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Daffney Tchassem

Daffney Tchassem, LCSW

Therapist · Texas · 16+ years of experience

Helping people through midlife and life changes

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  • Compassionate listener
  • Practical coping skills
  • Values-focused work

About Daffney

Daffney Tchassem is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, and life changes such as career shifts or caregiving strain. Her approach emphasizes respect, compassion, and practical steps that fit each person's situation.

She draws on 16 years of professional experience to tailor conversations and plans to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday strategies rather than jargon. Daffney listens for what matters most and helps people try small changes that can make daily life easier.

Daffney uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new patterns. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people act according to their values even when feelings are hard. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas shape how she builds trust and explores relationship patterns.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual's needs. She aims to create a calm, respectful tone and to offer practical coping skills for stress, anger, and low self-esteem. Conversations can include coaching-style guidance for career or life transitions as well as support through grief or compassion fatigue.

If you are considering therapy, Daffney invites you to take the first step and complete the intake process. She will work with you to set goals and develop a plan that fits your life and priorities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

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

How Daffney's Approaches Translate to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while still taking steps that match their values. That can be useful for grief, midlife change, or career decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns affect current connections and intimacy, helping people make different choices in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Daffney will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and life situation. That collaborative decision is revisited as therapy proceeds so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins during transitions. Some formats let people meet without video, which can help when bandwidth or a quieter environment is needed. Overall, online sessions aim to bring therapeutic tools into everyday life while focusing on practical coping skills and measurable steps.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Daffney address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, trauma, parenting strain, ADHD, and many life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and respectful with an emphasis on practical steps. She tailors conversations and plans to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life stages in Texas.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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