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- Trauma aware
- Values based
- Skill focused
About Daffney
Daffney Tchassem is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with 16 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and addiction. She also supports concerns like parenting strain, intimacy issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She writes and plans therapy with respect and sensitivity. She aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are worried or unsure.
In session she keeps language direct and simple. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what practical steps can help. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thinking and from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) adds ways to clarify values and take meaningful action.
Daffney also draws on attachment-based and client-centered approaches to strengthen relationships and build a better sense of self. That work looks at how past connection patterns affect current relationships and supports new ways of relating. Sessions are collaborative, with the client shaping goals and pace.
She works with adults on issues that range from career stress and self-esteem to complex medical or caregiving concerns. Therapy plans are adapted to each person's life and abilities. The focus stays practical: clearer choices, calmer reactions, and better coping with life changes.
If you are ready to start, she encourages taking the small step of signing up. Completing the intake and scheduling a first meeting begins the process of tailoring support to your needs.
In session she keeps language direct and simple. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what practical steps can help. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thinking and from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) adds ways to clarify values and take meaningful action.
Daffney also draws on attachment-based and client-centered approaches to strengthen relationships and build a better sense of self. That work looks at how past connection patterns affect current relationships and supports new ways of relating. Sessions are collaborative, with the client shaping goals and pace.
She works with adults on issues that range from career stress and self-esteem to complex medical or caregiving concerns. Therapy plans are adapted to each person's life and abilities. The focus stays practical: clearer choices, calmer reactions, and better coping with life changes.
If you are ready to start, she encourages taking the small step of signing up. Completing the intake and scheduling a first meeting begins the process of tailoring support to your needs.
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How her approaches shape online therapy
Daffney draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values even when feelings are hard. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and trying small experiments to change them.She also uses attachment-based ideas and client-centered listening to support relationship and self-worth work. That means sessions will explore how past connections influence current patterns while keeping the conversation centered on your goals. Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process; she will help figure out what fits your needs, goals, and preferences as you go.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online therapy easier to fit into a busy week and helpful for shorter check-ins or focused skills practice. Online work can make it simpler to balance therapy with caregiving, work, or medical appointments and lets you continue consistent care through life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to work well in remote sessions, and your therapist will tailor tasks to what feels manageable for you.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption 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 issuesFertility 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
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, intimacy issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other topics.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. She uses practical techniques and talks through steps you can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She holds an LCSW and brings 16 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Texas as an LCSW and practices with clients based in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.