About Me

Hi, I’m Chelsea (she/her), founder of Quiet Strength Psychotherapy PLLC. Some facts about me: I currently reside in the vast Pacific Northwest region of the U.S., but was born and raised in the down-to-earth Midwest. I’m a Filipino-American and the daughter of a technologist & architect/baker. Things that make me feel alive: exploring new cities & learning about new cultures, journaling in coffee shops, spending quality time with loved ones, and diving into new hobbies.

I believe working on one’s mental health takes a ‘quiet strength’ — courage and action that often go unnoticed but ought to be celebrated. My mission as a therapist is to help guide and encourage the quiet strength in each person I have the privilege of working with. Through this work, my hope is to help folks live with a greater sense of self. To be witnessed without shame. To relate to themselves and the world in new and beautiful ways. To feel, not that life is perfect, but that there can be inner peace.

That’s all, for now, about me. I look forward to getting to know you better in our work together!

  • WA License: MHCA.MC.70012828

  • M.A. Counseling Psychology, The Chicago School

  • B.S. Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology

License & Education

  • Currently under direct & group supervision

  • EMDR basic training in progress through the Trauma Therapy Institute (EMDRIA approved)

Training & Continuing Education

  • American Counseling Association

  • Association for Humanistic Counseling

Professional Affiliations

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Common Questions

  • Yes. At the time of session, clients must be located in the state in which the therapist is licensed (in this case, the Evergreen State).

  • With nearly a decade of experience in corporate tech and having been a former collegiate athlete, I’m equipped — both personally and clinically — to support folks in high-performing roles to navigate anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and more.

    My passion, though, is helping people heal from complex trauma/C-PTSD and I’m continuously learning about trauma-informed care.

  • Typically, your first session (intake) will feel a bit more formal than regular sessions - we’ll unpack what brings you into therapy, learn more about your background, and dive into your goals for therapy. Sessions moving forward should feel more organic.

    Especially if it’s your first time in therapy, know that things might feel “bad” at first before they feel better. This is totally expected and okay. It can be a lot to unravel certain thoughts and feelings aloud! I’m here to support you through it all — we’ll be sure to move safely, at your pace.

    If at any point the therapeutic relationship doesn’t feel like a good fit, I welcome your feedback and can support you in finding other providers if that feels right.

  • The therapy room isn’t a place where I expect you to perform or be perfect — simply show up each session as you are and we’ll go from there.

    You might be thinking about growth metrics or outcomes, which is reasonable, and we’ll certainly work towards therapeutic goals. However, know that deep mental and emotional healing takes time and care, and that healing isn’t always linear. In therapy, I encourage you to prioritize showing up as honestly as possible.

  • Simply reach out to chelsea@quietstrengththerapy.com for a free 15-min phone consultation or to set up an intake session.

    Starting (or re-starting) therapy isn’t always easy but I intend to make the process as smooth as possible for you. Huge props to you for taking this step!