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Madeline Cohen

Madeline Cohen, LCMHC

Therapist · North Carolina · 15+ years of experience

Practical therapy for life transitions and stress

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  • Midlife transitions
  • Trauma recovery
  • Values-driven work

About Madeline

Madeline Cohen is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting struggles, and dips in self-esteem. She focuses on guiding clients through life changes, including the uncertainty that comes with midlife transitions. Her tone is direct and practical, aimed at people who want clear steps and steady support.

Madeline uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people name what matters and make concrete changes. She often combines acceptance-based tools with work on attachment patterns and emotion-focused conversations. Sessions are geared toward building emotional awareness, stronger relationships, and clearer life priorities.

With 15 years of experience, she has worked with people dealing with trauma, chronic illness, body image concerns, and the stress of caregiving or divorce. That background informs a steady, empathetic approach when emotions feel overwhelming or confusing.

Her style centers on collaboration. Clients can expect direct feedback, gentle challenges, and space to reflect. Madeline aims to help people reconnect with their values while learning practical coping skills they can use between appointments.

She practices in North Carolina and offers services in English. Prospective clients who want to begin can use the site process to match and schedule a first appointment and confirm current session options before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Madeline uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in ways that fit well over distance. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and learning small actions that align with those values, which can be practiced between sessions to support real-life change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotions, helping people notice interaction habits and try new ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each client about goals and preferences and recommend methods that match those needs. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which online formats are supported. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions useful for practicing skills at home and for keeping momentum between in-person visits.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Madeline commonly address?

She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and self-esteem issues, plus related topics like midlife crisis and life purpose.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her work is collaborative and practical, combining acceptance-based strategies with emotion-focused and attachment-informed conversations to build insight and skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Madeline brings 15 years of experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, chronic illness, body image, and relationship patterns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your appointments.

How does payment work and what does cost depend on?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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