Madelyn Albers, MA, LCPC

Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology and Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Sciences and French Studies from the University of Missouri, Columbia

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Active member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts The Fundamentals of Conducting Parenting Plan Evaluations  - Virtual training (March 2024)

Overcoming Parent-Child Contact Problems Family Interventions  - Virtual Training (October 2023)

Chicago School of Professional Psychology Cultural Impact Conference Gun Violence Prevention: The Mental Health Implications of Mass Shootings - Conference (May 2019)

Madelyn values empathy and a comprehensive understanding of the systems at play in a person's life. She has a passion for understanding each client on an individual level and tailoring treatment to the client's needs. She values demonstrating openness, empathy, and validation with each client by using an integrated and holistic approach. Madelyn uses a variety of techniques from various theoretical lenses, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions, Humanistic approaches, and Expressive Therapy techniques. She provides a welcoming, humorous, and safe environment for the client to work towards gaining insight and achieving their therapeutic goals.

Madelyn has experience working within a variety of settings including therapeutic day schools, behavioral hospitals, and private practices. Madelyn’s training has included working with children, adolescents, young adults, and family systems. She has experience working with various mental health presentations including mood disorders, anxiety and stress related disorders, developmental disorders, and general behavioral and emotional difficulties experienced within various systems. She has a passion for working with adults and families experiencing interpersonal and systemic difficulties in order to adjust and create more adaptive patterns that allow the individuals to live a more fulfilling life. Madelyn also has experience working within the legal system providing court-ordered therapy, consultations, and assessments.

When Madelyn is not working, you can typically find her at a dog park with her 3-year-old pup (pictures can always be supplied upon request). Madelyn also enjoys playing and writing music, watching a new film at the cinema, or spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoys a day of thrifting and anything that involves live music and good food.