- Relationship conflicts
- Trauma recovery
- Social anxiety
About Chantell
Chantell Laws is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with nine years of experience. She focuses on relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Chantell also works with people facing abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiving stress, codependency, and social anxiety and phobia.
She explains concerns in plain terms and helps people build practical coping skills. Sessions often involve talking through painful memories, learning pacing strategies for stress, and practicing clearer communication in relationships. Chantell uses methods grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work.
Her background includes years supporting caregivers and people undergoing major life transitions. That work shaped her focus on resilience and on realistic steps people can use between sessions. She pays attention to how relationships and past losses affect day-to-day choices.
In a session she helps people spot patterns that keep problems active and then practices small changes. That can include role-play for difficult conversations, emotion regulation skills, and planning for triggers tied to grief or trauma. The aim is to increase coping tools rather than to promise quick fixes.
Chantell offers culturally sensitive care and respects each person’s history and preferences. People who value straightforward, skills-focused work may find this approach useful. To begin, follow the practice’s booking steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Chantell draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process trauma and rebuild confidence. One common approach focuses on processing difficult memories in small, manageable steps so they become less disruptive in daily life. This supports work with trauma, grief, and triggers that affect relationships.Another approach emphasizes skill building for emotion regulation and communication. That means learning specific strategies to manage overwhelming feelings, practicing conversations, and creating clear plans for coping with stressors like caregiving duties or social anxiety.
Choosing the right therapy method is part of the process and is decided collaboratively. Chantell will discuss goals, preferences, and practical constraints and then try approaches that fit the person’s needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is grounded in evidence-based techniques and practical skill building. Sessions focus on talking through problems, practicing communication, and developing coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker. That experience includes supporting caregivers and people facing major life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking. The booking steps will clarify how sessions are conducted.
How does scheduling and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.