Hi, I'm Chelsea
I'm all about turning struggles into strengths. I am here to be your ally in this wild adventure called young-adulthood. Whether you are navigating school stress, friendship troubles, or just feeling a bit lost, We can tackle the highs and lows together, discovering your strengths, resilience, and unique superpowers along the way.
A Space Just For You
Navigating the teen landscape can be a rollercoaster. As a counselor dedicated to supporting teenagers, my services are tailored to address a range of challenges. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, battling the blues of depression, or wrestling with the complexities of eating disorders, I'm here to be your advocate and guide.
In our sessions, we'll explore coping strategies, foster resilience, and build a toolkit to navigate the ups and downs. I specialize in creating a safe space for discussions around mental health and offering empathetic support. I'm also here for the everyday teen stuff – friendship dramas, school pressures, family stuff, and those moments when life feels a bit overwhelming. Let's work together to turn challenges into triumphs, empowering you to thrive in your unique journey through adolescence.
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Experience, Education & Values
Chelsea received her bachelor’s in Psychology and Biohealth Sciences from Oregon State University in 2017. She received her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2022 from Adams State University. Chelsea completed her practicum in crisis services and her internship in an intensive outpatient program for children and adolescents. She has experience working in community mental health in crisis services, addiction, school-based counseling, and outpatient behavioral health services; as well as at an intensive outpatient program for adolescents with eating disorders. While in these various roles, she has a background in working with clients who experience the effects of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and behavioral disorders.
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The therapeutic approaches Chelsea uses include Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and is trained in Child-Centered Play Therapy. Chelsea’s hope is to provide her clients with skills, identify their strengths, and negate barriers to assist them in moving towards healing and gaining autonomy.
Chelsea was born in Oregon and raised in Montana. She moved to Colorado with her husband in 2019 where they now are raising their children. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, watching professional sports, coaching soccer, reading, and playing with her children (two and four legged).