- CBT strategies
- ACT principles
- Gottman skills
About Madeline
Madeline Libretti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Sessions have included help for parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Madeline uses a straightforward, collaborative way of working. She sets clear goals with each person and focuses on practical skills they can use between sessions. Her background includes work in a New York City hospital system supporting pregnant and postpartum women, NICU families, and other adult medical patients.
More recently she provided short-term counseling in a primary care clinic, addressing stress, depression, anxiety, chronic medical conditions, and new medical diagnoses. Since the COVID-19 pandemic she has delivered virtual mental health support and led a virtual support group for pandemic-related struggles. Those experiences shaped how she approaches brief, focused work as well as longer-term concerns.
Her methods draw on cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior tools, client-centered listening, and relationship skills informed by the Gottman Method. In practice this means talking through patterns, learning small behavior changes, and rehearsing communication moves.
People often come to her wanting help with control issues, codependency, parenting stress, career strain, or managing anger and resentment. She helps people build simple routines, stronger boundaries, and clearer communication so daily life feels more manageable.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that fit their values. It can help with anger that comes from getting trapped by negative thinking. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors through small, practical exercises. CBT is useful for reducing reactive patterns and building alternative coping steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean trying a skill-based CBT exercise for a few weeks, then adding ACT ideas or dialectical behavior skills if helpful.
The profile does not list session formats, so confirm which online options are currently offered 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. They let people practice skills between work or parenting duties, and can support steady progress on anger, communication, and stress management without changing daily routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, parenting strain, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, focusing on practical skills and clear steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience, including work in hospital maternal child health and in a primary care clinic.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with the credential shown as FL LCSW.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the profile; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.