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Babette Chatelle-Bergman

Compassionate, practical care for complex challenges

LPCC California

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Babette

Babette Chatelle-Bergman is a licensed therapist (LPCC) who supports people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

With 12 years of clinical experience in California, she focuses on trauma recovery, mood-related concerns such as bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder, and issues that affect self-esteem and daily functioning. Her work also addresses parenting difficulties and coping through major life transitions.

Her practice blends client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques to create sessions that are both empathic and practical. Babette emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience while honoring each person’s history and preferences.

She also brings attention to related concerns including dissociation, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, social anxiety, isolation, self-harm, and communication or codependency struggles. Sessions are conducted in English and are tailored to individual goals.

Babette accepts clients in California and offers several online formats to accommodate different needs. She aims to provide a steady, respectful presence that helps clients explore change, develop strategies, and move toward more stable emotional well-being.

Approaches and Online Care for Practical Change

Babette uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for managing symptoms like mood swings, anxiety, and obsessive thinking. Client-centered therapy is also part of her work, creating an accepting environment where clients lead the conversation while the therapist offers understanding and support that encourages self-exploration and growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; she works with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. Over time the plan may combine techniques or shift emphasis depending on progress and what feels most effective for the client.

Babette provides online care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use different modes of communication to suit comfort and treatment goals. Licensed professionals guide each step so clients can focus on practical strategies and steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Babette work with?
Her practice focuses on trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, with attention to related issues such as OCD, dissociation, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques to balance empathy and practical skill-building in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Babette has 12 years of experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with license CA LPCC 14109.
Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?
Babette conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English