About the Founder

Seeds of Empowerment was created by Dorinda Rogers Madera LMHC-D, a psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing.

What began as her personal passion has grown into a practice rooted in connection, care, and intentional support for every client we serve.

Counseling is the real-life culmination of my journey — turning my experiences and education into a way to create and be a part of the change I believe is so needed in the world we share.

Seeds of Empowerment was built from that vision.

My mission has always been to promote wellness through a culturally attuned lens and to plant seeds of inspiration and self-empowerment — so that individuals, couples, families, and entire communities can be uplifted. Because when one person begins to heal, the impact reaches far beyond them.

That same philosophy is at the core of this practice.

Every clinician at Seeds of Empowerment is trained and supported to provide care that is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in real human connection. We believe therapy should feel like a space where you can exhale — not perform.

Our approach is eclectic and person-centered, meaning we meet you where you are and tailor the work to your unique needs, experiences, and goals.

Whether you already have insight into what makes you tick, or you’re just beginning to explore, you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. What matters is your willingness to show up — and we’ll meet you there.

Our goal is to help you identify and build on your strengths, while developing the tools and awareness needed to create meaningful, lasting change in your life.

Credentials & Background

Dorinda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State, with training in clinical psychology and mental health counseling.

She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Advanced Certification in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University, and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Women’s Studies from Georgia State University.