Chelsea Edwards
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Georgia therapists accepting new clients
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About Chelsea
Hi there! My name is Chelsea, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in both the states of Georgia and Connecticut. Ever since I was a little girl I can remember always wanting to help others. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a loving home with two caring and supportive parents that always encouraged me no matter what. I have always been so thankful for this, and have a passion for giving others the same support and encouragement that I was able to have throughout my life. I got into this field because I wanted to give back!
While pursuing my Bachelors degree in Psychology, my love for Marriage and Family therapy was formed after learning more about individuals, couples, and family systems. I went on to pursue a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and through my trainings there, I found that this field not only focused on helping individuals, but also focused a lot on an individuals background, the many systems that they are apart of, and the way that these systems can help shape them into the person they are today. I strongly believe that effective therapy includes understanding the world that the individuals you work with are apart of!
My earliest experiences in the field consist of working in group home environments with troubled youth and adolescents ages 14-22 presenting with diagnoses like depression, anxiety, A.D.H.D., and also showed some early signs of certain personality disorders like bipolar and borderline, PTSD. I have also worked with youth that have experienced past sexual abuse and physical abuse/neglect by their caregivers. I additionally have 3 years of in home therapy experience working with both youth and families in crisis. I have had opportunity to work with adults ages 18+ in an outpatient setting, as well as in the communities, and in their homes. The adult population that I served presented with issues like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, homelessness, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
My counseling style can be described as warm, interactive, and innovative. My favorite part about the work that I do is being able to watch the individuals that I serve make positive changes right before my eyes! I am a huge encourager, motivator, and especially passionate about supporting individuals through life stage transitions. I am friendly, open, and provide a non-judgmental space. I believe my strongest qualities are patience, empathy, and understanding. I also believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines techniques from models like Strategic, Structural, and Solution Focused therapy, however I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling, happier lifestyle and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
-Chelsea
What Chelsea helps with
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Chelsea works
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Chelsea has a great spirit I align with. Her non judgmental approach to my care and always taking the time to read my lengthy messages and listen to me express all of my feelings, is everything. I truly appreciate her, and her being a Christian woman that can understand spiritual struggles is a major win for me.”
- “Although I may have not had Chelsea for the longest time, in the time that I worked with her I had miraculous changes in my personal life! Highly recommend”
- “Chelsea is an excellent listener. She never zones out on you and not remember what you said. Her responses show she really cares about helping you through what you’re going through. I feel really supported by her.”
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- “Always checks in to make sure we’re working in a positive direction.”
- “She’s never not been helpful.She’s the best there is”
- “Chelsea has been great in helping me work through so many things! She listens and always has a great response for me. Really appreciate the work we’ve been doing to get me to a better place!”
- “Chelsea is wonderful and so insightful! She's an amazing listener and, above all, creates a safe and healthy space for you to properly express your feelings or concerns.”
- “Chelsea is a great listener and very profession.”
- “She listens intently. I hate to be ignored. I can tell in her responses that she knows what I just said and remembers our past sessions to reference points made earlier. I feel supported.”
- “I would recommend her because she’s a timely person and genuinely helps.”
- “Chelsea has been very supportive with my development. Her messaging is clear. She’s a great listener. And she ask questions that made me curious why I previously operated in a certain way. I am thankful for her support.”
- “Chelsea is wonderful! She listens and does not judge. She truly cares and gives great advice.”
- “Phenomenal!!!”
- “Chelsea is the best!!”
- “Chelsea has a warmth about her. It’s hard to trust so when I see her listening intently and then responding with kindness I feel at ease.”
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