Madison Schmelz (she/her)

LMFT 126396
Accepting Clients

Hi, I'm Maddi! I'm the therapist that's easy to talk to, with a bubbly personality, and a seemingly endless supply of ideas.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Palm Desert, CA

About My Clients

I specialize in helping college students, young adults, and teens learn how to "adult" with confidence. Trying to balance work, school, social life, chores, self-care and all the things while also trying to sleep 8 hrs a night, eat healthy, work out, and figure out your future... This can feel so overwhelming to where you find yourself overthinking everything, struggling with motivation, and doubting yourself. You don't have to keep struggling all by yourself, I can help you!

My Background and Approach

My approach to therapy focuses on collaborating with you so we can work together to help you find a balance and figure out this adulting stuff. Through the therapy process you will find clarity, direction, and purpose. During therapy we will talk, laugh, and maybe even cry, as we work together to help you break free from self-doubt and learn to adult with confidence. Therapy sessions with me are aimed to make you feel as comfortable as possible. This means you can bring snacks, blankets, or fidgets, you can take breaks if needed, you can wear sweats, slippers, heels, or anything in between, you can put on music, adjust the lighting, diffuse essential oils, and sit on the floor or the couch. I am a believer that no matter where you start, you'll always end up exactly where you're meant to be. So please just show up, exactly as you are, and we'll figure out the rest together. We got this!

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

It is my belief that at the root of all healing, is a need to nurture and love ourselves. I believe that everyone deserves to be loved and supported along their journey through life. My door is open to anyone who is looking for a warm and safe therapy environment. I work with people from all walks of life and participate in marches and community actions that support the LGBTQIA+ community.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • Meritain Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • UHC Student Resources
  • Allsavers UHC
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $130/session

Info

Email Madison
74225 Highway 111, Ste C
Palm Desert, CA 92260

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