Meet Chelsea who believes all behavior makes sense in context and is here to support you in becoming the version of yourself you need to thrive in your relationships and self care.
Having been raised in an environment that was highly stigmatizing of anything mental health related, I believe it’s crucial to explore our inner world with a sense of curiosity rather than condemnation. My love for the psychology and mental health field began when I was 12 years old, where I would say my personal experiences with childhood trauma increased my wanting to understand why people do the things they do. When I discovered the sciences of attachment theory and emotional intelligence during my own healing journey, I just knew I had stumbled upon a whole plethora of knowledge I wanted to share with others who find themselves in a similar journey. My hope is to help my clients realize they do not have to be defined by their thoughts, feelings, or symptoms.
As a systemic therapist, I look at the “whole picture” of various contexts of your life how different factors of intersectionality may impact your personal experience of reality. Rapport and authenticity are values that I find to be most important for promoting growth in the therapy space and I absolutely encourage you to show up as you are, no matter how “messy.” I also find it is important to show up as my authentic self in the room, so you will often catch me being quirky or referencing relatable memes in session. I’m not an “expert on your life” kind of therapist, but more one who aims to be non-judgmental and affirmative while letting you lead the way in what growth, healing, and acceptance looks like for you. When I’m not in the therapy space, I am finding ways to connect with my inner child, often through nature or other creative and outlets like art or music.
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