Chelsea Strand
Licensed Therapist, MA, LPC
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I have lived experience with OCD; I know how it can make daily life a struggle. I approach OCD like any other mental health disorder — these conditions are not who you are as a person. Our main goal is to work on making you feel better and able to manage your day-to-day life while living with OCD. My other areas of focus include depression and anxiety. I know many people struggle with those issues, most silently. It’s an everyday battle. I want to help you live life to the fullest.
I have lived experience with OCD; I know how it can make daily life a struggle. I approach OCD like any other mental health disorder — these conditions are not who you are as a person. Our main goal is to work on making you feel better and able to manage your day-to-day life while living with OCD. My other areas of focus include depression and anxiety. I know many people struggle with those issues, most silently. It’s an everyday battle. I want to help you live life to the fullest.
Location
Licensed in Connecticut, Nevada, Ohio, Texas
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Atheism, Agnosticism
Education
West Texas A&M University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Chelsea
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, Curative, EMI Health, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Moda Health, Partners Direct Health, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Chelsea
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I have OCD myself. I've dealt with it for most of my life, and I think it helps me better relate to my Members. Everyone's OCD is unique, but it can be very helpful to know that other people have gone through something similar to you, so I do share my own experience when it's appropriate.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I'll always let you know that our sessions are very confidential, and that it's okay to express yourself. Some people feel that their intrusive thoughts and the things they're going through can be scary and shocking to others, but I know a lot about mental health and OCD, and you're not going to shock or scare me in any way.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want you to realize your worth. So often, people with OCD come in for treatment really struggling with self-esteem and self-doubt, and feeling very alone. I love being able to remind them that they are so very worthy, and that they deserve to get better. Seeing people come to realize how important they are to the world is a beautiful thing.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
Keep in mind that there is a ton of research behind exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy. I know it might feel a little intimidating to think about purposely making yourself uncomfortable, but there is a method behind ERP, and that method is the reason why it is so effective. This is the best therapy for OCD.
Why our members love working with Chelsea
O.F.
Chelsea always makes me feel comfortable and understood!
K.P.
Very kind and compassionate!
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