- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
- Self-esteem work
About Chelsey
Chelsey Lee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with five years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and other early-adulthood pressures like coping with life changes and identity questions. She also lists support around LGBT concerns and ADHD among her focuses.
Chelsey uses straightforward, talk-based sessions where people can share what’s on their mind. She leans on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to each person’s priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills for emotion regulation.
In sessions she keeps language plain and actionable. Expect short-term goals and exercises you can try between meetings. She draws on mindfulness practices for anxiety and grounding work after difficult experiences. Solution-Focused Therapy tools are used to map small, achievable changes rather than only discussing problems.
Chelsey aims to help people who feel stuck after big life changes like leaving home, starting a new job, or finishing school. She offers practical coping strategies for low mood, impulsivity, and relationship stress. The work emphasizes manageable steps rather than long lists of homework.
If you’re unsure where to begin, Chelsey starts by asking what matters most to you right now and collaborates on an initial plan. The process is paced to fit a busy life and to help build skills you can use between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and adapts the conversation to what matters most to the client. It’s useful for people figuring out direction after big changes or who need steady support.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting thought patterns that make anxiety or low mood worse and testing small behavioral experiments to change them. DBT provides clear skills for managing intense emotions and impulsive actions, with practical steps to reduce crisis moments and improve daily routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Chelsey collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean starting with skill-building from CBT or DBT, then adding client-centered conversations or solution-focused exercises to create short-term targets.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so sessions can happen around classes or shifts. Licensed professionals tailor the pace and tools to fit everyday life rather than promising a fixed outcome.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, motivation, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, combining listening with practical exercises from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Chelsey has five years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and motivation concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC and practices in North Carolina; the license details include SC LPC and NC LCMHC as listed.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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