- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Madilyne
Madilyne Harmston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota with three years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, parenting concerns, grief, anger, and related life strains. Madilyne encourages people who feel stuck or overwhelmed to reach out and begin a practical conversation about change.
Her style centers on clear, straightforward conversation. She uses client-centered methods to follow the person’s priorities, and blends cognitive behavioral tools to notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Mindfulness ideas are used to slow reactions and increase present-moment awareness when emotions feel intense.
Madilyne also draws on solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals and on motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change. Sessions tend to focus on what the client wants to see different and on simple steps that can be practiced between meetings. That often includes short behavioral experiments or new coping routines.
Her background includes work supporting people after trauma and those coping with family and parenting stress. With three years in practice, she aims to be practical and direct while adapting methods to what each person finds helpful.
People who want clearer ways to manage anger, reduce recurring anxiety, or handle major life changes can expect a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that prioritizes actions and skills they can try right away.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Madilyne commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in session. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the person’s priorities so the conversation stays relevant to what matters right now. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces practical experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving.She also weaves in mindfulness practices to help slow strong reactions and increase awareness of bodily and emotional cues. Mindfulness can be used for stress, anxiety, and anger so people have more options when emotions rise. Together these approaches give both short-term coping tools and steps toward lasting change.
Finding the best mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, what has helped or not helped before, and preferences for exercises. From there she and the client choose which methods to try and agree on small, achievable steps to use between sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a weekday break or to continue work from home after a difficult day. They also allow for shorter check-ins when that better matches a person’s schedule, while keeping the focus on usable skills and clear next steps.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting strain, and related issues such as grief and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic approach or style?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as an LICSW in Minnesota.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LICSW licensed in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.