Chauncey Chatman, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Chauncey

Chauncey Chatman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth work that helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, and addiction concerns. Sessions aim to make small changes that improve daily life and family interactions.

His style is collaborative and straightforward, so parents can expect clear strategies and calm guidance. Chauncey blends talk therapy with mindfulness exercises to build self-awareness.

Background and approach

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method shape his work with couples and relationship issues, helping partners improve communication and rebuild trust. His background includes roles as a school counselor, case manager, and marriage and family therapist in California hospital and clinic settings.

Those roles involved working alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, peer counselors, and family service workers. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University and practices as a California LMFT, CA LMFT 45560. Chauncey also has experience addressing substance use through counseling approaches and motivational interviewing.

He brings a practical focus to parenting topics, fatherhood concerns, and family of origin issues. Therapy often centers on clear goals, practical tools, and steady progress. Sessions are offered in English and he works with clients across locations.

The tone is patient and direct, aimed at parents who want actionable help without jargon or long lectures.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit family life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client sets goals and the therapist listens and reflects. It helps people who need a place to sort out feelings and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. It often uses homework and clear tools to make daily life easier.

Finding the right approach is a partnership. Chauncey works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may try a CBT technique for a few weeks, then shift to emotionally focused work or mindfulness if the relationship or deeper feelings need attention.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, phone sessions work when video isn't possible, and live chat or text messaging can be used for short check-ins and coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school runs, workdays, or unpredictable schedules while keeping the focus on steady progress.

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.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Chauncey address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, depression, relationships, family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, sleeping problems, parenting, self esteem, career matters, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He blends collaborative talk therapy with mindfulness and practical exercises. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Motivational Interviewing are used to create clear, actionable steps.

What relevant experience does he bring to family and parenting work?

Chauncey has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked in school and clinic settings in California on multidisciplinary teams. That background informs his approach to family and parenting concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, CA LMFT 45560.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available online?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience: 15 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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