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Courage Speaks Counseling

“Healing begins when we honor our experiences and engage in conscious processing, allowing us to transform pain into wisdom.”

Welcome to Courage Speaks Counseling, where healing begins with understanding and connection. In a world where many struggle with the weight of their past, Chelsey Fjeldheim offers a compassionate and transformative space for individuals seeking to reclaim their lives. Drawing from her own journey and extensive experience as a clinical therapist, Chelsey is dedicated to guiding clients through the complex layers of trauma, helping them uncover their authentic selves and rewrite their narratives.

At the heart of Chelsey’s practice are three key approaches: NARM, Ego State Therapy, and EMDR. NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) focuses on healing developmental trauma by helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves and break free from survival patterns formed in childhood. Ego State Therapy works with different parts of the self, helping clients understand how these parts influence their behavior and emotions. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, allowing clients to process and heal from past experiences more effectively. Together, these approaches create a powerful framework for deep, lasting healing.

Chelsey is also dedicated to advancing the field of trauma therapy by providing training and support to aspiring professionals across Montana. She believes in the importance of cultivating a compassionate approach to therapy that can transform not only individual lives but also the broader therapeutic community. By sharing her expertise, she empowers other therapists to create safe, nurturing spaces for their clients, fostering healing and growth. 

At Courage Speaks Counseling, Chelsey is committed to guiding you on your journey, ensuring you feel understood and supported as you explore your inner world and work toward profound self-discovery and healing.

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Developmental trauma

Developmental trauma is traumatic experiences that occur during a person's childhood development, which can have long-lasting effects on their social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning.

Attachment trauma

Attachment trauma is trauma that arises from disruptions or failures in the formation of healthy attachment bonds between a child and their primary caregiver.

Complex trauma

Complex trauma is prolonged or multiple traumatic experiences that typically occur during childhood and can result in a wide range of mental health problems and interpersonal difficulties.

Intergenerational trauma

Intergenerational trauma refers to the transfer of trauma or its effects from one generation to another. The trauma is passed down to the next generation through cultural values, beliefs, and behaviors.

Betrayal trauma

Betrayal trauma is when a person experiences trauma or harm as a result of betrayal by someone they are close to or have trusted, such as a friend, family member, or romantic partner.

Intimate partner violence

Intimate partner violence is a pattern of abusive and coercive behaviors used by one partner to gain power and control over the other, often leading to physical injuries, emotional trauma, and long-term health implications.

Vicarious trauma

Vicarious trauma, also known as secondary trauma, is the negative psychological and emotional impact that can result from working with people who have experienced trauma. It is often experienced by professionals who regularly engage with trauma survivors, such as therapists, social workers, and first responders, and can result in symptoms such as burnout, compassion fatigue, and decreased job satisfaction.

Motor vehicle accident trauma

Motor vehicle accident trauma refers to the psychological and emotional distress that people may experience after being involved in or witnessing a car accident. It can manifest in a variety of ways, such as anxiety, depression, flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance or hypervigilance around driving or being a passenger in a car.

Birth trauma

refers to the emotional distress experienced by a mother during or after childbirth, and it can include physical injury to the mother or baby, feelings of powerlessness or loss of control, complications during delivery, and traumatic medical interventions. This can lead to various symptoms, including anxiety, depression, flashbacks, sleep disturbances, and difficulty bonding with the baby.

Medical Trauma

Medical trauma is the emotional and psychological distress experienced by patients or their families during medical procedures, hospital care, or medical diagnoses. It can include experiences such as invasive procedures, hospitalization, chronic illness, medical errors, or trauma from receiving a life-altering diagnosis.

Catastrophic death

Catastrophic death refers to the sudden and unexpected loss of life due to accidents, natural disasters, or other causes. It can lead to feelings of shock, disbelief, denial, depression, anger, guilt, and anxiety in surviving loved ones.

Sexual Trauma

Sexual trauma is any unwanted sexual experience that causes emotional or physical harm. Sexual trauma can include sexual abuse, assault, harassment, molestation, or rape.

What if you succeed just by showing up?

“I was really scared coming in for the first session. But in the last week I have noticed those memories aren’t having the same emotional response that they did. I am able to concentrate and focus better. I’ve gotten a lot accomplished. I can see the strength I had as a kid and feel like maybe now I can bring some of that into my adult life.”
― J.D. ―
“Today I was lucky enough to be able to have a session with Chelsey. I too work in the therapy field however we always need someone else to hold the space for us when we are processing and releasing the results of traumatic events. Chelsey was perfect in her role. She held a space of kindness and compassion but most of all I felt safe working with her. If you have trauma to release and have the opportunity to work with Chelsey arises… don’t hesitate! She really is amazing!”
― D.S. ―
“I have seen many therapists throughout my life and in one session with Chelsey, one of my deepest lifelong fears was gone. Amazing!”
― Christa ―
“I’ve accomplished with [Chelsey] more than I thought possible…I stopped wanting to kill myself, something I’ve considered most of my life.”
― W.S. ―
“Chelsey guided me through a process where we went deeper than I have for a very long time. She was gentle and considerate, and I was able to release some intense emotions and memories. I am happy to say that they no longer effect me or my relationship. And it took less than 90 minutes to complete. Chelsey… create[s] such a safe space and with [her] guidance I am able to work through so many of my hidden issues that have been holding me back for so long.”
― T.M. ―
Chelsey was absolutely key in my growth. God blessed me with her in my life when I deeply needed someone with her expertise and skill level. Her work with me made it possible to live a life that I did not know was available to me, a life as the person God truly made me to be. She is amazing. I am forever grateful.
― A.K. ―

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  • Practical tools to heal and connect with your inner self
  • A deeper understanding of your emotions and inner world
  • Enhanced self-compassion and emotional resilience
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