Chauncey Chatman, LMFT

Chauncey Chatman brings more than 15 years of clinical experience working with adolescents, couples, families, and adults across a variety of care settings. He blends collaborative talk therapy with mindfulness practices to build self-awareness and support practical behavior change that leads to improved outcomes. His work draws on principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor interventions to each client’s needs. Currently he focuses on individual adult clients.

Chauncey has held roles as a school counselor and case manager and has practiced as a marriage and family therapist within hospital and community mental health clinics in California, contributing to interdisciplinary treatment teams alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, peer counselors, and family service workers. He earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University and is licensed in California as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - CA LMFT 45560. He also holds certification as a Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor.

His approach emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and mindfulness skills to help clients manage change, reduce distress, and strengthen relationships and coping abilities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Chauncey integrates client-centered therapy, which places the individual’s experience and goals at the center of treatment while fostering empathy and collaboration; this approach supports people working through life transitions, relationship concerns, and self-esteem challenges. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a skills-based method that helps identify and modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is employed when relationship patterns and attachment needs are central - it helps partners or individuals understand emotional responses and create stronger, more secure bonds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chauncey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies as progress unfolds. Clients are involved in choosing goals and testing approaches in real life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility, with sessions available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access care from different locations, and maintain continuity of support during times of change, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to address personal and relational concerns.