Dr. Chelsea Bennett , LISW, LCSW

Dr. Chelsea Bennett, LISW, LCSW, is a licensed social worker with six years of clinical experience who supports people facing trauma, relationship struggles, anxiety, grief, and other life challenges. She blends practical strategies with compassionate listening to help clients identify goals and take manageable steps toward greater well-being. LISW stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Dr. Bennett holds licensure in Ohio (OH LISW I.1801254-SUPV) and Indiana (IN LCSW 34010505A).

Her practice emphasizes a trauma-informed, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and emotions can be explored openly. She has specific experience helping clients process trauma and abuse, and she collaborates with each person to build safety, coping skills, and clearer paths forward. Clients work with her on concerns such as stress, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, addictions, and questions of identity and intimacy.

Seeking change often takes courage, and Dr. Bennett focuses on empowering clients throughout that process. She aims to create an environment that validates experience while encouraging practical progress, supporting people as they pursue a more fulfilling and sustainable life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to live in alignment with what matters most. It can be useful for clients wrestling with anxiety, depression, or uncertainty about life direction by emphasizing committed action and acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions by teaching skills for problem solving and emotion management.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, blends acceptance and change strategies while teaching concrete skills in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be particularly helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and impulsive behavior.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Bennett works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions based on the presenting concerns and adapts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how clients engage with care. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter or more frequent check-ins. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and to fit therapy into busy schedules.