Holistic therapy in Inglewood for women ready to feel safe in their bodies again
If you’re in Inglewood and feeling stuck in survival mode—tired, tense, or emotionally disconnected—you’re not alone. I’m Chelsey Reese, a holistic therapist offering trauma-informed therapy for women of color navigating burnout, emotional suppression, and deep-rooted stress. My practice is grounded in nervous system healing and somatic therapy, helping you unlearn old patterns and reconnect with your full self. Therapy shouldn’t feel like another performance. This is a space where you don’t have to explain your pain—you just get to feel seen, supported, and safe.
How it works
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Start where you are—not where you think you “should” be
During our initial session, we’ll explore everything you’ve been holding onto—emotionally, physically, and in your relationships. Together, we’ll see if holistic therapy is the grounding support your nervous system has been needing. You don’t need to prepare or say things perfectly. Just bring yourself. I’ll guide you from there.
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No scripts. Just what your body needs
Each session is guided by where you are right now. Whether you’re working through exhaustion, healing childhood wounds, or moving through a freeze state, we’ll follow your body’s pace with care. There’s no need to force anything—we’ll create space to slow down, soften, and truly listen.
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Where science meets soul
My practice blends evidence-based tools with trauma-informed, body-centered methods including Somatic Experiencing, Relational Gestalt, and mindfulness-based interventions. These techniques support you in creating nervous system safety, unpacking survival responses, and gently shifting from burnout to balance.
Explore my therapy services and specializations
Somatic therapy
LEARN MORETalk therapy doesn’t always reach the body’s wisdom. In somatic therapy, we slow down and listen to what your body is holding—tightness, tension, emotion. Using breathwork, movement, and mindfulness, we create space for release and reconnection.
Yoga and sound baths
LEARN MOREThese sessions help teams pause and recharge. Through trauma-informed yoga and sound healing, we invite relaxation, nervous system balance, and a deeper connection to self.
Relational Gestalt therapy
LEARN MOREHealing is relational. This therapy explores how you connect—with yourself and others—by working in the moment. We build awareness and co-create safe relationships in therapy that ripple into everyday life.
Nervous system regulation
LEARN MOREYour nervous system doesn’t need to be silenced—it needs support. Using somatic tools like breath, movement, and co-regulation, we’ll help your body shift from survival to grounded presence.
Somatic trauma
LEARN MORETrauma lives in the body—and that’s where we begin. This approach gently supports the release of stored pain using breath, sensation, and movement, allowing space for deep healing and safety.
Sound meditation for anxiety
LEARN MORELet sound be your guide to stillness. Using bowls, chimes, and voice, we invite your nervous system to soften. These meditations create space for calm, emotional release, and quiet presence.
Therapy for Black women
LEARN MOREThis is a space to rest your armor. My practice centers the lived experiences of Black women navigating stress, silence, and survival. Here, your story is honored and your healing is prioritized.
Somatic yoga
LEARN MORESomatic yoga is about feeling, not performing. We focus on slow, intentional movement to calm the nervous system and invite connection to your body’s rhythms.
Black couples therapy
LEARN MORECentered in Black love, this therapy helps couples explore communication, heal relational wounds, and deepen emotional intimacy within a culturally affirming space.
Corporate wellness programs
LEARN MOREBring healing into the workplace. My wellness services include trauma-informed sound healing and education to help teams foster nervous system health, embodiment, and emotional resilience.
We serve women in Inglewood
We’re proud to support women in Inglewood and surrounding neighborhoods like View Park, Ladera Heights, Westchester, and Hawthorne. Whether you’re a professional commuting from Crenshaw or a mom navigating burnout in Morningside Park, you deserve therapy that’s culturally attuned, body-led, and grounded in compassion.
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 Inglewood
I’m a Black female therapist offering holistic therapy for women of color in Inglewood and across Los Angeles. My work focuses on nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and somatic restoration. I believe that healing doesn’t mean doing more—it means remembering who you are underneath everything you were taught to carry. If you’re ready to soften, I’m here.
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.
