Chauncey Chatman , LMFT

Chauncey Chatman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 15 years of experience offering therapeutic support to adolescents, couples, families, and adults. He combines collaborative talk therapy with mindfulness practices to help people develop greater self-awareness and make meaningful behavior changes that improve daily functioning and relationships.

His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy so that interventions fit each person's goals and circumstances. Chauncey currently focuses his practice on individual adult clients, tailoring sessions to address issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Chauncey earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University and is licensed in California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT 45560). He also holds certification as a Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC). His professional background includes roles as a School Counselor and Case Manager and work as a Marriage and Family Therapist in hospital and community mental health settings across California, where he collaborated with psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, peer counselors, and family service workers.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy

Chauncey integrates Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person's own goals guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to strengthen self-understanding and personal agency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy complements these methods by teaching present-moment awareness and practical skills for managing stress, emotional reactivity, and cravings.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Chauncey works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques so the chosen methods fit the client's life and pace.

Online therapy offers flexibility and makes it easier to receive care from a distance. Chauncey provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.