Chelsea Summerlot, LMFT
LMFT specializing in relationships and life transitions
- Anxiety and stress
- Couples and families
- Parenting and family
About Chelsea Summerlot
Chelsea Summerlot is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Indiana with nine years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She brings a collaborative, strengths-based approach to work with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family challenges, LGBT concerns, and life transitions such as career changes or separation. Her practice also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, blended family and fatherhood dynamics, body image and self-esteem, codependency, communication and control problems, and caregiver or compassion fatigue.
Chelsea believes people already possess resources they can build on, and she aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. She combines techniques from several evidence-informed models to tailor a plan around each client’s goals, emphasizing practical strategies, improved communication, and healthier relationship patterns. Treatment focuses on what is working in a client’s life while addressing areas that need change, with an emphasis on empowerment and realistic steps clients can integrate into daily routines.
Known for a supportive and measured style, Chelsea partners with clients to identify solutions that fit their unique circumstances and to move toward greater balance and well-being.
Chelsea believes people already possess resources they can build on, and she aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. She combines techniques from several evidence-informed models to tailor a plan around each client’s goals, emphasizing practical strategies, improved communication, and healthier relationship patterns. Treatment focuses on what is working in a client’s life while addressing areas that need change, with an emphasis on empowerment and realistic steps clients can integrate into daily routines.
Known for a supportive and measured style, Chelsea partners with clients to identify solutions that fit their unique circumstances and to move toward greater balance and well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chelsea Summerlot have?
Chelsea Summerlot has nine years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
Is Chelsea Summerlot a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: IN LMFT 35002172A.
In which languages does Chelsea Summerlot provide therapy?
Chelsea provides therapy in English.
Where is Chelsea Summerlot located?
Chelsea is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Chelsea Summerlot as my therapist?
You can work with Chelsea through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chelsea Summerlot work with international clients?
Chelsea Summerlot does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chelsea Summerlot 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 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with an Attachment Focus
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps clients understand and shift relational responses to feel more secure and connected - it is often useful for attachment concerns, abandonment, and relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, giving clients space to lead sessions while the therapist reflects and supports self-discovery and personal growth, which can help with self-esteem, life transitions, and coping with stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building practical skills to change them, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Chelsea works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor strategies and adjust the plan as progress is made to ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.
Online therapy offers flexibility to meet clients where they are, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across life transitions, while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to work closely with clients toward meaningful change.