published on this site comes from a sacred place of Maddy's story and is intended to offer readers a glimpse of hope and belonging. She believes wholeness, beauty, and freedom are discovered when we comprehend where we come from, confront agreements interrupting our ability to fully live, and demonstrate compassion for wounded and unhealed parts of our stories.
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Maddy received her Bachelor's degree in social work from University of Alabama at Birmingham and earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University. Currently, Maddy is a licensed professional counselor in Crystal Lake, Illinois. You can learn more about Maddy professionally by clicking here.