John Madson , LICSW

John Madson is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Minnesota with three years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, and navigate issues related to LGBT identity, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, and major life changes. He also works with concerns such as drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms.

John creates an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. He emphasizes practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs and goals. Seeking change often requires courage, and John aims to support and empower people as they take the first steps toward a more fulfilling life. His approach centers on collaboration, helping clients build coping skills, clarify values, and move toward the outcomes that matter most to them.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people address unhelpful thought patterns and behavior cycles. These approaches focus on identifying thinking and behavioral habits that contribute to stress, anxiety, or mood difficulties and teaching practical skills to change them over time. This work is often useful for everyday stress, anxiety, and mood-related concerns.

He also applies techniques that target addictive behaviors and coping skills, emphasizing strategies to manage cravings, reduce harm, and rebuild routines that support recovery and wellbeing. These methods are designed to help people develop concrete tools for staying balanced and handling setbacks.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. John works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances and tailors therapeutic strategies accordingly. The result is a plan that fits the client rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with modalities such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility and easier access to care. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from more convenient locations.