Madalyn Mouanoutoua
LICSW
Minnesota
Practical, collaborative care for everyday struggles
Continue with MadalynAt a glance
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Minnesota / 31120
- NPI
- 1568184828
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Minnesota
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused
- Skill-building
- Client centered
About Madalyn
Madalyn Mouanoutoua is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and questions about gender and identity. She writes in a direct, respectful way and focuses on what each person is ready to work on. She meets people where they are and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and usable.
With five years of clinical experience, Madalyn uses a mix of approaches to match each client's needs. She often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts, feelings, and actions in daily life.
In sessions she centers the client’s priorities and moves at a pace the person chooses. Conversations tend to focus on concrete steps, homework when helpful, and building skills for managing distress. The work can include talk about body image, eating concerns, trauma, relationships, or loneliness depending on what the person brings.
Madalyn practices in Minnesota and holds a MN LICSW. She offers therapy in English and does not accept international clients. Practical matters like scheduling and subscription plans are handled through the site’s intake flow.
People who want a practical, collaborative approach that respects their readiness may find her helpful. She encourages prospective clients to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session to see if the fit feels right.
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How these approaches can work online
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find their own motivation to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to support small, meaningful steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early experiences shape current ways of relating, which can help with abandonment, trust, and intimacy concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as needs and circumstances shift, and the therapist adjusts the focus accordingly.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Different approaches translate well to remote work: Motivational Interviewing supports brief goal-focused conversations, ACT can include practical exercises and values work between sessions, and attachment-focused work can use talk and reflective exercises to change relational patterns. Discuss session length and style when you schedule so sessions match your routine and priorities. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Madalyn works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, and LGBT-related concerns. She also addresses related struggles like body image, codependency, guilt, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client centered and collaborative. She follows the person’s pace and focuses on practical steps and skills that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with a range of mental health concerns. That background informs her use of multiple therapeutic approaches tailored to each person.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a MN LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
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