Chanelle Spencer , LCSW

Chanelle Spencer is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She focuses on women's issues among other concerns and aims to make therapy practical and understandable. Chanelle keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented so people know what to expect each week.

In sessions she combines approaches that fit the person in front of her rather than using a single method. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build psychological flexibility.

Chanelle supports people facing parenting challenges, career stress, workplace problems, and the fallout from trauma or abuse. She helps with communication breakdowns, feelings of isolation, and finding purpose after life transitions. Pregnancy and childbirth concerns, self-love, and social anxiety are also areas she addresses.

Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens first, then offers straightforward tools such as coping skills, mindfulness exercises, and emotion regulation strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas guide work on closer relationships and clearer emotional expression.

Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to fit different schedules and needs. Chanelle practices in New York as an LCSW and conducts work in English.

How Chanelle’s Methods Translate to Online Work

Chanelle often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-focused, so it fits well into video or phone meetings where homework and skill practice can be reviewed together.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on values and committed action. ACT helps people accept difficult feelings while moving toward meaningful goals, a useful focus for coaching-style work over chat or video. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas shape work on relationships and emotional expression, which can be discussed and practiced in sessions to improve connection and communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Chanelle collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. She adjusts tools and pacing as progress is made so the work stays relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel time. Video calls let her and the client work face-to-face for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions.