Chani Cochran, LCSW
Compassionate, practical therapy focused on your story
Details
| Name | Chani Cochran |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 19 |
About Chani
Chani Cochran is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience based in Florida. She has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings and now sees clients in independent practice. Chani draws on a broad clinical background to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and the effects of trauma and chronic illness.
Her style is grounded in a client-centered approach. That means the person in the room sets the pace and goals.
Background and approach
Chani listens first, then offers tools and perspectives that fit each person's situation. She emphasizes trust and open communication throughout the process. Chani integrates Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based ideas when those approaches suit someone's needs.
She also uses cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices to address thought patterns and daily coping skills. Sessions focus on practical steps that can be used between meetings. People often seek her help for relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, identity and self-esteem issues, addiction, bipolar mood challenges, and career stress.
Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment wounds, body image, eating-related issues, and chronic illness or pain. She invites clients to reflect on what matters to them and to try small changes toward those values. Progress is checked often so the work stays useful.
The aim is steady, manageable movement toward clearer choices and more workable daily routines.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Chani works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Chani among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Chani among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Chani among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Chani among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Chani among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Chani among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Chani among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Chani among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Chani among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Chani directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Chani directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative, ACT, and Attachment Work Online
Chani blends Narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-based ideas to explore personal stories, values, and connection. Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from limiting stories and consider alternative meanings for past events. It can be useful for identity, family of origin issues, and feelings of emptiness.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters to them. It supports small experiments and value-driven action for things like anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-based approaches look at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and communication, and they help people try new ways of relating in everyday situations.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Chani will talk with each person about their goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The therapist and client check progress often and pick methods that feel practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a lighter check-in or fit when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, shorter check-ins, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days while keeping the focus on progress and usable strategies.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Chani help address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and a wide range of relationship and family issues. Other areas include parenting strain, bipolar challenges, career stress, and chronic illness or pain.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered, meaning the person sets the pace and goals and Chani listens closely. She partners with people to try approaches that fit their needs and checks in about progress regularly.
What is her professional background?
Chani is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of clinical experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She now practices in a personal setting in Florida.
Where is Chani located and licensed?
She practices in Florida and holds the Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Chani?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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