Chelsea DeBernardis

Hello and welcome! I'm a clinical social worker and therapist who is passionate about supporting folks around anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, body image, and shame. I believe that mind and body are intricately connected and I weave together both cognitive and somatic approaches to therapy.

So often, stuckness comes from spending most of our time and energy in our heads— questioning, worrying, judging, and narrating stories. I believe that all the answers you seek are already within you, but as hard as you try, you may never be able to put them into words. My approach is rooted in a deep belief that our bodies hold so much wisdom. And, it can be scary or overwhelming to feel what's in there. Therapy can help you learn to tolerate life's inevitable discomforts and trust that there is value in every emotion and sensation you experience.

In my experience both as a client and as a therapist, I have found that talk therapy can be unhelpful if we don't weave in your body's experience. My approach combines evidence-based brain science with an intuitive and holistic view of healing that bridges mind, body, and spirit. My style is curious, warm, and transparent, helping you find relief in what feels supportive and growth in what challenges you.

Searching for a therapist is exhausting. No matter what words I share with you here, you can’t know how it feels to work with me until we have a chance to speak. I'm happy to offer a free 15-minute phone or video consultation call for you to get a sense of who I am and how I work, and for me to learn more about what you're looking for from a therapist.