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I identify as a mixed-race, South Asian American woman. I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing in the Bay Area. I primarily work with anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
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Madeleine Kannan
Therapist(she/her)
6 years of experience
16 patients on Headway
- Virtual
- Anxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
- Individual therapy
My approach to therapy
I use a relational and integrative approach to therapy, based on my training in multiple therapeutic styles, as well as my own healing journey. I draw from relational cultural theory, DBT, CBT, IFS, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Beyond theory, I believe in the power of a strong alliance between the therapist and client.
What you can expect from me
We collaborate in session to uncover the strengths, resources, and values that will serve you on your healing journey. I find it valuable to explore how our intersecting identities, cultural background, and communities shape our wellbeing. I hope for you to leave therapy with deeper trust and confidence in your path.
About me
- I identify asSouth Asian, Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
- My style isAffirming, Creative, Warm
Qualification and insurance
- Years of experience6 years of experience
- TrainingMSW (Master of Social Work) at Arizona State University
- License typeLCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Arizona, California)
- Licensed in
- Insurance acceptedAetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare
Care details
- Top specialtiesAnxiety, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
- More specialtiesDepression, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
- Therapy methodsCognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing
- Care typesIndividual therapy
- Ages servedAdults
- LanguagesEnglish