Hey! I’m Chelsea, a licensed therapist and woman who cares deeply about people and living life authentically. I help people make sense of their behavior, racing mind and big emotions. I narrow in on language, highlighting someone’s resilience in their life story and shining light on repeated patterns that we become blind to. These blind spots are our defenses – not our enemies, but our protective coping skills that have gotten a little out of hand. Defenses show up in ways we relate to others, the world, and ourselves. We all have them. And it’s okay. The point is to understand ourselves better so we can have choice in our responses to life. That’s it. Oh, and feelings, those are okay too! To be human is to experience all the wonderful and agonizing and beautiful parts of ourselves. Often our emotions are our internal map – gently guiding us this way or that. And our job is to let them exist! Let them reveal what really matters, what doesn’t, and where our hearts dream to go. If you are here, I want you to know that this is not the end. This is a turning point in your life. I am here to assist you in understanding yourself better – the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful. I am here to give your emotions the microphone and be witnessed. I am here to celebrate you as you become more authentic, more raw, and therefore, more in control of your life. I am so excited to meet you when you are ready to be met!