- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Social anxiety and phobia
About Babette
Babette Chatelle-Bergman is a California LPCC with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, parenting stress, bipolar mood concerns, social anxiety and phobia, and major life changes.
Babette focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She listens for what feels most urgent and helps people try small changes between meetings.
Her background includes a decade of client work in community and clinical settings across California. That experience shaped a straightforward approach to trauma recovery and mood management. She uses clear tools to help people recognize patterns and respond differently.
Two main methods inform her work: Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person’s experience and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete exercises to test thoughts and behaviors and reduce distress over time.
Babette helps people address social withdrawal, obsessive or compulsive behaviors, dissociation, and the effects of past trauma. She also supports people who are navigating parenting pressures, isolation, seasonal mood shifts, and young adult concerns. Sessions use everyday language and practical homework when useful.
How these approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead, helping clarify what matters most and setting goals based on the client's concerns. This approach suits people who want their own perspective to drive the work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses brief exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. CBT can be useful for social anxiety and mood difficulties because it offers concrete techniques to manage symptoms between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether Client-Centered, CBT, or a mix fits best based on goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as needs shift.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Many people find online appointments easier to fit into a weekday or evening routine, and some formats are better when a shorter check-in is needed or when video bandwidth is limited. Discuss practical scheduling needs during the matching process to choose times that fit everyday life.
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Additional focus areas
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Babette work with?
She works with trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, parenting stress, bipolar-related mood concerns, social anxiety and phobia, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and person-focused, using Client-Centered methods to prioritize the client's perspective and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in community and clinical settings in California.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC and practices in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats she is offering at this time.
How does billing work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.