Madeleine Lysek

Madeleine earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, working with research labs studying early childhood attachment. It was there that she developed a deep appreciation for mental health and public service. After moving to Denver, Colorado, she earned her master's degree in social work with a concentration in mental health. Madeleine completed an internship at the END Violence program working closely with high school students on matters of healthy relationships, teen dating violence, domestic violence, and implementing healthy boundaries. There she also became well versed in individual and group therapy, specifically processing gun violence, grief, and trauma. Her clinical career progressed at VitalCare, where she worked with a wide age range of clients on issues such as anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, intrusive thoughts, and major life changes.

Madeleine’s main focus is to instill mutual trust by affirming the fact that clients are the experts of their own lives, therefore having client's lead in the therapeutic process. This is achieved by cultivating a comfortable and safe space for her clients to move gently through life’s hardships with confidence and expert guidance. She has experience working with ADHD, OCD, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, depression, suicidal ideation, and trauma related disorders. She uses a strengths-based approach, and integrates Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as Narrative Therapy in her sessions.

Madeleine is now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker through the state of Florida Department of Health. Working hand in hand with first responders since 2023, she has gained a deep respect for the sometimes-heavy mental loads her client’s carry on a day-to-day basis. She recognizes that occasionally the job of being a public servant can provide unforeseen challenges in daily life and is honored to help such important members of the community. She is extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with and assist our first responders and their families in their mental health journeys.