Llena Chavis, PhD, LMSW, is a seasoned Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with 24 years of dedicated practice. She is nurturing yet direct in her approach, emphasizing the importance of working towards tangible change in therapy. Sessions in her office are always client-led, supplemented by guided cognitive strategies to address problems and set concrete goals. With extensive clinical experience working with individuals, families, couples, and groups, her background spans various settings, including domestic violence shelters, psychiatric units, juvenile detention centers, college campuses, and private practice. Specializing in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Llena believes counseling is a transformative space for clients to enact change and engage in self-evaluation in a safe and objective environment. Additionally trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she effectively supports individuals dealing with trauma, while also addressing a myriad of other concerns through traditional therapy methods and a variety of modalities including Play Therapy, Anxiety management, and Family Systems approaches.