- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Cultural awareness
About D'schelle
D'schelle Chatman-Singh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anger, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and problems with self-esteem. D'schelle helps people who are coping with life changes, career pressures, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping difficulties.
She pays attention to how culture, identity, and discrimination affect daily life. That means she listens for the role of immigration, multicultural stress, and systemic barriers in a person’s story. She also addresses practical problems like money worries, communication problems, and blended family issues when those come up.
In sessions she uses clear, evidence-informed techniques to build coping skills. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness methods to change unhelpful reactions and manage strong feelings. Client-Centered and Existential ideas guide how she talks with people about meaning, values, and relationships.
D'schelle aims to help clients strengthen interpersonal skills and reduce the impact of recurring frustration and resentment. She offers direct tools for handling anger at work or at home, and strategies for lowering stress and preventing burnout. Practical homework and brief skills practice are common parts of the work.
Her work includes attention to first responder issues, prejudice and discrimination, and personality or mood-related concerns. People who want clear steps for managing temper, rebuilding trust, or navigating a life transition may find her approach practical and straightforward.
How her approaches translate to online work
D'schelle commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in clear, practical ways. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions even when feelings are strong. That approach can help when anger gets in the way of work or relationships. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and teaches step-by-step techniques to change them and reduce reactivity.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to decide whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness practices, or a mix fits their needs and goals. The plan is adjusted as clients notice what helps and what needs to change.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - shorter check-ins around work breaks, video meetings that save commute time, or audio calls when less bandwidth is needed. The focus is on practical skill-building that can be practiced between meetings and used in everyday situations.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anger, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, stress, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Client-Centered, and Existential ideas for practical skill-building and reflection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a practicing therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.