How Chester works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Chester
Chester Reyes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience helping people manage strong emotions and life changes. He works with individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and anger. Chester aims to make it easier to talk about difficult experiences and find ways to feel steadier day to day.
He draws on practical methods that keep the person at the center of care. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, doable steps that lead to change.
Background and approach
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and solution-focused tools to build on what already works. Chester's background includes work in schools with inner-city children and teens, and positions supporting veterans in homeless and residential treatment programs. Those roles shaped how he responds to trauma, substance use, and crisis-related stress.
He also has experience with first responder issues and multicultural concerns. In sessions he aims to be empathetic, straightforward, and non-judgmental. Conversations address immediate problems like anger and coping, while also exploring longer-term goals such as career direction or rebuilding self-esteem.
He encourages practical strategies clients can try between meetings. Chester practices in California and provides care in English. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose a format that fits their day.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
What Chester works with
Everything Chester lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Chester's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Chester lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Chester Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Chester blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies to address immediate problems and day-to-day thinking. Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation follows what the person cares about, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify goals and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, anger, or low mood.Finding the best approach is a team effort. He will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then adapt methods as therapy unfolds. That collaborative process helps pick techniques that fit the client's life and make progress realistic and measurable.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care easier to fit into a day. Video is useful for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick updates, brief coaching, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options make it easier to try different formats and find what works best for therapy goals.
Questions people ask about Chester
What kinds of concerns can Chester help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, addictions, and related issues such as trauma and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a person-centered approach that focuses on the client's priorities, combined with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused therapies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience, including school-based work with youth and roles supporting veterans in homeless and residential treatment settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he use?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
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 start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.