OUR TEAM

Chelsea Eckhouse,
PhD

Founder & Psychotherapist

Evidence-based, individualized therapy for adults and couples navigating complex and overlapping mental health concerns.

INTEGRATIVE
& EVIDENCE BASED

SPECIALIZED IN
COMPLEX CASES

COMPASSIONATE
& DIRECT

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Background & Approach

Dr. Chelsea Eckhouse is a psychotherapist and founder of Eckhouse Therapy specializing in complex and overlapping mental health concerns. With more than a decade of clinical experience, she has particular expertise in addiction and recovery, trauma and complex trauma, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, and comorbid presentations.

Many of Dr. Eckhouse’s clients are insightful, capable people who understand their patterns but still feel stuck in them. They may know the coping skills, recognize where certain struggles began, or have done meaningful work in therapy before. Even so, they may continue to return to the same emotional reactions, relationship dynamics, behaviors, or cycles.

Dr. Eckhouse looks beyond the most visible symptom to understand how the pieces fit together, what keeps the problem going, and where meaningful change can occur. Her approach is integrative and evidence based, drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, and IFS to tailor treatment to the individual rather than relying on a single model.

Her style is warm, thoughtful, and direct. She listens closely, thinks deeply about each case, and balances support with meaningful challenge. Dr. Eckhouse earned her doctorate from The George Washington University and has worked across university, community mental health, and hospital settings.

At the center of her work is a simple belief: insight should lead somewhere. Therapy should help you move beyond understanding the pattern so you can begin responding differently when it appears and move toward a life that feels more like your own.

Evidence-Based, Integrative Therapy

TREATMENT OFTEN INCORPORATES:

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy

DBT

Dialectical Behavior
Therapy

ACT

Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy

ERP

Exposure and
Response Prevention

IFS

Internal Family
Systems

AND OTHER

Evidence-Based
Approaches

Education & Clinical Experience

DOCTORATE

Dr. Eckhouse earned her PhD from The George Washington University.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Her clinical experience began in 2012 and spans university systems, community mental health centers, and hospital settings.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

She has presented at professional conferences and published on cultural norms, experiences in immigration, and the interaction of medical and mental health diagnoses.

LICENSURE

Dr. Eckhouse is licensed in Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Missouri.

Ready to Work With Dr. Eckhouse?

If you're looking for therapy for addiction, trauma, anxiety, OCD, relationship patterns, or complex and overlapping concerns, a complimentary consultation is an opportunity to learn more about Dr. Eckhouse's approach and whether working together feels like the right fit.