About
Compassionate, Individualized, Evidence-Based Care Tailored to Your Needs
Our Team — Kelsey Chiasson, MACP, RCT-C, CCC
Whether you're beginning therapy for the first time or returning after a break, reaching out for help can feel intimidating, especially when you're already carrying so much. As a therapist, I aim to offer you a warm, grounding space where you can show up exactly as you are — no need to have it all figured out. Together, we'll explore what's been feeling heavy and begin to make sense of your experiences at a pace that feels right for you. I offer sessions in both English and French.
I work with adults (18+) and couples from all walks of life, and I understand how our stories — our cultures, identities, and past experiences — shape the way we move through the world. I do so by supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma and other mental health concerns through EMDR therapy.
My Trauma-Informed Approach to Your Health
In our work together, I take a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes creating safety, offering choice, and collaborating in ways that support your autonomy while guiding you through an EMDR therapeutic approach to achieve your therapeutic goals.
It is important to recognize that trauma can touch anyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. Trauma is not only something we remember, but it can also be something our nervous system continues to carry. When we experience overwhelming or threatening events, the brain and body may encode them in ways that shape how we respond to stress, relationships, emotions, and our sense of safety. Even when we consciously know that we are safe, the nervous system may continue to react as though danger is present.
This is where my skills and EMDR therapy come in. EMDR can help support the brain and nervous system in processing experiences that may not have been fully integrated, allowing the intensity of distressing memories, emotions, and body sensations to soften over time. Through this process, the nervous system can begin to recognize that what happened is in the past, creating greater space for safety, regulation, and healing in the present.