Hello! I am a clinical social worker practicing in Washington, DC. I enjoy working with people who are looking for ways to feel better and get rid of obstacles that keep them from living their best life. I have more than 20 years of counseling experience that includes working with people on depression, anxiety, stress, self esteem, substance misuse issues, relationship issues and feeling stuck. I bring warmth and empathy to my practice allowing clients to feel relaxed and authentic through the therapy journey.
I have worked in a variety of settings, many of which have focused on finding success in the workplace as well as balance at home. My practice is holistic which I adapt to each client and their treatment needs. I have had great success using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Based Therapy and incorporating Mindfulness and Positive Psychology.
I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to emotional wellbeing.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Expats, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
DC LICSW LC302486
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Chian Gavin. 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.
Chian is a great listener and has a wealth of therapy experience. She has guided me to feel much more the person I want to be.
Written on Aug 04, 2023 after therapy with Chian for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I appreciate her.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Chian for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Chian helped me work through a couple of significant life events, primarily meeting my partner's 2 sons for the first time. She was very responsive and thoughtful in her guidance, sometimes supported with worksheets or journaling. While I only met with her for a few months, we made great use of our time together by video, with some messaging in between appointments. I would highly suggest Chian as a counselor, and would return to her if my circumstances change and I need additional guidance or therapy.
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Chian for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Chian is warm, encouraging, and very perceptive. With that encouragement and small weekly challenges, she helped me resolve something that I have carried with me for years. In turn, she helped me love myself and my family more, and live my life as I had dreamed it would be. This has been an excellent experience.
Written on Aug 07, 2021 after therapy with Chian for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and parenting issues
Chian is a great listener and truly follows up on all of the goals I came in with as well as what she sees me needing help in. She pushes me outside of my comfort zone with tangible and simple strategies. She is great!
Written on Jun 29, 2021 after therapy with Chian for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have worked with several counselors and Chain has been the most helpful to me and has set me on a much more positive path. I so appreciate her!!! Thank you:)
Written on Jun 04, 2021 after therapy with Chian for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd