Chelsea Steck, LCSW, LAC

Chelsea Steck therapist durango colorado

Hi! I’m Chelsea Steck, owner and therapist of Down To Earth Counseling, located in Durango, Colorado. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and provide in-person therapy in Durango and telehealth therapy to anyone in Colorado. I have 10 years experience in the social work field and am truly passionate about helping people through difficult times. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of Denver.

My professional experience includes working at a community mental health center, Intensive Outpatient Program for Substance Use Disorders, a county jail, a college counseling center, a domestic violence shelter, and disaster relief.

My clients have told me they like working with me because I am down-to-earth (hence the name!), easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and genuinely care. I tailor sessions to match my client’s personality, needs, and interests. I do my best to make therapy comfortable, worth your time, and even fun! Swearing is welcome in our sessions.

While I am originally from Illinois, I have lived in Colorado since 2013. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping, dancing, cooking, music, and spending time with friends and family.

Top Specialties

  • Addiction & Substance Use Disorders

  • Depression & Anxiety

  • Work or School Stress & Burnout

  • Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Life Transitions

  • Correctional & Community Re-Entry Counseling

Other Interests

  • ADD/ADHD

  • Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Counseling

  • Insomnia

  • Grief and Loss

  • Anger Management

  • Social Confidence & Social Anxiety

  • Autism

  • First Responders & Helping Professionals

  • Relationships

Therapy Techniques

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • DETUR Addiction Protocol

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Solution Focused

  • Expressive Arts

  • Mental health & addiction education for your loved ones

  • Compassion, creativity, humor

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