Maddy Hopkins, LCSW

She/Her

Hi, I am so glad you’re here! 

If you’ve landed here, that must mean you’re carrying something heavy with you. Have you ever thought, "I know why I react this way...I just can't seem to change it?" Trauma often lives beyond our thoughts. It can show up as anxiety, emotional shutdown, chronic stress, relationship struggles, or feeling like you're constantly in survival mode. Whether you're feeling anxious, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or trying to make sense of painful experiences, reaching out for support is a meaningful first step.

I especially enjoy working with adults experiencing OCD and anxiety, individuals healing from trauma, teens and young adults, and couples navigating relationship concerns. My trauma-focused clinical experience allows me to meet each person with compassion and curiosity while helping you understand your patterns, develop practical tools, and create meaningful change. Therapy isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about helping you feel more like yourself again. I love working alongside clients to help them overcome their challenges and help give them the tools they need to succeed. 

A few fun facts about me: I love traveling and exploring different parts of the world, spending time with my golden retriever, and getting lost in a good book or audiobook. I believe that bringing your whole self into therapy matters, and I hope our work together feels supportive, genuine, and human.

Areas of Focus

I enjoy working with pre-teen/teens and adults with the following challenges…

OCD | Anxiety | Self Harm | PTSD | Life Adjustments | Suicidal Ideation |

  • Experience

    - I have prior experience working in youth outpatient services

    - I am EMDR trained and love to incorporate it into my sessions when possible

  • Education

    - Bachelor’s in Psychology, Minor in Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    - Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  • Fun Facts

    - I love traveling to different countries

    - I have a golden retriever dog

    - I love baking cookies and cakes

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Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.
— Brené Brown