Chelsea Edwards, LMFT
Compassionate Georgia Marriage and Family Therapist
- Stress and anxiety support
- Couples and family therapy
- Parenting and life transitions
About Chelsea Edwards
Chelsea Edwards is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed to practice in Georgia and Connecticut who brings eight years of professional experience to work with individuals, couples, and families. Growing up in a supportive home inspired a lifelong commitment to helping others, and that motivation led her to study psychology at the undergraduate level before completing a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Chelsea emphasizes understanding the various systems that shape a person’s life, and she uses that systems-based perspective to inform treatment planning and therapeutic conversations.
Chelsea’s early clinical training included work in group home settings with adolescents and young adults presenting with depression, anxiety, attention concerns, and early signs of mood and personality disorders, as well as histories of abuse or neglect. She also provided in-home therapy for families in crisis for three years, and has supported adults in outpatient and community settings who presented with anxiety, depression, substance-related concerns, housing instability, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. These diverse settings helped Chelsea develop practical skills for crisis intervention, family systems work, and community-based care.
Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and innovative, grounded in patience, empathy, and respect. Chelsea values encouragement and motivation, and she focuses on supporting people through life-stage transitions and challenging relationship dynamics. She blends techniques from Strategic, Structural, and Solution-Focused therapies and tailors each treatment plan to the unique needs of the person or family. Chelsea aims to empower clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Chelsea’s early clinical training included work in group home settings with adolescents and young adults presenting with depression, anxiety, attention concerns, and early signs of mood and personality disorders, as well as histories of abuse or neglect. She also provided in-home therapy for families in crisis for three years, and has supported adults in outpatient and community settings who presented with anxiety, depression, substance-related concerns, housing instability, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. These diverse settings helped Chelsea develop practical skills for crisis intervention, family systems work, and community-based care.
Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and innovative, grounded in patience, empathy, and respect. Chelsea values encouragement and motivation, and she focuses on supporting people through life-stage transitions and challenging relationship dynamics. She blends techniques from Strategic, Structural, and Solution-Focused therapies and tailors each treatment plan to the unique needs of the person or family. Chelsea aims to empower clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chelsea Edwards have?
Chelsea Edwards has eight years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and adults across a range of settings.
Is Chelsea Edwards a licensed therapist?
Yes. Chelsea holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is licensed in Connecticut and Georgia - CT LMFT 2059 and GA LMFT MFT001744.
In which languages does Chelsea Edwards provide therapy?
Chelsea provides therapy in English.
Where is Chelsea Edwards located?
Chelsea is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Chelsea Edwards as my therapist?
You can work with Chelsea through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chelsea Edwards work with international clients?
Chelsea Edwards does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chelsea Edwards 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 Chelsea. Depending on her 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
Chelsea commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress in healthier ways.She also draws on mindfulness-based techniques that invite present-moment awareness and stress reduction through simple attention and breathing practices, which can support coping with overwhelm and grief. Chelsea approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Licensed professionals and therapists may combine techniques, adapt pacing, and revise plans as progress unfolds to find the best therapeutic match.
Online sessions offer flexibility for clients juggling work, family, or mobility needs. Chelsea provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different comfort levels and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, engage in brief check-ins between sessions, and access support from home or wherever clients are most able to participate.