Chelsey Brooke Cole, LPC-MHSP, CPTT, RPT

I specialize in narcissistic abuse, toxic relationships, & complex trauma. I support clients to overcome anxiety, build confidence & self-trust, identify their strengths, and process emotional hurts so they can create healthy relationships & fulfilling careers! Specialty areas include: -> Narcissistic Abuse -> Relationship Trauma -> CPTSD -> Betrayal Trauma -> Introvert Personalities -> Anxiety -> Self-confidence -> Self-trust -> How to make healthy decisions I believe in developing a compassionate therapeutic relationship to help people heal the past to create a healthy future. I use a client-centered/Adlerian framework to understand human behavior and motivation, while employing evidenced-based techniques, including: -> Trauma-Focused Approaches -> Internal Family Systems -> DBT -> Positive Psychology -> CBT -> Motivational Interviewing -> Solution-Focused Techniques -> Play Therapy -> Art Therapy Strategies -> Teleplay Therapy Activities

YFI was created for one purpose: "To further the cause of Christ through good works done in His name." We simply seek to do His work by blessing others.

As co-founder of The Wallflower Box (a monthly subscription box), I managed the marketing, customer service, sales, and copywriting needs of the company. I also researched the demographics, lifestyles, and interests of the company's ideal audience and crafted unique sales messages to meet the needs of this group. I also wrote inspirational and action-packed monthly "Introvert Insights" that were included in each subscription box. I also managed the company's blog site, "The Unexpected Path", which offered practical and relatable advice to introverts on topics such as self-care, relationships, and self-esteem.

Researched and presented lessons to Western Kentucky University's Human Relations class on topics like: -> Interpersonal awareness -> Emotion management -> Effective communication. During these presentations, I relied on emotion-based communication to capture students' interest, while interacting with the class through group tasks and hands-on activities. I was actively involved in marketing and advocating for the Counseling Department through several avenues, including facilitating the creation, organization, and implementation of the Counseling Department's Internship & Job Fair. We also networked with local and distant mental health agencies to broaden the reach of the department and to provide the most up-to-date and relevant resources for the staff and students. I also collaborated with peers to complete a Sexual Violence Awareness Grant to show our support and advocacy for this issue.

Chelsey used her graduate experiences to not only hone her counseling and personal development skills, but also to network with local and national organizations to improve the quality of life and mental health of those in her community. For example, Chelsey gave her time and efforts to multiple community resources, including the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), WKU Office of Veteran's Affairs, International Center and Housing Authority. Chelsey co-led several groups at the International Center which focused on helping a variety of ethnic populations that had recently migrated to the US experience a healthy and successful transition. Chelsey also co-led Adventure-Based counseling groups with elementary-aged children at elementary schools and the Housing Authority. During her graduate internship at WKU's on-campus counseling center, Chelsey worked with a diverse range of individuals, ages, backgrounds, and mental health issues.

Chelsey utilized her undergraduate experiences to gain specific and precise knowledge in the field of psychology and sociology. Chelsey spent much of her time researching a variety of topics and subject areas related to these fields, as well as learned how to gather, analyze, and interpret research articles, books, and additional resources to present concise and meaningful works. For example, Chelsey conducted independent research and wrote a corresponding research paper titled "Correlations Between the Big Five and Self-Esteem", as well as co-authored another research paper titled "Correlations Between Gender Roles, Work-Related Travel, Forgiveness and Marital Satisfaction". During her undergraduate internship at the Family Enrichment Center, Chelsey facilitated the completion of a grant, attended meetings with community leaders about preventing child abuse/domestic violence, and assisted the staff to ensure that all events and meetings were executed smoothly and effectively.