Madelyn "Dede" Schwartz LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- Virtual & In-person Sessions
- Naperville
Works With
- Adults (30+)
Schedule
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Areas Of Support
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Communication Skills
- Change of Life (Divorce, Grief, Loss, Retirement)
- Illness/Recovery
- Childhood Trauma
My understanding of health psychology and how the brain affects the body somatically is something that I help others learn and understand. It is a passion for me to help others connect to the mind, the body, and the spirit of ourselves.
Dede has over two decades of experience. She specialized in clinical therapy within the Adult Psych Outpatient program at Linden Oaks Hospital in Naperville. Her practice at True North Clinical Associates encompasses individual and family sessions, and educational instruction focusing on effective coping strategies for mental health challenges.
Dede collaborates closely with psychiatrists to support clients in understanding their medication management.
Her approach to counseling is demonstrated through warmth and a welcoming demeanor, encouraging clients to comfortably express themselves by lowering protective barriers. She employs a direct and honest therapeutic style, utilizing diverse treatment modalities tailored to each client’s specific objectives and needs.
Passionate about client empowerment and wellbeing, Dede specializes in mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, as well as grief counseling, life transitions, and holistic health integration. Her dedication to instilling hope and fostering self-esteem in her clients underscores her commitment to their holistic recovery.
Dede holds a Master’s degree in Health Psychology from National Lewis University, conferred in 2000. She served as an adjunct professor in the psychology department at National Lewis University from 2000 to 2004. Dede’s professional journey continued as she joined True North Clinical Associates in 2004, where she has since contributed significantly to the field of mental health.
In addition to her professional achievements, Dede is a breast cancer survivor and advocate. Her personal triumphs and participation in the Avon Breast Walk in 2012 enriched her ability to support clients and families navigating major illnesses, offering guidance through treatment while fostering resilience and optimism.
Therapy Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Mind-Body Connection
Trainings & Education
- Masters in Health Psychology/ National-Louis University
- Certificate in The Power Of Awareness/ Tara Brach-Jack Kornfield
- Certificate in Healing Grief and Loss/ David Kessler
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction/ Jon Kabot-Zinn
- Bachelor of Arts - Columbia College Chicago
More About Me
What’s your zodiac sign?
My zodiac sign is Sagittarius, which is a fire sign and it means I’m feisty!
What’s a lesson that you’ve learned from a difficult experience?
That we can get through grief and loss with love, gratitude and appreciation.
What’s a challenge you faced that required immense courage?
Breast cancer, the subsequent recovery 15 years ago, and the Avon Breast Cancer walk of 40 miles in two days, in Chicago a year later.
What’s a childhood cartoon that you still love?
The Flintstones and The Jetsons.
What I love about my career:
My understanding of health psychology and how the brain affects the body somatically is something that I help others learn and understand. It is a passion for me to help others connect to the mind, the body, and the spirit of ourselves.
