- Warm and straightforward
- Evidence-based tools
- Focus on resilience
About Chaunise
Dr. Chaunise 'Chaun' Powell offers a direct, warm, and down-to-earth approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, or big life changes. She blends honesty with a conversational style and occasional humor to keep sessions grounded and human. Dr. Powell encourages clear talk about what’s hard and what’s avoided so clients can start moving forward.
With ten years of practice as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in California, she focuses on helping people build resilience, strengthen self-esteem, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. Her work supports those dealing with identity questions, shame or guilt, isolation, social anxiety, and other painful emotions that get in the way of daily life.
Dr. Powell uses evidence-based techniques alongside approaches shaped by community-defined practices. She points out patterns that limit progress and helps clients try different ways of responding. Sessions combine practical tools, reflective conversation, and clear goals to make small changes that add up.
She also supports people facing specific stressors such as blended family issues, fertility concerns, sexuality questions, and codependency. The focus stays on the individual’s needs and on building habits that sustain well-being between sessions.
Her stance is collaborative: clients and therapist work together to test ideas and practices. She asks for honesty and participation, and she helps people translate insight into action so they can move through pain rather than around it.
Approaches that help you move through difficult feelings
Dr. Powell draws on practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing patterns and building skills. One commonly used approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, try new responses, and track what works in daily life. This can be useful for anxiety, stress, and social fears. She also uses trauma-informed, community-minded practices that pay attention to how past harms affect current choices and relationships. These methods aim to help people notice avoidance, process painful memories in manageable steps, and strengthen bodily and emotional regulation. Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Dr. Powell collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts techniques as progress is made so the work stays practical and relevant. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Many people appreciate that remote sessions reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let them work on skills in the context of daily routines. Licensed professionals can help clients translate therapy tools into real-world changes and maintain momentum between appointments.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Dr. Powell help with?
She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, codependency, and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational, solution-focused, and candid with gentle challenges. Expect practical tools, clear goals, and occasional humor.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns. Her practice emphasizes resilience and self-love.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LCSW, licensed in California. The profile lists California as her practice location.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the signup process.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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