Raj Chehl, LPC

Raj Chehl is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 23 years of experience. She combines practical tools with a person-focused approach to help people who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Raj speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and addiction.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts and everyday habits that shape feelings and behavior. Raj aims to help people clarify what matters to them, practice new ways of relating, and make small changes that add up over time.

In session she draws from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thought patterns and shift behavior. She also uses existential perspectives to help people find meaning during big life changes and has experience with EMDR for processing trauma when appropriate.

Raj’s background includes a Master of Arts degree from Oakland University and a Bachelor of Science from North Carolina State University. She holds LPC credentials in Michigan and Texas and has blended additional practices such as mindfulness and yoga into her work.

People come to her for many reasons - parenting stress, intimacy concerns, career strain, or coping after loss. She helps clients spot patterns, try different responses, and build routines that support healthier thinking and habits.

How Raj’s approaches inform online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s goals and experience. It involves active listening, reflecting what the client says, and helping them steer the work at their own pace. This approach is helpful for people who want a respectful, collaborative space to talk through concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It breaks problems into manageable parts and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and routine habits. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity. When appropriate, EMDR can help people move past distressing events that continue to shape daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Raj collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan fits how someone responds and what they want to accomplish.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before scheduling. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t possible. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your schedule and routine.