Madeleine Schad, Wisconsin Licensed Therapist #1080-228

09/26/2025

Winter is coming. ❄😰

While it can be a beautiful time, it can also bring up feelings of depression and isolation with the change in weather. With cold weather lasting longer than usual living in the Northwoods, what would it be like to get ahead of any impending doom and gloom feelings? In the therapy process (via Telehealth or walk and talk), we can work together to prepare to navigate those harsh winter months so you can experience more joy, more energy, and a better quality of life that will take you right through the winter season a little bit easier.

To schedule your free introduction call and make a plan to get ahead of those winter blues, click here: https://kindredconnections.clientsecure.me/

**The person pictured next to me is not a client.

09/25/2025

The crisp autumn air combined with the falling of the yellow, orange, and red leaves makes for a perfectly healing backdrop to your therapy experience. What would it be like to walk outside with your therapist instead of sit in an office to work through your anxious thoughts or move through the depressive space you're in right now?

My name is Madeleine and I provide walk and talk therapy in Minocqua, WI. Walk and talk therapy combines traditional talk therapy to process the overwhelm you're experiencing with movement that gets those stuck feelings flowing through your body. If traditional talk therapy is something you're new to or something that hasn't worked all that well for you in the past, what would it be like to do it in a natural setting that may feel a bit more casual? Imagine that while you're walking toward a specific destination, you're also moving towards change in your state of mind and state of being.

Interested in talking further and scheduling a session? Check out my rates in my bio and click here to schedule your free introduction call to discuss how we can get you walking on a path towards more freedom, less anxiety and depression, and a better life: https://kindredconnections.clientsecure.me

09/23/2025

There’s something very healing about the place we call home here in Northern Wisconsin. The woods and lakes bring us a setting where we can find peace and truth, especially when it comes to navigating our everyday human experiences.

This is why I combine traditional talk therapy with walking in nature—a practice coined as “walk and talk” therapy. While there are many benefits to talk therapy, walking in natural landscapes has many of its own benefits. The process of walking in nature helps stuck feelings move throughout the body, while talking with a trained therapist (me!) can provide unbiased perspectives and help you create solutions when it comes to working through struggles or understanding difficult emotions.

I am a private pay therapist, which allows for more flexibility as it relates to tailoring your therapy experience specifically to you (and my rates are in my bio). To book your free introduction call to explore how walk and talk therapy may benefit you, click here: https://kindredconnections.clientsecure.me

09/18/2025

Morning thoughts while drinking my coffee:

When people say “healing isn’t linear”, what does that mean? There have been multiple times throughout my life where I thought I had finally moved past that one struggle, or healed from that one experience that I felt had thrown me off course in my journey. I’m talking about the moments and memories that stand out so clearly as life existing before, and then life existing after.

It was incredibly painful to recognize that maybe I hadn’t gotten over or moved on from those experiences as well as I thought I had. Sure, maybe I had learned a lesson or two, but often times I still dealt with wincing at the memory of the experience as it came to mind.

Healing isn’t linear—it’s a cycle. Even when you come back around to what you’re healing from, it’s important to recognize how far you’ve come. Yes, there may be more healing to do. There’s a life that exists where you don’t wince at the thought of that life-changing moment. The pathway there may be foggy, but the pathway exists.

As always, if therapy (for WI residents) is something that may be beneficial for you on your journey, my link to book and my rates are in my profile. 💞

09/17/2025

I soooo ❤️ the Northwoods. The peace, tranquility, and the people. While it’s a great community, it can sometimes feel isolating living in a small town.

Therapy isn’t just for crisis—it’s for guidance, growth, and creating more connection and opportunity in your life. In the therapy process, we not only work through feelings of isolation, but what can be done to feel more connected to yourself, your interests, and how to find a better sense of community that adds so much value to your life.

Looking to get started? Schedule your free introduction call here: https://kindredconnections.clientsecure.me

09/16/2025

Starting therapy can be scary. It can be scary to open up about parts of your experience that you kept close to your chest for so long. But now, there's a part of you that is yearning to be seen and heard. You're wanting to take a deeper dive into your experience with the help of someone who can hold a warm and compassionate space. You're looking for greater clarity in order to move in a direction in your life that feels more authentic, more aligned, and more fulfilling. You're tired of not seeing change in your life--you're ready to make the change.

My name is Madeleine and I am a talk therapist serving the Northwoods--primarily Vilas and Oneida counties. I work with individuals ($100/hr), couples, and families ($130/hr) at a private pay rate, both virtually and in person walking and talking in Minocqua.

Starting therapy can be a scary venture, but it doesn't have to be. To learn more and schedule your FREE 15-minute introduction call to see if therapy with me is the right fit, click here: https://kindredconnections.clientsecure.me

07/29/2025

✨ Feeling stuck in your pain?
What if it’s not just something to survive… but something to transform?

I help people turn pain into power and purpose—by creating space to slow down, feel deeply, and reconnect with what matters most.
Together, we work through the hard stuff with compassion, curiosity, and intention—so your challenges become the soil for something meaningful to grow.

💫 This isn’t about fixing you—it’s about rediscovering the wisdom that’s already within you.
If you're ready to turn a painful chapter into a turning point, I’d love to walk with you.

Get started with your FREE 15 minute introduction call to discuss your therapy needs and create the change you're ready for: https://kindredconnections.clientsecure.me

07/15/2025

It can feel hard to ask for support—like you should handle it on your own. Maybe it feels like needing help means you’re falling short as a man. But the truth is, navigating relationship challenges takes strength, not silence.

Imagine sitting with other men who get it—guys facing similar relationship transitions, sharing real conversations, and offering honest insight. You might hear something that clicks for you. You might say something that helps someone else.

Group therapy isn’t about sitting around complaining—it’s about connection, perspective, and solutions. And it’s often more affordable than individual therapy while offering just as much value, sometimes more.

Join me and other men looking to overcome relationship challenges on August 12th from 6–7:30 p.m. in Arbor Vitae for just $60 per group.

To schedule your introduction call and see if this group is right for you, click here:
https://kindredconnections.clientsecure.me

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07/02/2025

Men Navigating Relationship Changes: A Men's Group
First group: Tuesday, August 12th 6-7:30PM in Arbor Vitae
$60 per group

Breakups. Divorce. Disconnection. Questioning who you are in a relationship—or who you want to be.

If you’re in a season of relational change, you don’t have to go through it alone.

This men’s group is a space to process the pain, confusion, and questions that arise when relationships shift—whether you're healing from a breakup, facing challenges in a current relationship, or redefining what connection means to you.

Together, we’ll explore:

•How to make sense of emotional pain and relational patterns
•How to show up with more clarity, confidence, and integrity
•What healthy masculinity and real connection look like
•How to move forward without losing yourself

Led by Madeleine Schad, LMFT-IT, this group blends real conversation, reflection, and tools for emotional resilience—all in a space built on trust, growth, and mutual respect.

To reserve your spot, schedule your FREE 15 minute introduction call to see if this men's group is right for you: https://kindredconnections.clientsecure.me

06/26/2025

Are You a Man Going Through a Big Life Challenge?

Divorce. Career shifts. Loss. Aging. Identity questions. A quiet call for something MORE.

I’m exploring the idea of starting a men’s group for adult men navigating life transitions—whatever shape those may take. This would be a space for real talk, mutual support, and showing up as we are. No fixing. No pretending. Just being human together.

I’m curious:
🔺 Would you be interested in something like this?
🔺 What days/times work best for you?
🔺 What kinds of support or topics would be most meaningful?

This would be a small, confidential group where men can meet regularly for reflection, grounding, and connection. Likely meeting once or twice a month for around $60 per session in the Arbor Vitae area.

If this speaks to you (or someone you may know), comment below or message me privately.

04/22/2025

Sometimes the best conversations happen when we're walking side by side instead of face to face--when the rhythm of our footsteps help the words flow more freely. That's the beauty of Walk and Talk Therapy.

This approach blends the healing power of nature and movement with the deep work of therapy. As we move through the world together, we're also moving through your thoughts, emotions, and stories to find the answers you're looking for.

My name is Maddie and I am a trained marriage and family therapist in the Northwoods working with individuals, couples, and families to transform pain and difficulties into a life filled with more peace and meaning. I see clients both in-person and virtually in Wisconsin, walking and talking in the Vilas County area.

In effort to create a more accessible therapy experience, I offer income-based fees for services. To schedule a FREE 15 minute introduction call to see how we can meet your needs, click here:
https://kindredconnections.clientsecure.me

03/08/2025

Your feminine intuition is your superpower. It's your internal compass, guiding you on the path that will lead you through growth and transformation into the abundance you seek.

When we feel disconnected from our intuition, when we feel anxious or depressed and the unknown feels uncomfortable, it can feel debilitating. Our whole being feels off, and we aren't able to make space to listen to the voice inside us that already knows how to move forward.

I've been there... and I still have moments where I wonder if things will get better, or if I will truly feel like "myself" again. What changed my experience was understanding the power of feminine storytelling and archetypes. This connected me to the ancient wisdom that has been passed on through generations, allowing me to remember the power and magic that resides within me.

Join me in this support group April 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 12:30-2PM at Landocenter as we find empowerment through feminine storytelling and meeting archetypes like the Creatrix, the Mother, the High Priestess, and the Queen to guide us on our journeys to deeper mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.

In this group, you’ll connect with like-minded women looking to cultivate healing and wholeness through meditation, storytelling, journaling, and discussion. We will meet weekly for four weeks, showing up in our authenticity and meeting ourselves where we are at in our journeys.

First, please schedule a free 15-minute introduction call to see if you align with this group. You can do so through this link: https://kindredconnections.clientsecure.me

Reconnect to your inner magic. You deserve it.