About Gavin
Gavin Chadwell helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and big life changes. He supports those dealing with relationship and family strain, grief, intimacy struggles, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career pressures, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Gavin presents himself as a steady, practical guide for people ready to make changes.
Gavin uses straightforward, skills-based work. He draws on client-centered listening so people feel heard first. He mixes cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding.
How Gavin works
He also uses dialectical behavior ideas and motivational interviewing when someone needs clearer coping tools or help with motivation. Sessions aim to teach useful skills and build on what people already do well. Gavin focuses on short, practical steps that can be tried between meetings.
He keeps language plain and offers concrete exercises rather than abstract theory. Gavin holds a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential, LCMHC. He has spent ten years in clinical work and provides services from Vermont.
He offers sessions in English and works with international clients as well. People connect in whatever way fits their life - video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. The approach is collaborative; goals and the pace of work are set together.
Prospective clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Gavin lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Gavin works with
The areas below are the ones Gavin selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Register | LCMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Vermont |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online sessions
Client-centered therapy is built around listening and reflecting so people feel understood and then can set goals that matter to them. It helps when someone needs a steady, non-judgmental space to talk and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing small changes that improve mood and functioning. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and increase calm, which pairs well with CBT for stress and anger.Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try a few tools, and adjust methods as needed. This collaborative decision-making helps match techniques to what actually helps the person in day-to-day life.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for full conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, homework prompts, and ongoing support between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into work, school, or family routines.
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