LCSW, 3 years of experience
New to Grow
Hello, I am Mark Chaney. I am a therapist who works with a wide range of concerns. Some areas I am very passionate about are disability, chronic illness, LGBTQ, depression and anxiety. Given that I am a therapist who has a physical disability, cerebral palsy. I have a passion for working with those who might be struggling in their disability or health journey. I am also a gay man and have a passion for working with my community.
The first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate treatment. We will complete a assessment and create treatment goals that reflect your unique situation and presenting concerns.
I am a compassionate and direct therapist. I want our sessions to be a conversation and be helpful and impactful. I often use humor in my practice/approach. I always see you as an expert and understand that I work for you.
I work with clients who may be struggling with disability, depression, anxiety or stress. I use a strengths focus, meaning, I see you as having strengths to foster to meet your challenges. I see you as the expert in your experience. Every client is unique and their treatment should reflect that. I also use an eclectic approach, meaning I pull from different modalities to fit your needs.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy( CBT ) in my work. CBT examines how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors impact you. CBT works to help you address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It helps to identify maladaptive patterns and make positive change.
I use an eclectic approach in my practice. Eclectic means I pull from other areas or treatment types to make your treatment individualized. No person is the same. Your therapy/treatment should reflect that.