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We are Aligned

Psychology Group

We are heart-lead humans who specialize in trauma therapy. We are passionate about including empathy, authenticity, and creativity in all we do.

A little ABOUT our founders

OUR FOUNDERS CHELSEA AND MEGAN


We started our vision for Aligned as two therapists that were working in a residential trauma treatment center. We have both worked in many different levels of treatment, including crisis centers, residential settings, PHP, IOP, and outpatient. Throughout these experiences, we both came to realize that trauma-informed care was lacking in the mental health system at large. We decided to embark on personal journeys to develop our niche in trauma therapy through countless hours of training, reading, researching, and being clients in our own therapeutic processes.


At our core, we are driven by a mission to provide specialized trauma therapy services that guide our clients toward alignment with their values, inner wisdom, and a deep connection with their most authentic selves.

Our core values center on authenticity, loving-kindness, and empowerment.

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My Modalities:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)(Parts Work)(Shadow Work)

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT)

Somatic Therapy

Brainspotting

My Modalities:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)(Parts Work)(Shadow Work)

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT)

Somatic Therapy

Brainspotting

I'm Dr. Megan Herzing PsyD, LPCC 11677

I specialize in complex trauma and have worked extensively with individuals experiencing PTSD, C-PTSD, BPD, anxiety and panic, dissociation, mood difficulty, acute stress, and attachment-related issues. Many of my clients have experienced severe and chronic childhood trauma that created a lasting impact on their nervous system. I seek to help you enter into a brave relationship with all parts of yourself as we focus on healing through processing traumatic experiences.


I have a casual style and relate to my clients like a regular person (because I am!). I consider myself to be compassion-focused, strength-based, and attachment-centered. I believe that healthy, secure attachments can be created and modeled in therapy. I show up with energy that is relaxed, caring, thoughtful, and open. I hope to show up in a way that makes you feel seen, heard, understood, and honored. 

A woman wearing a brown hat with feathers on it is smiling.
A woman wearing a brown hat with feathers on it is smiling.

My Modalities:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)(Parts Work)(Shadow Work)

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT)

Somatic Therapy

Brainspotting

My Modalities:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)(Parts Work)(Shadow Work)

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT)

Somatic Therapy

Brainspotting

I'm Megan Herzing PsyD, LPCC11677

I specialize in complex trauma and have worked extensively with individuals experiencing PTSD, C-PTSD, BPD, anxiety and panic, dissociation, mood difficulty, acute stress, and attachment-related issues. Many of my clients have experienced severe and chronic childhood trauma that created a lasting impact on their nervous system. I seek to help you enter into a brave relationship with all parts of yourself as we focus on healing through processing traumatic experiences.


I have a casual style and relate to my clients like a regular person (because I am!). I consider myself to be compassion-focused, strength-based, and attachment-centered. I believe that healthy, secure attachments can be created and modeled in therapy. I show up with energy that is relaxed, caring, thoughtful, and open. I hope to show up in a way that makes you feel seen, heard, understood, and honored. 

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I'm Chelsea Levenson

PhD, Clinical Psychologist PSY35520

I specialize in creating a safe and trusting therapeutic space to help clients find the support and guidance to identify and challenge deeply ingrained beliefs that may hinder their wellbeing. My approach helps clients improve their mind-body connection and learn to trust and appreciate their own inner wisdom. I provide clients with tools that they can use from the first session to improve the quality of their lives and relationships. I believe that awareness and self-compassion are the keys to create lasting change. These tools combined with evidence based modalities that help clients process trauma, like EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Therapy, allow clients to heal from their past and move forward with intention and clarity.


Whether addressing past trauma or navigating current stressors, my goal is to help each individual recognize their inherent capacity for healing and transformation. I am committed to helping clients build self-awareness and self-compassion, reconnect with their core values, and develop practical tools to enable them to live more fulfilling and balanced lives.

My Modalities:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)(Parts Work)(Shadow Work)

Hakomi Somatic Therapy

CBT/DBT/ACT

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My Modalities:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)(Parts Work)(Shadow Work)

Hakomi Somatic Therapy

CBT/DBT/ACT

A little ABOUT our founders

OUR FOUNDERS CHELSEA AND MEGAN


We started our vision for Aligned as two therapists that were working in a residential trauma treatment center. We have both worked in many different levels of treatment, including crisis centers, residential settings, PHP, IOP, and outpatient. Throughout these experiences, we both came to realize that trauma-informed care was lacking in the mental health system at large. We decided to embark on personal journeys to develop our niche in trauma therapy through countless hours of training, reading, researching, and being clients in our own therapeutic processes.


At our core, we are driven by a mission to provide specialized trauma therapy services that guide our clients toward alignment with their values, inner wisdom, and a deep connection with their most authentic selves.

Our core values center on authenticity, loving-kindness, and empowerment.

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Potential Benefits of Therapy

  • Increased Emotional Regulation
  • Reduction in Symptoms
  • Enhanced Self-Awareness
  • Healthier Relationships
  • Better Sleep
  • Self-compassion
  • Better Decision-Making
  • Stronger Boundaries
  • Connection to Self
  • Increased Mindfulness
GET TO KNOW US

  • WHAT IS YOUR TREATMENT BACKGROUND?

    Our founders have worked in substance abuse treatment, private practice mental health, trauma therapy residential, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) treatment. Together, they have over 18 years of mental health treatment experience and over 14 years of post-graduate education.  

  • WHY DID YOU START ALIGNED?

    We realized that trauma-informed care is lacking in the mental health system at large, especially in the outpatient setting. We wanted to fill that gap and bring our unique experience to support clients at that level. 

  • WHY DID YOU FOCUS ON TRAUMA THERAPY?

    We began our careers working with individuals experiencing severe symptoms, and it quickly became clear that something crucial was missing in how their struggles were understood and treated. The deeper, core issues often went unaddressed, leaving these individuals without the healing they truly needed. This realization inspired us to pursue advanced training in trauma-focused approaches, allowing us to better address the root causes of the challenges our clients face and help them find lasting relief in their daily lives.

We provide a variety of services to meet your individual needs.

We have training and expertise in many different modalities to provide trauma-informed care tailored to you.

Further Reading and RESOURCES in our BLOG

Our blog focuses on education, skills, and practices to help you on your journey toward healing.

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Somatic Therapy vs. Talk Therapy: Finding the Right Path to Healing

By Dr Chelsea Levenson • February 3, 2025
Explore the key differences between somatic and talk therapy to determine which approach best suits your needs for healing and well-being.
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Why Clients Choose Private Pay for Therapy

By Dr Chelsea Levenson • January 22, 2025
Understanding Insurance Trade-Offs: Privacy, Flexibility, and Quality of Care in Therapy Choices

The Mind-Body Connection in Psychotherapy

By Dr Chelsea Levenson • January 2, 2025
Learn more about how the mind and body work together to create emotion, and how to improve that connection through therapy.

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