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Dr. Chelsea Dumas

Dr. Chelsea Dumas

MI Psychologist 6301018607, IL Psychologist 071009812

Michigan

Practical, motivation-focused clinical psychologist

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At a glance

Credentials
MI Psychologist 6301018607, IL Psychologist 071009812
License
Psychologist, Illinois / 071009812; Psychologist, Michigan / 6301018607
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivational approach
    • Client-centered care
    • Focus on addiction

    About Chelsea

    Dr. Chelsea Dumas is a clinical psychologist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction-related concerns, trauma, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem. She also supports people facing career strain, relationship difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and other life changes. Chelsea uses a straightforward style and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

    She earned a Doctor of Psychology degree and holds psychologist licenses in Michigan and Illinois. She has 12 years of experience working in clinical settings with a wide range of concerns, including substance use and its effects on friends and family. Her background includes treating mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, and co-occurring conditions.

    In sessions she blends approaches to match each person's needs. She often looks at how a person’s environment and relationships affect daily functioning. She also uses techniques that examine links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and she moves at a pace that feels manageable for each person.

    Chelsea frequently uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and build motivation for change. She also draws on client-centered methods to keep the work focused on what matters most to the individual, and on cognitive approaches to address unhelpful thinking patterns.

    Her style is collaborative and direct. She aims to make therapy something people can fit into real life, with steps that feel useful between appointments.

  2. How Motivational and Practical Approaches Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and build motivation to take steps toward that goal. It uses short, focused conversations to reduce resistance and strengthen commitment to change.

    Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at the person's pace. The therapist follows the individual's priorities and helps shape goals that feel meaningful and manageable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful habits and moods.

    Choosing the right approach is often part of the first few sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs rather than imposing a single method from the start.

    Because the profile does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare, or busy schedules and can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when a quick update or skill review is helpful, and it can support continuity of care when life events make in-person visits difficult.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentCo-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois, Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she commonly help with?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction-related issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, relationship strain, career stress, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and paced to the person. She focuses on practical steps, exploring how environment and relationships affect problems, and helping people set realistic goals.

    What is her clinical background?

    She holds a Doctor of Psychology degree and has 12 years of clinical experience working with a variety of concerns, including substance use and trauma-related symptoms.

    Where is she licensed and based?

    She is licensed as a psychologist in Michigan and Illinois and practices from Michigan as noted in her profile details.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She is not currently accepting international clients.

    How are sessions paid for?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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