Chelsea Banks, LCMHC
Compassionate counselor for stress and trauma
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma-informed care
- LGBT and relationship issues
About Chelsea Banks
Chelsea Banks is a licensed mental health professional based in North Carolina with six years of clinical experience supporting individuals, families, and children across a range of concerns. She holds the credential LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - which indicates specialized training in assessment and treatment of mental health issues. Her background also includes credentials in addiction services and trauma care, including LCASA (Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate) and CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), reflecting additional focus on substance use and trauma-informed work.
Chelsea brings an accepting, compassionate, and professional approach to therapy, prioritizing client-driven goals and collaborative planning. She integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and address obstacles directly. Her experience spans mood disorders, anxiety, personality-related concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and body-image challenges, grief, parenting and family dynamics, and many other areas of adjustment and stress.
Known for an ability to connect with diverse populations, Chelsea combines practical skill-building with empathy to support clients as they navigate life changes and complex emotional challenges. She works in English and has experience engaging with a wide variety of people and presenting concerns.
Chelsea brings an accepting, compassionate, and professional approach to therapy, prioritizing client-driven goals and collaborative planning. She integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and address obstacles directly. Her experience spans mood disorders, anxiety, personality-related concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and body-image challenges, grief, parenting and family dynamics, and many other areas of adjustment and stress.
Known for an ability to connect with diverse populations, Chelsea combines practical skill-building with empathy to support clients as they navigate life changes and complex emotional challenges. She works in English and has experience engaging with a wide variety of people and presenting concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chelsea Banks have?
Chelsea Banks has 6 years of experience.
Is Chelsea Banks a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details: NC LCMHC 15104.
In which languages does Chelsea Banks provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Chelsea Banks located?
Chelsea Banks is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Chelsea Banks as my therapist?
You can work with Chelsea Banks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chelsea Banks work with international clients?
Yes, Chelsea Banks works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chelsea Banks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual's strengths and personal goals, offering a supportive space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify values and priorities - it is useful for improving self-esteem, relationship issues, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with healthier alternatives - it is effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday stressors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful when strong emotions, relationship conflicts, or impulsive behaviors interfere with daily life.
Chelsea approaches treatment as a collaborative process; determining the right therapeutic approach is part of the work she does with each client. Together the therapist and client consider symptoms, goals, and personal preferences to tailor strategies that fit the client's needs.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and therapists can also provide support through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to find formats that fit a client's routine and comfort level.