MR Portrait of Madeline Razavi

Madeline Razavi, LCSW

Calm, practical support for anxious moments

8 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Madeline

Madeline Razavi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of experience practicing in California. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and major life changes. Madeline uses a calm, empathetic manner to make it easier to talk about hard things.

She combines practical techniques with a supportive attitude. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steps you can try between meetings.

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Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one approach she uses to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Madeline pays attention to issues that often sit under the surface, such as attachment wounds, abandonment fears, guilt and shame, and problems juggling caregiving and work.

She also helps people who feel isolated, are rethinking life purpose, or who want to build more self-love and forgiveness. Her style is nonjudgmental and respectful. Madeline works to create an atmosphere where clients can speak honestly and take small steps forward.

Progress usually comes from setting simple goals and practicing new skills outside sessions. Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People in California can begin by choosing the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

How CBT and online sessions work together

Madeline uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that fuel anxiety or stress. CBT focuses on practical skills - identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and trying different behaviors - which can reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Her approach pairs structured tools with a listening, empathetic stance. Together the client and therapist decide which strategies to try and adjust them based on how things are going. That collaborative process helps match methods to a person's goals and preferences rather than following a preset plan.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let conversations feel closer to in-person sessions and are good for deeper therapeutic work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions, get brief support, or use shorter weekly touchpoints. These options give flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels while keeping the focus on consistent, goal-oriented work.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, guilt and shame, caregiver stress, and workplace concerns.
What is the general therapeutic style I can expect?
Expect a nonjudgmental and empathetic approach that emphasizes clear goals and practical steps. The work combines supportive listening with actionable strategies you can use between sessions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has eight years of professional experience providing mental health support in California.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices in California.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship with this clinician?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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