LIFE COACH AND RELATIONSHIP EXPERT

CHANEL DOKUN

What clients say about Chanel

  • Working with Chanel was an unforgettably impactful experience. I gained a huge amount of clarity into how my personal narrative was both propelling me forward and simultaneously holding me back - and perhaps most importantly, what concrete steps I could take to continue to nurture my own personal evolution.

    -Jessica
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  • Chanel is so wise. Her coaching was well rounded and to-the-point, which I appreciated. I felt like I could be myself in our interactions, and was able to walk away with a true plan for action, even after just one hour!

    -Bethaney W. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Chanel’s level of empathy was extremely valuable. I never felt judged as I shared my thoughts. She also was an amazing listener who was able to play back ideas in a fresh way that helped to advance thoughts and ideas. Also, her ability to connect the work to God's work made the experience even more special and meaningful.

    -LaToya J. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

ABOUT CHANEL

Chanel Dokun is an Author, Life Coach, and Relationship Expert trained in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a coach, she specializes in helping clients design a life rooted in their unique purpose. Her transformational coaching approach is outlined in her book Life Starts Now: How to Create the Life You’ve Been Waiting For. As Co-Founder of Healthy Minds NYC, she also leads our Marriage Prep premarital counseling program that helps couples throughout the United States build a solid foundation for a satisfying marriage.

  • Clients enjoy working with Chanel because of her warm, insightful, and yet practical style. She has a gift for helping clients put language to their experience and strategically guiding them to take action where they are able to create positive change in their lives. Chanel uses an integrated approach, drawing from Gottman, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy, among other modalities. With training in spiritual integration, Chanel enjoys honoring and interweaving clients’ spiritual backgrounds in care when requested and helpful to their thriving.

    Prior to her work in mental health care and coaching, Chanel worked in publishing at Hearst Magazines. Since then she has been quoted in The New York Times, Real Simple, Essence, and more. Chanel received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Biblical Studies from Biola University and her Master's Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Nyack College.

    Click here to download a free chapter (PDF or audiobook) of Life Starts Now by Chanel Dokun today!

Areas of Specialization

  • Life Coaching and Life Planning

  • Executive and Career Coaching

  • Spirituality

  • Interpersonal Conflict

  • Relationship Challenges and Enrichment

Clinical Style

  • Insightful and warm

  • Relatable and provides practical guidance for strategic growth

Therapeutic Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Gottman Method

  • Emotions-Focused Therapy

Education & Training

  • Psychology and Biblical Studies at Biola University

  • Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliance Graduate School of Counseling

Advanced Training & Certification

  • Certified in Gottman Method

  • Certified in premarital counseling through Prepare Enrich and SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts)

  • Certified by the Paterson Center in LifePlan process

Ready to get started?

Book your first session with our team by scheduling a free consultation call with the Healthy Minds NYC care coordinator. During this 15-minute call, we’ll explore your exact care needs to ensure your provider is the right fit for your goals, style, and availability.