Works with
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LISW-CP
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Chad
Chad Dingman is a licensed independent social worker-clinical practice (LISW-CP) based in South Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, anger, and life transitions. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more in control. Chad writes short, clear plans and talks through options so clients know what to try between sessions.
He uses a collaborative, strength-based style that centers the person's goals and abilities.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and direct, with space to name what feels stuck and figure out small changes. Chad combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address thoughts, behaviors, and present-moment awareness. With ten years of experience in behavioral health, Chad brings steady clinical practice and familiarity with medical-related stress and grief.
He is licensed in South Carolina as an LISW-CP and has supervised other clinicians in the past. That background guides a practical, problem-solving approach rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Chad helps people facing work strain, caregiving demands, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related struggles, or the fallout from trauma and abuse.
He also supports those coping with career questions and parenting stress by breaking problems into manageable steps. Conversations often include homework to practice new responses between sessions. People who choose Chad can expect clear communication, realistic goals, and an emphasis on coping skills that fit daily life.
He aims to build motivation for change and to help clients uncover strengths they already have.
What Chad works with
Everything Chad lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Chad's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Chad lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building on each person's strengths. In online sessions the therapist uses this approach to center the client's goals, reflect concerns, and help people choose what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In virtual sessions this often looks like identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing alternative responses, and assigning short exercises to do between meetings to change behavior.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment and simple breathing or grounding practices. These techniques are taught in session and practiced during or between meetings to help reduce reactivity, including anger or stress responses.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and help decide which combination of methods fits best. Adjustments are made as work progresses so the plan stays useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues, phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a work break, and live chat or text messaging can be used for short check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while matching format to the task at hand.
Questions people ask about Chad
What concerns does Chad address in sessions?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, self-esteem struggles, parenting stress, career issues, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Chad uses a collaborative, strength-based approach. Sessions are conversational and focus on practical skills and small changes the client can try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of experience in behavioral health. His work includes helping people manage medical-related stress and emotional overwhelm.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds the LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina.
Can people meet with him in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.