Chelette McClendon , LCSW

Chelette McClendon is a Texas-licensed clinical social worker with five years of professional experience and the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, struggles with motivation, challenges to self-esteem and confidence, and symptoms of depression. Chelette approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and therapeutic plans to match individual circumstances and goals.

She emphasizes a collaborative process that honors each client as an active partner in care, adapting techniques and the pace of work to what feels most useful for that person. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Chelette offers steady support throughout that process. Her practice centers on creating a supportive therapeutic relationship while helping clients build practical skills and insight to navigate change and regain a sense of agency.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Chelette McClendon draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and guidance - this approach supports work on self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop skills to manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. Motivational interviewing is another tool in her practice, aimed at enhancing a person's own motivation to change behaviors such as those related to addiction or low motivation by exploring ambivalence and goals in a collaborative way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chelette will work together with each client to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage symptoms between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. These options help licensed professionals and therapists deliver consistent support that meets each client's practical needs.