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PSA: I am not currently taking on new clients, please reach back out in June 2025 for virtual sessions only or message me for a referral!
Ain't no blank screen therapist here...All about this Fort Collins Therapist
Chelsea Frank (previously O'Connor), LPCC
“Rather than letting our negativity get the better of us, we could acknowledge that right now we feel like a piece of shit and not be squeamish about taking a good look.”
-Pema Chodron
Hailing from the rural landscapes of northeastern Colorado, my upbringing amidst dairy farms and corn fields instilled a profound appreciation for the outdoors, fostering a love for fly-fishing along riverbanks and the solace found in a good book's company. As a former collegiate division-one softball player, my long athletic journey has ingrained in me a steadfast work ethic, serving as a cornerstone in my expertise within the counseling field. With a multifaceted background spanning both business and personal realms, I bring a rich depth to my therapeutic practice. Beyond my professional pursuits, I find joy in engaging in sports like pickleball and volleyball, and relishing in the joys of motherhood as I raise my two daughters alongside my partner. Grounded in a presence that is both sturdy and compassionate, I approach therapy with warmth and authenticity, cherishing the opportunity to foster a more empathetic and interconnected community through my work.
Education + What type of therapy do I practice?
2014
B.A. Sociology
Colorado State University
I also attended the University of Tennessee and Boston University in my undergraduate journey.
2024
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling-Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal, LPCC
Naropa University
Managing a caseload of clients since January 2022.
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in the State of Colorado
Check out my LinkedIn to browse all my work experience!
Therapeutic Modalities
-An Eclectic Approach
Mindfulness-Based
A mindfulness-based therapeutic approach integrates mindfulness practices and techniques to cultivate present-moment awareness, fostering self-understanding, emotional regulation, and holistic well-being.
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Transpersonal
A transpersonal therapeutic approach explores states of consciousness beyond the individual ego, incorporating spiritual, mystical, and existential dimensions to promote self-transformation, connection with the transcendent, and the realization of one's highest potential.
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Gestalt
A gestalt therapeutic mingles and plays so similar to mindfulness, emphasizing the integration of mind, body, and emotions in the present moment, focusing on awareness, authenticity, and personal responsibility. Gestalt therapy is focused on where aliveness, resolution of unfinished business, and relational connection.
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Jungian Dreamwork
A Jungian dreamwork approach utilizes symbols and archetypes to explore the unconscious realm of dreams, facilitating self-discovery, integration of the psyche, and individuation through interpretation and exploration of the deeper layers of the unconscious mind.
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Somatic Healing
While I am not EMDR certified I use lateral movement with an object combined with the active imagination to mimic the same somatic recorrection in the body and brain as EMDR. There are so many ways to have corrective experiences in the body that transcend EMDR. A somatic therapeutic approach focuses on the mind-body connection, utilizing bodily sensations, movements, and experiences to address and resolve trauma, especially generationally, emotional issues, and psychological distress, promoting healing and a remembered wholeness.
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