Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
How Madeline works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Madeline
Madeline Razavi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and anger. Madeline uses a warm, nonjudgmental style and focuses on practical steps clients can use right now.
Her work is collaborative and goal-oriented. She guides people in setting clear, manageable goals and practices strategies that reduce distress.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize learning new ways to think and respond so problems feel more manageable over time. Madeline often combines conversational support with evidence-based tools. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice patterns of thought and behavior and try different responses.
The aim is to move past what brought someone to counseling and toward clearer choices and healthier reactions. She is direct but compassionate and pays attention to each person's unique story. Madeline focuses on respect, sensitivity, and building trust so people feel heard and understood.
She listens closely before suggesting practical skills to use between sessions. People who want help managing strong emotions, improving relationships, or getting through a life change may find her approach useful. The first step is a short intake that helps match goals and plan next steps together.
What Madeline works with
Everything Madeline lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Madeline's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Madeline lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
CBT approaches and flexible online care
Madeline primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, anger, and relationship patterns because it breaks problems into clear steps that can be practiced between sessions.Her collaborative approach means she works with each person to figure out which methods fit best. Together they set goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful and what is not. That process helps find a practical mix of skills and support tailored to a person's needs.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit short updates, real-time coaching, or quick scheduling without a full session. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy days while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Questions people ask about Madeline
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Madeline helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes. She also supports work on abandonment, attachment, guilt and shame, and related issues.
How would you describe the therapy style used?
She offers an integrated, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach. The work is collaborative with a focus on setting goals and practicing concrete skills between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience level?
Madeline holds a California LCSW and has eight years of professional experience in clinical settings. That experience has included work with people facing emotional and relational struggles.
Where is the therapist licensed to practice?
She is licensed in California as an LCSW. Her practice is based on that licensing and regional scope.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Madeline provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.