- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose
About Chaunise
Dr. Chaunise 'Chaun' Powell is a California LCSW with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also focuses on concerns like blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, fertility issues, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, prejudice and discrimination, sexuality, and social anxiety.
Her style is straightforward and conversational. She calls attention to what clients avoid and brings uncomfortable truths into the open. Sessions mix practical skills with candid reflection, and occasional humor appears when it fits the moment.
In practice she helps people move through difficult emotions rather than around them. That can mean learning ways to manage overwhelming feelings, building new communication habits, or working on identity and self-regard. Progress is framed as steady steps rather than quick fixes.
Dr. Powell draws on community-defined and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She works collaboratively with each person to develop concrete strategies and strengthen resilience. The focus is on usable tools and clearer thinking that fit everyday life.
People who seek her out often want a direct, honest clinician who will push them to notice patterns and try practical changes. She asks clients to show up honestly and to use the tools they learn between sessions. The ongoing work emphasizes realistic problem solving and making changes that hold up beyond therapy.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Dr. Powell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside community-defined practices. One common approach she uses focuses on skills for regulating strong emotions and managing anxiety. This involves short exercises and concrete coping tools that help reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on processing difficult experiences and trauma by bringing attention to avoided material and naming what is happening in the moment. That work aims to reduce the hold past events have on current choices and relationships.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. She will work with clients to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The therapist and client assess progress together and pick techniques that match the person’s needs and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so sessions can happen during a lunch break or between commitments. For people who prefer not to be on camera, other remote options may be more practical, but verify what formats are offered before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, fertility, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, prejudice and discrimination, sexuality, and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is conversational and solution-focused with an emphasis on evidence-based techniques. She highlights avoided material, encourages honest exploration, and uses practical strategies clients can apply day to day.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of experience in clinical work and draws from community-defined and evidence-based practices to support resilience and meaningful change.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.