Madison Marcotte Lippert , LCSW, CSW

Madison Marcotte Lippert is a licensed social worker with a decade of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. She has provided therapy in a variety of settings including schools, physician offices and hospitals, and private practice across Ohio and Minnesota, working with clients of all ages and backgrounds.

Her clinical work draws on methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). Madison uses these evidence-informed tools to address anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, interpersonal conflict, and coping with change, tailoring interventions to each person’s unique strengths and circumstances. She approaches each client as a collaborator, helping identify practical strategies while also highlighting existing resources and resilience.

Madison earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Work and her Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University, where she also competed in Division I hockey. Her background as an athlete informs her emphasis on determination, teamwork, and resilience in therapy. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW indicating a licensed clinical social worker and CSW indicating a certified social worker - and applies a team-based mindset when partnering with clients to set and reach meaningful goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and to commit to actions that align with personal values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relationship patterns and early bonding experiences to improve current connections and intimacy, making it helpful for couples, family issues, and attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning, often benefiting anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Madison collaborates with each client to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals can deliver effective therapeutic support through these formats while tailoring session style and frequency to each person’s situation.