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Chanel Day

Chanel Day

Therapist · New York

Practical support for stress and mood

  • Skill building
  • Evidence based
  • Warm collaboration

About Chanel

Chanel Day is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and bipolar symptoms. She focuses on practical support and clear steps that people can use between sessions. Chanel offers steady, down-to-earth guidance for everyday struggles related to mood, loss, and life change.

She has eight years of experience across inpatient residential care, in-home therapy, and outpatient settings. That range means she has worked with many kinds of situations and learning how to adapt her approach to each person. She listens for what feels most urgent and then helps prioritize small, manageable goals.

Her style is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. Chanel helps people talk through difficult experiences and build skills for coping, emotional regulation, and stress management. She uses straightforward tools and practical exercises rather than long theoretical explanations.

Chanel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness strategies, together with motivational interviewing and psychoeducation. These methods are used to teach tools people can try between sessions and to track what helps over time.

People who want clear steps, skill-building, and calm, steady support may find her approach helpful. Before booking, confirm the current session formats with the practice so arrangements match your needs.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Chanel uses several evidence-based techniques that translate well to talk-based work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving; it helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills. Mindfulness-based strategies teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and build motivation for small, achievable steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Chanel will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Session formats were not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce commute time, and make it easier to check in during a break or from home. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed and can make it easier to use worksheets or shared screens during a meeting. Overall, online work can help bring therapy into everyday life while preserving the collaborative, skills-based approach Chanel emphasizes.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderDepression
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Chanel commonly help address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus a range of related issues such as attachment, body image, and communication problems.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

The approach is warm and collaborative, focused on client-centered work and practical skills. Sessions emphasize straightforward tools you can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

The therapist has eight years of experience working in inpatient residential, in-home therapy, and outpatient settings.

What are the clinician's credentials and practice location?

Chanel Day holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the practice before booking.

How are fees handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process to work with this clinician?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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