I started with Better Help at a crisis point in my life over two years ago and was connected to Dr. Dumas. She has been an invaluable sounding board who has offered concrete advice and practical tools to address the various challenges and opportunities for my growth. She is empathetic and knowledgeable, but also challenges me to consider other perspectives and helps me to see situations in a different light. She is an integral part of my self care and helps me to prioritize my mental health.
Dr. Chelsea Dumas, Psychologist
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 11 reviews
- Great news, Chelsea is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois and Michigan
Recent reviews
Wonderful helping me through some tough mental times.
More about Chelsea
- 12 years' experience
- Female
- Psychologist
My name is Chelsea and I am a clinical psychologist, licensed in the states of Illinois and Michigan. I completed my doctoral training in clinical psychology and have a Doctor of Psychology degree. I have worked with a variety of clients in my nine years of clinical work. My approach to therapy is a combination of Family-Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Client-Centered. This means that I like to understand how your environment (family, work, neighborhood, city, country, society) affect you and your ability to solve problems. I sometimes find it helpful to examine the relationships between your thoughts, feelings, and actions, and work to change unhelpful thoughts. I also like to go my client's pace and work on the goals that are most important to you.
I have been lucky to work with many different people on several different goals. My specialty is working with individuals affected by substance use, including those currently using, trying to stop, those who have been in recovery for a long period of time, and the family and friends affected by substance use. I have major experience in treating depression, anxiety, and symptoms related to stressful events and trauma. I can also help with family/relationship issues, life transitions, sleep difficulty, body-image/ self-esteem and motivation.
Asking for help is not any easy thing for anyone. I am always so humbled by my clients' bravery and the strength it takes to reach out. I am so excited for the opportunity to work with you!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Relationship issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Co-morbidity
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Guilt and shame
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Women's issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Chelsea Dumas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407340904.
- Psychologist · Illinois · 071009812 · Expires September 2026
- Psychologist · Michigan · 6301018607 · Expires August 2025
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.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Chelsea Dumas
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I started with Better Help at a crisis point in my life over two years ago and was connected to Dr. Dumas. She has been an invaluable sounding board who has offered concrete advice and practical tools to address the various challenges and opportunities for my growth. She is empathetic and knowledgeable, but also challenges me to consider other perspectives and helps me to see situations in a different light. She is an integral part of my self care and helps me to prioritize my mental health.
Wonderful helping me through some tough mental times.
Dr. Dumas has been amazing. She is very knowledgeable and understanding, and has given me a wide variety of tools that I use in my daily life to maintain my mental health. I am definitely noticing a lot of change in myself and I am very thankful for all of her support.
Dr. Dumas has presented me with a ton of insight into my battles with addiction and substance abuse. She has been a rock in my life over the past few months when I actually became serious about battling my alcoholism. I’m looking forward to addressing other issues in life with her. 10/10
I came to BetterHelp after I had a poor experience with a counseling center in my town. Dr. Dumas has done a great job at making me feel like I’m heard and like my feelings are valid. Overall I am extremely satisfied and would recommend her to anyone!
Dr. Dumas has been very helpful in helping me understand different things. She replies back pretty quickly and types long replies. She has offered graphics that have been very helpful. Would recommend her to anyone, she’s been great.
She’s great!
Dr. Dumas really understood my concerned and offered not only one way but several ways to help me out. I got my answer through her what i was exactly looking for. I appreciate her help, time, hard work and effort. Will most likely to return back to her if i come back. Thanks
Lovely to work with, very considerate and kind, a positive influence on my life.
Dr. Dumas has been wonderful so far helping me see patterns in my own behavior as it relates to family issues. She always offers positive, concrete ways to tackle issues I am having. She is also really fantastic at checking in and responding to messages. She really shows she cares, and is very easy to talk and open up to. I really look forward to see the progress I will make under her guidance.
Therapy has never been right for me. Sitting in an office once a week for an hour seemed... Distant. Most therapists I spoke with made me feel more like a paycheck than a person needing help. I've only been speaking with my Dr. Dumas for a couple weeks but in that time I have already gotten a lot out of my time with her. She's warm and accepting and I never feel any sort of judgment. She's given me very helpful advice and helped me see things from different perspectives. She speaks to me intelligently and doesn't ever condescend. I'm really happy to have found someone who is willing to work with me at my pace and my level of comfort.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Chelsea Dumas offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Chelsea Dumas 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 Dr. Chelsea Dumas speak?
Dr. Chelsea Dumas speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Chelsea Dumas have?
Dr. Chelsea Dumas has 12 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Chelsea Dumas licensed to practice?
Dr. Chelsea Dumas is licensed to practice in Illinois and Michigan.
Does Dr. Chelsea Dumas accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. Chelsea Dumas 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 Dr. Chelsea Dumas offer?
Dr. Chelsea Dumas offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Chelsea Dumas?
Dr. Chelsea Dumas 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 Dr. Chelsea Dumas?
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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.