Magdelene Thebaud, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 3 years in practice

Magdelene Thebaud is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with self-esteem.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149029365 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1003794785 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Magdelene

Magdelene Thebaud is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with career transitions, bipolar disorder, and feelings of emptiness, loneliness, jealousy, or trouble with self-love. Her tone is compassionate and direct, aimed at people who want practical ways to feel steadier day to day.

She focuses on understanding each person’s experience before deciding what to try.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative - she listens, asks concrete questions, and helps clients name what matters most to them. Then she works with them to build clear, doable steps toward feeling better. Magdelene uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to create plans that match a person’s needs and goals.

That can include short-term coping strategies and longer-term work on patterns that keep people stuck. She frames progress in real terms, like getting through a hard week or making a steady change at work. Her approach is culturally responsive and strengths-based.

She pays attention to the whole person and the contexts that shape their feelings. Many clients find this mix of practical tools and steady support helps them regain confidence and a clearer sense of direction. Magdelene holds an Illinois LCSW, which means she practices as a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois.

She has three years of clinical experience working with adults from different backgrounds and life situations.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Magdelene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Emptiness
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Self-love

Online support

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

Magdelene uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and steady progress. One approach emphasizes building coping strategies for anxiety and depression, teaching specific tools to manage symptoms day to day and handle stress more calmly. Another approach centers on identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior and replacing them with small, practical experiments to test new ways of responding.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. She works with clients to understand goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try methods that fit the person’s life and adjust the plan as needed based on what feels most useful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections, or people who want more flexible ways to communicate between live sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping the focus on practical progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Magdelene help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career transitions, and bipolar disorder, plus issues like emptiness, loneliness, jealousy, and self-love.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on listening first and then creating practical steps clients can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of clinical experience working with adults in a variety of emotional and life situations.

What credentials and location are on file?

She holds an Illinois LCSW, practicing as a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois.

Which languages are offered and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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