About Us
Our Story: Counseling with Lived Experience
Chelsea Click
Welcome. I’m Chelsea Click, the founder of Steps To Shine Counseling, and I’m so glad you’re here.
With over 16 years of experience as a counselor—most of it spent supporting adolescents in the public school system—I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside countless individuals through life’s most difficult moments. But beyond the credentials, I bring something just as important to this work: my own story of pain, trauma, and a journey toward healing.
I believe that relatability isn’t just a bonus in therapy—it’s the bridge to real trust. My approach is not about sympathy from the sidelines; it’s about genuine empathy grounded in lived experience. I understand what it feels like to carry the weight of trauma, to feel lost, stuck, or emotionally overwhelmed. I’ve lived it, and I know what it means to find the light again. My own path to healing deeply informs the way I show up for you—with a bold yet gentle presence and a profound belief that transformation is possible.
My Journey to Counseling
My journey to becoming a counselor began not in a classroom, but in my own heart. I started my career as a teacher, but I quickly realized my true calling was in connecting with students on a deeper, more personal level. I was drawn to their stories—their struggles, their journeys, and their search for their own voices. This realization led me back to graduate school to earn my Master of Education in Counseling, a decision that has defined my purpose ever since.
Steps To Shine Counseling was founded on May 21st, 2025, but it had been in my heart for 15 years. I was never in a position to start this practice until life led me here. I am so thankful for that.
My Journey to Counseling
My journey to becoming a counselor began not in a classroom, but in my own heart. I started my career as a teacher, but I quickly realized my true calling was in connecting with students on a deeper, more personal level. I was drawn to their stories—their struggles, their journeys, and their search for their own voices. This realization led me back to graduate school to earn my Master of Education in Counseling, a decision that has defined my purpose ever since.
Steps To Shine Counseling was founded on May 21st, 2025, but it had been in my heart for 15 years. I was never in a position to start this practice until life led me here. I am so thankful for that.
Our Mission & Vision
At the heart of my practice is a mission to create a safe, emotionally attuned space where healing feels both possible and beautiful—a handcrafted haven of warmth, trust, and storytelling. My vision is a world where emotional safety is the norm, not the exception—where every individual feels seen, heard, and empowered to heal. I hope to light the path for others to reclaim their voice, rewrite their narrative, and live with purpose, wholeness, and joy.
Beyond the Office
When I’m not in session, I find joy in the simple, meaningful rhythms of life. I love spending quality time with my husband and two children, whose growth into thoughtful, wholehearted individuals is one of my greatest blessings. I also find grounding in caring for my many plants, a practice that reminds me daily of beauty, growth, and gratitude.
I have a deep appreciation for all things vintage—I collect old vinyl records, use a typewriter when possible, and snap photos on a Polaroid camera. These hobbies connect me to simpler times and remind me to slow down and find joy in the little things, which in turn, inspires the way I live, love, and show up as a therapist.
My goal is to be both a mirror and a lighthouse: reflecting the resilience already within you and guiding you forward as you rediscover your own light. This is more than therapy—it’s a space that feels like a room you want to stay in, a path from shadow to sunlight.