Chani Cochran, LCSW

Chani Cochran is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of hands-on experience in Florida. She has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings and now sees people in private practice. Chani helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and the effects of chronic illness.

Her style is grounded in a client-centered approach. That means sessions focus on the person’s goals and pace. Chani listens first, then uses practical methods to help people make changes that matter to them.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-Based ideas to help people understand thoughts, feelings, and patterns. Sessions may include skill-building, values work, and learning new ways to respond to stress and relationship challenges.

Chani has supported people facing addiction, identity and self-esteem issues, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, eating and body image issues, abandonment and attachment wounds, and chronic medical conditions.

People who choose Chani often want a collaborative therapist who asks about progress and adjusts the plan as needed. She emphasizes honesty and trust and invites regular check-ins about how therapy is going. The focus is practical change guided by the client’s own goals.

How Chani’s Approaches Work Online

Chani often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that get in the way of daily life. CBT focuses on practical steps and skills that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety, low mood, and worry.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take action even when hard feelings are present. ACT supports coping with loss, chronic illness, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility.

Attachment-Based Therapy appears in her work when relationship patterns and early bonds are causing distress. This approach looks at how past connections show up now and helps people form healthier ways of relating.

Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adjust methods as work progresses. Clients are invited to give regular feedback so the plan stays useful and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing coaching between longer sessions, making therapy more flexible for busy schedules.