- Sleep and rest
- Addiction support
- CBT and client-centered
About Chelsea
Dr. Chelsea Dumas is a clinical psychologist licensed in Michigan and Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, sleep difficulties, and trauma. She frames problems simply and focuses on clear, practical steps. Her tone is calm and direct, and she aims to move at each person's pace.
She draws from client-centered work to make space for the person's priorities. Cognitive-behavioral tools are used to notice and change thought patterns that get in the way of sleep, mood, or motivation. Elements of dialectical skills help manage strong emotions and reduce reactive behaviors.
Dr. Dumas also pays attention to how relationships and family patterns shape reactions to stress and to substance use. She will look at the role of family of origin, current supports, and life transitions when those factors matter. Conversations cover concrete habits, communication, and boundaries that affect daily functioning.
Her practice includes addressing addiction-related concerns such as quitting or cutting back on substances, managing cravings, and working with the people affected by someone else's substance use. She offers practical strategies for improving sleep, coping during big life changes, and rebuilding motivation after setbacks.
With 12 years of professional experience, she blends straightforward problem-solving with a focus on what matters most to the person in therapy. Prospective clients who want to begin are invited to use the platform's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person's priorities, helping them set goals and decide the pace of work. This approach is useful for people who want a respectful, collaborative relationship and space to talk through real-life problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT often uses targeted exercises and homework to improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and change habits that maintain depression or addiction. DBT skills add tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling urges.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to shape the plan over several sessions rather than committing to a fixed method up front.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins if needed, and remove travel time. Many people find remote work helpful for practicing skills between sessions and for keeping therapy consistent during life transitions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Dumas address?
She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, sleep problems, trauma, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style mixes client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral strategies and dialectical skills. Sessions focus on practical tools, changing unhelpful thoughts, and pacing work around each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with people affected by substance use, mood and trauma-related symptoms.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds psychologist licenses in Michigan and Illinois and is based in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.