Madeline Razavi, LCSW

Madeline Razavi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of professional experience in California. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, anger, and big life changes. Madeline uses a caring, nonjudgmental stance to help clients set clear goals and take practical steps forward.

Madeline draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts and actions keep problems going. She pairs that with an empathetic, respectful approach that focuses on what each person needs right now. Sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative, with tools you can try between meetings.

Her work often addresses feelings around abandonment, attachment, guilt, shame, and isolation. Madeline also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, workplace pressures, control issues, and questions about life purpose and self-worth. She encourages small experiments that build confidence and change daily patterns.

Madeline emphasizes listening first and then working together to create a practical plan. She helps people practice new skills in ways that fit their lives. For many, that means learning how to manage emotion, set boundaries, and rebuild trust in themselves.

Taking the initial step can feel hard, and Madeline acknowledges that courage. She offers a calm voice and steady support while clients try new approaches and adjust goals as they go.

CBT and practical support through online sessions

Madeline uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a practical way to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT-focused work often involves setting small goals, practicing new responses, and tracking progress to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or address depressive patterns.

Her collaborative approach means she will help clients pick methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they decide whether CBT tools or other strategies are the best starting point and adjust the plan over time based on what is helping.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let you talk face to face and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to send updates, get brief coaching, or keep momentum between longer sessions. These options give flexibility for different schedules and communication styles, making it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into daily life.