Therapist
Daffney Tchassem
LCSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges
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- Texas licensed LCSW
- 16 years experience
- Focus on relationships
About Daffney
Daffney Tchassem is a Texas-based licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, and relationship concerns. She emphasizes respectful and compassionate care and invites clients to take the first step toward support.
Daffney adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. In sessions she listens first, then works with the person to set clear, manageable goals. She draws on practical skills and coping strategies that can be used between visits.
Her approach includes methods that focus on thoughts, emotions, and valued action. She often uses exercises that help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. The work can include short skills practice and reflective conversation to try out new ways of coping.
Daffney also attends to attachment and relationship dynamics. That means looking at how early and current connections shape how people relate to others and to themselves. This perspective can help when the main concerns involve intimacy, family stress, parenting strains, or care-related burnout.
Clients with ADHD, trauma, or chronic health challenges can expect a straightforward, flexible style. Daffney aims to make therapy accessible and relevant to everyday life. She encourages questions and adjusts pacing to match each person’s needs.
Daffney adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. In sessions she listens first, then works with the person to set clear, manageable goals. She draws on practical skills and coping strategies that can be used between visits.
Her approach includes methods that focus on thoughts, emotions, and valued action. She often uses exercises that help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. The work can include short skills practice and reflective conversation to try out new ways of coping.
Daffney also attends to attachment and relationship dynamics. That means looking at how early and current connections shape how people relate to others and to themselves. This perspective can help when the main concerns involve intimacy, family stress, parenting strains, or care-related burnout.
Clients with ADHD, trauma, or chronic health challenges can expect a straightforward, flexible style. Daffney aims to make therapy accessible and relevant to everyday life. She encourages questions and adjusts pacing to match each person’s needs.
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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
Step 3
How her approaches work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values. It uses mindfulness and simple actions to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching specific tools to manage symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals and preferences. That may mean combining elements of ACT and CBT with an attachment-based view when relationships are central to the concern.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing quicker scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or let someone opt for audio-only if video is difficult. The focus remains on practical, usable strategies that can be practiced between sessions to support daily functioning.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Daffney supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and many related issues such as ADHD and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She listens first and then tailors a plan to each person. Sessions blend practical skills practice with reflective conversation to address real-life problems.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an LCSW license in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted for services.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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