About Chad
Chad Dingman is a licensed independent social worker in South Carolina who focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and ADHD. He holds the LISW-CP credential and brings a calm, collaborative presence to sessions. Chad aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
He uses clear, practical steps rather than jargon. Sessions often center on immediate problems like coping with life changes, parenting strain, work stress, or traumatic memories.
Background and approach
Chad listens first, then helps set small, doable goals to build momentum. Chad blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. That means he listens without judgment, helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, and introduces simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity.
The plan is always built around what each person needs and prefers. With 10 years of experience, Chad has worked in oncology and behavioral health settings and supports people facing medical-related loss as well as routine life transitions. He focuses on strengths and practical skills rather than labels, helping clients discover what already works for them.
Expect a respectful, steady style that emphasizes empathy and clear steps. Chad partners with clients to identify priorities, practice new habits, and track progress over time. He encourages people to try approaches and adjust them until they fit everyday life.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. Online sessions give space for a calm, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist mirrors concerns and helps people name priorities. This approach is useful for grief, self-esteem issues, and when someone needs steady support.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. In video or phone sessions Chad helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practices small behavior changes. CBT is practical for anxiety, stress, and mood struggles because it focuses on skills you can try between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These practices can be introduced in short live chat check-ins or demonstrated on video and then practiced throughout the week to build calm and focus.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Chad will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. He checks in regularly and adjusts plans if something isn’t working.
Online formats offer flexibility in how therapy fits life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging make quick check-ins or shorter reflections possible between scheduled sessions. Together these options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into a real schedule.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English
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