Chelsea Luebbert, MD, LCSW-C
Compassionate therapist for trauma and life transitions
- Trauma and anxiety
- Eating and body image
- Family and relationships
About Chelsea Luebbert
Chelsea Luebbert brings a decade of experience in mental health to her work, guiding people through stress, anxiety, trauma, eating concerns, relationship struggles, and many other life challenges. She approaches each person with warmth and practical support, helping them build skills to better manage emotions, navigate relationships, and pursue meaningful change. Chelsea's clinical background spans outpatient and inpatient settings, giving her experience with clients across the lifespan and a wide range of needs.
Chelsea earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2016 and later worked at the Center for Eating Disorders, where she provided family, individual, and group therapy to adolescents and adults until 2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic she worked on an inpatient psychiatry unit offering social work services to adults coping with chronic mental illness and addictions. She now focuses on outpatient care, combining evidence-based methods with an attuned, relationship-focused perspective.
Chelsea holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C - MD indicating Doctor of Medicine and LCSW-C indicating Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical - and maintains professional practice in Maryland. She works with people facing issues such as trauma and attachment difficulties, mood disorders, ADHD, addictions, grief, body image and eating concerns, relationship and family challenges, parenting stress, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Chelsea welcomes clients who are ready to explore change, build resilience, and strengthen how they support themselves and their relationships.
Chelsea earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2016 and later worked at the Center for Eating Disorders, where she provided family, individual, and group therapy to adolescents and adults until 2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic she worked on an inpatient psychiatry unit offering social work services to adults coping with chronic mental illness and addictions. She now focuses on outpatient care, combining evidence-based methods with an attuned, relationship-focused perspective.
Chelsea holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C - MD indicating Doctor of Medicine and LCSW-C indicating Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical - and maintains professional practice in Maryland. She works with people facing issues such as trauma and attachment difficulties, mood disorders, ADHD, addictions, grief, body image and eating concerns, relationship and family challenges, parenting stress, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Chelsea welcomes clients who are ready to explore change, build resilience, and strengthen how they support themselves and their relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-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 shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chelsea Luebbert have?
Chelsea Luebbert has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Chelsea Luebbert a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C. License details are listed as MD LCSW-C 21880.
In which languages does Chelsea Luebbert provide therapy?
Chelsea provides therapy in English.
Where is Chelsea Luebbert located?
Chelsea is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Chelsea Luebbert as my therapist?
You can work with Chelsea through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chelsea Luebbert work with international clients?
No. Chelsea does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chelsea Luebbert 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of trust, connection, and emotional safety. It helps clients understand attachment needs and develop healthier ways of relating to partners, family members, and themselves. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own experience and strengths, giving space for the person to guide the pace of work while the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard - useful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chelsea collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, and she adjusts plans as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays relevant and effective for the individual.
Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, continuity of care when travel or relocation occurs, and multiple ways to communicate that can suit different comfort levels. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Chelsea, use these formats to deliver attentive, skills-based work that supports growth from wherever clients are located.