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Chelsey Hauer, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Chelsey is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Chelsey. View 66 reviews
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Minnesota

Recent reviews

I started working with Chelsey 3 years ago after one of my parents died. Sorting though our complex relationship and my own life during career transitions was a lot. Chelsey is kind, supportive, and consistent, all traits I like in a therapist. In the time we’ve worked together, I’ve had a source support and growth amidst career changes, difficult relationships, cross-country moves that didn’t work out, and then the COVID-19 pandemic and working in the response. And as a black man, having a therapist who’s willing to do the work to understand how to work with clients of a different background is so important, especially after 2020. Chelsey was open to my feedback, incredibly thoughtful, and the experience of online therapy also meant I could reply in ways and times that worked for me. I’ve gotten so much out of our time together, and would absolutely recommend Chelsey. One of the biggest pieces of advice that I’ve taken is to remember I’m not truly stuck. Chelsey said this in some difficult times when moving for a job didn’t work out, and being reminded of my own autonomy helped me to make the changes I needed, and get out of life what I want.

Reviewed February 2022

Chelsey has always helped me and has been very good and meeting me where I am at.

Reviewed January 2023

More about Chelsey

  • 17 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

Welcome! I have over 20 years of experience working in mental health. My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, coping with grief and loss, and improving self-confidence. Sometimes unresolved issues from our past can present themselves as stress and anxiety in our daily lives and get in the way of a meaningful life. In addition, life in our fast-paced world can be quite overwhelming and create stress that feels unmanageable.

I use a variety of methods to help clients achieve improved emotional wellness. You CAN learn new ways of thinking about yourself and the world. Our past does not need to define us. Challenges and stress can transform into opportunities to develop yourself in ways that change your life.

I believe in helping people help themselves. And, everyone needs support at some point in their lives. I would be honored to be a support person in your life. Together we will work to find solutions to help you feel better and happier.

In my personal life, I enjoy reading, playing tennis, walking my adorable but somewhat annoying dogs, skiing, playing volleyball, and being the mother of two very spirited tween/teens girls. I look forward to working with you!

"I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become." - C.G. Jung

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Depression

Licenses

Chelsey Hauer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306095336.

  • LICSW · Minnesota · 15824 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Chelsey Hauer

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

66 reviews

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I started working with Chelsey 3 years ago after one of my parents died. Sorting though our complex relationship and my own life during career transitions was a lot. Chelsey is kind, supportive, and consistent, all traits I like in a therapist. In the time we’ve worked together, I’ve had a source support and growth amidst career changes, difficult relationships, cross-country moves that didn’t work out, and then the COVID-19 pandemic and working in the response. And as a black man, having a therapist who’s willing to do the work to understand how to work with clients of a different background is so important, especially after 2020. Chelsey was open to my feedback, incredibly thoughtful, and the experience of online therapy also meant I could reply in ways and times that worked for me. I’ve gotten so much out of our time together, and would absolutely recommend Chelsey. One of the biggest pieces of advice that I’ve taken is to remember I’m not truly stuck. Chelsey said this in some difficult times when moving for a job didn’t work out, and being reminded of my own autonomy helped me to make the changes I needed, and get out of life what I want.

Reviewed February 2022

Chelsey has always helped me and has been very good and meeting me where I am at.

Reviewed January 2023

Chelsey is very professional and offers great advice and perspective. I always feel heard and respected during our sessions.

Reviewed November 2022

She is amazing

Reviewed November 2022

In my previous therapy experiences, I have never been 100% happy with my therapist. Then Chelsey came along. She is amazing at what she does! From her first message I knew she was “the one”. She is understanding, patient, intelligent, and funny. Chelsey is very easy to talk to and ensures I am always comfortable during our conversations. I would highly recommend Chelsey to anyone that is looking to do the work and understand themselves further.

Reviewed September 2022

Awesome!

Reviewed December 2021

The flexibility of having Chelsey’s support available in non-traditional formats (like messaging) has made the difference between me having counseling and not. I’m about to make a big cross country move so was hesitant to start with someone in person. Her support has been practical and valuable, actionable when I need it and just thoughtful when that’s what I need.

Reviewed August 2021

Chelsey is the listening ear that I need to get through my daily struggles. She provides genuine feedback and kindly reminds me of my goals and aspirations when I am heads-down in a problem.

Reviewed June 2021

Chelsey feels like a friend whenever I need support.

Reviewed June 2021

Chelsey is so validating while she nudges me to break out of my bad habits. And she is remarkably attentive. I am so lucky to know her.

Reviewed April 2021

Chelsey is kind, understanding, and very professional. I look forward to working with her more.

Reviewed March 2021

Chelsey has been my rock through many life transitions. She is an incredibly supportive presence and I am so grateful to have her in my life.

Reviewed December 2020

I've only been working with Chelsey for a few weeks but she has already introduced me to some really helpful ideas and things to focus on. She feels very real and is very supportive.

Reviewed August 2020

Chelsey has been my support and my rock for the last few months, and especially during the pandemic. I can count on her support, objective opinion, and timely replies whenever I need her. I am very thankful to have her in my life.

Reviewed July 2020

Chelsey is amazing! I was so worried about starting therapy, because I’m very particular in who I meet with and talk to. A lot of times it’s a hit or miss with me and she is great! She really listens and gets me, I look forward to our conversations!

Reviewed June 2020

I've only been talking with Chelsey for a couple of weeks now, but she is great! She listens and asks me questions to further my thought process. I always feel better after talking with her and I love that I can also send messages in between our video chats.

Reviewed June 2020

Chelsey has been great. I can't express how hard it was for me to get to the point of asking for help but she has listened to my concerns, worked with me to address them and helped point me in the right direction

Reviewed January 2020

Chelsey is an incredible therapist. She is a wonderful listener and always knows how to gently guide me when I need it. She has offered me life-changing insights in our time together and my mental health is better because of her. I always know I have a supportive person on my side which is invaluable.

Reviewed November 2019

Love Chelsey! She is the best!!! I am so lucky to have been paired with her.

Reviewed November 2019

She's great and responds quickly. Their help and expertise is much appreciated.

Reviewed August 2019

Chelsey is amazing!!!!

Reviewed July 2019

I really like having Chelsey as my online counselor. She is available any time for me to text my thoughts so I can address them when they arise instead of waiting for a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly appointment. Chelsey responds in a very timely manner and offers empathy and suggestions for dealing with the situations. I value her insight and helpful strategies for dealing with my issues. I feel I have gained more self confidence and am able to make decisions on my own without second guessing myself constantly or worrying about making a different decision than my husband - and when I do, I can stand up for it.

Reviewed June 2019

Chelsey is absolutely amazing and has helped me everyday.

Reviewed April 2019

Chelsey is fantastic! She has given me realistic, meaningful, and manageable goals to work on since we started talking a few weeks ago. I feel like I am talking with a close, wise friend every day that I can trust to point me in the right direction. I have attempted counseling several times in the past, but this is the first time I have felt that I am really connecting with my counselor and making progress towards my goals. Thank you so much to Chelsey and BetterHelp!

Reviewed December 2018

Chelsey is an amazing person to work with and I can not think her enough for the therapeutic support over the years!

Reviewed November 2018

Chelsey is a great listener and offers wonderful support and advice. She invests her time and attention into the wellbeing of others and really works with you to help with whatever your goals may be. Highly recommended!

Reviewed November 2018

Chelsey has been fantastic. She takes the time to listen and responds in a way that I understand. Her responses are very thoughtful and thought-provoking and have definitely helped me through a very difficult place in my life. I highly recommend Chelsey!

Reviewed August 2018

After only a week and a half, Chelsey has helped me make great progress. She is compassionate, understanding, and helps open up so many doors. She’s been a wonderful asset to my wellness.

Reviewed August 2018

Chelsey has taken the time to completely understand what it is I am seeking help for. She doesn't pressure me or make me feel judged which is something you cannot always find in a therapist. I am confident that, with her support, I can get through this.

Reviewed July 2018

Chelsey is a great support, but also gently nudges me to address those things that are still effecting my daily life, that I would rather not touch. I appreciate how she provides me clarity with things.

Reviewed April 2018

Chelsey is supportive, positive and understanding. She’s made a big difference in just a few days and I’m very happy with her as a support system.

Reviewed March 2018

Thank you Chelsey. I wouldn't be in the position I am without you. Interpret that how you'd like, but you're a big part of how I managed to get though what was hands down the hardest time in my life.

Reviewed January 2018

Chelsey has been nothing shy of wonderful. I have only been with her a short time... but, I feel as though she understands me. She identifies my issues and takes into consideration my feelings and thoughts with corrective behaviors I can try. I am grateful to have found her.

Reviewed December 2017

I really enjoy working with Chelsey. I came to her at a trying time in my life, and she makes me feel so comfortable sharing my feelings. She really can read between the lines and pick out things that are most bothersome for me, and helps set goals to conquer and process my daily struggles. I would recommend her to anyone, and am so happy to be working with her

Reviewed December 2017

Chelsey is very responsive and picks up on the heart of the message I'm sending and then offers some action steps I can take. Her check in reminders are helpful to not let me go too long without speaking to her.

Reviewed November 2017

Chelsey is attentive and encouraging. The counseling has been so enlightening, and I feel like I have grown with it in a very short amount of time. Chelsey is very good at what she does and I would recommend anyone in need of help to seek out Chelsey Hauer.

Reviewed November 2017

Chelsey responds wonderfully in terms of in-session cues. I mentioned I liked small, comprehensive steps and she responded by validating that and bolstering with more concrete, definitive steps while also honoring my feelings and where I was with the process.

Reviewed November 2017

So far so good! I'm feeling confident that Chelsey will be a great help!

Reviewed July 2017

It's too soon for me to have a fully formed opinion about Chelsey as a therapist. I like her so far. She is easy to communicate with and I have faith that we will do good work together. In the past, I have had therapists that I didn't want to open up with for various reasons, but nothing about Chelsey makes me hesitate to share. In my opinion, that is of the utmost importance.

Reviewed July 2017

Chelsey is a great person and she give you great feedback.

Reviewed May 2017

Chelsey has been a solid and insightful support for me through a difficult time in my life. I could always count on her to respond to me carefully and thoughtfully and give me ideas and suggestions for taking care of myself.

Reviewed May 2017

Chelsey is the best! I couldn't have a better match. She is so in tune with my needs and always compassionate and understanding. She's always looking for solutions to help me and never gets impatient when I want to change the game plan. She also checks in with me frequently when she hasn't heard from me, but never pressures me to respond in a certain time frame. I know Chelsey really cares and wants to be my advocate, and I feel so lucky to have found her!

Reviewed March 2017

Very quick response time, provides very useful exercises to use.

Reviewed March 2017

I love working with Chelsey! She has really helped strengthen my relationship with my husband beyond what we could do for ourselves. I have also loved working with her individually with some personal issues. She is great to talk to.

Reviewed January 2017

Chelsey had helped me a lot in the past few weeks to overcome tough barriers in my life right now. I cannot thank her enough!

Reviewed November 2016

She has been a big help for me. She doesn't make me feel bad of myself at all, and I love that about her. She is willing to work in many areas.

Reviewed November 2016

Chelsey has provided me with practical tools and solutions for coping with the issues I am facing. Her tone is conversational and non-judgmental in our emails.

Reviewed November 2016

Chelsey has been supportive, insightful and encouraging through a time in my life that I felt was hopeless. She has been wonderful.

Reviewed November 2016

Chelsey has a really relaxed and informal approach that makes her really easy to talk to. She also really responds to the things I say so that I feel we're actually having a conversation instead of just asking me all sorts of questions. She also includes some personal details about her life, so it's easier for me to view her as a real person who can understand and empathize instead of just being words on a screen.

Reviewed September 2016

Chelsey is a very sweet person, but very adaptable. She has helped me find unconventional solutions that work better for me. I appreciate her help and support. Strongly recommend her for 'that push in the right direction'.

Reviewed July 2016

Chelsey is kind, patient, very attentive, and personable. I'm really thankful for all of her time and help, she puts a lot of effort into offering advice, resources and tips, being compassionate, and relating as a fellow human being. I don't see how an online counselor could be any better. Thank you Chelsey!

Reviewed June 2016

Chelsey has helped me through some rough times when I really had no one else to talk to. I feel like she really listens to what I have to say and gives some great and practical advice. Her help has been invaluable.

Reviewed June 2016

Chelsey is amazing. I am so happy I was matched with her, she is exactly who I needed! She really pays attention to what I say and helps me to see things differently. I feel like she really takes the time to understand what I'm struggling with and gives me thoughtful advice and activities to do to help improve my situation. I couldn't be happier!

Reviewed May 2016

Chelsey has been a wonderful counselor and totally fits my extremely busy lifestyle. She is very attentive and receptive. If I go too long without contacting her, she is there to gently remind me to check in with her. This has been so helpful and I have been able to develop and maintain solid goals that are helping me WAY more than any in-person counselor ever has. THANK YOU!!

Reviewed February 2016

Chelsey is a remarkable person. She is very understanding, kind, and takes the time to really consider strategic ways to help you based off of the things that you are interested in. Her work is truly amazing.

Reviewed February 2016

Chelsey is a very kind person and has really helped me confront my issues in a positive manner.

Reviewed February 2016

Chelsey is smart, compassionate, and positive. It's very refreshing talking to someone who knows how to keep my spirits up!

Reviewed November 2015

Chelsey is kind, sensitive, and supportive. I really enjoy working with her.

Reviewed November 2015

Chelsey has been great so far. She is so easy to talk to and warm, I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed November 2015

Chelsey has been so helpful and we have only been talking for a few weeks. She is amazing at help me calm down, reach my goals and lower my stress level. I love having someone to listen to my worries, dreams, goals and concerns with different life issues. I can't express enough how amazing she is at her job. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing some help. :)

Reviewed September 2015

Chelsey is an incredible counselor. I have truly enjoyed communicating with her since I started using BetterHelp. She offers great strategies and advice as to how to deal with the problems that are presented to her. You can tell that she really does care. I would highly recommend Chelsey!

Reviewed September 2015

I've only worked with Chelsey for a short time, but she's been amazing so far. She's not only helped me better understand my own conditions, but she's given me tools to better manage my anxiety and give me a better quality of life.

Reviewed August 2015

Chelsey has been extremely helpful and supportive while working with me on my issues with anxiety. I have learned a lot and noticed a significant improvement in the last month since I began speaking with her.

Reviewed August 2015

She's fantastic. She's extremely approachable and comforting, casual but not unprofessional. I feel very comfortable with her, and enjoy the therapy chemistry we have. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed July 2015

Chelsey Hauer has been amazing! She has given me numerous tools and advice on how to cope with all of the things going on in my life. She's great at giving feedback and acknowledging any progress no matter how big or small, which is always a great feeling! I have never liked counseling, so I was nervous to try again, but she has made this an amazing experience and I am truly glad I got her as my counselor.

Reviewed July 2015

I have only been with Chelsey Hauer a month, and I can tell she is a very caring person with a great deal of knowledge. She knows many tricks and ideas to keep me on b an even keel. She is well worth getting to know.

Reviewed June 2015

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Frequently asked questions

Does Chelsey Hauer offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Chelsey Hauer works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Chelsey Hauer speak?

Chelsey Hauer speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Chelsey Hauer have?

Chelsey Hauer has 17 years of experience.

Where is Chelsey Hauer licensed to practice?

Chelsey Hauer is licensed to practice in Minnesota.

Does Chelsey Hauer accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Chelsey Hauer does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Chelsey Hauer?

Chelsey Hauer can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Chelsey Hauer?

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