Hey Y’all, I’m Madeleine
#115843 Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California
#09931764 Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado
#12411-123 Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin
I’m Madeleine (Maddie) Zimmerman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities through healing, growth, grief, transition, and change. My work is rooted in the belief that everyone has the capacity to reclaim their life, even in the midst of adversity—and that healing becomes possible when we feel understood, supported, and empowered.
Over the past eight years, I’ve worked with children, teens, adults, and families across a wide range of settings, including in-home services, public schools, shelters, public libraries, treatment centers, and outpatient programs. These experiences have shaped my holistic, trauma-informed, and equity-driven approach to therapy, and have strengthened my commitment to meeting people exactly where they are.
I was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, and later earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California, where I specialized in Social Change and Innovation along with Non-Profit Management. My passion for social justice and community advocacy began during my undergraduate years at Saint Louis University, where I studied Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Global & Local Social Justice.
I was deeply influenced by my mentor, Dr. Norm White (Rest in Power), a criminologist dedicated to dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline. Inspired by his work, I was one of a few students who helped establish Overground Railroad to Literacy, an organization committed to addressing educational inequities and creating spaces for dialogue, empowerment, and change.
Today, my clinical work blends trauma-informed care, harm reduction, somatic awareness, and relational healing. Whether I’m supporting someone through anxiety, trauma, substance use, or major life transitions, I show up with warmth, curiosity, cultural humility, and a wholehearted belief in your ability to move toward a life that feels more grounded, connected, and aligned.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Outside of the therapy space, you can find me hiking, cooking, finding live music locally, cuddling with my cat, Malcolm, or soaking in the sun somewhere!
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience, I’m passionate about providing compassionate, culturally attuned care.
Previously, I served as a program and clinical manager in Los Angeles County, providing direct clinical support within homeless services and shelter programs. In this work, I partnered closely with families navigating complex emotional needs while coordinating community resources that promote dignity, autonomy, and stable pathways forward.
Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with a variety of organizations—offering clinical services, grant writing, program development, and staff training. I’ve supported adolescents, adults, and families facing challenges such as substance use, ADHD, anxiety, depression, homelessness, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. I’ve also worked with high-achieving professionals, including executives, attorneys, medical professionals, educators, first responders, and nonprofit leaders.
Across every setting, my foundation in social justice and trauma-informed practice has shaped my commitment to providing care that is nonjudgmental, individualized, and empowering. My goal is to help you build a relationship with yourself that feels more grounded, compassionate, and resilient.
I’m here to walk with you on your journey toward emotional well-being—whether you’re navigating guilt, anxiety, substance use, grief, trauma, or simply seeking more balance and clarity in your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am an online therapist serving clients in California. Currently I live in Santa Monica, CA
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Online therapy works much like traditional therapy but takes place via video or phone calls. Before your session, you’ll receive instructions to access my client portal for paperless intake forms and session access. All you have to do is make sure to have a stable internet connection and a quiet, private spot for session!
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Currently I offer walk and talk therapy sessions, where we have session while walking outdoors at a community location. If this is a supplemental service that interests you, let’s chat!
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My session fees are $250 for a 50 min session for individual clients. Family sessions are $300 for a 50 min session.
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I am currently a private-pay, out-of-network provider. While I don't accept insurance directly, your insurance plan may have out-of-network benefits, which means that they will reimburse you for a portion of our session cost. I handle all clim filings, so you do not have to deal with super bills! During our intake proces, I can help you verify if you have out-of-network benefits and how much your reimbursement wold be.
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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call (800) 985-3059.
"Maddie is an enthusiastic and engaging therapist who has experience working with hoarding and substance use. If you are looking to explore and change unhelpful behaviors, I recommend reaching out."— Alice Kuhns, AMFT
