Meet the Therapist
Chelsea (Derks) Knight, LMSW, LCSW (she/her)
Hi there! My name is Chelsea and I have been practicing in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the past five years after living and practicing in Chicago and before that, Southwest Detroit.
I am a devoted Beyoncé fan who loves trying new things, especially food and visiting new places all over the world. I love spending my free time cuddling with my Pitbull Duke, taking my two sons on adventures, cooking for my husband and friends, and watching off the wall documentaries.
I have been practicing social work since 2015 and started my career in hospice followed by school social work. In both of these settings, I developed a curiosity and knack for working with individuals and families from a bio, psycho, social, and spiritual lens. I also have hefty experience working with the LGBTQ+ community in addition to refugees and immigrants from Latin America, West Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.
I do my best work with people who have experienced interpersonal trauma and abuse as well as those who are navigating their role in their complicated families. I tend to find success with people who are struggling with depression or low self esteem in addition to people who work in high stress or helping professions. I am also particularly good at helping people sift through layers of their problems when they don’t even know where to start.
In terms of modalities, my go-to methods include Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, somatic experiencing, gestalt therapy, and mindfulness. Although I focus most on my client’s goals and problems, conditions that I have experience with include adjustment disorders, depressive disorders, Bipolar Disorder, PMDD, learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, insomnia, auto-immune conditions, panic disorders, Autism, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
I earned my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from Central Michigan University and my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Michigan School of Social Work.
Contact me today for a free 15 minute phone or video consultation to determine if we are a good fit at (734) 707-1881 or chelsea@levitymentalhealthservices.com