Daffney Tchassem, LCSW | Therapist in Texas

Warm practical support
Values-focused work
16 years experience

About Daffney

Daffney Tchassem is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of practice based in Texas. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, depression, addictions, and codependency. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she aims to make the first step feel achievable for anyone who reaches out.

Daffney shapes conversations and plans around each person's needs. She listens closely to what matters most and adjusts pacing and tools to fit the situation. That can mean working on coping skills for anxiety, talking through relationship patterns, or addressing the emotional fallout of loss.

Her work draws on several practical methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking. She brings in acceptance and commitment ideas to help calm difficult feelings while focusing on values. Attachment-based and client-centered perspectives guide how she builds trust and understands relationship themes.

Sessions are intended to be collaborative. Daffney encourages people to set goals together and to check progress along the way. She emphasizes everyday strategies that can be used between sessions to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity.

Daffney also supports people facing broader life challenges such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, parenting strain, and career transitions. She treats concerns related to trauma, intimacy, LGBT issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue with the same attentive, individualized focus.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like depression and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help with intimacy and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That process can include trying tools from different models and adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to continue consistent work during life transitions and to use screen-based tools for skill practice between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Daffney address?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, addictions, codependency, and many related concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and collaborative, focusing on practical skills and conversations tailored to each person's needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of professional practice as a clinician working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Texas.

In which language are sessions offered?

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

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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