Dr. Chelsea Dumas

Dr. Chelsea Dumas is a clinical psychologist licensed in Michigan and Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and depression. She supports people dealing with relationship strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, career stress, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Her work also addresses issues like substance use, family-of-origin problems, guilt, shame, and recovery challenges.

Dr. Dumas blends practical approaches to tailor care to each person. She pays attention to how family, work, and community shape a person’s problems. She uses techniques that look at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and she moves at the client’s pace. Motivation and readiness are part of her conversations when change is a goal.

Her background includes a Doctor of Psychology degree and 12 years of clinical experience. During that time she has worked with people at different stages of substance use and recovery, as well as survivors of sexual assault and other trauma. She has particular experience with mood disorders and post-traumatic stress symptoms.

In sessions she focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon. Clients can expect a focus on goals chosen together and practical skills to handle daily challenges. She also helps people who want to quit smoking or vaping and those coping with co-occurring conditions.

Dr. Dumas offers therapy in English and practices in Michigan. To begin, clients follow the platform’s matching process and schedule sessions based on availability.

How trauma-informed and skills-based methods work online

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process upsetting events and reduce the ways those memories affect daily life. The approach often includes gentle pacing and skills to manage strong emotions rather than reliving the event in detail.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, follows the client’s lead, and focuses on goals the client names. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Dumas will help figure out which methods to try based on your needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made or new challenges appear.

The practical benefit of online therapy is that it can fit more easily into a busy life, making it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice skills between sessions. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available online options before booking. Many people appreciate shorter check-ins, options that do not require video, or scheduling that fits work and family obligations.