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D'schelle Chatman-Singh

D'schelle Chatman-Singh, LMFT

California

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LMFT - Blended family issues and life transitions

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Communication problems
  • Values based work

About D'schelle

D'schelle Chatman-Singh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also lists blended family issues among her focus areas and supports people managing career strain and sleep problems.

She draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions typically focus on practical skills you can use between meetings. That includes learning new ways to handle anger, build boundaries, and cope with everyday pressures.

D'schelle pays attention to how culture, discrimination, and identity affect daily life. She talks through experiences of prejudice, immigration stress, and workplace dynamics so clients can see how those pressures shape emotions and decisions. The work often involves clarifying values and making concrete behavior changes.

For people in stephouseholds and blended family situations she helps untangle loyalty conflicts, communication problems, and role uncertainty. Conversations aim to make routines and expectations clearer and reduce ongoing friction. She does not offer legal or custody advice but helps people plan how to handle difficult discussions.

Her practice mixes evidence-based tools and straightforward conversation. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting, skill-building exercises, and attention to cultural context. Sessions are conducted in English in California, and international clients are not accepted.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed action toward them. It helps people who feel stuck by teaching ways to accept difficult thoughts while moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and encourages reflection and self-directed change through nonjudgmental conversation and empathy.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to test methods and see what fits. That might mean combining ACT skills with CBT exercises or using mindfulness practices alongside values clarification. Decisions are based on the client's goals, daily life, and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and offer flexible check-ins during work breaks or between commitments. Some people prefer phone sessions when bandwidth is limited or shorter video check-ins when they need a quick planning conversation. The therapist can discuss which format works best when arranging the first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily problemsFirst responder issuesImmigration issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with adults on anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, career strain, and blended family issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, existential and mindfulness approaches to focus on practical skills and personal values.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist in California.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

D'schelle Chatman-SinghLMFT

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