Chanelle Spencer, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Chanelle

Chanelle Spencer is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, and depression. She offers straightforward support for parents facing difficult transitions, pregnancy and childbirth questions, and challenges with communication or family problems. Her style is warm and practical, aimed at helping people make small, useful changes that improve day-to-day life.

She uses common-sense tools from several evidence-based therapies. That includes approaches that help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts, build emotional skills, and clarify personal values.

Background and approach

Sessions often include skills practice, real-life problem solving, and reflection on what matters most to each person. With nine years of clinical experience, Chanelle draws on training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She holds an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - in New York and New Jersey.

People who work with her can expect a collaborative tone. She helps set practical goals and checks progress along the way. Conversations are focused on improving coping, reducing overwhelm, and strengthening family and parenting routines.

Her approach is adaptable to different situations, whether the concern is self-esteem, workplace stress, or parenting strain. Chanelle aims to make therapy feel manageable and relevant to everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on building psychological flexibility and can help with anxiety, parenting stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a practical approach that identifies unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with more helpful ones. It often includes homework and skills practice useful for managing anxiety, low mood, and workplace issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences, then tailor methods from ACT or CBT and others to fit what works best for each family or parent. This shared planning helps make sessions feel relevant and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules, handle brief check-ins between sessions, and practice skills in real time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to support coping, communication, and parenting strategies without needing travel time, making consistent care more practical for many people.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She also works on parenting, family problems, communication issues, and life changes like career shifts or pregnancy and childbirth.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear goals, skill building, and applying tools to everyday family and parenting situations.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns related to family, parenting, and individual well-being.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - with NY LCSW 090682 and NJ LCSW 44SC06082000, based in New York.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 9 years
Licensed: New York, New Jersey
Languages: English

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