About Magdelene
Magdelene Thebaud is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with self-esteem. She also supports clients dealing with bipolar concerns and those wrestling with emptiness, loneliness, jealousy, and learning self-love. Magdelene keeps sessions straightforward and focused.
She listens closely to what matters most and helps clients turn those insights into small, usable steps. Conversations are warm and direct, aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable.
How Magdelene works
Her approach centers on practical problem solving and building personal strengths. Magdelene works with each person to identify patterns that get in the way and to try different ways of responding. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
She brings three years of clinical experience to her work and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape treatment. That means the methods used in sessions are chosen for their track record with common concerns like mood, anxiety, and work stress. Magdelene aims to create a collaborative space where people can test new habits and notice results.
She helps clients set realistic goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track changes over time.
What Magdelene works with
The areas below are the ones Magdelene selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Emptiness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Self-love
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Illinois |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Magdelene uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety concerns. One commonly used approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people spot triggers and test new responses that feel more helpful in daily life.Another practical approach emphasizes building routines, emotional regulation skills, and small behavioral changes to manage symptoms of depression and bipolar mood shifts. It supports improving sleep, activity levels, and coping strategies that can make daily functioning easier.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Magdelene works with each person to decide which techniques fit their situation, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging allow for ongoing check-ins and quick support between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work and family obligations.
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