- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Chanta
Chanta Virden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, addictions, and issues common in young adulthood such as career direction and identity. Chanta also supports clients dealing with grief, intimacy-related challenges, ADHD, and life changes.
Her approach mixes straightforward conversation with practical techniques. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods to identify thinking patterns and set small, achievable goals. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Chanta listens to what matters most and helps people try steps that can reduce distress or make daily life easier. She often introduces mindful practices to calm racing thoughts and to bring attention back to the present.
Clients can expect an organized plan for the work they want to do. The focus may shift from managing symptoms to building routines, addressing money or career questions, or sorting through identity and body image concerns. She works with people who name LGBT issues, women’s issues, parenting stress, and questions about life purpose.
Chanta practices entirely in English and is based in Texas. Her LPC credential is presented as Licensed Professional Counselor. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can fit
Chanta uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress because it focuses on practical steps you can take. She also brings in Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with managing mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then recommend methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs shift.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, or busy schedules because they remove travel time and can be scheduled during short breaks. Online work also lets sessions focus on concrete skill practice, check-ins about progress, and planning small steps to try between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and mindfulness exercises to work well in remote sessions, and the therapist will suggest a pace that fits everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and young adult issues among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused, using practical tools like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to address daily problems and thinking patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with people across a range of concerns including mood, trauma, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC, listed as TX LPC, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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