Madeline Isaacs
State (s) Where Licensed
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 creates a warm, supportive, and secure environment where clients feel safe sharing their challenges and experiences. She values building strong therapeutic relationships that foster trust, confidence, and growth while helping clients develop skills that support lasting well-being. Maddie balances compassion with accountability by thoughtfully challenging clients, encouraging insight, and assigning practical between-session work to help reinforce progress and create meaningful change.
Maddie primarily works with adults while also working with children and adolescents. She works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, diverse trauma experiences, sexual violence, relationship concerns, life transitions, mood disorders, self-esteem challenges, and related emotional difficulties.
Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy.
Maddie holds an LCSW, LSW, and MSW. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and French from American University in Washington, D.C., and her Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, specializing in school social work. Maddie previously worked in private practice with clients ages 7 through adulthood, supporting individuals navigating a wide range of mental health concerns. She also began her career in high school and junior high settings, supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Autism Depression Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Eating disorders Life Adjustments Mood disorders PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship issues Self-Esteem Self-injury Self-injury Substance use Women’s issues Anger management LGBTQ+