I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Denver, Colorado, and I've been a therapist for almost 30 years. In the early part of my career, I worked in community mental health, child welfare, and domestic violence shelters. After sixteen years in agency work, I left my "job" and created my own private practice, which later grew into a successful group practice, Trilogy Holistic Mental Health. I sold Trilogy in 2021, and have since returned to one of my passions... supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse and pathological love relationships. This led to the publication of my book, Insight is 20/20: How To Trust Yourself To Protect Yourself From Narcissistic Abuse & Toxic Relationships in 2021.
My clinical specialties include the treatment of PTSD, complex trauma (C-PTSD), adult attachment, narcissistic abuse, and pathological love relationships. I am an active board member of the Association for NPD/Psychopathy Survivor Treatment and Education, and provide public speaking and training on pathological love relationships. I am also a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, an intuitive, and a Reiki Master. I feel it is important to understand the connection between mind, body, heart, and spirit in our healing.
Most of all, I am a survivor of narcissistic abuse so I understand it from both a personal and clinical viewpoint and am here to help you find healing, insight, and support.
I realized that there is a concerning lack of therapists and helping professionals who truly understand the complexities and toxicity of this insidious type of abuse. Yet, it is incredibly common for people to have experienced an encounter, if not several, with narcissists or toxic individuals. Whether it is a parent, partner, friend, or boss, it is something that can create lasting trauma and devastation. I decided it was time to offer my unique holistic offerings with a specialized focus on narcissistic abuse recovery so that survivors have a place to heal their visible and invisible wounds.
Not only have I helped thousands of clients over the years, but I have also experienced narcissistic abuse from family, friends, and partners. I know how devastating, confusing, and painful these relationships can be. I've also had experiences with therapists who did not understand narcissism and ended up doing more damage or even unknowingly reinforcing the abuse.
I am passionate about using a holistic, integrated approach to therapy, where we focus on healing the mind, body, and spirit. I am a Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider and a Reiki Master, and am able to offer integrative healing modalities to those with an interest.
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Chelli's Background, Training, & Experience
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Author of Insight is 20/20: How To Trust Yourself To Protect Yourself From Narcissistic Abuse & Toxic Relationships, New Degree Press, May 2022
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MA, Counseling Psychology, University of Colorado, 1998
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BS, Human Development & Family Studies, Colorado State University, 1993
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Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, License #2777
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Nationally Certified Counselor
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Advisory Board Member: Association for NPD/Psychopathy Survivor Treatment, Research & Education
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Reiki Master
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Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider
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EMDR Level II Training
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Attachment-Focused EMDR
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Parent-Child Interactional Training Certified (PCIT)
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified (TF-CBT)
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Internal Family Systems Training
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In training at Boulder Psychic Institute
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Yoga Nidra Instructor
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Tony Robbins Mastery University Graduate
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Marie Forleo's B-School Graduate
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Awarded the Colorado Department of Human Services Excellence in Practice Award in 2010
