Chelsea Houston is a Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, specializing in Health and Mental Health, from the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies from the University of Calgary.
As a child counsellor on the Kids Reconnect team of child psychologists, Chelsea uses an integrated approach to therapy founded upon child-centred, somatic, attachment-informed, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed theories. She is certified in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SPI Level 1) with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (SPI) and has certification in Child and Family Trauma Therapy techniques.
Using her knowledge of attachment, the importance of play, and nervous-system regulation, Chelsea is experienced at building safety and a strong therapeutic relationship with children and families to help them grow and thrive. Her professional experience has focused on working with teens, adults, parents, and families who have experienced significant trauma and stress in their lives, including sexual violence, depression, and anxiety. Chelsea has found that SPI and IFS techniques are highly effective in bringing healing to her clients’ lives. She has also worked extensively with kids as a dance instructor.
When working with Chelsea, families, kids, and teens quickly feel at ease thanks to her gentle, compassionate, and light-hearted approach.
