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Madalyn Mouanoutoua, LICSW
Minnesota
LICSW in Minnesota - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT and DBT skills
- Attachment work
About Madalyn
Madalyn Mouanoutoua is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with five years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Madalyn speaks English and uses practical therapy methods to address day-to-day problems and distress.
Madalyn takes a straightforward, client-centered approach. She lets people set the pace and focuses on the steps they are willing to try. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing new responses, and building skills for handling strong emotions.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based ideas, and Motivational Interviewing. Those methods are used to address things like body image, attachment concerns, shame, and codependency by practicing new ways of thinking and acting.
She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, immigration-related stress, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Practical strategies are paired with conversations about values and relationships when those topics come up.
Madalyn describes herself as client-centered and adjusts work to what people are ready to try. To begin, she recommends following the platform steps to match and schedule a first session so a plan can be made together.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and eating-related thoughts by teaching specific skills and homework to try between sessions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses values-based work and simple exercises to help people accept difficult feelings while making choices that match what matters to them. Attachment-based ideas look at patterns in relationships and help people notice how early bonds affect current trust and connection.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Madalyn will discuss which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences and adjust plans as progress is made. That choice is made together during early sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find the structure of CBT and ACT transfers well to remote work because homework, skill practice, and brief check-ins can be scheduled around everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and LGBT-related issues, and she also addresses related topics such as body image and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing new skills, and choosing steps the client is ready to try.
What is her level of experience?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including mood, trauma, and eating-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Minnesota and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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