Madilyne Harmston
Compassionate, practical support for everyday challenges
LICSW Minnesota
- Experience
- 3 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Madilyne
Madilyne Harmston is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. She approaches each person with warmth and a nonjudgmental stance, inviting clients to name their goals and explore practical steps toward change.
Background and approach
Madilyne's work emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and attention to how thoughts, behaviors, and emotions interact. Drawing on three years of professional experience in Minnesota, Madilyne integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and mindfulness-informed techniques to tailor care to each individual's needs.
She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when helpful, aiming to support clients in building skills that translate to everyday life. Her background includes supporting people through grief, family difficulties, parenting concerns, and trauma-related issues such as sexual assault and post-traumatic stress.
Madilyne communicates in English and holds an MN LICSW 27922 credential. She offers multiple online session formats and guides prospective clients through an initial matching process to find a good fit for scheduling and therapeutic priorities.
Practical approaches for online healing and growth
Madilyne commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and build concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to provide an empathic, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace of work and feel heard. These approaches are often combined with mindfulness techniques that teach present-moment awareness and grounding skills useful for grief, trauma responses, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Madilyne works with clients to clarify goals, explore which methods feel most comfortable, and adjust strategies over time so therapy fits the person's needs and preferences. She aims to help each client choose practical tools that match their situation rather than prescribing a single path from the start.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it possible to meet from home or elsewhere, schedule around work or family obligations, and continue care during transitions. The variety of options supports different communication styles and makes it easier to maintain momentum between sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Licensed
Minnesota
Languages
English