As a licensed psychotherapist, I bring both professional expertise and the lived experience of navigating life’s inevitable traumas and challenges. While my graduate degree and state license reflect my commitment to high standards of care, the heart of my work is grounded in authenticity, empathy, and a deep personal connection to the healing process. Experience has shown me that an felt-sense of wholeness already resides within us—it’s just about creating the right conditions to uncover it.
My own journey of self-discovery has also taught me the value of vulnerability, courage, and the power of presence. These lessons inform my work and allow me to meet my clients with empathy and understanding, holding space for both their struggles and their potential.
I draw from trauma-informed and somatic practices to help clients reconnect with their inner wisdom, using the body as a guide to healing and resilience. Mindfulness and depth-oriented approaches invite exploration of life’s deeper meaning, offering space for personal growth, joy, and expanded awareness.
If my approach resonates with you, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’d be a good fit. You can reach me at (323) 577-3430 via voice or text.
Daniel Chazanas
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #102053
Credentials, Experience, and Training
- Education
- UC Berkeley: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, with emphases in depth psychology, religious studies, and fine art.
- Antioch University: Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, focusing on mindfulness, indigenous healing practices, developmental trauma, and somatic psychology.
- Licensure
- Board-Certified Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), granted by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- Professional Training and Experience
- Open Paths Counseling Center: Completed a multi-year, supervised internship at this Culver City nonprofit, providing therapy to adults, children, couples, and families.
- Group Therapy Leadership: Facilitated and provided therapy for anxiety disorder groups for several years.
- Southern California Counseling Center: Awarded the Community Counselor Certification (CCC) after completing training and practice in facilitating group processes and psychotherapy.
- Institute for Applied Behavioral Analysis (IABA): Delivered behavioral support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, including Autism and Down Syndrome.
- People Assisting the Homeless (PATH): Volunteered to support unhoused individuals with various services.
- Personal and Specialized Practices
- Mindfulness Meditation: Over 30 years of meditation practice, informed by residential retreats, Buddhist studies, and mindfulness seminars.
- Indigenous Healing and Lifeways: Engaged in an extensive and authentic pilgrimage path within an indigenous culture over several years, profoundly shaping my holistic and spiritual worldview.
- Personal Healing Process: My lifelong commitment to personal growth has included both conventional and unconventional healing modalities. These experiences have deeply informed my approach to therapy, allowing me to bring greater empathy and authenticity to my work.