Meet the Team

Chelsea is a relatable and thoughtful therapist with over ten years of experience working in mental health. She believes in a holistic approach when working with her clients, considering life experiences, relationships, nutrition, exercise, and genetic components that contribute to their mental health needs. She commonly works with anxiety, ADHD, ASD, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma, and family and relationship conflict.

When working with adults, Chelsea builds relationships through safety and trust while also acknowledging the importance of challenging her clients through deep self reflection. Working from her holistic approach, she integrates dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, schema therapy, and other research-based techniques. Common goals of Chelsea’s clients include learning how to rest without guilt, strengthening current relationships, processing relationship endings, decreasing stress, identifying unhelpful thoughts, understanding behavior patterns, building confidence and self-worth, increasing parental support, and addressing many other common concerns.

Chelsea believes in working with the family unit so parents feel supported and empowered in leading their children toward happiness and self worth. Using her holistic approach, she includes child-centered play therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, yoga, and mindfulness techniques that lead to effective outcomes in improving children’s experiences and behaviors. Chelsea’s goals in working with children include encouraging reflection, independence, confidence, emotional regulation, and the development of coping skills in order to support resilience. Chelsea provides a safe space and tools for children and teens to grow into joyful and successful adults, while also supporting their parents along the way.

Chelsea earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Hawai‘i and her Master’s degree from Florida State University. Having lived in both California and Hawai‘i, she now calls the Emerald Coast home, bringing with her a blend of experience, education, and cultural competence. Chelsea enjoys hiking, being out on the water, and spending time with her family.