Chelsea Banks, LCMHC
Compassionate LCMHC supporting individuals and families
- Anxiety and stress
- Mood and personality disorders
- Family and children
About Chelsea Banks
Chelsea Banks is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCASA), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). The LCMHC credential indicates state licensure to provide mental health counseling, the LCASA reflects specialized training in addiction care, and the CCTP denotes focused training in working with trauma-related concerns.
Chelsea approaches therapy with an open, accepting manner combined with professional rigor and deep compassion. She has worked in a range of clinical settings with individuals, families, and children and has spent the last five years practicing in clinical roles. Her practice emphasizes client-driven goals, and she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques to help clients address obstacles and build practical coping strategies.
Her clinical experience includes supporting people facing mood disorders, heightened anxiety, personality-related challenges, and the everyday adjustments that come with life stressors. Chelsea is recognized for her ability to connect across diverse populations and for tailoring interventions to the needs of each person and family she works with.
Chelsea aims to create a collaborative space where clients set the priorities and work together to pursue meaningful change. She would welcome the opportunity to explore goals and next steps with prospective clients.
Chelsea approaches therapy with an open, accepting manner combined with professional rigor and deep compassion. She has worked in a range of clinical settings with individuals, families, and children and has spent the last five years practicing in clinical roles. Her practice emphasizes client-driven goals, and she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques to help clients address obstacles and build practical coping strategies.
Her clinical experience includes supporting people facing mood disorders, heightened anxiety, personality-related challenges, and the everyday adjustments that come with life stressors. Chelsea is recognized for her ability to connect across diverse populations and for tailoring interventions to the needs of each person and family she works with.
Chelsea aims to create a collaborative space where clients set the priorities and work together to pursue meaningful change. She would welcome the opportunity to explore goals and next steps with prospective clients.
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 professional experience in the mental health field.
Is Chelsea Banks a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCMHC credential and is licensed in North Carolina as NC LCMHC 15104.
In which languages does Chelsea Banks provide therapy?
Chelsea provides therapy in English.
Where is Chelsea Banks located?
Chelsea is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Chelsea Banks as my therapist?
You can work with Chelsea through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chelsea Banks work with international clients?
Yes, Chelsea 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 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client directs the pace and focus of work. This approach helps people clarify their values, build self-awareness, and make decisions that align with their goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that identifies and reshapes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and practical problem-solving to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces practices that increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stress. Mindfulness techniques can support emotional regulation and coping during periods of change or heightened stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chelsea works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in that collaboration through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to schedule therapy around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities and to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change, making access to licensed professionals more convenient and adaptable.