Molly Madden
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with clinical and school-based experience, delivering tailored behavioral, cognitive, and emotional interventions for children and adults. Expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessment, complemented by a collaborative approach involving families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary professionals. Committed to providing strengths-based, trauma-informed care that fosters emotional well-being and functional independence while achieving meaningful client outcomes. Passionate about empowering individuals to reach personal goals and enhance quality of life through evidence-based therapeutic plans and effective engagement strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
LifeStreams
07.2026 - Current
- Provide individualized, home- and community-based cognitive behavioral therapy services to children and adults with cognitive, neurological, behavioral, and functional needs.
- Develop and implement skilled interventions targeting memory, executive functioning, emotional regulation, problem-solving, medication management, organization, and independent living skills.
- Complete cognitive assessments and re-evaluations, develop individualized treatment goals, and monitor/document progress toward functional outcomes.
- Utilize evidence-based strategies including compensatory strategy training, graded cueing, task modification, therapeutic questioning, behavioral interventions, and caregiver education.
- Collaborate with clients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary providers to support carryover of skills across home and community environments.
- Maintain timely clinical documentation and adapt treatment plans based on client performance, functional needs, and progress.
MSW Practicum Intern
Summer Academy
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided Tier 2–3 individual and small-group interventions for students with behavioral, emotional, and academic concerns.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments and collaborated on safety planning and crisis response.
- Participated in IEP/504 meetings and collaborated with teachers, families, and school staff.
- Delivered psychoeducational lessons addressing coping skills, stress management, and emotional regulation.
BSW Practicum Intern
Langston Hughes Elementary School
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided individual and small-group social-emotional and behavioral support to elementary students.
- Supported crisis response, student safety planning, behavioral interventions, and progress monitoring.
- Collaborated with families, teachers, and school staff to address behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional concerns using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Kansas
05-2026
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
University of Kansas
05-2025
Skills
- Behavioral Therapy Techniques
- Cognitive Functioning Support
- Crisis intervention
- Safety Planning
- Functional Assessment Techniques
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Behavioral strategies
- IEP & 504 Collaboration
- Multi-Tiered Support Systems
- Family & Caregiver Education
- Cross-Disciplinary Teams
- Clinical documentation
- Culturally Competent Care
- Emotional Resilience Training
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW 14856) Kansas — June 2026, ASWB Master’s Examination — Passed June 2026
Additional Work Experience
Previous experience in customer service and food service roles, including server, barista, and cashier positions. Developed strong communication, teamwork, multitasking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills in fast-paced environments.
Timeline
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
LifeStreams
07.2026 - Current
MSW Practicum Intern
Summer Academy
01.2025 - 01.2026
BSW Practicum Intern
Langston Hughes Elementary School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
University of Kansas