- Person-centered care
- Evidence-informed tools
- Texas based LCSW
About Daffney
Daffney Tchassem is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related life changes. She brings 16 years of professional experience to sessions and aims to meet each person with respect and sensitivity. Her style is supportive and practical, focused on what a person needs right now.
In sessions she works to tailor conversations and a plan to each person's goals. She uses straight talk and gentle guidance so people can try new ways of coping. She also helps with parenting strain, intimacy issues, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.
Tchassem draws on several therapeutic approaches to match the work to the issue. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods shape a respectful, relationship-focused space for change.
Her background includes many years helping people through loss, trauma, adoption- and foster-related concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image struggles. She also supports people facing commitment worries, codependency, and blended family dynamics.
Sessions are offered in English and reflect a practical, person-focused approach. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist's availability.
In sessions she works to tailor conversations and a plan to each person's goals. She uses straight talk and gentle guidance so people can try new ways of coping. She also helps with parenting strain, intimacy issues, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.
Tchassem draws on several therapeutic approaches to match the work to the issue. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods shape a respectful, relationship-focused space for change.
Her background includes many years helping people through loss, trauma, adoption- and foster-related concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image struggles. She also supports people facing commitment worries, codependency, and blended family dynamics.
Sessions are offered in English and reflect a practical, person-focused approach. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules according to the therapist's availability.
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
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Online work with this therapist draws on several familiar approaches tailored to your goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, values-driven steps even when emotions are strong. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete strategies to change patterns that cause distress. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes relationship patterns and helps people understand how early bonds shape current reactions and expectations in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to try methods that match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is observed. Clients often mix techniques from different approaches to address specific problems.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work from a quieter location, schedule around work or caregiving responsibilities, and sustain continuity of care during life changes. Licensed professionals can discuss practical arrangements and which approaches are best suited to remote work.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, ADHD, trauma and many related life challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are practical and supportive with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. The therapist tailors conversation and plans to each person’s immediate needs and goals.
What is the therapist's experience?
She has 16 years of professional work experience supporting people through loss, trauma, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and other life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.