Madeline Libretti , LCSW

Madeline Libretti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of clinical experience supporting adults, families, women, and adolescents through a variety of life challenges. She holds a Master of Social Work from New York University, earned in 2014, and a Master’s in Experimental Psychology from St. John’s University, training that informs both her practical and evidence-informed approach to care.

Early in her career she provided mental health services within a New York City hospital system, primarily in the Maternal Child Health Department where she worked with pregnant and postpartum women, families with infants in the NICU, and related pediatric and medical units including the emergency department. Over the past two years she has been based in a primary care clinic offering short-term counseling to adults coping with stress, depression, anxiety, chronic medical conditions, and new medical diagnoses.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic she has delivered mental health support virtually and has facilitated a virtual support group addressing pandemic-related challenges. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, goal-oriented, and client-centered, drawing on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused strategies, and problem-solving techniques to equip people with practical coping skills and tools. Madeline emphasizes partnership in therapy, working with clients to set goals and develop healthier habits and coping strategies as they move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Support

Madeline Libretti integrates several evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a supportive therapeutic relationship so clients can explore their concerns at their own pace and build self-direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills for changing thoughts and habits, often helping with depression, anxiety, and coping with medical diagnoses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Madeline works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to create a personalized plan rather than using a single method exclusively.

Online therapy with Madeline is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support between appointments, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.