Katisha Chaney

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience providing mental health services in school, community, nonprofit, and private practice settings. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and have additional specialized training in sport social work and athlete mental health.

I work with adolescents, young adults, and athletes navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family challenges, performance pressure, and difficulty balancing multiple roles and responsibilities. My professional experience also includes supporting individuals impacted by trauma and working with youth and families from diverse backgrounds.

I understand that people often come to therapy while carrying a lot: work, school, relationships, family responsibilities, expectations, and personal challenges that may not always be visible to others. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can talk openly, better understand what you are experiencing, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful changes that support your overall well-being.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to your individual needs and goals. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel comfortable being yourself while also gaining insight, learning practical skills, and being challenged in ways that support meaningful growth.

I use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, emotional regulation, and solution-focused strategies to help you better understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we may work on identifying patterns, managing anxiety and stress, strengthening coping skills, building confidence, improving communication, and developing healthier ways to navigate challenges.

My style is conversational, supportive, and practical. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I meet you where you are and work with you to develop strategies that feel realistic and can be applied outside of the therapy room.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what you’ve been experiencing, the concerns you would like support with, important areas of your life, and what you hope to gain from therapy.

I’ll ask questions to learn more about your experiences, strengths, relationships, current stressors, and what has or hasn’t worked for you in the past. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and share what you need to feel comfortable in the therapeutic process.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before your first session. We’ll work together to identify your priorities and begin developing goals that will guide our work together.

Clients often leave the first session feeling clearer, more supported, and with an initial sense of direction for moving forward.