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Chelette McClendon

Compassionate, practical care for life transitions

LCSW Texas

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Chelette

Chelette McClendon is an LCSW licensed in Texas who draws on a client-centered foundation paired with evidence-based techniques to support people working through life’s challenges. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with other practical modalities to address stress, anxiety, depression, and issues around motivation and self-esteem.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and collaboration to create a plan tailored to each person’s circumstances. With five years of clinical experience, she has assisted individuals facing grief and loss, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and struggles related to addiction and bipolar disorder.

Additional areas of focus include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, end-of-life and hospice concerns, feelings of emptiness or isolation, and life-purpose and financial stressors. McClendon aims to meet clients where they are, helping them build coping skills and move toward more fulfilling daily life.

She frames the therapeutic process as a partnership, adjusting the conversational style and techniques to reflect each client’s goals and preferences. Taking the initial step toward change can feel daunting, and she positions herself as a steady source of support through that process.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Chelette McClendon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be particularly effective for concerns like anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and tailoring conversations to the client’s pace to build trust and personal insight. Motivational Interviewing is used when enhancing motivation and commitment to change is a central goal, offering practical strategies for moving toward healthier choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process: the therapist will work with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context. Together they review what’s working and adjust techniques as needed so care remains aligned with evolving needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to attend sessions from different locations and at varied times. These formats can support consistent engagement, quick check-ins between sessions, and the ability to practice skills in real-world settings while maintaining continuity with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder, along with many related areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice blends client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other practical methods like motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to tailor care to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience providing mental health support in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential LCSW and holds TX LCSW 65259 in the state of Texas.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDomestic violenceEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English