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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Self esteem work
About Chaunise
LCSW in California with 10 years of experience, Dr. Chaunise 'Chaun' Powell helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. She works directly with individuals who are facing intense emotions and practical struggles linked to identity, confidence, and motivation. Sessions are described as conversational and solution-focused with an honest, direct style.
Powell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and community-informed practices to build coping skills and resilience. She invites clients to name what they avoid and to work through painful experiences rather than around them. Her manner mixes straightforward feedback with moments of levity when appropriate.
Clients can expect practical tools for managing emotions and day-to-day stressors. Powell emphasizes collaboration: she and the client decide which strategies to try and adjust them as needed. The work often includes addressing patterns such as codependency, communication problems, and social anxiety.
She also focuses on issues tied to relationships and identity, including blended family concerns, fertility-related stress, sexuality, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination. Grief, guilt, shame, and isolation are named areas she addresses in sessions.
Powell asks clients to engage honestly and to use the skills discussed between sessions. Her stated aim is to help people develop self-love, resilience, and clearer direction so they can handle life’s changes more effectively.
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How evidence-based methods translate to remote sessions
Dr. Powell references evidence-based therapeutic techniques and community-informed practices that focus on building coping skills and resilience. For example, cognitive-behavioral style work helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that feed anxiety and social phobia. Trauma-focused methods aim to help a person process difficult memories and reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions so daily functioning improves.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Powell will discuss options with the client, test techniques in session, and adjust based on what helps most. The therapist and client set goals together and track progress so the method fits the person’s needs and preferences.
Practical advantages of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Remote work can make it easier to have a shorter check-in when time is limited or to meet without leaving work between commitments. The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Licensed professionals commonly use different formats to suit availability and goals, and Powell aims to match format and approach to the client’s circumstances.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
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 concerns, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, prejudice and discrimination, self-love, sexuality, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and solution-focused with direct, honest feedback. She combines community-defined practices with evidence-based techniques to teach coping skills and resilience.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and life-transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost and how does billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.