Chantell Laws, LCSW

Chantell Laws is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California who helps people facing relationship strain, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to feel steadier day to day.

She guides conversations that clarify what matters most to each person. Sessions often include building coping skills, strengthening communication, and finding ways to manage emotional overwhelm. Chantell pays attention to how past losses and attachment patterns shape current relationships and choices.

Her work includes supporting caregivers, people navigating adoption or foster care issues, and those dealing with abandonment or attachment concerns. She also addresses challenges such as codependency, commitment struggles, hoarding, and the emotional effects of aging.

Over nine years in practice, Chantell has helped people cope with domestic violence aftermath, social anxiety, seasonal affective disorder, and family conflict. She combines empathy with actionable techniques so clients can try new habits between sessions and notice small changes.

Chantell values cultural sensitivity and respects each person’s background when planning therapy. She collaborates with clients to set realistic goals, track progress, and adjust strategies as needs change. Sessions are conducted in English in California and follow the session and scheduling process of the therapy service used.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Chantell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach helps people learn new coping skills and daily habits to reduce anxiety and improve mood; it emphasizes small, repeatable steps that can be practiced between sessions. Another approach centers on processing past losses and attachment wounds so old patterns in relationships are clearer and easier to change; this work often includes exploring memories and practicing new ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work she does with each person. Chantell collaborates with clients to clarify goals, tries methods that fit the client's needs, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. This means therapy is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all, and clients help decide what feels most helpful.

If you plan to do online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people find video useful for face-to-face interaction, while others prefer audio for a lower-bandwidth option; verify which formats this therapist offers when you sign up.