Chelsea Duncan, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Chelsea Duncan

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Adoption Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Anger Management

Behavioral Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Chelsea Duncan

Hi there, I'm Chelsea! With five years of clinical experience, I’ve come to see therapy as a collaborative process of building safety, understanding, and real, lasting change. I use approaches that allow me to help clients not only shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns but also gently process and resolve traumatic memories at their source. My focus While I do have experience with family therapy and couples therapy, my primary work is in individual therapy. I focus on supporting adults and children as they move beyond the grip of past trauma and toward greater control over their present lives. My goal is to help you modify the behaviors that no longer serve you. My approach I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (similar to EMDR). I integrate an attachment theory lens to understand how early relational patterns shape your responses to trauma and current behaviors. My communication style I communicate with you in a direct, straightforward manner—not to overwhelm you, but to respect your capacity for growth—while also remaining mindful of your emotional state and thought patterns, so you can build genuine self-awareness and begin transforming maladaptive behaviors at your own pace. My journey to mental healthcare I became a therapist because I genuinely enjoy helping people and believe in the power of growth. I’ve personally struggled with my own mental health and know what that weight feels like. I deeply empathize with anyone willing to work on themselves, and I truly want to offer the same kind of support that helped me find my own way forward. My goals for you In our work together, I strive to create an environment that is not only nonjudgmental but also a space where your thoughts and emotions can unfold without fear of criticism or shame.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Internet Addiction

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Internet Addiction

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

California State University, Chico, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1255858957

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What practice does Chelsea Duncan work with?

Chelsea Duncan works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Chelsea Duncan?

Chelsea Duncan frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Chelsea Duncan on their profile.