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Chelsea Sudderth

Chelsea Sudderth, LMSW

Michigan

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LMSW - Mood and trauma support

  • Depression and anxiety
  • Trauma informed work
  • ADHD and life changes

About Chelsea

Chelsea Sudderth is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with eight years of professional experience. She focuses on depression, anxiety, complex trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, and relationship-related concerns. Chelsea lists young adult issues among her areas of work and commonly helps people facing stress from life changes, career decisions, and self-esteem struggles.

She uses a client-centered approach in sessions, which means conversations focus on the person's priorities and goals. Chelsea also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and elements of acceptance and commitment therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values. Sessions tend to mix practical skills with reflection so people can try different ways of coping between meetings.

Chelsea has particular experience supporting people with trauma and mood-related concerns. She pays attention to how attention and impulsivity affect daily life for those with ADHD and works on planning and organization as part of care. She also addresses eating and body image concerns alongside mood or anxiety symptoms.

People who come for help with career or life-transition stress can expect focused work on decision points, self-esteem, and communication. Chelsea also lists coaching among her methods and will work with clients on concrete steps and accountability when that fits their goals.

Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not accepted, and appointment and format details should be confirmed when booking. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions even when uncomfortable feelings appear. It can help with feeling stuck, low motivation, and decisions tied to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and practical coping skills like sleep or worry management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and following the client's pace so work reflects the person's goals rather than a preset agenda.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Chelsea will collaborate with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as needs change. That might mean practicing a new skill one week and reflecting on values the next.

Confirm session formats when you book because the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so meetings can happen between classes or shifts. They also let people use audio-only if they prefer not to be on camera, or schedule times that work around work or school commitments. Ask about format options during the matching process so sessions match your routine and comfort.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Eating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she focus on?

She focuses on depression, anxiety, complex trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, eating and body image issues, self-esteem, career and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are client-centered and combine practical skills with reflective work, using approaches such as CBT, ACT, and DBT techniques.

How much experience does she have?

Chelsea has eight years of professional experience working with mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Please confirm current session formats when booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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