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Chelsey Merchant, LCSW
Utah
LCSW in Utah - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Body image work
About Chelsey
Chelsey Merchant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, body image concerns, and depression. She also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy-related questions, grief, career shifts, and mood variability such as bipolar concerns.
Her approach centers on practical methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that cause distress. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and try new behaviors. She also draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on each person’s priorities.
Chelsey incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for learning coping skills and Mindfulness Therapy for learning to stay calm in difficult moments. Narrative Therapy is used when exploring the stories people tell about themselves and what to change in those stories. Sessions aim to be straightforward and skill-focused rather than abstract.
She has specific experience supporting people with eating and food-related issues, body image, dissociation, and work with topics like BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. Other areas she addresses include guilt and shame, isolation, post-traumatic stress, and end-of-life concerns.
Her practice uses a subscription-style payment that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location. To begin, people select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Chelsey blends CBT, client-centered work, and DBT online
Clients can expect work rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Client-centered work keeps the conversation driven by the person’s priorities and experience rather than a preset agenda. DBT contributes concrete coping skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Chelsey will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying practical skills, checking whether they help, and adjusting the plan together over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length, whether video or phone is offered, and how the subscription payment works so you can pick an arrangement that fits everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, and body image issues. She also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related concerns and career or life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and to try different behaviors. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills and step-by-step changes rather than long theory explanations.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds a Utah LCSW and has five years of professional therapy experience working across mood, trauma, and body image concerns. Her work combines several practical approaches to address symptoms and coping skills.
Where does she practice and what is her credential?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah. Sessions are offered to people based on Utah practice guidelines.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and is managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when selecting plan details.
How do I get started with her practice?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to the scheduling steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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