Madeleine Dreyfus, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Madeleine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Madeleine is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Madeleine
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
My approach is warm, collaborative, and respectful. I believe in joining with clients through supportive, non-judgemental interactions, to help clients to better understand themselves and their experiences, and to help foster skills and tools to improve coping in the face of challenges.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Harm Reduction
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licenses
Madeleine Dreyfus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588934202.
- LCSW · California · 95521 · Renews July 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Madeleine Dreyfus offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Madeleine Dreyfus works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Madeleine Dreyfus speak?
Madeleine Dreyfus speaks English.
How many years of experience does Madeleine Dreyfus have?
Madeleine Dreyfus has 5 years of experience.
Where is Madeleine Dreyfus licensed to practice?
Madeleine Dreyfus is licensed to practice in California.
Does Madeleine Dreyfus accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Madeleine Dreyfus does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Madeleine Dreyfus offer?
Madeleine Dreyfus offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Madeleine Dreyfus?
Madeleine Dreyfus can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Madeleine Dreyfus?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.