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Chelsea Edwards, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Chelsea is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Chelsea. View 45 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Connecticut and Georgia

Recent reviews

Although I may have not had Chelsea for the longest time, in the time that I worked with her I had miraculous changes in my personal life! Highly recommend

Reviewed January 2024

Chelsea is a great listener and very profession.

Reviewed February 2022

More about Chelsea

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

Hi there! My name is Chelsea, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in both the states of Georgia and Connecticut. Ever since I was a little girl I can remember always wanting to help others. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a loving home with two caring and supportive parents that always encouraged me no matter what. I have always been so thankful for this, and have a passion for giving others the same support and encouragement that I was able to have throughout my life. I got into this field because I wanted to give back!

While pursuing my Bachelors degree in Psychology, my love for Marriage and Family therapy was formed after learning more about individuals, couples, and family systems. I went on to pursue a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and through my trainings there, I found that this field not only focused on helping individuals, but also focused a lot on an individuals background, the many systems that they are apart of, and the way that these systems can help shape them into the person they are today. I strongly believe that effective therapy includes understanding the world that the individuals you work with are apart of!

My earliest experiences in the field consist of working in group home environments with troubled youth and adolescents ages 14-22 presenting with diagnoses like depression, anxiety, A.D.H.D., and also showed some early signs of certain personality disorders like bipolar and borderline, PTSD. I have also worked with youth that have experienced past sexual abuse and physical abuse/neglect by their caregivers. I additionally have 3 years of in home therapy experience working with both youth and families in crisis. I have had opportunity to work with adults ages 18+ in an outpatient setting, as well as in the communities, and in their homes. The adult population that I served presented with issues like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, homelessness, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

My counseling style can be described as warm, interactive, and innovative. My favorite part about the work that I do is being able to watch the individuals that I serve make positive changes right before my eyes! I am a huge encourager, motivator, and especially passionate about supporting individuals through life stage transitions. I am friendly, open, and provide a non-judgmental space. I believe my strongest qualities are patience, empathy, and understanding. I also believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines techniques from models like Strategic, Structural, and Solution Focused therapy, however I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling, happier lifestyle and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

-Chelsea

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Multicultural concerns Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Chelsea Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558712786.

  • LMFT · Connecticut · 27.2059 · Expires October 2025
  • LMFT · Georgia · MFT001744 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
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There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Chelsea Edwards

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

45 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Helping Wonderful Listens Helped Helpful Easy Supportive The best

Although I may have not had Chelsea for the longest time, in the time that I worked with her I had miraculous changes in my personal life! Highly recommend

Reviewed January 2024

Chelsea is a great listener and very profession.

Reviewed February 2022

Chelsea has been an answer to many prayers. She is knowledgeable, sincere, encouraging, but also challenges me to do the work! Thank you for your wisdom, expertise, knowledge and encouragement!

Reviewed August 2021

I appreciate that Chelsea constantly checking in with me, even if I'm MIA or unresponsive. It shows me that she genuinely cares about helping me.

Reviewed July 2021

Chelsea is wonderful! She is very attentive, wise and understanding. She also does. It shy away from holding me accountable, which is huge. I would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed May 2021

Chelsea is great! She takes the time to listen to your issues and asks the necessary questions to get to the root of the problem. She validates your experience while pushing you to think from a Jew perspective.

Reviewed April 2021

I said a lot but she was able to cut to the core of my issue, address it and offer help. That's why I signed up for therapy on this platform. I'm excited to see what changes come from my time in therapy with Ms. Holmes.

Reviewed November 2020

Chelsea is an amazing counselor! I would recommend her to many of my friends

Reviewed August 2020

Very kind and understanding counselor, who can also empathize and challenge!

Reviewed August 2019

Chelsea is compassionate, encouraging, and most of all, she has been there for me when I felt like I could not go to anyone. She is supportive and does not judge you. I would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed April 2019

Chelsea is an excellent listener. She never zones out on you and not remember what you said. Her responses show she really cares about helping you through what you’re going through. I feel really supported by her.

Reviewed June 2022

Always checks in to make sure we’re working in a positive direction.

Reviewed May 2022

She’s never not been helpful.She’s the best there is

Reviewed May 2022

Chelsea has been great in helping me work through so many things! She listens and always has a great response for me. Really appreciate the work we’ve been doing to get me to a better place!

Reviewed May 2022

Chelsea is wonderful and so insightful! She's an amazing listener and, above all, creates a safe and healthy space for you to properly express your feelings or concerns.

Reviewed March 2022

She listens intently. I hate to be ignored. I can tell in her responses that she knows what I just said and remembers our past sessions to reference points made earlier. I feel supported.

Reviewed February 2022

I would recommend her because she’s a timely person and genuinely helps.

Reviewed December 2021

Chelsea has been very supportive with my development. Her messaging is clear. She’s a great listener. And she ask questions that made me curious why I previously operated in a certain way. I am thankful for her support.

Reviewed December 2021

Chelsea is wonderful! She listens and does not judge. She truly cares and gives great advice.

Reviewed November 2021

Phenomenal!!!

Reviewed September 2021

Chelsea is the best!!

Reviewed September 2021

Chelsea has a warmth about her. It’s hard to trust so when I see her listening intently and then responding with kindness I feel at ease.

Reviewed August 2021

Chelsea has helped me through some difficult times. She takes the time to listen. Asks engaging questions that allows me to think through a positive solution. My awareness and recognition how things affect me has increased…in the most positive way. She has helped me to practice creating boundaries to preserve my peace!

Reviewed August 2021

Chelsea is very helpful, insightful, and easy to engage with even via text (live chat). She is supportive and assures me that my comfort is key as I make progress with my mental health and well-being. I appreciate her help so much!

Reviewed August 2021

Always a pleasure speaking with Chelsea! I feel so comfortable video chatting with her that the time slips away. She always gives me something to think about and questions to ask myself. I appreciate her for helping through all the good and bad days!

Reviewed May 2021

She’s a great listener even when I ramble.

Reviewed April 2021

Cheslea is great! She listens to me intently and makes sure I stay on track with my goals. She doesn't let me forget what's important in my mental health.

Reviewed December 2020

Shes great!

Reviewed December 2020

Chelsea is wonderful & has gotten me through a rough patch and enabled me to help my adult son with extreme depression. She’s the best!

Reviewed December 2020

OMG I love Chelsea...literally no words Helped me out of a dark time. Love her!!!!!!and recommend 100%

Reviewed September 2020

Chelsea in only a few sessions has really help me process through some challenging feelings and emotions! She creates such a calming space to share and express your feelings

Reviewed September 2020

Chelsea is great, she makes me feel safe without codling. It’s wonderful.

Reviewed July 2020

Chelsea has truly been a blessing for me. I couldn't have been matched with a more capable and committed counselor. I feel heard, supported, and important. She is always prepared and she gives me things to work on in between sessions, which was lacking in my past therapy experiences. It's been about a month and I feel like I'm getting somewhere. I'm excited to continue therapy with Chelsea and I would strongly recommend her as a top notch counselor.

Reviewed June 2020

Chelsea is a careful and skilled listener. Chelsea understands my concerns and provides meaningful and thoughtful responses. She is open and kind. I am grateful to have received Chelsea's help on this platform.

Reviewed June 2020

Like every relationship, thinks take time to grow and develop. Now that I’ve had multiple sessions with Chelsea, I feel we are really clicking. I feel heard, supported, but also given challenges and goals. It has really been helping me turn a difficult time around.

Reviewed May 2020

Chelsea is kind and professional. She takes notes every session and is prepared each time. I believe she takes her job seriously and that is refreshing. Easy to talk to. And great insights.

Reviewed April 2020

Chelsea is awesome, professional and engaging during sessions

Reviewed April 2020

Chelsea is easy to talk to. She makes the sessions feel like a conversation. Her expertise is shown through her character and empathy towards clients. I’d recommend her!

Reviewed February 2020

She understands when I’m venting and confusing my feelings and doesn’t judge or make me feel awful for sharing my feelings. She puts it into perspective and helps me to make sense of things or think about things. I really like her style, much better than my last therapist who I felt I had to hold back on expressing or venting because she would send me generic answers or get back to me days later and I was onto something else.

Reviewed February 2020

Chelsea has been great with helping me figure out what areas in my life have been stressing me the most! I genuinely look forward to meeting with her!

Reviewed January 2020

I’ve had two sessions with Chelsea so far, and I’ve really enjoyed our sessions! She has made our video sessions a breeze and has a way of bringing about conversation in such a casual way to make it no pressure whatsoever. She’s also super attentive, and always knows how to put together the slew of thoughts I put out in the open into a perfectly constructed sentence. She’s wonderful! I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a down to earth counselor to talk to.

Reviewed November 2019

Chelsea is very sweet and really great at listening. I’m really glad I gave this a chance

Reviewed November 2019

I love Chelsea! She’s so kind, caring and listens to everything I have to say and responds so quickly! I have really enjoyed my experience with her.

Reviewed May 2019

Chelsea helped me through a rough time in my relationship. I cannot thank her enough! She is great!

Reviewed April 2019

Chelsea has been very helpful with issues I've been having for a long time. In a very short time she made me feel heard, comfortable and gave me coping mechanisms which are very helpful. I really enjoy this platform and being able to discuss things in writing and at my leisure.

Reviewed April 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Chelsea Edwards offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Chelsea Edwards works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Chelsea Edwards speak?

Chelsea Edwards speaks English.

How many years of experience does Chelsea Edwards have?

Chelsea Edwards has 8 years of experience.

Where is Chelsea Edwards licensed to practice?

Chelsea Edwards is licensed to practice in Connecticut and Georgia.

Does Chelsea Edwards accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Chelsea Edwards does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Chelsea Edwards offer?

Chelsea Edwards offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Chelsea Edwards?

Chelsea Edwards can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Chelsea Edwards?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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