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Raj Chehl

Raj Chehl

LPC

Experienced counselor blending practical trauma work

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  • Client-centered focus
  • Trauma-informed methods
  • Mindfulness tools

About Raj

Raj Chehl is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 23 years of clinical experience. She works from Michigan and brings a long history of helping people change painful patterns and move toward better emotional balance. Her background blends several counseling methods so she can tailor care to each person’s needs.

Raj keeps sessions focused and practical. She helps people talk through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, addiction concerns, and trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing career strain, parenting challenges, eating issues, and changes like divorce or loss. Her approach is down-to-earth and goal oriented.

In the room she makes space for honest exploration of feelings and reactions. Raj uses client-centered ideas so the person’s goals guide the work. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.

Raj includes trauma-focused methods and EMDR when those approaches fit a person’s needs. She blends these with mindfulness and existential perspectives to help people find meaning and steady coping. She offers this mix without promising outcomes, and she adjusts methods to what each person prefers.

Raj speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi, and she accepts international clients. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To get started, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule appointments based on the therapist’s availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Trauma-focused therapy and EMDR are methods Raj may use to address past traumatic events and the distress they cause. Trauma-focused work helps people process painful memories and reduce their everyday impact, while EMDR is a structured approach that supports emotional reprocessing when appropriate.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and pace. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects, and follows what matters most to the person while offering options for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises for changing unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the best mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods as the work progresses. That conversation helps decide whether trauma-focused methods, CBT, or client-centered techniques will be most useful for each person.

If you plan to pursue online therapy, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not listed in this profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and reduce travel time. Many people find the flexibility helps them sustain regular sessions and practice new skills between appointments.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

Michigan, Texas

Languages

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Licenses listed

  • LPC, Michigan6401008442
  • LPC, Texas87266
  • NPI1295905974

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

Raj works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, parenting strain, eating issues, bipolar mood concerns, and career or life changes.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

She uses a practical, person-centered style that combines conversation with concrete techniques. Sessions often include thought-challenging, skills practice, and mindfulness exercises tailored to each person's goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist brings 23 years of experience working with mood disorders, trauma, relationship problems, addictions, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed for this counselor?

Raj holds the LPC credential and is based in Michigan. The profile notes licensure in Michigan and Texas as MI LPC and TX LPC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

Yes, this therapist accepts international clients as indicated in the profile.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist arrangement. The subscription model covers ongoing scheduling and session access.

What steps are involved to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

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