Therapist in Torrance, California Chantal Gilkey, Therapist

Chantal Gilkey, LMFT, helps individuals, teens, and families across California build insight, strengthen relationships, and navigate life challenges with greater confidence and emotional balance. At LifeStance Health, she provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs, supporting those facing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful change. Chantal has a strong clinical focus on anxiety, depression, and couple’s issues, while also supporting a wide range of concerns. She works with teens and adults, offering individual, couples, and family therapy that promotes healthier communication, emotional regulation, and resilience. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and family therapy approaches to help clients develop practical tools they can apply in everyday life. Chantal has experience working with diverse populations, including individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and those connected to adoption or foster care, and she offers additional support across a variety of mental health concerns. Fluent in Spanish, Chantal can connect with a broader range of clients and families, helping reduce barriers to care and ensuring culturally responsive support. Outside of her clinical work, Chantal enjoys musical theatre, dance, and singing, as well as spending quality time with loved ones and exploring new experiences.