- 16 years experience
- Texas LCSW
- Grief and loss
About Daffney
Daffney Tchassem is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life changes. She draws on 16 years of professional work experience and aims to make first steps feel manageable for someone nervous about starting therapy.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Conversations are shaped to the needs of each person, and she works to be respectful and compassionate in every session. She listens for what matters most and helps people set small, realistic goals to move forward.
Daffney uses a mix of methods to match what a person needs. That can include cognitive behavioral tools to notice unhelpful thinking, skills from dialectical behavior work to manage strong emotions, and acceptance-based ideas to make room for difficult feelings while still acting on values. Attachment-based ideas also guide how she thinks about relationship struggles.
She has supported people through grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness concerns, and addiction challenges. She also helps with parenting strain, self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue that often affects caregivers and health workers.
Sessions are shaped around what each person wants to accomplish. The practice encourages clear steps, short-term coping skills, and ongoing planning so progress can continue outside of the therapy hour.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Conversations are shaped to the needs of each person, and she works to be respectful and compassionate in every session. She listens for what matters most and helps people set small, realistic goals to move forward.
Daffney uses a mix of methods to match what a person needs. That can include cognitive behavioral tools to notice unhelpful thinking, skills from dialectical behavior work to manage strong emotions, and acceptance-based ideas to make room for difficult feelings while still acting on values. Attachment-based ideas also guide how she thinks about relationship struggles.
She has supported people through grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness concerns, and addiction challenges. She also helps with parenting strain, self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue that often affects caregivers and health workers.
Sessions are shaped around what each person wants to accomplish. The practice encourages clear steps, short-term coping skills, and ongoing planning so progress can continue outside of the therapy hour.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing practical changes in behavior; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current connection and trust, which can help with intimacy-related issues and relationship conflict.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. Expect a conversation about what feels most helpful early on so sessions can be tailored.
Confirm the specific session options before booking so you know what formats are supported. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow quicker check-ins during a work break or between appointments. Different approaches lend themselves to different tempos - some weeks focus on skill practice, other weeks on processing difficult feelings - and online work can accommodate both styles without promising a particular format.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Daffney commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are practical and person-centered, focused on listening, setting small goals, and teaching coping skills tailored to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of professional work experience supporting people through grief, caregiving stress, addiction challenges, and relationship difficulties.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats should I expect?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling and session delivery.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.