Madeleine Carlson-Widolff, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
States
Illinois (IL), Texas (TX)
Clientele Seen
Individuals, Teens, Adults, Elders
Focus Areas
Insurances
About
Madeleine Carlson-Widolff, LCSW
Madeleine Carlson-Widolff, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that therapy begins with meeting you exactly where you are—because every step matters. Whether that means “sitting in the hard moments” or starting the process of change, her approach is deeply collaborative and compassionate. She works alongside clients as a partner, not a lecturer, offering understanding and practical support for each unique journey.
Madeleine earned her Master’s in Social Work from Aurora University in 2016 and holds clinical licenses in both Illinois and Texas. Her professional background spans mental health case management, hospice care, intensive outpatient programs, and psychiatric intake and review. This diverse experience has shaped her holistic, person-centered approach that prioritizes empathy, respect, and actionable growth.
She helps adults and teens navigate life transitions, anxiety, burnout, grief, and moments of feeling stuck. Drawing from CBT, DBT, and strength-based methods, Madeleine provides a safe and supportive space to process emotions while equipping clients with practical tools for progress between sessions. Her goal is to foster resilience and confidence, empowering each person to move forward with clarity and balance.
In-Network Insurances
Aetna, Carelon, Cigna, First Health, Multiplan, Sana, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Prime Health Services, Curative Health Plan
Education
Master’s in Social Work – Aurora University (2016)
Languages
English
Areas of Focus
Abandonment issues, Academic Stress, Adjustment Disorder, Adult Psychotherapy, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorder, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Behavior Modification, Behavioral Problems, Behavioral Therapy, Bereavement / Grief Counseling, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Childhood Trauma, Codependency, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Issues, Cognitive Therapy, Comorbidities in Mental Health, Confidence Issues, Coping Mechanism Development, Depression, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR Therapy, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Disturbance, Existential Anxiety, Family Issues, Gender Affirming Counseling, Geriatric Counseling, Internal Family Systems (IFS), LGBTQ+ Counseling, Life Transition, Loneliness, Low Self Esteem, Malaise, Manic Episode, Men's Mental Health Issues, Mental Health Problem, Mental Illness, Midlife Transition, Mood Swings, New Patient Visit, Night Terrors, Nightmares, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Attack, Panic Disorder, Peer Relationship Struggles, Perfectionism, Persistent Depressive Disorder / Dysthymia, Person-Centered Therapy, Personality Disorder, Phobia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pre-College Fears, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) / Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD), Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Psychotic Disorder, Psychotic Features, Relationship Struggles, Risk Management, School Phobia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self Esteem Issues, Self-Harm / Injury, Social Anxiety, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Stress, Stress Management, Suicidal Tendencies, Supportive Psychotherapy, Therapy, Therapy for Communication Issues, Transgender Care, Women's Issues Therapy, Women's Mental Health Issues, Work-Related Counseling, Worry