Chanelle Spencer, LCSW
- Family and youth focus
- Trauma and anxiety care
- Collaborative treatment planning
About Chanelle Spencer
She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families, offering tailored interventions to help young people and the systems around them heal and grow. In addition to her work with youth, she has substantial experience providing therapy for adults facing similar challenges. Chanelle focuses on building collaborative relationships with clients to identify goals, develop coping strategies, and restore functioning across home, school, and work settings.
Clients benefit from an approach that integrates proven methods while remaining flexible to individual needs, with attention to both short-term coping and longer-term growth. Her training and clinical focus equip her to address complex presentations in ways that are practical, compassionate, and grounded in current best practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chanelle Spencer have?
Chanelle Spencer has 9 years of experience.
Is Chanelle Spencer a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are NY LCSW 090682 and NJ LCSW 44SC06082000.
In which languages does Chanelle Spencer provide therapy?
Chanelle Spencer provides therapy in English.
Where is Chanelle Spencer located?
Chanelle Spencer is located in New York.
How can I work with Chanelle Spencer as my therapist?
You can work with Chanelle Spencer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chanelle Spencer work with international clients?
Chanelle Spencer does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chanelle Spencer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Chanelle uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and build willingness to face difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful actions. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where getting unstuck requires shifting how one relates to inner experience.
She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and creating a supportive space where clients lead the pace and focus of work. This approach helps when the primary need is to process emotions, strengthen self-understanding, and rebuild confidence.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Chanelle collaborates with each person to determine which methods best align with their goals, preferences, and practical needs, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexible ways to engage in treatment without rearranging major life commitments. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, coordinate care around school or work schedules, and maintain continuity of support during busy or transitional periods.