- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Social anxiety focus
About Chaunise
Dr. Chaunise 'Chaun' Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She also addresses social anxiety and phobia among other related issues.
Dr. Powell keeps sessions direct and conversational. She points out patterns people miss and gently names what is being avoided. She mixes practical problem-solving with candid feedback and occasional humor to keep things real.
Her work often focuses on building resilience and clearer self-awareness. Clients learn concrete strategies to manage intense emotions and to improve motivation and confidence. She uses approaches grounded in community-defined and evidence-based practices.
In sessions she helps people practice communication skills, set boundaries, and work through feelings tied to grief, identity, or discrimination. She also supports people navigating blended family dynamics, fertility concerns, codependency, and isolation.
Dr. Powell encourages a straightforward way of working: notice what’s happening, name it, and try small changes. She asks clients to be honest and to use tools between sessions so progress can be tracked. Her goal is practical change that fits ordinary life.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Powell draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce anxiety and increase coping skills. One approach focuses on learning practical skills to manage intense feelings and stress, teaching step-by-step strategies people can use between sessions. Another approach emphasizes processing difficult experiences and trauma in measured ways so reactions become more manageable over time. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting plans as progress and needs change. The therapist and client review what helps and refine the approach together. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments around work, school, or family obligations. Confirm the specific session options before booking so they match your needs and daily routine.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and solution-focused with direct feedback and practical tools to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns related to stress, trauma, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I do sessions online or by other formats?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.