I am a LIMHP and have been a therapist for about 15 years. I specialize in working with folks with anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, family situations, interpersonal situations, and overwhelming emotions.
My counseling style is eclectic and direct. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, and mindfulness therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you on your journey.
I do want to share with you that I am dyslexic, and I have found that live chatting is not a way I can be really effective as a therapist. I am comfortable communicating via messaging, but unfortunately I am not able to offer live chat. I prefer to offer both live phone, and live video sessions.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
17 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma, AbuseDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carmen Chaney. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Carmen is an incredible therapist. She listens attentively and uses methods specific to that persons individual needs, for that time.
Written on Mar 02, 2025 after therapy with Carmen for 2 years and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Carmen is kind, professional, and wonderful at her job. She's a top-notch counselor and I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Feb 28, 2025 after therapy with Carmen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
She is friendly and easy to talk to. She listens and understands.
Written on Feb 24, 2025 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Carmen is a wonderful therapist. Insightful. Respectful. No nonsense. It is refreshing to work with someone who has that much integrity and self-awareness and it is so beneficial, educational, and liberating for me on so many levels to be able to trust someone this much when opening up and feeling safe to do so. I strongly recommend Carmen!
Written on Feb 08, 2025 after therapy with Carmen for 1 year on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
The best
Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with Carmen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Carmen is always kind, caring and genuine. She checks in between sessions, and makes sure I’m doing okay, or sees if I need anything. She always has a way of making me smile and laugh during our sessions, even on my dark days.
Written on Jan 12, 2025 after therapy with Carmen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Carmen does an excellent job of making me feel comfortable and heard. Her approach is maybe less formal but I think that makes her all the more approachable. She's a valuable resource for talking through issues and coming up with new solutions.
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Carmen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Carmen has giving me confidence that I never had to open up to others. Her approach has been very positive and she is always there for me.
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Carmen is caring, accepting, and supportive. She helps me see things in different ways, which is VERY helpful!! She is also very flexible and great at understanding underlying things as well.
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Carmen is the best therapist I've ever had.
Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Carmen is very professional in their approach, gives the best pieces of advice, and makes the patient feel comfortable through their rapport skills. I feel humbled to come across a professional guide like Carmen!
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Carmen is a great therapist. She is positive and helpful, but firm and direct when needed. Carmen cares about her clients and goes out of her way to check in between appointments when she knows you’re having a hard time. I’ve found it difficult to open up to therapists in the past, but Carmen’s warm demeanor and cheerful smile made me feel safe to express myself. I’ve learned so much about myself and what I want from life in the time that I’ve been seeing Carmen. I’m so grateful to have found a therapist that challenges me, cheers for my successes, and supports me through my lowest of lows. I cannot recommend Carmen enough!
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Carmen has been supporting me for over a year and I always look forward to her insight and advice. I have recommended BetterHelp to many friends based on my experience
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Carmen listens to my concerns with compassion and offers tangible solutions alongside accountability check-ins to ensure that I am helping myself the most that I can.
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Carmen has been really supportive and given me specific tasks to help me make progress. Just starting the therapy process with her, my mental health has improved.
Written on Jun 11, 2023 after therapy with Carmen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and adhd
Carmen has been an integral piece in my healing and personal growth this year. I feel understood for the first time in my life, and even more- she has the expertise to give me the cognitive tools I didn't even know I needed. I am truly grateful for Carmen!
Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Carmen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Carmen is friendly and straightforward, and does a good job of asking follow-up questions. I'm impressed with how well BetterHelp matched us.
Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Carmen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
She's extremely understanding and listens to what I have to say.
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Carmen is very responsive and very helpful. Always makes me feel validated and heard!
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Carmen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Carmen has helped me get through a very tough time in my life. I appreciate her nurturing, calm, positive influence on my life so much. She made me feel welcome and safe at every single Session and showed me so much empathy and kindness. I will forever be thankful for your work, Carmen!
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Carmen for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Carmen is great!! She listens, has a great sense of humour which is needed sometimes, has suggestions and ideas that have always helped.
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Carmen Chaney is a compassionate therapist who really listens. She is perceptive and understanding.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Carmen for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Carmen has been a wonderful therapist!
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and depression
Carmen is exactly what I was looking for - she offers practical and hands on tools with advice, asks probing and thoughtful questions, and she feels like talking to a real person vs someone who is just “there”. Can’t say how thankful I am for her!
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Carmen worked with me for the last few months and I am very pleased with how she supported me and met my needs. She is very kind and understanding and I would highly recommend her. She was very helpful along my therapy journey and I can’t thank her enough for her support and encouragement.
Written on Nov 27, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Carmen was incredibly patient and immeasurably helpful, 100% recommend!
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Carmen has been great. She’s a great listener and helps me find new perspectives.
Written on Oct 16, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and parenting issues
Carmen has been one of the best therapists I've ever worked with. She is kind and compassionate, while also firm on things that I need to hear. She is such a strong advocate for her patients, always reminding me that she's in my corner and is there to support me. I feel steady on my own two feet right now, through many changes, and I am so grateful for her support through it all.
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Carmen was a great help to me. I was experiencing an accumulation of stress and anger, some of which was routine and some of which was extraordinary. With kindness, compassion and a straight-forward approach, she helped me put things in perspective, strengthen my boundaries, appropriately manage the stresses and recognize how to approach situations in a healthier manner. The eight sessions that I had with her were just what I needed.
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
I’ve had three sessions with Carmen so far and she has been absolutely wonderful. Really helps with providing me with tools to navigate my emotions and responses as well as just overall kind and caring. 10/10 would recommend Carmen to anyone looking for a therapist.
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and anger management
Carmen is amazing! I really clicked with her during our very first session. We had had a few IT issues but she is always very responsive and puts my needs first, makes sure I have goals and worksheets to complete prior to meeting for our next session. I look forward to our next session. :)
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Carmen is a very kind, compassionate and wise person. She helped me develop some healthy coping skills for a number of extremely challenging personal situations I've encountered. I've never felt judged when talking to Carmen. Her application of the DBT and CBT techniques has also been very helpful.
Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Carmen has already been very helpful in our first few sessions. She offers many exercises to cope with stress and anxiety and is very receptive to which ones work for me.
Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Carmen really helped during those five months! Caring and open, Carmen listens but also challenges and isn't scared to speak the truth! With exercices or just through those talks, I understood a lot and managed to progress. Thank you so much!
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Carmen is a phenomenal therapist! Not only am I making progress on my goals, feeling happier in my relationships, and empowering myself in my daily life… I enjoy my therapy sessions! Carmen is personable while also being professional, listens and validates, and is able to utilize a variety of therapeutic strategies and techniques to best support the situation, whatever it may be. She is very experienced in her practice and that is evident by her skill set and ability to foster a comfortable environment for growth!
Thank you so much Carmen!
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and adhd
I love her <3
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Carmen is very attentive and caring. Grateful to have found her.
Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Finding Carmens sessions extremely helpful, even at this early stage. I feel a weight has come off my shoulders after just 90 minutes of speaking with Carmen.
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I’ve been seeing Carmen for almost a year and I highly recommend her as a therapist (especially for LGBTQ+ folks). Her unconditional support and guidance through my coming out process has been transformative. I started my journey with therapy as an anxious person, unsure of my sexuality and in a harmful relationship. I’m ending my journey as a confident lesbian in a loving relationship with the ability to set healthy boundaries. I didn’t know this could be my reality. I’m so grateful for Carmen and the safe space she holds for the community.
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 10 months on issues concerning lgbt, and coping with life changes
Carmen listens to and respects me as her client. I can open up personal issues that I have that I never knew I had. She was able to distinguish my problems and let me cope with them. She is accommodating with her suggestions.
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, adhd, anger management, and intimacy-related issues
Carmen is a great therapist, always listening to the patient and his needs. She is a positive person that highlights your strengths and achievements. Highly recommended
Written on Mar 13, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coaching
Carmen is an incredibly competent therapist who works well in a remote format. I appreciate her direct communication, sensitivity, and demeanor. Carmen is well equipped to help me with my goals, and I am glad to have the chance to be her client.
Written on Feb 03, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Carmen is an absolutely fantastic therapist. She is very helpful, extremely respectful and polite, and readily competent in many areas. She is able to focus on small day-to-day problems that I share in our therapy sessions while also connecting those issues to larger components and lessons that we focus on overall in therapy. Carmen has great ethics and I always feel safe and able to relax during our sessions. In our time together, I have experienced noticeable positive changes in my thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Carmen has helped me to isolate my issues down to small things I can control, and has provided me with tools that I will benefit from for the rest of my life. Can't recommend her enough!
Written on Jan 23, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I think I've already written a review for Carmen, but I just want to make sure I get to express what a help talking to Carmen has been for me. I am so grateful for the caring, thoughtful care I have been given. Carmen genuinely cares for the people in her care, and having that in my life has gotten through some of my toughest times so far. I'm so grateful for the tools I've learned and will be using them for the rest of my life.
Written on Jan 09, 2022 after therapy with Carmen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Carmen has helped me at the hardest moments when I needed it most, due to health issues I wasn’t able to do the video sessions but she helped me greatly with text messages as well so I couldn’t be happier :) thanks Carmen!
Written on Nov 28, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
It has been a short time since i’ve been with Carmen, but she has definitely helped me in many ways. I am thankful for her and i hope I can continue to grow with her.
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I've been with with Carmen for a short time and already she's been able to help me see things in a different light and be able to verbalize my feelings and situations. She's clearly great at what she does and I look forward to our sessions every week!
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Carmen is such an awesome counselor, she’s not afraid to be real with me and will at times make me relate to herself which makes things feel more personable and comfortable. She takes the time to ensure that you are doing okay and genuinely cares for your well-being. Carmen also wants you to find the treatment that is best for you and is not afraid if you do not feel she is a good fit and will recommend to always seek the best care that fits for you which makes her such a kind and caring counselor. Thank you Carmen for being there for me even when we don’t have a session!
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigu
I always feel very comfortable talking to Carmen. She doesn’t force anything on me. Are conversations are very fluid, I vent and she offers skills to handle the things that are going on in my life.
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I enjoy Carmen quite a bit, I think she's a cool lady, the bee's knees and the cat's pajamas! She helped me tremendously when I was in a tough situation. She was kind.
Written on Aug 26, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Carmen is truly excellent. She is clearly very educated and genuinely good at her job. I would recommend her to anyone, especially someone experiencing anxiety like myself.
Written on Aug 26, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Great listener! Carmen did a great job of listening to my issues and provided really wonderful insights. It never felt like she was dictating what I needed to do but instead felt like a collaboration on what we could do to work through the issues I had on hand. Carmen is very helpful and great at what she does
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Carmen is so helpful to me! We laugh, which is it’s own form of therapy and she helps widen my perspective on issues that I have struggled with. Thanks!
Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Carmen has been a great first counsellor to me. Really showed a lot of empathy and support, helped me to be vulnerable and feel understood and validated.
Written on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
As many of us during the pandemic, I started working on myself and my stress more during this past year. After months of yoga, breathing techniques and getting a little into meditation, Carmen gave me the tools to really process all the information I had in my head, and the feelings I had been having. She is great at explaining different techniques and concepts so that they actually make sense to you. She listens and works with you to find the ones that will work in your daily life. It was thanks to little shifts and "aha moments" that I had during the conversations with her and the information she sent me that I feel more empowered now to deal with my anxiety.
Written on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I already feel so comfortable talking to carmen and she has made me feel so at ease. I feel I can share my worries and thoughts with her without any judgment and she responds in an uplifting and positive way. I’m grateful for this help.
Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Carmen is warm, friendly and supportive councillor. Since my session began I have felt listen to and supported, she regularly checks in with me and if feel like I have someone to contact when I have a rough day.
Written on May 17, 2021 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
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