Chani Cochran

Chani Cochran is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 19 years of experience. She has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings and now sees clients in private practice. Chani focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and life transitions.

Her background includes work with grief, trauma, addictions, identity and self-esteem concerns, and the emotional impact of chronic illness. She also addresses relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and career-related stress. Chani draws on a mix of approaches tailored to each person’s needs.

Chani uses a client-centered way of working, which means the person sets the pace and goals. She combines that with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy when helpful. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.

She stresses honest communication about how therapy is going and asks clients to check in about progress and direction. That ongoing feedback helps refine methods and keeps goals realistic. Chani aims to create a space where people feel heard and can try things that connect with their values.

If someone is facing a crisis or a major change, Chani frames the first steps as courageous and collaborative. She works alongside people to sort priorities, build coping skills, and reduce overwhelm so daily life becomes more manageable.

How certain approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people notice and change how they relate to others and to themselves. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and letting the client lead the process while the therapist offers reflection and support.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chani uses a collaborative process to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She will check in regularly and adjust techniques based on how a client responds during sessions.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and less travel, which helps fit sessions into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and make it simpler to continue work during life changes. The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know what formats are offered.