Marie Chaney

LMFT (she/her)5 years of experienceNext available
5.0 (19)
Warm
Authentic
Empowering

I specialize in treating survivors! So many of us have endured abuse, trauma or self induced addictions. Many of us are haunted by our past or stuck in our current situations. How do we balance our hectic lives emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually?

I utilize Person Centered and Positive Psychology, as well at Trauma Focused therapies.

How do we find peace, happiness and fulfillment, or at least the absence of anxiety and depression? If you are not happy with your life, sometimes a little help is all it takes. Let me assist you in doing more than just surviving, but in thriving and finding your best life!

First session

When we meet, I encourage you to interview me as the position of your therapist! This is your therapy & it is most important to me for you to feel comfortable. Then, WE will explore together your goals in therapy & how best to get you there!

Strengths

I utilize Person Centered and Positive Psychology, as well at Trauma Focused therapies. EMDR has been a life changer! It brings relief from anxiety, depression, stress & especially trauma! Here is the website: emdria.org I specialize in Addiction, Family Conflict, Trauma, PTSD and LGBTQiA2+ clients.

Ideal clients

My experience includes: addiction counseling, intervention, veterans, first responders & trauma survivors with PTSD, same sex couples, families & teens aged 12 to 17. Some of my other specialties: Anger Management, Parenting, Domestic Violence, sexual trauma survivors, various mental health disorders and health issues.

Treatment methods

EMDR

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a psychotherapy technique used to treat traumatic memories and the associated symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

DBT places a stronger emphasis on accepting and regulating intense emotions through mindfulness practices, while CBT focuses primarily on identifying and changing negative thought patterns to influence behavior

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. It's most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for other mental and physical health problems.

Location

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions
332 Mercury Dr, Nipomo, CA 93444

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Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (19)4 reviews
December 16, 2025

Marie is thoughtful,caring,and I truly believe she cares on a deep level. One I've not felt in therapy before. I'm grateful.

Verified client, age 65+Review shared after session 5 with Marie
November 18, 2025

What a wonderful human...fantastic first session. Cannot wait to see what we can accomplish...

Verified client, age 65+Review shared after session 1 with Marie
May 30, 2025

Made me feel very comfortable and safe. Very good listener. And very empathetic.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 1 with Marie

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