Chelsea Beach, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Therapist in Colorado Springs, CO
Hello! I’m Chelsea.
Chelsea Beach, MSW, LCSW (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Licensed Therapist in Colorado Springs, CO
You don’t have to navigate life’s difficulties alone. Sometimes our struggles become so layered that it’s hard to know where to begin. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, carrying the weight of painful experiences, or navigating changes you never anticipated. Perhaps you’ve spent so much time caring for others or simply trying to get through each day that you’ve lost touch with your own needs and what matters most to you.
Whether you’re facing a difficult transition, living with chronic illness, struggling with relationships, or feeling disconnected from yourself in some way, therapy can offer an opportunity to pause, reflect, and begin moving forward in a way that feels meaningful to you. Some people arrive with a clear idea of what they hope to accomplish. Others may not know where to begin but recognize that something needs to change. Wherever you find yourself, we can begin there.
My clinical experience has shaped how I understand the relationship between physical and emotional well-being. I’ve supported people navigating serious illness, trauma, grief, and unexpected life changes. These experiences have deepened my appreciation for the many ways people adapt, find meaning, and rediscover themselves when life doesn’t unfold as expected. I believe healing isn’t always about returning to who we were before something difficult happened. Sometimes it’s about discovering new ways of understanding ourselves and reconnecting with what matters most.
I believe therapy offers a space to talk openly about the complexities of life, without pressure to have everything figured out. Together, we can explore what’s keeping you stuck, better understand your experiences, and develop practical tools you can carry with you long after our work together has ended.
Client focus: Adults
Concerns I help with: Trauma & PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, medical trauma, secondary and vicarious trauma, healthcare professional burnout and compassion fatigue, grief and loss, life transitions and adjustments, emotional regulation concerns & relationship challenges.
Private Pay Session Fee: $165
Insurances Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, UHC, UHC Medicare, UMR, Cigna, Kaiser, Anthem BCBS, Champ VA, & Curative
My Approach – Licensed Therapist in Colorado Springs, CO
So much of life asks us to respond to what’s happening around us, that we rarely have the opportunity to consider how we’re doing within it. Therapy gives us time to turn that attention inward and begin to understand ourselves in a different way. Together, we’ll explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck and find meaningful ways to move forward.
I believe that our minds and bodies are deeply connected, and that learning to notice what happens within us can open the door to new possibilities. We may not always be able to change our circumstances, but we can learn to meet them differently.
I also bring a creative perspective to therapy. My background in the arts has shaped my appreciation for self-expression and the different ways we make sense of our experiences. If it’s right for you, we can incorporate creative or expressive approaches in sessions together. I see therapy as a collaborative process. We’ll work together to find approaches that fit your needs, at a pace that feels manageable.
I use various modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based interventions, Somatic and body-oriented interventions, Trauma-informed strategies, Written Exposure Therapy (in training), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) interventions, Strengths-based and Person-centered therapy.
My Experience
- Currently providing therapy in a private practice setting
- 4 years clinical experience in acute medical settings
- Individual psychotherapy, behavioral health assessment, and crisis intervention in hospital settings
- Experience supporting healthcare professionals, individuals navigating medical trauma, chronic illness, and complex psychiatric concerns.
- 2 years as a facilitator for Resiliency Education Support Training (REST) group debriefing for medical professionals
- 1 year working with refugees and asylees resettling in US
- 1 year of disaster relief coordination in Nepal
My Education & Trainings
- Master of Social Work, Newman University
- Bachelor of Arts dual major in Studio Arts and Art History, University of Colorado
- ACT Immersion Training- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Training; currently pursuing certification
- Written Exposure Therapy (WET) – in Training
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Training
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training
- Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma Training
A Little About Me!
Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending time in nature, hiking with my dogs, and exploring creative expression through art. Before becoming a therapist, I worked professionally as an artist, an experience that continues to influence my appreciation for mindfulness and the many ways people find meaning and connection in their lives.
