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Chelsea Tirado

Chelsea Tirado

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Illinois · 3 years experience · English, Spanish

Accepting new clients online Counselor of color

About Chelsea

Are anxiety and self doubt preventing you from living the life you want? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, constantly questioning yourself, or feeling inadequate, even when you’re doing “all the right things.” If you’re in a pivotal season of life, such as college, internships, or navigating major transitions, these struggles can feel especially heavy.

I’m Chelsea, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, and difficulty prioritizing their own needs. I help clients build confidence, clarify their values, and develop tools to move forward with greater self-trust and intention. I draw from an eclectic approach, while staying rooted in a strengths-based perspective. Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and practical. We’ll focus not only on managing anxiety and difficult thoughts, but also on building skills, self-trust, and clarity around what truly matters to you.

I have over three years of experience in school-based settings, where I learned how to build rapport quickly and meet clients where they are. I’m also mindful of how larger systems and social contexts can impact mental health, and I bring this awareness into my work with clients.

What Chelsea helps with

  • Coping with life changes
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
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  • Communication problems
  • Money and financial issues
  • Self-love
  • Women's issues
  • Young adult issues

How Chelsea works

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy

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