Madeline Isaacs
State (s) Where You Are Licensed At
IL
Credentials
LCSW, LSW, MSW
Fluent Languages
English
Accepted Insurances
Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum/UHC
Biography
Maddie’s approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, understanding, and validation. She fosters a warm, positive, and secure environment where clients feel safe to share their challenges. Maddie builds strong, lasting relationships with her clients, empowering them to build confidence and grow. She supports behavioral and lifestyle changes and encourages each client’s overall development, helping them apply newly learned skills throughout their life journey. To meet each client’s unique needs, Maddie is committed to continual learning—regularly reading and researching new therapies and interventions. She is dedicated to providing care, support, and healing to help clients reach and maintain their goals. Maddie holds an LCSW, LSW, and MSW. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and French from American University in Washington, D.C., where she gained a broad understanding of human behavior. She then completed her Master’s in Social Work at Loyola University Chicago, specializing in school social work with a focus on children and adolescents. Maddie has experience working in high school and junior high settings, supporting students in both academic and social-emotional capacities as part of a dedicated social work team. She then gained experience working with adults at her previous practice. Most recently, she worked at a private practice with clients ranging from age 7 to adulthood. There, she built strong therapeutic relationships in a safe and welcoming space, helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, PTSD, trauma, and self-esteem issues. Maddie primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy. She continues to expand her knowledge to tailor her therapeutic approach to each client’s individual needs.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Self-Esteem Life Adjustments ADHD PTSD/Trauma Relationship Issues Parenting Divorce