PLAINFIELD, INDIANA

Madeline Gabriel is a highly motivated professional in the mental health field who has advanced her expertise by earning a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Indianapolis, building upon a Bachelor of Science in Psychological Sciences from Purdue University.

With a comprehensive background across various roles, Madeline excels in client-centered care. Her experience encompasses providing therapeutic support to children, adolescents, and adults. In both individual and group settings, she helps individuals identify their inherent strengths to achieve their self-determined life goals while enhancing their overall well-being.

Madeline utilizes empathetic and person-centered modalities. She integrates evidence-based talk therapy techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) to support her clients. She enjoys helping individuals cultivate self-efficacy, enhance their self-concept, promote independent functioning, and improve their mental health.

Additionally, she previously held roles as a Program Specialist at Resource Treatment Center, where she developed and implemented individualized life skills programs for adolescents and coordinated crucial external resources to support independent living. As a Life Skills Specialist at Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Madeline demonstrated proficiency in administering assessments, delivering skill-building sessions to clients and families, and meticulously documenting services. Her foundational experience as a Behavioral Health Associate further showcases her ability to assist in resident rehabilitation, foster independent living skills, and effectively apply de-escalation techniques.

Beyond direct clinical work, Madeline has actively been involved in the academic community, serving as Secretary for the University of Indianapolis Counseling Student Organization and as a Success Mentor for the Purdue University Health and Human Sciences Mentor Program, guiding peers in academic and career development.