Chani Cochran, LCSW

Chani Cochran is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 19 years of clinical experience. She has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings and now sees people in private practice. Her background includes work with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, identity and self-esteem, and challenges that come with chronic illness.

She uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person’s goals at the center of therapy. That means the sessions are guided by what the client wants to work on, not a fixed agenda. She emphasizes trust and honesty and asks clients to check in regularly about how the work is going.

Her training and practice draw on several therapeutic methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people in clarifying values and taking small steps toward them. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships affect current patterns.

Chani has nearly two decades helping people cope with life changes, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, workplace strain, and issues such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing eating-related concerns, abandonment and attachment issues, and long-term health conditions.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted from her Florida practice. If someone wants to begin, they use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Chani uses several practical methods that translate well to conversational online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing alternative, healthier responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, value-driven steps even when feelings are hard. It can help with stress, life changes, and ongoing struggles like addictions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape how people relate now and can help with intimacy, commitment, and family of origin issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose and adjust methods based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can change if something isn’t working.

The original biography does not list which online or remote session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and ACT exercises for remote sessions, use mindfulness practices as short daily tools, and focus on practical steps between meetings to keep progress moving.