Daffney Tchassem, LCSW - Therapist in Texas

Adoption and foster care
Stress and anxiety
Values-based care

About Daffney

Daffney Tchassem is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and issues around addiction and trauma. She also supports concerns related to intimacy, parenting, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her work includes attention to adoption and foster care matters when these come up in a client's story.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions focus on practical steps you can use between meetings. Conversations and plans are tailored to what feels most useful for the person in front of her.

Daffney draws from several evidence-informed methods to guide her work. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas are used to clarify values and build meaningful action.

Attachment-based and client-centered approaches shape how she listens and responds, paying attention to relational patterns and the client’s experience. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are also used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.

With 16 years of experience, she aims to make the first step easier for people who are worried or overwhelmed. The therapy process is collaborative, with care plans adjusted as needs change. To begin, follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a time to start.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thinking and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and decisions about life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape emotional responses and helps people form healthier ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss how these methods might fit your situation and will collaborate with you to pick techniques that match your goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress and needs change.

The listing does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also allow a shorter check-in when needed, or avoid being on camera if that helps someone focus. Many people find that these practical benefits help them stay consistent with therapy and apply new skills between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBT Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, parenting stress, ADHD, and related challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

She treats people with respect and compassion and focuses on practical steps. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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