Maddie Sober: Finding the Right Mental Health Partner for Your Complex Kid

Send us a textIn this episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle welcomes Madeline "Maddy" Sober, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who brings deep expertise—and heart—to supporting complex kids and their families.As Director of Operations and Clinical Supervisor at Mind Health Institute, Orange County, Maddy shares why finding the right mental health professional is critical, what parents should really look for when building their child’s care team, and how to navigate the challenges (and emotions) that often come with it.Together, Michelle and Maddy dive into the real behind-the-scenes process—what it takes to advocate for your child, why mental health support should extend to the entire family, and how early, individualized intervention can change everything.This conversation will leave you feeling more equipped, more empowered, and most importantly, less alone on the complex kid journey.👤 About the Guest: Madeline "Maddy" Sober is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and a Certified CBT Therapist. She provides individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and young adults and supervises clinicians at Mind Health Institute, Orange County. Maddy is passionate about tailoring her approach to each child’s unique needs and is active in leadership, advocacy, and research at national, regional, and county levels. She is currently completing a Ph.D. focused on educating and training therapists in child mental health.🔗 Connect with Maddy: Website: Mind Health Institute, Orange County Educational Resources: Mental Health Resources Instagram: @mhiorangecounty LinkedIn: Mind Health Institute OC Facebook: Mind Health Institute OC on Facebook