Chelsey Merchant , LCSW

Chelsey Merchant is a licensed clinician in Utah with five years of professional therapy experience. She holds an LCSW, which means she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained to work with a range of emotional and relational concerns. Chelsey has particular experience supporting people who are managing stress and anxiety, recovering from trauma and abuse, navigating low self-esteem and body image concerns, and coping with depression.

Chelsey works from a strengths-based perspective and honors each person's expertise in their own life. She helps clients identify their existing resources and build new skills to face difficult moments and transitions. Beginning therapy can require real courage, and Chelsey acknowledges and affirms that first step while offering steady, compassionate support as clients move forward.

Her approach centers on collaboration, listening closely to each person s story, and tailoring interventions to fit individual needs. Whether someone seeks help for day-to-day stress or more complex trauma-related challenges, Chelsey aims to create a respectful space for exploration, growth, and practical problem solving.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Chelsey Merchant

Chelsey Merchant integrates client centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as core tools in her work. Client centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and partnership so clients feel heard and supported while exploring their priorities and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy strategies when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense feelings, reducing risky behaviors, and strengthening relationships, which can be especially useful for people coping with trauma or persistent mood challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chelsey collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches effectively in online formats, and Chelsey tailors techniques to fit remote sessions.

Online therapy with Chelsey is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home, work, or other convenient locations while maintaining a steady therapeutic relationship.