In-Person in Jersey City, NJ 07302
Online in New Jersey, New York
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Madeline Salerno provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, and build a deeper understanding of themselves. She works collaboratively with clients struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions, helping them move toward meaningful and lasting change.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: Madeline uses an integrative and client-centered approach to therapy that combines evidence-based techniques with compassion and collaboration. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to strengthen emotional regulation and coping skills, and mindfulness-based practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce stress.
She also incorporates somatic therapy techniques to help clients better understand the connection between emotional and physical experiences, narrative therapy to explore personal stories and patterns, and solution-focused strategies that help clients build on existing strengths and move toward practical goals. Madeline believes therapy is not one-size-fits-all and works closely with each client to create a treatment approach tailored to their individual needs and experiences.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 225
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Madeline Salerno LCSW
- Female
- License # 44SC06320700
- Licensed in NJ
- Practicing Since 2016
Madeline Salerno Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Available Online for residents of New Jersey, New York
- Online Therapy Details: Secure video calls through Google Meet.
Madeline Salerno believes that therapy should feel supportive, personalized, and empowering. She takes an integrative approach to treatment, recognizing that every client brings a unique set of experiences, strengths, and goals into the therapy room. Her work focuses on helping clients better understand patterns in their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviors while developing practical tools to navigate everyday challenges with greater confidence and balance.
Madeline works with individuals experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self-worth, stress, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. She values creating a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, authenticity, and collaboration so clients feel safe exploring vulnerable topics at their own pace.
Drawing from evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, somatic therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, narrative therapy, and solution-focused therapy, Madeline tailors treatment to fit each client’s specific needs. Whether clients are seeking coping strategies, emotional insight, or personal growth, her goal is to help them feel more connected to themselves and more capable in their daily lives.