CTCS
Dr. Chelsea Twiss Counseling Services
About
Hi there! I am a licensed psychologist in the states of Colorado and New Mexico and have been practicing as a licensed psychologist since 2019. I obtained my doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from New Mexico State University in 2018.
I also carry a Psypact endorsement, which allows me to see clients in most states for therapy and testing services. To see a list of the states currently participating in Psypact, visit this website: https://psypact.gov/page/psypactmap
Services currently offered:
Individual therapy
ADHD Coaching
ADHD Assessment
*All services are offered exclusively via telehealth or phone at this time.
Specialties include: Relationships, Navigating big changes or milestones in life, Family of origin trauma, ADHD, Attachment in relationships, Chronic pain and illness, Career burnout, Women's sexual and reproductive health, Anxiety, Depression, Creativity and artistic process, Rage toward the system, Identity development and working with individuals in the veterinary field.
Scheduling process: In order to maintain career sustainability for myself so I can show up fully for my clients, I do not offer free phone consultations nor do I conduct scheduling over the phone. If you'd like to schedule an intake appointment to assess fit, share more about your personal goals and mental health history, email me at drchelseatwisscounseling@gmail.com.
My approach: My strong ethos about therapy is to provide quality over quantity of service and I strive to maintain this balance by not taking on too many clients so I can show up fully for those I have. This is my personal commitment to myself and to others. I am a systems-thinker and am inclined to view an individual's experiences within the context of the greater systems in which we live and how those systems may impact their worldview and lived experiences.
I take an integrative approach to therapy which borrows primarily from interpersonal, attachment, behavioral, and relational frameworks. Simply put: I strive to be a good listener, to be curious and to show up authentically as myself - a human who has their own lived experience and perspectives and (hopefully considering the massive amounts of student debt I have) a significant level of education and valuable perspectives on mental health.
More about me: Interpersonally, I like to think of myself as a cross between a grumpy grandpa, a wise woman, a teenage boy and an anxious over-achieving perfectionist (at 37 I'm still working on killing that part of me). People have often told me they find my presence grounding. I identify as female though have always felt more gender fluid or androgynist. I have strongly suspected ADHD, though I've never sought an official diagnosis outside of therapy. I'm a Taurus sun (for those who care about that), I tend to prioritize gaining life experiences over most things, I love comfortable pants and I'm an artist with shifting mediums of music, writing and photography as my primary creative outlets. My friends tell me if I were a dog, I'd be a Pomeranian and I take that assessment very seriously.
Rates of service: I currently accept Anthem and United health insurance. My out of pocket rate for services is $150 per 50 minutes of service. Sliding scale may be considered upon discussion.