Chelsea Banks, LCMHC
North Carolina LCMHC specializing in trauma care
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and relationships
- LGBT and family issues
About Chelsea Banks
Chelsea Banks is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with six years of clinical experience. She brings a warm, accepting presence to her work and draws on a long history of supporting individuals, families, and children across a variety of settings. Chelsea emphasizes client-driven goals and partners with people to address obstacles directly and practically.
Chelsea uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, alongside other modalities like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused methods. These techniques are selected to match each person’s needs and to promote tangible steps toward change.
Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, self-esteem, parenting and family difficulties, and coping with life changes. Chelsea also works with specialists areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and co-morbid conditions. She is recognized for her ability to connect with diverse populations and for maintaining a professional approach grounded in compassion.
Chelsea approaches therapy with flexibility and collaborative problem-solving, helping clients identify practical strategies and build skills they can use between sessions. As an LCMHC she is qualified to provide clinical mental health services and aims to create a respectful, goal-oriented environment where people can work toward meaningful change.
Chelsea uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, alongside other modalities like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused methods. These techniques are selected to match each person’s needs and to promote tangible steps toward change.
Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, self-esteem, parenting and family difficulties, and coping with life changes. Chelsea also works with specialists areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and co-morbid conditions. She is recognized for her ability to connect with diverse populations and for maintaining a professional approach grounded in compassion.
Chelsea approaches therapy with flexibility and collaborative problem-solving, helping clients identify practical strategies and build skills they can use between sessions. As an LCMHC she is qualified to provide clinical mental health services and aims to create a respectful, goal-oriented environment where people can work toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chelsea Banks have?
Chelsea Banks has six years of clinical experience working with individuals, families, and children across a range of concerns.
Is Chelsea Banks a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details are NC LCMHC 15104.
In which languages does Chelsea Banks provide therapy?
Chelsea Banks provides therapy in English.
Where is Chelsea Banks located?
Chelsea Banks is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Chelsea Banks as my therapist?
You can work with Chelsea Banks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chelsea Banks work with international clients?
Yes. Chelsea Banks works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chelsea Banks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could remote counseling be a good fit?
Many people ask whether remote counseling can make a real difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions - online therapy can produce outcomes similar to traditional in-person sessions and can be an effective option for addressing those issues.One of the clearest benefits is flexibility. Clients can choose the communication method that best fits their life and comfort level, whether that is video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to maintain consistency in care and integrate therapeutic work into a busy schedule.
Licensed professionals and therapists offering remote services bring clinical training and therapeutic approaches to virtual settings, and clients have the option to change therapists if they want a different fit. For many people, online therapy offers a convenient, practical path to accessing professional support and working toward personal goals.