Works with
How Gavin works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- Vermont
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Gavin
Gavin Chadwell is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, and mood struggles. He often supports clients dealing with relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career stress, and the effects of ADHD. Gavin writes in plain terms and aims to make the first steps toward change feel do-able.
Gavin brings about ten years of practice in mental health settings. He uses a mix of mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change everyday habits.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on learning simple tools that can be used between meetings. He also draws on client-centered methods, which means conversations start from a person’s own goals and values. Motivational interviewing is part of his approach when someone is trying to make big changes, such as cutting back on substance use.
Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming. Gavin aims for a straightforward and respectful style in session. He listens first, then helps people build practical strategies that fit their life.
He works with each person at their own pace and adjusts techniques as needed. Gavin practices in Vermont as a VT LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients for online formats.
To begin, people use the site matching process to connect and schedule a first appointment.
What Gavin works with
Everything Gavin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Gavin's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Gavin lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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.
Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building
Gavin frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior. This approach helps with anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and managing anger by teaching concrete steps to break negative cycles.He also integrates mindfulness therapy, which encourages simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and increase calm. Mindfulness can help people notice stress and make different choices before emotions escalate. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when stronger emotion regulation or distress tolerance strategies are needed to manage overwhelming feelings.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Gavin aims to match techniques to each person’s goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients and therapist make decisions together about which skills to try first and how to practice them between sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video sessions let people use visual cues during teaching and role play. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow for quick check-ins or ongoing support between scheduled meetings, making therapy more flexible for busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Gavin
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addiction, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career strain, compassion fatigue, and ADHD related struggles.
What is his therapy style like?
The approach is direct and collaborative. Gavin listens without judgment and focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 10 years of experience working in mental health settings and with individuals who face mood, anxiety, and addiction challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a VT LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in Vermont.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for online formats.
What session formats are offered?
People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.