Madeleine Putnam

LMFT Associate

She/Her

Supervised by Valerie Handley, Ph.D., LMFT-S

$120 / 55-minute session (Sliding Scale Available)
Madeleine is not accepting new counseling clients at this time.

Insurances in Network: Private Pay / Whole Foods Insurance / Aetna

Fields of Specialization: Self-Esteem & Identity / Relationship Issues / Life Transitions / Anxiety

I work great with...

Clients who wish to effectively communicate and manage conflict in their relationships
Clients who struggle with communicating their needs and people-pleasing
Clients who wish to strengthen their “toolbox” of coping skills to manage anxiety and stress
Clients who are struggling with identity and self-esteem
Clients who wish to develop greater purpose and meaning in their lives
Clients who feel unfulfilled, directionless, or stuck in their career
Clients who are experiencing the death of a loved one, navigating a divorce, or processing a breakup

Style & Approach

My therapeutic approach is holistic; I work with clients to understand how the mind, body, and spirit work together to facilitate well-being. I provide a safe and supportive environment where we can work together to find solutions to your individualized needs. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and open-minded. Ensuring that clients feel seen and heard during sessions is very important to me.

Some of the approaches I Use...

Strengths-based
Candid feedback
Mindfulness
Solution-Focused
Exploring personal values
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Person-Centered Therapy
Understanding attachment needs
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Trauma Informed Care
Self-Compassion
Experiential Therapy

Fun Facts

My preferred outdoor activity in Austin is a weekly walk around Town Lake.

I get way too excited about trying new restaurants – I am a huge foodie and love all cuisines!

Self-care for me is honoring my three daily pillars: mindfulness, connection, and movement.

Some of my practices include journaling, quality time with friends and family, outdoor walks, and pilates.

I love learning about different cultures and countries. I am an avid traveler and enjoy exploring new places and revisiting my favorite cities. Italy is my favorite country!

For me, creativity is the freedom of self-expression and is highly therapeutic. Some ways I like to express my creativity are photography, writing, making music playlists, and cooking.

My life mantra is the stars shine brightest on a dark sky. For me this means that the moments of loss, frustration, or sorrow, allow us to feel a deeper sense of joy, purpose, and state of being.

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling, St. Edward's Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies, Texas Christian University

Professional Experience

Practicum field experience as a counseling student
5 years of working experience in the travel industry
2 years of working experience in software sales

Madeleine is not accepting new counseling clients at this time.

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