Strengthening Relationships. Healing Families. Building the Life You Deserve.

My Clients

Relationships are at the heart of everything and when they struggle, every part of life can feel the weight of it. I work with individuals, couples, parents, teens, and families who are ready to break unhealthy patterns, communicate more deeply, and build stronger, more fulfilling connections.

My clients come from all walks of life. Some are couples on the edge of a breaking point, searching for a way back to each other. Some are parents navigating the challenges of raising teenagers in a world that feels increasingly complex. Some are individuals quietly carrying anxiety, depression, or stress that has begun to affect every relationship in their lives. And some are families longing to feel like a team again.

Wherever you are in your journey you belong here.

My Approach

I bring both clinical rigor and genuine warmth to every session. My approach is rooted in Bowen Family Systems Theory, which helps clients understand the emotional patterns, relational dynamics, and multigenerational influences that shape how we show up in our relationships often in ways we don't even realize.

For clients carrying the weight of past trauma, I integrate EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, research-backed treatment that helps the brain process and release traumatic memories that have become stuck, so they no longer drive anxiety, relational conflict, or emotional dysregulation in the present.

Because no two people or families are the same, I draw from a full integrative toolkit:

• EMDR Therapy — to process and release the grip of trauma, anxiety, and distressing past experiences that are quietly affecting your relationships and your life today
• Bowen Family Systems Theory — to identify and shift the deep emotional patterns and multigenerational dynamics that drive conflict, distance, and disconnection in relationships
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — to address the thought patterns fueling anxiety, depression, and stress, and replace them with healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking
• Trauma-Informed Care — to create a safe, supportive space that honors the impact of past experiences on present relationships and behavior

My goal in every session is to meet you where you are not where I think you should be. Together we'll identify what's keeping you stuck and build a clear, personalized path forward.

Areas of Focus

Trauma & PTSD
Unresolved trauma doesn't stay in the past it shows up in relationships, in communication patterns, in the way we respond to stress and conflict. Using EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care, I help clients process painful experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, and move forward with a renewed sense of safety and confidence in themselves and in their relationships.

Relationship Issues & Couples Therapy
Whether you're struggling with communication, trust, intimacy, recurring conflict, or simply feeling like roommates rather than partners, couples therapy can help you rediscover connection and build a relationship that actually works for both of you. I work with couples at every stage, from premarital counseling to long-term partnerships navigating major transitions.

Family Therapy & Family Communication
When communication breaks down in a family, everyone feels it. I work with families to identify unhealthy patterns, improve how they talk to and hear each other, and create a home environment where every member feels valued and understood. Using Bowen Family Systems Theory, I help families understand not just what is happening but why.

Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and depression don't just affect how you feel they affect how you relate, communicate, and show up in every relationship in your life. I help individuals identify the root causes of their anxiety and depression, develop practical coping strategies, and rebuild a sense of confidence, calm, and connection. For clients whose anxiety or depression is rooted in past trauma, EMDR can be a powerful and transformative part of the healing process.

Parenting Support
Parenting is one of the most rewarding and most challenging roles a person can take on. I work with parents navigating everything from toddler tantrums to teenage rebellion, helping them develop effective communication strategies, set healthy boundaries, and build stronger relationships with their children at every stage of development.

Teen Therapy
Adolescence is one of the most complex and emotionally intense seasons of life. I provide a nonjudgmental, supportive space where teenagers can explore their thoughts and feelings, navigate peer and family relationships, and develop the emotional tools they need to thrive — in school, at home, and beyond.

Stress Management
Chronic stress takes a serious toll on mental health, physical wellbeing, and relationships. I help clients identify their unique stress triggers, develop personalized coping strategies, and create sustainable habits that support long-term resilience and balance.

Education & Credentials

Chelsea brings an exceptional level of academic achievement and clinical expertise to her work:

• PhD-C, Marriage and Family Therapy — Texas Wesleyan University (doctoral candidate)
• MS, Marriage and Family Therapy — Texas Wesleyan University
• LMFT Associate — Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
• EMDR Trained Therapist — trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Published Co-Author — Marriage and Family Therapy: A Practice-Oriented Approach (3rd ed.), co-authored a chapter alongside renowned MFT scholar Dr. Linda Metcalf

Chelsea's doctoral-level training, EMDR certification, and published scholarship mean you're working with a clinician who doesn't just practice therapy she helps shape how it's taught and understood.

In-Person Therapy in Downtown Fort Worth, TX

If you're local to Fort Worth or the greater DFW metroplex, Chelsea offers in-person sessions in a private, calm, and welcoming environment in Downtown Fort Worth. In-person therapy is available for individuals, couples, parents, teens, and families.

Virtual Therapy Across Texas

Chelsea offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy to clients throughout Texas including Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Lubbock, Amarillo, El Paso, and beyond. Online therapy is flexible, convenient, and just as effective as in-person care, removing the barriers of distance and scheduling so that high-quality mental health support is always within reach.

Why Chelsea

In a field where clinical skill matters enormously, Chelsea stands out not just for her advanced academic credentials, EMDR training, and published scholarship, but for the way she shows up in the therapy room. She is warm, thoughtful, and deeply invested in the people she works with. She believes that the therapeutic relationship itself is one of the most powerful catalysts for change, and she takes seriously the trust her clients place in her.

When you work with Chelsea, you're not just getting a therapist. You're getting a doctoral-level clinician, an EMDR-trained trauma therapist, a published scholar, and a genuine human being who is fully committed to your growth, your healing, and your relationships.

Get Started Today

If you're searching for a trauma therapist, EMDR therapist, relationship therapist, couples therapist, family therapist, teen therapist, or anxiety therapist in Fort Worth or online across Texas. Chelsea is currently accepting new clients and would love to connect.

Reach out today to schedule a free consultation and take the first step toward stronger relationships and a healthier, more connected life.

Now accepting new clients. In-person in Downtown Fort Worth | Virtual therapy available statewide throughout Texas.

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