D'schelle Chatman-Singh, LMFT

D'schelle Chatman-Singh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She blends practical tools with attentive listening to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strains. She works with adults facing life transitions, career pressures, addiction concerns, or struggles with self-esteem and intimacy.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop clearer coping steps. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people notice values and take meaningful action. Mindfulness practices are woven in to steady attention and reduce reactivity.

Her work often focuses on the real problems that show up day to day: trouble sleeping, financial stress, workplace conflict, grief, or burnout. She pays attention to how culture, identity, and experiences of prejudice shape responses to stress. That perspective helps when immigration issues, multicultural concerns, or discrimination are part of the story.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations and actionable goals. She helps people build coping skills, improve communication, and set boundaries that fit their life. Sessions mix skill practice, reflective dialogue, and problem-solving tailored to each person’s needs.

With seven years of clinical experience, D'schelle supports adults navigating midlife questions, career shifts, and recovery from addictive patterns. She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at clearer choices and more manageable days.

Practical approaches for online therapy

Two of the main approaches used are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding, which can reduce worry, low mood, or problematic behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter, which is useful for motivation, life changes, and coping with persistent distress.

The therapist treats finding the right approach as a shared task. She talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they adjust tools and methods so sessions feel relevant and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to use video. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter, flexible touchpoint fits the day. These options aim to make therapy easier to schedule and fit into busy lives.