Meet the Therapist
Chelsea (Derks) Knight, LMSW, LCSW (she/her)
Hi there! My name is Chelsea and I have recently moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan after living and practicing in Chicago for four years. Prior to that, I practiced school social work for four years in 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, dancing with my 1 year old, 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, 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 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), 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 #1 ranked 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