Mrs. Chelsi Najera, MA, LPC

(She/her/hers)
Preferred Name: Chelsi

EMDR Certified Therapist

EMDR Consultant-in-Training

Online Therapy

About Me

Born and raised in El Paso, Texas,. I moved to DFW area in 1998 and lived here since. I married my high school sweetheart, celebrating our 26th anniversary this year. My husband and I are blessed with two adult children..  I served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard.. I am proud of my husband as he served in the U.S Marine Corps. and currently serving in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. After honorably servicing in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. I noticed the need for mental health clinicians for veterans, and many multi-cultural diverse communities. I currently work for a non-profit organization and will be opening in Jan. of 2022 my own private practice offered online therapy for the moment. Please email me if you have any questions.

Education & Experience

I received my undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Arlington in Psychology, my Master’s degree in Licensed Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University. I currently work as a Veterans Counselor within the Veteran population at a non-profit organization. 

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

​Member of EMDRIA Member of the International Centre For Excellence In Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Moral Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English
  • Spanish

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealth

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