Chelsey Merchant, LCSW
- Trauma and anxiety care
- Body image support
- Strengths-focused therapy
About Chelsey Merchant
Chelsey has worked with people coping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, concerns about self-esteem and body image, and depression. She approaches therapy from the belief that the individual is the expert on their own life and that therapy can build on existing strengths to address current challenges.
Taking the first step to begin therapy often requires courage, and Chelsey acknowledges and supports that decision. Her style emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and practical tools to help people move forward while honoring their experiences and personal values.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chelsey Merchant have?
Chelsey Merchant has 5 years of professional therapy experience.
Is Chelsey Merchant a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details are UT LCSW 10068245-3501.
In which languages does Chelsey Merchant provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Chelsey Merchant located?
She is located in Utah.
How can I work with Chelsey Merchant as my therapist?
You can work with Chelsey Merchant through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chelsey Merchant work with international clients?
Chelsey Merchant does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chelsey Merchant 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.
Client-Centered and Skills-Based Therapy Online
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's perspective, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help people explore their values and build confidence. This approach is often helpful for concerns like self-esteem, body image, and making sense of difficult experiences.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by changing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, mood instability, or patterns of self-harm.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Chelsey works collaboratively with each person to identify which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She will adjust strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or access care from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support while accommodating varied schedules and communication styles.