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Cary, NC 27511
“Healing was learning no one has ever laid a fingerprint on the part of me that's infinite.” - Andrea Gibson - I'm a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who has over 15 years experience working with the LGBTQIA+ population in therapy spaces. I am passionate about work with individuals ages 18+, addressing relationship challenges, gender identity exploration and "coming out", neurodiverse and queer partnerships, family dynamics related to gender identity and sexuality, and issues surrounding ethical non-monogamy and polyamory. I am actively anti-racist and continue to seek out trainings to better recognize my own biases and blind spots.
I provide individual, relationship, and family therapy using systemic and attachment-centered approaches. I have extensive experience working with individuals and partners identifying as LGBTQIA+, including ENM and Polyamory.
I founded Horizons Therapy for Liberation (formerly Horizons MFT) to create a community resource for LGBTQIA+ mental health. I believe in providing a safe space where clients can trust their therapist to understand their experiences without fear of discrimination or re-traumatization. I take a non-hetero and non-cis-normative approach to treatment.
Call or Chelsea Johnson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 230-8891

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Horizons Therapy for Liberation

Cary, NC 27511

(919) 230-8891
My website
I offer office-based services in our Cary office, and teletherapy sessions to folks all over North Carolina, Vermont, and Massachusetts
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Lesbian and Relationship Issues 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (919) 230-8891
Photo of Chelsea Johnson, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Horizons Therapy for Liberation

Cary, NC 27511

(919) 230-8891
My website
I offer office-based services in our Cary office, and teletherapy sessions to folks all over North Carolina, Vermont, and Massachusetts
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Lesbian and Relationship Issues 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I collect my full fee at at the time of service, and can provide patients a superbill to use for out-of-network reimbursement. I am not affiliated with any online platforms such as Grow, Headway, Alma, Better Help or others.
Photo of Chelsea Johnson, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Chelsea Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 230-8891
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I collect my full fee at at the time of service, and can provide patients a superbill to use for out-of-network reimbursement. I am not affiliated with any online platforms such as Grow, Headway, Alma, Better Help or others.
Photo of Chelsea Johnson, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Chelsea Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 230-8891

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 1676 Chelsea Johnson
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 15 years
  • Attended Syracuse University, Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy, Graduated 2013
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Qualified Supervisor - NC Board of Clinical Mental Health Counselors QS148207 / 2024
  • Membership with WPATH 2020
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I have over 14 years experience working with the LGBTQIA population. I'm an active member of WPATH as well as AAMFT. I founded Horizons Therapy for Liberation with the vision of creating an LGBTQIA community resource for mental health. I am additionally a Qualified Supervisor of LCMHCAs.
Photo of Chelsea Johnson, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Chelsea Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 230-8891
"
I have over 14 years experience working with the LGBTQIA population. I'm an active member of WPATH as well as AAMFT. I founded Horizons Therapy for Liberation with the vision of creating an LGBTQIA community resource for mental health. I am additionally a Qualified Supervisor of LCMHCAs.
Photo of Chelsea Johnson, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Chelsea Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 230-8891

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Lesbian
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bisexual
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I structure my treatment around a client's lived experience and their needs. I focus predominantly on LGBTQIA individuals, and recognize the diversity in their experiences, and take a non-hetero and non-cis-normative approach. I ally with my patients on goal-development and developing skills and new patterns that serve these goals.
Photo of Chelsea Johnson, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Chelsea Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 230-8891
"
I structure my treatment around a client's lived experience and their needs. I focus predominantly on LGBTQIA individuals, and recognize the diversity in their experiences, and take a non-hetero and non-cis-normative approach. I ally with my patients on goal-development and developing skills and new patterns that serve these goals.
Photo of Chelsea Johnson, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Chelsea Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 230-8891


Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Relational
  • Trauma Focused
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I utilize many EFT and Gottman strategies when working with partnerships. I believe in an eclectic approach tailored to my patient's specific needs. I believe in developing deeper emotional insights to patterns, and utilizing trauma-informed approaches. I often utilize "parts work" concepts when working with patients.
Photo of Chelsea Johnson, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Chelsea Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 230-8891
"
I utilize many EFT and Gottman strategies when working with partnerships. I believe in an eclectic approach tailored to my patient's specific needs. I believe in developing deeper emotional insights to patterns, and utilizing trauma-informed approaches. I often utilize "parts work" concepts when working with patients.
Photo of Chelsea Johnson, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Chelsea Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 230-8891

Location

Primary Location

Horizons Therapy for Liberation

Cary, NC 27511

(919) 230-8891
"
I offer office-based services in our Cary office, and teletherapy sessions to folks all over North Carolina, Vermont, and Massachusetts
Photo of Chelsea Johnson, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Chelsea Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 230-8891
"
I offer office-based services in our Cary office, and teletherapy sessions to folks all over North Carolina, Vermont, and Massachusetts
Photo of Chelsea Johnson, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Chelsea Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 230-8891