Online and In-Person
Madeline McDonnell
Psychotherapist, LCPC, NCC, M.A., C-IAYT
(She/Her/Hers)
A Note From Madeline
“My clients feel lost or overwhelmed and want something to change, but may not know where to start. They want to build tools to become more self-aware, cope with challenges, and feel more satisfied in their personal relationships.
I support clients in finding clarity, understanding themselves more deeply, and taking steps towards creating the kind of life they want to experience. I use holistic approaches based on client needs, exploring patterns in emotions and thoughts with clients to build self-awareness, strengthen what is working for them, and adapt what is not working.
Together, I work with clients to understand how unprocessed emotions and past experiences are getting in the way of their wellbeing in the form of anxious thoughts, unhelpful relationship patterns, or negative self-talk. We collaborate to develop new patterns that facilitate self-awareness, self-compassion, and emotional support even when challenges come up.”
Experience
Madeline is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a graduate of Northwestern University, where she earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Madeline has a background working in private practice, working with individuals and couples to navigate anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, life transitions, career challenges, self-esteem issues, trauma, and perfectionism. She also has a background as a yoga teacher and is a Certified Yoga Therapy Instructor. Madeline also completed her EMDR training and is now practicing as an EMDR informed clinician.
Client Focus
Madeline excels at working with adult individual clients (21+).
Specialties
Madeline has additional training in career issues, perfectionism, adult children of emotionally immature parents. She also teaches the Yoga Therapy Classes offered here at Serengeti Wellness. Madeline has also completed her EMDR training and is now practicing as an EMDR informed clinician.
Types of Therapy
Madeline utilizes EMDR informed, attachment-based therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), client-centered therapy, psychodynamic therapy, trauma-informed counseling, multicultural therapy, yoga for mental health, Internal Family Systems therapy, emotion-focused therapy all designed to meet you precisely where you are in your journey. Madeline also completed her EMDR training and is now practicing as an EMDR informed clinician.
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- EMDR & Trauma Counseling
- Family Conflict
- Self-Esteem/Worth
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Substance Use
Get to Know Madeline
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” -Carl Rogers
Cooking new vegetarian dishes and spending time in nature are my favorite ways to ground myself.
I have been a Yoga and Pilates teacher for several years, and I love interior design and decorating with thrifted or antique finds!
Mental health is not a destination but a journey and we would love to be a part of yours.
Not sure where to get started? Reach out to us and we’ll discuss your needs and figure out a plan that works your you.