- Relationship focus
- Trauma informed
- Skill building
About Chantell
Chantell Laws, LCSW, helps people facing relationship strain, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier and on restoring a sense of control when things feel overwhelming.
Chantell listens for the story behind the symptoms. She asks simple questions about what’s happening now and what has helped before. Sessions tend to center on building coping skills, strengthening communication, and finding clearer ways to set boundaries and make choices.
Her work emphasizes resilience and steady progress. She supports caregivers, people dealing with aging or adoption and foster care concerns, and those coping with attachment wounds or abandonment. Chantell also addresses issues such as codependency, hoarding, domestic violence history, and seasonal mood shifts.
Chantell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide recovery and change. She draws on nine years of clinical practice in California as a licensed clinical social worker to shape interventions that fit each person’s life and goals.
People who meet with Chantell can expect a respectful, culturally aware approach. She helps clients identify clear next steps, practice new skills between sessions, and notice small changes that add up over time.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Chantell draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills, emotion regulation, and improving relationships. One common approach teaches practical coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage intense emotions, improve daily routines, and reduce distress. This can help with grief, seasonal mood shifts, and anxiety symptoms.Another approach emphasizes communication skills and problem-solving to address relationship strains and commitment or codependency concerns. It involves practicing concrete ways to speak up, set boundaries, and negotiate needs so interactions feel safer and more effective.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Chantell works with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and what they want to change. Together they review what’s working, adjust techniques, and try different strategies when needed.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time so people can access care from where they already are. Licensed professionals can adapt activities, worksheets, and skill practice to work well over distance while focusing on concrete steps you can use between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Chantell commonly address?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like attachment, abandonment, and caregiving stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using evidence-based techniques to build skills, improve communication, and manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Chantell has nine years of experience in clinical social work practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule based on the therapist's availability.