Dr. Chaunise 'Chaun" Powell

Dr. Chaunise 'Chaun' Powell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She also focuses on issues like blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, fertility-related distress, and questions about life purpose.

Her style is direct and conversational. She speaks plainly and uses humor at times. Sessions are solution-focused and often call attention to patterns people avoid. She points out what clients may not be saying and helps them face painful material rather than dodge it.

In practical terms she helps people manage strong emotions such as overwhelm, sadness, anger, and social anxiety. She also works on improving communication, reducing isolation, and addressing guilt and shame. Her work includes exploring identity and sexuality when those topics arise in therapy.

She draws on community-defined practices and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. In sessions she uses collaborative, respectful methods and practical tools people can apply between meetings. The aim is to build resilience and stronger self-regard while creating manageable steps forward.

Clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions are offered in English and are provided under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.

Approaches used and what online sessions look like

Dr. Powell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside community-defined practices. One common approach she relies on is practical problem-solving that focuses on manageable steps to reduce stress and improve everyday functioning. This helps when anxiety, overwhelm, or life transitions make daily tasks feel hard to start or finish.

She also works with trauma-informed methods that emphasize tolerating and processing strong emotions in small, steady steps. These methods aim to help people face painful material without becoming overwhelmed, and they can be useful for grief, abuse recovery, and long-standing shame or guilt.

Finding the right fit is part of the work. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process and will help clients choose techniques that align with their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they assess what tools make sense and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier by fitting sessions into busy days, allowing for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or removing travel time. It also offers flexibility for people who need quieter surroundings, less visual demand, or a way to keep appointments during life transitions.