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Dhaima Chin

Compassionate, goal-focused licensed social worker

LCSW, LICSW Florida

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Dhaima

Dhaima Chin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, anger, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She practices from Florida and brings a practical, strengths-based perspective to therapy, blending cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused and mindfulness strategies to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, set achievable goals, and build day-to-day coping tools. In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, guiding people to clarify their priorities and take steps toward meaningful change.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including career and self-esteem issues, parenting and family dynamics, body image and attachment concerns, and challenges such as abandonment, forgiveness, or feelings of isolation. Dhaima aims to make therapy feel approachable and goal-oriented while respecting each person’s pace and perspective.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental therapeutic space where practical problem solving and insight work are balanced. She supports clients in identifying problems, exploring alternatives, and practicing skills that promote resilience and forward movement.

Practical approaches for online change

Her online practice commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy to create structured, goal-oriented work that translates well to remote formats. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients examine how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors and supports skills practice for anxiety, depression, and coping with stressful situations. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying realistic goals and small, concrete steps toward change, often making it easier to see progress within a few sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method. That collaborative stance helps ensure sessions remain practical and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it possible to engage from home or while balancing work and family obligations. These formats support consistent therapy attendance, allow for timely problem solving between appointments, and make it simpler to practice skills in real-world settings while staying connected with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Dhaima works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, parenting and family concerns, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also addresses more specific areas like abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and feelings of isolation.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to help clients set goals and develop coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience practicing as a licensed clinical social worker in a variety of settings and currently maintains a independent practice in Florida.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials with licensure listed as FL LCSW Sw13760 and MA LICSW 124722, and she practices from Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She offers multiple remote session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionCoaching

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida, Massachusetts, Arizona

Languages

English