Chauncey Chatman

Chauncey Chatman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of experience. He works with adults on problems like stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and parenting challenges. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for people looking for relief and clearer direction.

Chauncey centers sessions on conversation plus mindfulness practices that help people notice their patterns. He combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and actions. He also draws from Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are part of the work.

His background includes roles as a school counselor, case manager, and marriage and family therapist in California hospitals and community mental health clinics. He has worked alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and peer counselors on coordinated care teams. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University and practices under a California LMFT license.

In sessions he uses a collaborative style. He helps people set practical goals, try different skills, and track what works. Mindfulness exercises and behavior-focused steps are common takeaways.

People who want clear tools for anger, addictive behavior, or relationship conflict may find his combination of talk work and skills-based practice helpful. He offers therapy in English and accepts international clients, with scheduling set through the platform process.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead, helping people feel heard and understand their own goals. It supports work on emotional concerns like anger and grief by making space for honest conversation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often includes concrete exercises and homework that target anxiety, mood problems, and impulsive or addictive patterns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and change painful interaction patterns in relationships by tracking emotions and unmet needs. It can be useful when relationship strain or attachment issues are part of the problem.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with clients to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative conversation and can shift as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, like scheduling around work or avoiding travel time. If you plan to use sessions for skills practice or short check-ins, ask about the formats available before booking. Confirm current session options so expectations match what the therapist offers.