Chelsey Fjeldheim, Author at Courage Speaks Counseling

When therapy doesn’t work out

June 2, 2021

It is far too frequent that I hear about how unhelpful peoples therapy experiences have been. Here are a few tips for having a better

Am I messed up enough for this?

March 24, 2021

What many clients feel when starting therapy: “I don’t know if I am messed up enough to be here.” “I haven’t had anything really that

Why Aren’t We Awesomer?

March 17, 2021

I was recently reminded of a TEDx Talks done by Michael Neill years ago. The title is “Why Aren’t We Awesomer?” This is a video

Group Therapy

February 24, 2021

We will be looking at your present life through the lens of your childhood. We will be doing experiential exercises including Hypnosis, Tapping, EMDR, and

Conscious Connections

October 8, 2020

After working as a therapist for over 5 years I have noticed some very ineffective and inefficient things happening. I, also, have a very simple

You can’t make other people happy

September 9, 2020

You can’t make other people happy.
If they aren’t happy it’s because of something within themselves. If you aren’t happy it is because of something inside of you. Maybe you have had negative experiences that have created beliefs about yourself or the world that then make you feel unhappy. Maybe you are drawn to do something that no one else supports you in so you don’t do it. Maybe you don’t feel like you have the power to make your own choices and so you feel stuck in a life you don’t want. Maybe you’re scared of failing so you don’t try.

Personal share: how feeling like a hypocrite motivated me to change

September 2, 2020

I have always felt a bit hypocritical when I tell a client that exercise will help their mood.
I know it’s true because there are hundreds of studies that prove this to be factual information. However, I have always had difficulty motivating myself to use exercise for my own mood, energy level, and overall health.

When your feelings get in the way of living

August 26, 2020

Just feeling the feelings isn’t always the most beneficial solution. Sometimes when we feel the feelings they just get bigger and the thoughts get louder and we down spiral into a not-so-great place.

When life is “good” and you’re still not happy…

August 19, 2020

You have a good life. You should be happy, but you’re not.
What is keeping you from feeling fulfilled?
What is it that you want? –Such a simple question, however, the answers don’t always come easy.
Why?

Need some motivation?!

August 12, 2020

Hi! I’m Chelsey, an integrative therapist who works with adults who have experienced childhood trauma. My mission is to bring trauma-informed therapy to anyone seeking an alternative to just “getting by,” to being stuck in old patterns, held back by fears, insecurity, and/or unresolved pain.