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Chelsea Bushnell

Therapist(She/ her)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I specialize in helping individuals who are navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges, alongside a wide range of life stressors and mental health concerns. I work best with clients who are motivated for growth and open to meaningful change, even when the process feels difficult. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day stress, stuck in long-standing emotional patterns, or struggling to heal from past experiences that continue to impact their present lives. In our work together, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore what you're going through

My approach to therapy

Therapy works best when it balances empathy with action. I bring both: a foundation of validation and compassion alongside practical tools that help you understand your patterns and build skills that hold outside sessions. Depending on what you bring, we might trace the roots of a trauma response, work on regulating difficult emotions, or examine how early relationships still shape the way you connect today. The approach shifts based on you, and we build it together.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we will spend time getting to know each other. I will ask about what brought you in, what has and has not helped before, and what you hope feels different. By the end, we will have a clearer picture of your goals and a starting point for the work. You do not need to have it figured out before reaching out. We will take it from there together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Affirming, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Behavior Modification, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Attachment Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Relational
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English