Francisco Chaves is a Psychologist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include ADD and ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Relationship Issues, School Issues, and Self Esteem. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I help individuals and couples understand and overcome barriers that get in the way of living a meaningful and fulfilling life; this can include professional, emotional, or interpersonal challenges. My approach draws on narrative and cognitive based principles, that value the understanding of how our experiences, self-awareness, and relationships impact how we cope with life. I believe the process of therapy is one that encourages collaboration and curiosity, and in doing so creates a hospitable environment to explore a variety of life experiences and achieve a healthy life balance. Along with my individual practice, I am a sports psychologist and work with athletes, teams, and coaches in the LA area. I help athletes develop performance based mental skills and navigate interpersonal issues related to athlete identity development. My work often includes; performance anxiety, focus/concentration, imagery, mental/emotional resilience. Using therapy as a resource is all about finding someo