Holistic therapy in Downtown LA for women ready to release survival mode

Downtown LA is full of movement, noise, and pressure to keep going. But in the middle of all that motion, you deserve a space that invites you to pause. If you're navigating burnout, identity shifts, or deep emotional exhaustion, this is your invitation to land. In my virtual therapy practice, I help women in Downtown LA reconnect with their bodies and remember who they were before the world told them who to be. With a trauma-informed, somatic approach, I support you in processing stress, regulating your nervous system, and moving through life with more clarity and self-trust.

How it works

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Start where you are—not where you think you “should” be

In our first call, we’ll explore what your body has been holding. There’s no need to have the perfect explanation or a clear plan. Just bring yourself as you are. Together, we’ll begin to understand what you need to feel safe, seen, and supported.

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No scripts. Just what your body needs

Each session responds to what you’re carrying at the moment. Whether that’s unresolved trauma, freeze states, or emotional numbness, we’ll slow down and let your body guide the way. No forcing. No fixing. Just being.

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Where science meets soul

My approach integrates Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, trauma-informed mindfulness, and Relational Gestalt therapy. These modalities blend neuroscience with intuitive healing to support long-term transformation from the inside out.

Explore my therapy services and specializations

  • Somatic therapy

    Somatic therapy helps you return to your body after long periods of disconnection and overwhelm. It gently unwinds patterns like anxiety, hypervigilance, or emotional shutdown that may have become second nature. By tuning into your nervous system, we uncover what true regulation feels like not just surviving, but feeling safe again.

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  • Yoga and sound baths

    These sessions offer more than stress relief. They're a way to shift out of your mind and into an embodied presence. With sound frequencies and intentional movement, you can release energy stuck in your body and reconnect with your internal sense of safety.

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  • Relational Gestalt therapy

    This approach centers your lived experience while helping you become aware of unconscious relational patterns. We focus on your here-and-now experience to rebuild connection, empowerment, and emotional integration.

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  • Nervous system regulation

    Healing your nervous system means moving beyond talk therapy into embodied change. Through somatic practices and education, you'll learn how to identify your states (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) and shift toward regulation. This work is especially impactful for women who’ve been stuck in high-functioning survival mode.

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  • Somatic trauma

    Trauma doesn’t live in your thoughts, it lives in your body. Somatic trauma therapy allows us to work with what's unspoken: tension, dissociation, overwhelm, and fear. We move slowly, at your pace, honoring your body’s intelligence as we create safety and repair.

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  • Sound meditation for anxiety

    Sound meditations are designed to soothe and rewire your nervous system. Especially for women who struggle with anxiety, this practice brings a deep sense of grounding that talking alone can’t offer.

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  • Therapy for Black women

    As a Black woman, your healing deserves to exist outside of whitewashed wellness. This space is created to hold your lived experience with cultural sensitivity, deep respect, and a trauma-informed lens that honors your truth.

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  • Somatic yoga

    Somatic yoga in Downtown LA offers a way to access healing through gentle movement and breath. It's not about poses or perfection it's about softening into your body and finding safety in stillness and motion.

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  • Black couples therapy

    This space is designed for Black couples who want to deepen their connection, unpack generational patterns, and cultivate trust and intimacy from a culturally aware perspective.

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  • Corporate wellness programs

    In a city like Downtown LA, where workplace stress is high and burnout is common, my wellness offerings bring somatic education, sound healing, and nervous system tools into corporate settings for real change.

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I serve women in Downtown Los Angeles

From the Historic Core to the Fashion District, my services reach women across all parts of Downtown LA and nearby areas like Chinatown, Echo Park, Silver Lake, and Koreatown. Whether you live, work, or move through the city daily, you deserve a space to feel grounded, held, and supported.

Chelsey has been a mentor to me in many ways. She has a warm, patient, thoughtful presence that is consistent and unmoving, and the ability to closely contact whatever arises in a calm and non judgemental way that allows for connection. Highly recommend!

Haley Winer

Chelsey and I recently led a group and I was in awe of her ability to hold space, give others feedback, and stay regulated throughout the course. Chelsey was a supportive, caring, and wonderful co-facilitator. I learned so much from her!

Julia Willinger

She's phenomenal. I've had a few different therapists during my mental health journey, but Chelsea is the first one to actually make me feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable. She reminds me that it's okay to acknowledge my feelings, instead of bottling them up in order to process the situation that brought that particular feeling up. I spent a long time feeling invisible; my sessions with Chelsea remind me that I'm here, and I matter. It feels good to feel seen and understood.

Anonymous

What inspires me about Chelsey's clinical skills is that she has a talent and passion for integrating her work with holistic health and wellness. She offers healing on a deep level and her very presence has a calming effect. I highly recommend Chelsey.

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Chelsey's approach to therapy is rich, fulfilling, and empowering. Her groundedness propels her in the ability to be attuned to her clients' needs which is valuable to community healing.

Keri Anderson

I have had the privilege of being Chelsey's supervisor for the past 18 months. She is a caring and compassionate clinician who brings thoughtfulness, warmth and curiosity to her work with clients. I highly recommend Chelsey.

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Chelsey has been a mentor to me in many ways. She has a warm, patient, thoughtful presence that is consistent and unmoving, and the ability to closely contact whatever arises in a calm and non judgemental way that allows for connection. Highly recommend!

Haley Winer

Chelsey and I recently led a group and I was in awe of her ability to hold space, give others feedback, and stay regulated throughout the course. Chelsey was a supportive, caring, and wonderful co-facilitator. I learned so much from her!

Julia Willinger

Testimonials

Hello, I’m Chelsey Reese, your holistic therapist in Downtown Los Angeles

As a somatic therapist serving women across Downtown LA, I’m here to help you move from disconnection to deep self-trust. My practice integrates trauma-informed modalities with ancestral wisdom and cultural humility to support Black women and other women of color navigating healing in a fast-paced world.

Frequently asked questions

  • How does virtual therapy work?

    Virtual therapy sessions are held over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. All you need is a private space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone.


  • Can I use my insurance for virtual therapy?

     I currently do not accept insurance. I can provide a superbill for reimbursement and I do accept Loveland Vouchers. 

  • What if I need to cancel or reschedule a session?

    I ask for at least 24 hours notice to reschedule or cancel your session. Cancellations made less than 24 hours notice may incur a fee.