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About Chelsea
MI Psychologist and IL Psychologist with 12 years of experience, Dr. Chelsea Dumas works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationships, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns and related issues. She is based in Michigan and conducts therapy in English. Dr. Dumas holds a Doctor of Psychology degree and lists both Michigan and Illinois psychologist credentials.
Dr. Dumas uses a mix of approaches drawn from client-centered practice, cognitive-behavioral methods, dialectical behavior techniques, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused work. She pays attention to how a person’s environment - family, work and community - affects coping. Sessions often look at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and focus on practical steps to change patterns that cause distress.
She has worked in clinical roles for 12 years and has experience with people affected by substance use at different stages, including those trying to stop or in long-term recovery and the people around them. She also has substantial clinical experience addressing depression, anxiety and reactions after stressful or traumatic events.
In sessions she aims to move at each person’s pace and focus on the goals they identify as most important. That can mean brief behavioral experiments, skill-building from DBT and CBT, or motivational conversations to increase readiness for change.
Practical concerns she commonly addresses include smoking and vaping cessation, coping with guilt and shame, family of origin issues, mood disorders including bipolar concerns, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling.
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How her therapeutic approaches work in remote sessions
Dr. Dumas commonly draws on client-centered methods, cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her work. Client-centered methods focus on following the client’s pace and priorities, with conversations guided by the person’s goals. Cognitive-behavioral therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be practiced between sessions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest methods that match those priorities. That plan can change over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
The listing does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or keep a short regular check-in without a long commute. Therapists can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to remote sessions, and motivational interviewing can be used to support changes related to substance use and other goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues, sleep problems, anger and self-esteem concerns, among other areas.
How would she describe her approach?
Her work combines client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies. She also uses motivational interviewing and trauma-focused methods when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working in psychology settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Michigan Psychologist and an Illinois Psychologist and is based in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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