Chelsea LaValley, PCA

Hello! My name is Chelsea LaValley and I am a Professional Counselor Associate based in Portland, Oregon. I approach counseling from a person-centered, emotion-focused and trauma-informed lens, meeting clients where they are with both compassion and curiosity. My priority is to build a genuine, trusting and authentic therapeutic relationship, which I believe is at the core of personal growth and well-being.

I received a Masters in Counseling from Portland State University in 2021. Prior to joining BrightSpire, I spent several years in early childhood education and worked as a licensed school counselor. These experiences sparked my passion for supporting the mental health needs of young people and continues to inform my work with children, adolescents and families.

I support clients from childhood through adulthood with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, stress management, school-related issues, and life transitions. Depending on the needs of each client, I integrate play therapy, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support healing and help clients move towards their personal goals.

Therapy often invites vulnerability—whether that means sitting with complex emotions, processing difficult experiences, or exploring the patterns that influence how we relate to ourselves and others. Because of this, I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly seen and heard. I strongly believe in each person’s capacity for healing and meaningful change. There’s no instruction manual for being human, but together, we can work toward understanding your unique version.