- Attachment-informed
- Skill-focused work
- Trauma-aware
About Chantal
Chantal MacDonald is a licensed clinician who uses a warm, client-focused approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and related concerns. She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and works from Florida. Chantal aims to create a calm space where people can speak honestly and begin practical change.
Her style centers on building trust and understanding between therapist and client. She listens closely and helps people name their feelings. Sessions focus on steady progress, not quick fixes, so clients can learn tools that fit their daily lives.
Chantal blends several approaches to suit each person’s needs. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems stuck. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy add skills for managing strong emotions and improving connection.
She has five years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, including codependency, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Chantal also supports people facing gender identity questions, HIV/AIDS related issues, bereavement, and the fallout from infidelity.
People who reach out will find straightforward, respectful guidance. The focus is practical coping strategies, clearer communication, and rebuilding a sense of agency. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling.
How Chantal’s approaches fit with online therapy
Chantal uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how earlier relationships influence current emotions and interactions. This approach helps people understand patterns in closeness, trust, and codependency. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work through strong feelings to improve emotional connection and self-awareness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chantal collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, strengths, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques as progress unfolds so the plan fits the client’s needs.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into busy schedules, remove commuting time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick skills refresh is needed, or sessions that do not require camera use when bandwidth or energy is limited. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to practical goals and life demands.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Chantal help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and codependency among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and supportive, with an emphasis on listening, building trust, and using practical tools to handle emotions and behaviors.
What background and experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience helping people with a range of issues including relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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