Hi, I’m Chelsie, a psychotherapist in New York City. I work with adults navigating anxiety, childhood trauma, dissociation/
Specialties & Who I Work With
I specialize in supporting people who are:
- Hoping to feel more connected to their authentic self
- Healing from childhood trauma
- Coping with anxiety, dissociation/depersonalization and/or ADHD symptoms
- Navigating relationship challenges and are seeking couples therapy
- Looking for a spiritual approach to therapy
Many of those whom I work with are looking for some balance of deeper therapeutic work, and more practical support in living with greater ease. What is most crucial for me in the therapeutic process is to support clients in coming home to themselves: building their intuition, giving them space to validate their feelings, and to move towards living in alignment with their truest expression. I enjoy sharing mindfulness techniques and nourishing routine practices with my clients to help them become a more embodied, authentic, and present version of themselves. I believe that my clients know what is best for them, and my goal is to help them uncover and connect to that inner knowing. I also encourage them to challenge me if they ever disagree, or to present any feedback so that we have transparency and trust. It’s truly a collaborative process, and each client’s experience with me is tailored to their needs and desires.
Therapy Approach
I have more of an unconventional approach! Ideally, you’ll feel like you’re talking to a person, not a wall, and I’m not hesitant to bring my sense of humor and personality to our work together. I use a psychodynamic, somatic, and relational approach, and take from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), among others. I also am an astrologer and use that as a frame for my work with clients if they would like that, and also share Nonviolent Communication and holistic wellness techniques with clients who may benefit from them.
Background & Training
I earned my Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and have advanced training in Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Nonviolent Communication, yoga, ayurveda, and meditation.. I’ve worked in private practice, a university, and jail settings over the years. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in English from Wesleyan University.
Location & Availability
I see clients virtually across New York State, and offer in person sessions a few times per year. I accept Aetna insurance, offer sliding scale options, and provide superbills for other plans. Sessions are available Mondays to Thursdays.