Holistic therapy in Baldwin Hills for women ready to exhale and begin again
If you're in Baldwin Hills and constantly holding it all together—always strong, always dependable—but feeling emotionally depleted underneath, you're not alone. I’m Chelsey Reese, a holistic therapist for women of color. My practice combines somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed care to help you stop surviving and start softening. This is a space where you can release what you’ve been carrying and reconnect with your body, your emotions, and your truth—without judgment.
How it works
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Start where you are—not where you think you “should” be
When we first connect, we’ll gently sift through the emotions and tension you’ve been holding—whether in your heart, body, or relationships. Holistic therapy might be the steady support your nervous system has been silently reaching for. There’s no script to follow—just a space to exhale and feel safe. I’ll meet you right where you are.
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No scripts. Just what your body needs
Your session meets you exactly where you are—whether you’re navigating burnout, past trauma, or feeling frozen in place. We won’t rush the process. Your body sets the pace. We’ll move slowly, tune in deeply, and hold space for whatever’s rising.
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Where science meets soul
My work is rooted in proven, body-based modalities like Somatic Experiencing, Relational Gestalt Therapy, and trauma-informed mindfulness. These tools help you recognize survival patterns, regulate your nervous system, and access emotional freedom—without pushing or forcing anything.
Explore my therapy services and specializations
Somatic therapy
LEARN MOREWhen your body speaks, we listen. Somatic therapy meets you where words fall short—through mindful movement, breath, and attention to your body’s signals, we support your nervous system’s return to balance.
Yoga and sound baths
LEARN MOREReconnect with your team through embodied rest. My yoga and sound bath offerings bring nervous system support and emotional clarity to your workplace or group setting.
Relational Gestalt therapy
LEARN MOREWe heal through connection. In Relational Gestalt sessions, we explore emotions as they arise in real time, building self-awareness and strengthening your capacity to relate with safety and clarity.
Nervous system regulation
LEARN MORETogether, we guide your body from hypervigilance to calm. With a focus on safety, we support your nervous system’s natural ability to regulate using movement, mindfulness, and co-regulation.
Somatic trauma
LEARN MOREBegin where your body has been holding on. Through somatic trauma therapy, we help release old patterns and pain, with compassion, care, and body-led healing.
Sound meditation for anxiety
LEARN MORELet sound become your anchor. Through healing vibrations—like singing bowls, chimes, and voice—we quiet the inner noise. These sessions invite deep rest, emotional release, and gentle regulation for your nervous system, all through the rhythm of breath and sound.
Therapy for Black women
LEARN MOREYou deserve to be supported without having to justify your strength or downplay your pain. My work holds space for Black women navigating the weight of survival mode, unspoken wounds, and chronic exhaustion. Here, you can take off the armor, come home to your body, and heal at your own pace.
Somatic yoga
LEARN MOREThrough intuitive movement, somatic yoga supports emotional release and nervous system safety—so you can land in your body with presence and grace.
Black couples therapy
LEARN MORECome home to each other in a space that honors your love and your culture. This is therapy created for Black couples navigating real-life challenges—communication blocks, disconnection, healing past wounds. Together, we’ll build deeper intimacy, trust, and emotional safety with tools rooted in cultural understanding.
Corporate wellness programs
LEARN MORESupport your team with wellness that actually works. I offer trauma-informed services like sound healing and nervous system education—helping teams regulate stress, foster connection, and prioritize mental health in a sustainable way.
We serve women in Baldwin Hills
We’re honored to serve women in Baldwin Hills and surrounding areas including Leimert Park, View Park-Windsor Hills, West Adams, and Culver City. Whether you're unwinding after a long day near Kenneth Hahn Park or navigating life transitions in the Crenshaw corridor, this practice offers a culturally responsive, nervous system-centered space to heal.
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.
Fox Eros Life Stress Intimacy Polyamory
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.
Penny H.
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, holistic therapist in Baldwin Hills
I’m Chelsey Reese, a holistic therapist for women of color in Baldwin Hills. My work blends trauma-informed care, nervous system healing, and somatic therapy to help you stop holding it all together and start feeling held. If you're ready to move from survival to softening, I’d be honored to walk with you.
Frequently asked questions
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy is an integrated and body-centered approach that focuses on the connection between your mind and body.
Somatic therapy helps you become more aware of physical sensations, emotions, and patterns in the body that are linked to stress, trauma, and emotional experiences.
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.
Somatic therapy vs talk therapy what’s the difference?
Talk therapy focuses on verbal processing, helping you understand emotions, thought patterns, and behaviors. It’s great for gaining insight and developing coping strategies.
Somatic therapy goes deeper by addressing how stress and trauma live in the body. Through breathwork, movement, and body awareness, it helps regulate the nervous system and release stored tension.
What does a somatic release feel like?
A somatic release is when the body lets go of stored stress or trauma. It can feel different for everyone, but common experiences include:
- Physical sensations – Deep sighs, yawning, warmth, tingling, or muscles softening.
- Emotional release – A sudden wave of sadness, relief, or even unexpected laughter.
- Energy shifts – A sense of lightness, subtle shaking, or a deep exhale as tension dissolves.
- Deep relaxation – Feeling more grounded, present, and at ease in your body.
Your body remembers what your mind tries to forget. Somatic therapy helps you gently integrate and release what has been stored.
How do I know if I need somatic therapy?
You might benefit from somatic therapy if you:
- Feel stuck in talk therapy, gaining insight but still experiencing the same emotional patterns.
- Carry chronic tension in your shoulders, chest, or jaw, even when you're not actively stressed.
- Struggle with anxiety, burnout, or overwhelm that feels more physical than mental.
- Find it hard to slow down and rest, feeling guilty or restless when you try.
- Have experienced trauma or emotional suppression and notice that certain triggers bring up body sensations rather than just thoughts.
If you’ve been pushing through stress, ignoring your body’s signals, or feeling disconnected from yourself, somatic therapy can help you regulate, release, and reconnect.
