Chani Cochran, LCSW

Chani Cochran is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 19 years of clinical experience. She has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings and now sees clients in private practice. Her caseload has included depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and the emotional impact of chronic illness.

She describes her work as client-centered. That means the client’s goals guide sessions and progress is measured by what the client wants. She emphasizes clear communication about how therapy is going and asks for regular feedback on whether the approach feels useful.

In session she draws on practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people manage distressing thoughts and emotions. She also uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and make choices that align with those values. Attachment-based ideas inform work around abandonment, closeness, and communication problems.

Sessions tend to focus on tangible skills and strategies. That can include managing anxiety, setting boundaries, coping with grief, handling life changes, addressing codependency patterns, or working through family-of-origin issues. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, body image, and commitment or control issues.

She asks clients to check in about progress and direction regularly so therapy stays relevant. People who prefer a collaborative, straightforward approach and who want practical tools alongside relational insight often find this style helpful.

Therapeutic approaches used in remote work