- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Chelsea
Chelsea Edwards is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with eight years of clinical experience and licenses in Georgia and Connecticut. She focuses on common concerns young adults face, including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, grief, and transitions in life.
Chelsea began studying psychology and then completed a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. That training shaped how she thinks about people - not as isolated problems but as part of wider family and social systems. She draws on that perspective when talking with people about their background and current situation.
Early work included group home settings and in-home therapy for adolescents and young adults. Those roles involved depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues related to abuse or neglect. She also worked with adults in outpatient and community settings on depression, anxiety, substance use, and severe mental health concerns.
Her in-session style is interactive and encouraging. She uses clear, structured techniques alongside conversational work. Practical skills and short-term strategies are part of sessions, as are conversations about patterns that developed from family and life history.
Chelsea uses a blend of approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, narrative methods, and solution-focused work. She aims to help people manage emotions, improve communication, and navigate life changes. To begin, readers are asked to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site process.
Background and approach: Chelsea prefers straightforward work that combines skill-building with attention to personal history and relationships. Sessions tend to cover immediate coping tools and longer-standing patterns. She encourages active collaboration on goals and next steps.
How Chelsea’s approaches translate to online work
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that maintain distress. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management by giving concrete tools to practice between sessions.DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, offers skills for regulating strong emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques for distress tolerance and better communication in high‑emotion moments.
Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices can help with anxiety, rumination, and managing everyday stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chelsea will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, combining short-term skills with exploration of relationship patterns when helpful.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel time. Please confirm the exact session format and scheduling details during the signup process.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, grief, trauma and related life changes common in young adulthood.
How does she typically approach sessions?
Sessions combine practical skills with conversation about life history and relationships, using structured techniques alongside reflective work.
How much experience does she have working with adults?
She has eight years of experience, including work in outpatient settings and community-based care with adults ages 18 and older.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with licensure noted as CT LMFT and GA LMFT, and she practices from Georgia.
Can non-US residents book sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking through the platform, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to arrange a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.