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Chauncey Chatman

Compassionate therapist blending mindfulness and practical tools

LMFT California

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Chauncey

Chauncey Chatman brings 15 years of clinical experience to people seeking help with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship struggles, and a wide range of life challenges. He combines conversational, collaborative therapy with practical tools to build self-awareness and change unhelpful patterns.

Background and approach

Chauncey works with individual adult clients and integrates mindfulness practices alongside evidence-informed techniques to support emotional regulation and healthier choices. Trained as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Chauncey draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to examine the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while also using Emotionally-Focused and client-centered strategies to strengthen insight and connection.

His background includes roles as a school counselor, case manager, and member of multi-disciplinary treatment teams in hospital and community mental health settings. Chauncey also holds a Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor credential and uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused elements when appropriate to help clients set practical goals and move toward them.

Approaches that Guide Online Sessions

Chauncey often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or addictive behaviors; this approach focuses on practical skills and structured techniques to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. He also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration so clients can explore values and build self-directed change. Additionally, Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when addressing relationship or intimacy concerns, helping partners or individuals access and express underlying emotions to strengthen connection and understanding.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Chauncey works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts methods over time rather than committing to a single style from the outset. This flexibility helps tailor sessions to what resonates and produces useful progress for the individual.

Online therapy with Chauncey is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals without geographic constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Chauncey commonly address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style blends collaborative talk therapy with mindfulness practices and practical behavior change techniques, using approaches such as client-centered work, CBT, EFT, the Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 15 years of experience working in school, hospital, and community mental health settings and has served on multidisciplinary treatment teams including psychologists and social workers.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the California license CA LMFT 45560 and practices from California.
Which languages does he offer therapy in and can international clients reach him?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for working with him?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to preference and availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English