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Chelsea Heller, LMFT

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Chelsea

Chelsea Heller is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family struggles, grief, identity questions, and ADHD-related concerns.

Background and approach

With five years of professional therapy experience and a background in social work and school psychology, she aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore feelings, build coping skills, and set practical goals.

Before becoming an LMFT, Chelsea spent nine years as a social worker with Child Protective Services supporting children and families touched by foster care and adoption, and she also worked in an in-patient psychiatric setting assisting individuals through acute crises.

More recently she has provided school-based psychological services, conducting psychoeducational assessments for ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and supporting students with elevated mental health needs. That blend of clinical and educational experience informs her work with adoption and attachment issues, gender dysphoria, blended-family dynamics, and a range of mood and anxiety concerns.

Chelsea draws primarily from a client-centered, humanistic stance while integrating evidence-informed techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She emphasizes empathic, nonjudgmental support and partners with clients to set the pace and direction of therapy.

Approaches for Online Support and Skill Building

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-discovery; this approach helps people feel heard and work through identity, attachment, and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses, which is often helpful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Chelsea collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines humanistic listening with skills-based tools, adjusting the mix over time so clients feel engaged and empowered rather than pushed toward a single technique.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice interventions between meetings, while allowing clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Chelsea commonly address in therapy?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting and family problems, relationship issues, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Chelsea uses a primarily client-centered, humanistic stance and blends in techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients build insight and practical skills.
What professional background informs her work?
She previously spent nine years with Child Protective Services, has inpatient psychiatric hospital experience, and currently provides school psychological services including psychoeducational assessments and counseling for students.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, credential CA LMFT 116834, and practices with that licensure in the state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled for sessions?
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 Chelsea?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issuesADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Chelsea can help with

Chelsea Heller works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and ADHD.

Chelsea previously worked as a social worker for Child Protective Services for 9 years, supporting children and families touched by foster care and adoption.

Chelsea works with core adoption issues, attachment, and identity concerns.

How Chelsea approaches therapy

Chelsea's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Chelsea uses principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Chelsea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 5 years of clinical experience.