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Madeleine Dreyfus

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Madeleine

My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I believe in joining with clients to deepen self-understanding and build practical tools for facing life's challenges. Guided by attachment and psychodynamic theories, I integrate CBT and DBT techniques to foster resilience and skill-building. I have specialized training in perinatal mental health and am deeply passionate about supporting birthing people through the unique complexities of this transition. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and respectful.

Communication Style

  • Calming
  • Engaging
  • Exploratory
  • Holistic
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Parents

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#95521 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of California Berkeley

Madeleine Dreyfus, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #95521 (exp July 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Madeleine Dreyfus accepts Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Madeleine Dreyfus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Madeleine is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Madeleine’s California license number is 95521, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Madeleine Dreyfus has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Madeleine’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of California Berkeley. Over that time, Madeleine has worked closely with Parents.

Madeleine Dreyfus works with Parents and specializes in Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Madeleine spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Madeleine is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Madeleine Dreyfus draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Madeleine’s style is calming, engaging, exploratory, holistic, and warm. In Madeleine’s words: “My approach is warm, collaborative, and respectful.”

Madeleine Dreyfus (she/her) offers therapy in English. Madeleine identifies as White.

Madeleine Dreyfus offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Madeleine is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Madeleine Dreyfus is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Madeleine will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Madeleine’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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