Therapist
Chelsey Flohe
LCSW
Advocate-focused therapy with practical steps
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- 22 years experience
- Veteran perspective
- Health and disability focus
About Chelsey
Chelsey is a female veteran who has worked with transplant patients and people managing chronic illness. That experience shaped her focus on health inequities, social justice, and practical support for caregiving challenges. She also lists intellectual disability among areas she focuses on and is familiar with related life and care concerns.
In sessions she balances challenge and encouragement. She will point out patterns that keep someone stuck and work with them to try different choices. Her style is grounded and direct, aiming for clear steps people can use between meetings.
Chelsey uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy, among others, to address symptoms and situations in everyday language. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients set realistic goals and build momentum.
Clients can expect a partner who listens, reflects, and offers practical options. Chelsey emphasizes collaboration and will help prioritize immediate needs while planning longer term changes. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their life.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Virginia, California
Languages
English
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Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Chelsey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping skills. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of past abuse or traumatic events, helping clients process difficult memories and build safety and stability.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around jobs, caregiving, medical appointments, or other commitments. It also lets people keep therapy as part of a busy routine and try shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions without long travel times.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Chelsey commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include chronic illness, caregiver stress, intellectual disability, and multicultural concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is direct yet supportive, combining challenge with practical steps. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, setting goals, and trying concrete strategies between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
Chelsey has 22 years of clinical experience in civilian, military, and hospital settings and previously worked as a transplant social worker.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in California and Virginia and is based in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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