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Marvin Chaffin, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Marvin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Marvin. View 15 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Marvin is a caring and wonderful person and I strongly believe he has my best interests at heart. I’m looking forward to hopefully healing more from my past traumas and getting onto a better path with his guidance.

Reviewed April 2022

Marvin has been instrumental in my therapy journey. He has been attentive and truly listens. He helped me through a time when I truly was at my lowest, and I've come out of it not only feeling better but understanding myself and where I want to go significantly more. I cannot recommend Marvin enough.

Reviewed July 2023

More about Marvin

  • 31 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMHC

I am a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of experience working as a counselor and life coach. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. In addition, I have a great deal of experience in working with people who have experienced problems with alcohol and drug abuse issues.

My counseling style is warm, interactive, and highly engaged. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek help for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I check in with my clients frequently and enjoy the process of counseling. I look forward to working with you!

Marvin C. Chaffin, II, M.S.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Life Coach

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Marvin Chaffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376524330.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH7998 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Marvin Chaffin

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

15 reviews

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Marvin is a caring and wonderful person and I strongly believe he has my best interests at heart. I’m looking forward to hopefully healing more from my past traumas and getting onto a better path with his guidance.

Reviewed April 2022

Marvin has been instrumental in my therapy journey. He has been attentive and truly listens. He helped me through a time when I truly was at my lowest, and I've come out of it not only feeling better but understanding myself and where I want to go significantly more. I cannot recommend Marvin enough.

Reviewed July 2023

I've been on this journey with marvin for 2 years. I've had so many life altering experiences that he has done a fantastic job of navigating with me. Between loss, marriage, career change, more loss, more loss, relationship changes.. all of the ups and downs. He knows when to push and when to let me just vent. He is extraordinary and extremely knowledgeable. I couldn't recommend him any more. Thank you!

Reviewed June 2023

Supportive, friendly, warm and always has extremely direct and insightful advice that has help me to fix many issues in my life and self. Don't know what I would have done without him.

Reviewed March 2023

Marvin has been a wonderful therapist for the past year. Great guidance and expertise!

Reviewed November 2022

Absolutely empathetic, calming and as easy to communicate with as an old friend or family member. The best possible review I could give would be to state he has helped me reach my goals, stay clear of the troubles I had and has kept me on the path to what I wished to achieve, I will forever be grateful for his assistancr in rebuilding my life.

Reviewed November 2022

I've been extremely lucky to have matched with Marvin - he's an incredible therapist, mentor and spiritual guide, one which I've been searching for for a very long time. Never thought I'd actually find him, but sometimes you just hit the jackpot I suppose! He's the full package - open hearted, has an enthusiasm to get stuck into the work together which always feels like a collaboration, like I'm always being met halfway which works well for me. He has a real gift for listening as well as responding with the utmost consideration and sensitivity and makes me feel both seen and heard and I like that he can cut straight through to the heart of the matter - no BS! Marvin thank you for accompanying me on this journey, I don't know where I'd be without you :)

Reviewed March 2022

Marvin is fabulous. He has changed my life for the better. He is the perfect balance of kindness, guidance and challenge. I feel blessed to have met him. Thank you

Reviewed January 2022

Marvin Chaffin is helping me in more ways than he even knows! He's teaching me that it is ok to put myself first for once and do what I need to do! I've learned confidence because of him. He is patient, helpful and very intelligent. I like his dad/coach approach that is tough when I need it yet compassion when I'm struggling. I'm so happy he is my therapist!

Reviewed December 2021

I came to Better Help in a time of crisis and was paired with Marvin Chaffin. He is a miracle worker. I was at one of my lowest points in life and, after about 2 1/2 months in therapy with him, I am happier than I have ever been in my life. Marvin is warm and kind, always available to talk when needed, extremely intelligent, exceptionally understanding and has become one of my favorite people. I learned more about myself during therapy with him than I ever thought was possible and it has changed my life, for the good, forever. Thank you so much, Marvin. You are very much appreciated.

Reviewed December 2021

When I signed up to BetterHelp I didn’t really know what to expect but I am so lucky to have been paired with Marvin. He’s so kind, really listens and remembers everything you tell him. It’s amazing the warmth that exudes from Marvin just over video call, I don’t think I could have met anybody better through this experience. He’s fantastic and he really cares.

Reviewed November 2021

I was sceptical that therapy over video would work, but I really needed help. I’ve had many forms of therapy over my life and whilst alway effective the therapist were stern and clinical. Marvin is not like them - he is very human and kind, but he also asks the hard questions. He is helping me a lot.

Reviewed September 2021

Marvin is wondering! He is respectful, patient and kind. He has been a great help to me!

Reviewed August 2021

So far I’m happy with Marvin, and I look forward to continuing our sessions.

Reviewed August 2021

He was great to speak with. Listened to me attentively and gave feedback that I showed genuine care. We didn’t meet many times but I will definitely reach out to him again if I feel as though I need help again in the future

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Marvin Chaffin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Marvin Chaffin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Marvin Chaffin speak?

Marvin Chaffin speaks English.

How many years of experience does Marvin Chaffin have?

Marvin Chaffin has 31 years of experience.

Where is Marvin Chaffin licensed to practice?

Marvin Chaffin is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Marvin Chaffin accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Marvin Chaffin accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Marvin Chaffin offer?

Marvin Chaffin offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Marvin Chaffin?

Marvin Chaffin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Marvin Chaffin?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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