Child and Youth Counsellor (M.A., B.A., CYC)
Brief info
Chelsea joined the team in 2022 as the full-time Child and Youth Counsellor (M.A., B.A., CYC). She first connected with Nova’s Ark in 2021 as placement student but has grown into her role as our master’s level child and youth counsellor. She was immediately drawn to the agency’s approach to individualized care and ability to work with where people are at!
In her role, Chelsea designs and implements individualized program plans with a relational, strengths-based approach. Guided by the “follow the child” philosophy, she works closely with participants to help them achieve their personalized goals. Her therapeutic techniques change based on the person’s interests but include play-based, nature-based, and mindfulness interventions, offered in both group and individual sessions. Passionate about supporting both individual and group growth, Chelsea is committed to fostering a child-centered approach to counselling to support their mental health and well-being. She collaborates with families and community agencies to ensure consistent, impactful programming tailored to each participant’s needs.
Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys a variety of leisure activities, including crafting, drawing, listening to music, and embracing a bit of silliness—fun things she loves to share with participants. Additionally, Chelsea supervises CYC college and university students completing their placements at Nova’s Ark. If you're interested in this opportunity, feel free to reach out.