Chelsea E. Decker, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS, CCATP

Clinic Director

Chelsea is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Anxiety Professional. With over 16 years of experience in behavioral health, she is passionate about providing empowering, evidence-based care to individuals seeking support for their mental well-being. As the Clinic Director at Ellie, her goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel heard and can gain the tools to navigate life’s challenges.

A graduate of Kean University, she was honored with the Heroic Action Award from the state of New Jersey for performing life-saving CPR on a child in need at the university pool. As an athlete, she values the connection between mental and physical health, believing that an integrative approach leads to the best outcomes in treatment and overall well-being.

As a direct result of this, Chelsea specializes in a range of therapeutic modalities, tailoring the approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Depending on need, the focus can be on short-term, solution-focused therapy, using trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing. She also favors Dialectical and Cognitive Behavioral therapy modalities to improve behavioral outcomes. In addition to working with individuals facing common mental health challenges, she is an educator and public speaker, offering her expertise on mental health to various outlets.

Chelsea’s background also includes extensive work with the underserved homeless populations across New Jersey, as well as individuals with serious mental illness in community settings.

As Clinic Director, she is committed to ensuring the highest level of treatment and care for you or your loved one, “My team and I are here to support you on your journey to healing and well-being.”

Please contact us to learn more about our services or schedule an appointment today!