Madaline Knaupp

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) who works with adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, recovery, and men’s and women’s specific concerns.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it’s not always easy to understand why you’re feeling the way you do or how to make things different. You may be feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed by your thoughts, struggling to stay focused, or trying to find your way through substance use or recovery. You may also be navigating challenges that feel unique to your experiences as a man or woman. Whatever brings you to therapy, you don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin.

I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being your authentic self. Together, we can slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and identify the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. My goal is to help you develop practical tools for managing what you’re facing today while also creating a deeper understanding of yourself and the experiences that have shaped you.

I use an integrative approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspectives. This allows us to tailor therapy to you and your individual needs—addressing current symptoms while also exploring the deeper thoughts, feelings, relationships, and long-standing patterns that may be getting in the way of the life you want.

You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable to reach out. Therapy can be a first step toward feeling more grounded, gaining clarity, strengthening your relationships, and creating meaningful change. Wherever you are in your journey, we can start there—together.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth. I believe you deserve a space where you can feel safe, respected, heard, and genuinely understood without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.

Together, we’ll explore what you’re experiencing and work to understand not only what you’re struggling with, but also the “why” behind it. We’ll look at the patterns, emotions, relationships, and life experiences that may be influencing how you feel today, while also focusing on practical ways to help you feel more confident and in control of your life.

Our sessions are a place to slow down, gain clarity, develop useful skills, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is for you to leave therapy with a greater understanding of yourself, practical tools you can use in everyday life, and a stronger sense that change really is possible.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin creating a space where you feel comfortable being open and honest. You can expect empathy, understanding, and a genuine lack of judgment as we talk about what brings you to therapy and what you hope to gain from the experience. Everyone’s story and needs are different, so there is no “right” way to begin therapy and no expectation that you share everything right away. We’ll take things at your pace, focusing on what feels most important and comfortable for you. My hope is that from our very first session, you feel heard, respected, understood, and supported as we begin working together toward the changes you’re looking for.