D'schelle Chatman-Singh
Compassionate CBT-informed therapy for life transitions
LMFT California
- Experience
- 7 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Anger, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About D'schelle
D'schelle Chatman-Singh is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California whose practice emphasizes cognitive behavioral methods alongside mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies.
Background and approach
She focuses on helping people navigate major life transitions, workplace stressors, and emotional challenges by combining evidence-informed techniques with an understanding of cultural and systemic influences. With seven years of clinical experience, D'schelle supports clients facing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, and sleep difficulties.
She also addresses practical pressures like career and financial stress and works with complex presentations such as mood and personality-related concerns, multicultural stressors, and issues related to prejudice and discrimination. Her style blends collaborative skill-building and reflective exploration, aiming to strengthen coping skills, communication, and self-directed growth.
D'schelle creates an affirming environment that attends to identity and contextual factors while guiding clients toward clearer goals and practical strategies for daily life.
How CBT and Acceptance Work in Online Therapy
The therapist commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT sessions typically focus on concrete strategies and behavior changes that can be practiced between meetings.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of the toolkit, encouraging clients to clarify values, practice present-moment awareness, and build willingness to experience difficult feelings while pursuing meaningful life goals. Client-centered principles guide sessions by prioritizing empathetic listening and the client's own goals and perspectives.
Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online formats offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or differing comfort levels. These options support continuity of care and allow therapists and clients to use the most convenient way to connect for skill practice, discussion, and emotional support.
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Experience
7+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English