Chanelle Haywood (she/her)

LMFT156305
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I am a warm, grounded, and direct therapist who helps you understand yourself more deeply and create meaningful change.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work best with teens, young adults, women, and couples navigating anxiety, identity shifts, self-esteem, and relationship patterns. My ideal clients are people wanting clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of themselves. I especially enjoy supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients who are ready for honest, grounded, culturally attuned therapy.

My Background and Approach

My approach is relational, psychodynamic, and narrative, supported by trauma-informed practices, mindfulness, and grounding. I’m straightforward but compassionate—I help you explore the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships while giving you tools you can actually use in everyday life. I pay attention to how your past informs your present, how your internal dialogue shapes your choices, and how culture, identity, and relationships influence your experience. I’m here to help you reconnect with your sense of self, break cycles that no longer serve you, and move through life feeling more confident, intentional, and understood.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am a Christian therapist who values compassion, inclusivity, and the belief that everyone deserves a space to be fully seen. I’m deeply committed to supporting BIPOC communities and providing culturally attuned care that honors identity, history, and lived experience. I am also LGBTQ+ affirming and gender-affirming, creating a space where clients of all backgrounds feel respected, safe, and understood. Advocacy, social justice, and mental health equity matter to me, and I approach therapy with the belief that healing is both personal and collective. My work is rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and honoring the whole person—spirit, culture, and story. If you’re looking for a therapist who brings warmth, openness, and a values-driven approach, you’ll feel that with me.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment Theory Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Attachment Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Codependency
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Anthem EAP - Bank of America
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 200/session

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