Chantell Laws , LCSW

Chantell Laws is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing relationship strain, trauma, grief, and drops in self-esteem. She works with adults who are coping with big life changes and the emotional fallout that often follows. Chantell explains things plainly and aims to make each session feel practical and focused on the client's real concerns.

She draws on nine years of experience in California to help people build resilience and day-to-day coping skills. Sessions often center on identifying what feels most overwhelming and practicing small changes that add up over time. Chantell supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment questions, and the stress that comes with caregiving roles.

Her work also addresses communication problems, commitment issues, codependency, and the effects of domestic violence and trauma. She helps people process loss and grief, and she can assist with challenges tied to adoption and foster care, aging, hoarding, seasonal affective disorder, and social anxiety.

Chantell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to fit each person's needs. She focuses on clear goals, practical tools, and steady progress rather than abstract concepts. Cultural sensitivity and respect for each person's story guide her approach.

People can expect a collaborative tone in sessions, where goals are set together and progress is reviewed. Chantell encourages straightforward conversation about what is and isn't helping, so therapy stays aligned with the person's life and priorities.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Chantell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical changes. One common approach emphasizes grounding and stabilization strategies that help reduce intense reactions after trauma and make daily life more manageable. Another approach involves structured work on relationships and communication, teaching specific ways to set boundaries, speak clearly, and repair interactions with others.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Chantell will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps most. The plan evolves over time so sessions stay relevant to the person's needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues, while phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework follow-ups, or when someone prefers typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to practice new skills between sessions.