Chelette McClendon, LCSW - Therapist in Texas

About Chelette

Chelette McClendon is a licensed clinical social worker who uses respectful, down-to-earth care to support people facing life's hard moments. She blends attentive listening with practical tools to help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and motivation. Her style is straightforward and flexible so conversations fit each person's needs.

Chelette practices in Texas and brings five years of professional experience to her work. She often focuses on areas that include relationship and family concerns, coping with major life changes, and challenges related to addiction or trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Chelette also addresses issues such as self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, career stress, and isolation. She pays attention to caregiving stress, chronic illness, aging and geriatric concerns, and end-of-life or hospice-related needs when they come up. In sessions she adapts commonly used approaches like Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to the person in front of her.

She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when people want to build small, practical changes. Narrative work may be used to help reframe difficult experiences and regain a sense of control. Chelette aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most.

She collaborates on a plan that fits personal goals and life circumstances. Taking that first step can feel risky, and she emphasizes steady support as people move forward.

Approaches that fit online sessions and everyday life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and meeting each person where they are. It helps people feel heard and build trust so they can identify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and manage stress. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change by exploring ambivalence and building internal motivation.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they can try different methods and adjust the plan over time, aiming for small steps that fit real life.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule. These formats let people connect from home, keep short check-ins when needed, and pick the communication style that works best for them. The flexibility supports steady progress while matching personal routines and obligations.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, motivation and self-esteem issues, plus addiction, trauma and relationship or family challenges.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is person-centered and practical, using Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and brief solution-focused methods to address immediate needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience as a licensed social worker supporting clients through a range of life stresses and transitions.

What credentials and location information are provided?

She holds LCSW licensure in Texas with license number TX LCSW 65259 and practices from that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

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

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English

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