Chauncey Chatman , LMFT

Chauncey Chatman brings more than 15 years of clinical experience supporting adolescents, couples, families and adults through life transitions and mental health challenges. He combines collaborative talk therapy with mindfulness practices designed to strengthen self-awareness and support sustained behavior change, alongside structured techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused approaches. He currently works with individual adult clients and addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges and career-related difficulties.

Prior to his current practice he served as a School Counselor and Case Manager and as a Marriage and Family Therapist within hospital and community mental health clinic settings across California. In those roles he worked as part of multidisciplinary treatment teams alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, peer counselors and family service workers, gaining broad experience in coordinated care and clinical collaboration. He earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University. He is licensed in California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - and holds certification as a Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC), qualifications that reflect his training to address relational and substance related concerns.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Chauncey integrates several well-established approaches to meet each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-directed growth - this approach supports issues like self-esteem, life transitions and relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skills practice, which is especially useful for anxiety, depression and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and techniques to regulate emotion and attention, helping with trauma recovery, substance use triggers and impulse control.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Chauncey works with clients and licensed professionals to explore which methods align with an individual's goals, preferences and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - so people can access consistent support around work, family and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care when schedules or locations change.