Daffney Tchassem

Calm guidance for life’s complex challenges

LCSW Texas

Experience: 16 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Daffney

Daffney Tchassem is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 16 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family challenges, and addictions.

Background and approach

She brings an empathic, respectful approach and adapts conversations and care plans to meet each client’s particular circumstances and goals. Her practice also addresses intimacy-related concerns, parenting and caregiver stress, career challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and a broad range of related issues such as attachment difficulties, body image, blended family dynamics, chronic illness, and trauma.

Grounded in evidence-based methods, Daffney integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-oriented and attachment-informed perspectives to help clients build skills, reframe unhelpful patterns, and strengthen relationships. She emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while collaborating with clients to shape practical steps forward.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and she aims to make that first step more manageable by offering tailored support and a steady, nonjudgmental presence throughout the process.

Approaches for Online Work and What They Offer

Online sessions with Daffney often draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaching practical strategies to change behaviors and reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another common strand, encouraging people to clarify values, practice acceptance of difficult feelings, and commit to meaningful action when facing life transitions or persistent distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is shaped collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and responses to different methods and will adapt plans as progress unfolds so that treatment fits the client rather than the other way around.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, access care from home, and use shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what helps the client meet their objectives.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Daffney works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapist's general therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathy and practical skill-building to tailor a treatment plan that fits each person’s needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She brings 16 years of professional experience working with individuals facing a variety of emotional, relational, and adjustment challenges.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with license TX LCSW 55055.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are sessions billed and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English