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Chanelle Spencer

Chanelle Spencer

LCSW

Therapist in New York

Practical therapy for life transitions

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Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Sessions
Online
Listed in
New York
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Depression support
  • Women's issues

About Chanelle

Chanelle Spencer is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the pressure of life changes. She brings a calm, direct style to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use between meetings. Chanelle uses plain language and a steady pace so clients can feel more grounded quickly.

She blends several evidence-based methods to meet each person where they are. That can mean learning new ways to notice thoughts and feelings, practicing skills for distress, or finding clearer values to guide decisions. Sessions often include short exercises, gentle reflection, and homework that fits into daily life.

Chanelle draws on nine years of clinical experience in New York as an LCSW. Her background includes work with trauma, parenting concerns, career shifts, and relationship stress. She pays attention to how stress shows up in routines and roles, and she helps people build small habits that add up.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach. Chanelle asks about goals, offers options, and adjusts methods based on how someone responds. Her aim is to make therapy understandable and useful, not complicated.

She also supports people navigating pregnancy and childbirth concerns, workplace pressure, social anxiety, and issues many women face. If a reader wants to know the current session formats and scheduling, they should confirm those details before booking.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts without getting stuck and connect with personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and decisions about work or relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavioral changes that shift mood and functioning. It often helps with social anxiety, depression, and workplace stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. Sessions can be adjusted based on what is helping and what fits someone’s daily life.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into tight schedules, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity during busy weeks. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, while others like longer sessions for deeper work. Licensed professionals can guide practical steps to apply skills between meetings so therapy feels relevant outside sessions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting worries, career questions, and life transitions. Additional focuses include communication problems, isolation, and women's issues.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions mix reflection, short exercises, and take-home skills to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working in clinical settings. That background includes supporting people through trauma, depression, and major life changes.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in New York and New Jersey and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy match?

Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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