Dr. Chelsea Dumas , MI Psychologist 6301018607, IL Psychologist 071009812

Dr. Chelsea Dumas is a licensed clinical psychologist who practices in Michigan and Illinois. She holds a Doctor of Psychology degree and is licensed as a psychologist in Michigan (license number 6301018607) and Illinois (license number 071009812). With 12 years of clinical experience, she has supported a wide range of people facing challenges related to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationships, sleep, self-esteem, and career or life transitions.

Her approach blends family-systems perspectives with cognitive-behavioral and client-centered methods. She considers how a person’s family, work, and broader environment shape coping and problem solving, while also exploring links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce unhelpful patterns. At the same time she prioritizes working at an individual’s pace and focusing on goals that matter most to them.

Dumas has particular expertise in substance use and addiction, supporting people who are using substances, those attempting to stop, individuals in long-term recovery, and the family and friends affected by substance use. She also has substantial experience treating mood disorders, post-traumatic stress and reactions to stressful events, and addressing family and relationship problems, sleep difficulties, body image and self-esteem concerns, motivation, and compassion fatigue.

She approaches each therapeutic relationship with respect for the effort it takes to seek help and aims to collaborate with people to find practical, meaningful ways to move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Dumas

Dr. Dumas uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the person’s priorities guide each session - this approach emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and moving at a pace that feels manageable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many stress-related difficulties. Motivational Interviewing complements work with substance use and behavior change by helping people explore their own reasons for change and build motivation in a nonjudgmental way.

Finding the right approach is part of the process; Dr. Dumas works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they may combine elements from different approaches to fit the situation.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chats, or text-based messages to accommodate work, family, and mobility needs. This range of options makes it easier to access regular support, keep momentum between appointments, and adapt communication to what feels most helpful for the person seeking care.