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Chalon Dabney

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Chalon Dabney, LCSW, CSW

Georgia

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW, CSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Georgia / CSW005089
  • NPI1245848878
  • Experience3 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationGeorgia

About

  • ACT and CBT methods
  • DBT emotion skills
  • Communication focus

About Chalon

Chalon Dabney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) registered in Georgia with three years of experience as a clinical social worker (CSW). She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Sessions are presented in English and she does not accept international clients.

Her approach is interactive and motivational. She prioritizes clear communication and honesty during sessions. The therapeutic relationship matters, and she emphasizes respect and straightforward dialogue as part of the work.

Chalon uses several established methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Client-Centered Therapy. She blends these approaches to match how each person learns and grows. That means sessions can include skill practice, values clarification, and focused conversation about emotions and behaviors.

People who come for anger concerns can expect practical strategies for noticing patterns, managing intense feelings, and repairing relationships when needed. Work may include developing coping skills, improving communication, and making step-by-step behavior changes rather than promises of instant results.

Chalon notes that cost varies by location and that sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Chalon commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking actions that align with those values while accepting uncomfortable feelings. CBT targets patterns of thinking and behavior, teaching practical skills to reduce distress and change unhelpful habits.

She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills when strong feelings and relationship conflicts are present. DBT skills can help people notice triggers, ride out intense emotions, and respond more effectively instead of reacting impulsively.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their preferences and day-to-day life. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.

Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and bring immediate situations into the conversation for problem solving.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she support?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, grief, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related problems.

How would you describe her style in sessions?

Her style is interactive and motivational with an emphasis on clear communication and honesty.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She practices as an LCSW and CSW and has three years of experience as a clinical social worker.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She holds an LCSW credential in Georgia and conducts sessions in that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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Chalon Dabney

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