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Chauncey Chatman, LMFT

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Chauncey

Chauncey Chatman offers practical, collaborative therapy for adults seeking relief from stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and life transitions. He centers work on increasing self-awareness and addressing patterns that interfere with daily functioning, guiding clients toward clearer choices and healthier behaviors.

Background and approach

Chauncey’s background emphasizes mindfulness-infused talk therapy alongside strategies for behavior change, helping clients translate insight into actionable steps. With 15 years of clinical experience in California, Chauncey brings experience from hospital and community mental health settings where he worked on interdisciplinary teams alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, peer counselors, and family service staff.

He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University and practices as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - CA LMFT 45560. Chauncey also has training related to substance use work, which informs his approach to addiction and recovery concerns.

He currently works with individual adult clients and offers a mix of therapeutic tools tailored to each person’s goals.

Using Focused Approaches in Online Therapy

Chauncey integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients notice internal parts, understand their roles, and develop a more compassionate inner relationship; this approach is useful for working with trauma responses, self-criticism, and complex emotional states. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s experiences and values guide the work, helping with issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his toolkit for identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change behavior.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. Chauncey partners with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts techniques over time so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - support flexible access to therapy and make it easier to integrate sessions into busy routines. These options allow continuity of care across locations and provide multiple ways for clients to engage that match their comfort and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Chauncey commonly help with?
He works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting stress, self-esteem, career transitions, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach blends client-centered collaboration with mindfulness practices and evidence-based methods such as CBT, EFT, and motivational interviewing to build insight and support behavior change.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Chauncey has 15 years of experience working in various clinical settings, including hospitals and community mental health clinics in California.
What are Chauncey’s credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University and is licensed in California as an LMFT, CA LMFT 45560.
Is language a barrier for international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted, allowing people outside the U.S. to work with him when schedules and licensing permit.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Chauncey offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session 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