Madeleine has worked in the field of psychology since 1972, and she has applied her psychology skills and training in education, health care, mental health and the courts. She has worked as a clinical psychologist in an interdisciplinary medical practice, founded by labor unions, and as a school psychologist in Connecticut’s public schools. Currently, Madeleine has her own private practice as a forensic psychologist with a focus on family, juvenile and educational issues. She is also an adjunct professor at Southern Connecticut State University. Madeleine is now semi-retired, which means she has the time to devote to being a State Representative.