Daffney Tchassem, LCSW

Daffney Tchassem is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, and depression. She meets each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her approach centers on practical conversation and partnership so people can take the next step toward feeling better.

In sessions she takes time to understand the problem and the goals a person brings. She adapts the pace and style of conversation to what feels most helpful, whether that means teaching simple skills, practicing new ways of thinking, or focusing on emotions that matter most. Daffney draws on therapy methods that look at thoughts and everyday habits and how those shape daily life.

She commonly uses techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches to spot patterns in thinking and behavior. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment ideas to help people live according to their values despite difficult feelings. Attachment-based and client-centered work inform how she talks about relationships and connection.

Daffney has supported people facing addictions, parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life transitions. Other focus areas include attention-related concerns, body image, chronic illness, loss, and blended family challenges. She aims to build a clear plan and simple tools people can use between sessions.

When someone is ready to begin, Daffney encourages a slow, steady process. The first few meetings usually center on understanding what matters most and picking a few practical steps to try.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and changing routine habits that keep problems going, which often helps with stress, anxiety, and mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape how people connect, which is helpful when relationship patterns cause pain.

Daffney treats finding the right approach as a shared process. She talks with each person about their goals and tries methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they decide which techniques to use and check in when adjustments are needed.

Confirm the current online session options before booking if you need a specific format. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, offer quicker check-ins, and allow work on skills between sessions without extra travel. It can also be handy when someone prefers shorter or phone-friendly meetings or has limited time during the day. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to work effectively through remote sessions, focusing on practical tools and steps people can use in everyday life.