Arlington, Virginia Allie-Cate Phillips-Madrigal, Therapy Clinician

Catherine “Allie-Cate” Phillips-Madrigal, Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, LMSW, helps individuals and families in Virginia navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She provides therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults, tailoring her approach to meet the needs of each stage of development. With experience supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, she offers a safe space where clients feel understood and empowered to create meaningful change. She has a strong commitment to working with diverse communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and military families. Allie-Cate also provides couples and family therapy, helping loved ones strengthen communication and build healthier dynamics. In addition, she offers group therapy for those who benefit from shared experiences and community support. Allie-Cate is especially passionate about helping clients manage ADHD, substance use concerns, and trauma-related challenges. She works collaboratively with her clients to develop strategies that reduce stress, improve daily functioning, and enhance emotional resilience. These areas of focus drive her therapeutic practice, allowing her to help children struggling with school avoidance, teens facing peer or identity-related pressures, and adults seeking balance in their personal and professional lives. She integrates interventions such as mindfulness practices, parenting skills support, and couples counseling to promote holistic growth. Her approach reflects a belief that healing involves not only addressing symptoms but also fostering stronger connections within oneself and with others. While these specialties form the core of her work, she also offers support for grief, gender identity exploration, and additional concerns as they arise. Outside of her clinical work, Allie-Cate enjoys strength training at the gym, exploring new cities, and trying vegetarian foods. She also has a love for shopping, building Legos, and unwinding with Netflix.

Allie-Cate Phillips-Madrigal provides services with supervision.