- Acceptance based work
- Skill focused sessions
- Adoption and foster care
About Chelsea
Dr. Chelsea Bennett is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, and trauma. She supports people dealing with grief, addiction, identity questions, parenting concerns, and issues connected to adoption and foster care. Her approach is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people take the first steps toward change.
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods to work through problems. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill practice, and small changes that add up over time. She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be said without judgment. The tone in sessions is supportive and action-oriented rather than overly clinical.
Dr. Bennett holds LISW and LCSW credentials and brings six years of professional experience. Her background includes helping people who have experienced trauma and abuse, as well as those coping with relationship conflict, divorce, or blended family stress. She also addresses career concerns, anger, impulsivity, and issues common among veterans and first responders.
In therapy she combines acceptance-based work with tools to change unhelpful patterns. That means noticing what matters to someone, learning skills to manage strong feelings, and trying out new ways of responding. Sessions include practical homework and skills coaching when helpful.
People who want to begin are invited to consider goals and the pace that feels right. Dr. Bennett aims to meet people where they are and support steady progress toward clearer choices and better daily functioning.
How her approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values. It uses mindfulness and committed action to reduce the hold of painful thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication for intense emotions and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether ACT, CBT, DBT, or a blend fits best. That decision is based on goals, what has helped before, and personal preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The practical benefits of online arrangements can include easier scheduling around work or caregiving and fewer barriers to keeping regular appointments. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. The focus is on making therapy fit into daily life so skill practice and check-ins can happen consistently without adding extra travel time.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Indiana, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, and parenting concerns. Adoption and foster care questions are listed as an additional focus area.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative with a focus on clear goals and skill practice. The tone is supportive and nonjudgmental while encouraging concrete steps forward.
What experience does the therapist have?
She has six years of professional experience and has worked with people who have experienced trauma and abuse. That experience informs her work with relationship and family challenges.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and is based in Indiana. The credentials are presented as LISW and LCSW without additional licensing details.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. The therapist will clarify formats during the scheduling process.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The matching steps guide the initial scheduling.