About Chelsea Engberg, MA, MAS, AMFT, APCC

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Wondering who you might be working with? That's a great question, and I'm happy to share a little bit about myself to help you get a feel for who I am and what I'm about. 

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) and am a team member of Alison Hunter Therapy -  supervised by Alison Hunter, LMFT #51484. 

I strive to create a supportive, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful goals. Whether you're joining me as an individual, couple, or group, I tailor therapy to fit your unique needs, offering sessions in-office, virtually, and in nature-based settings.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent nearly 20 years as a flight instructor and an aviation safety expert, helping pilots manage anxiety, build confidence, and face fears. That work taught me the value of trust, presence, and adaptability, lessons I bring into the therapy room through an integrative approach that draws from a range of evidence-based practices. This experience makes me uniquely qualified to work with pilots and aviation professionals seeking mental health support, understanding the stress, anxiety, and other aspects of aviation that can weigh on you. While my degrees and experience in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Aeronautical Science with a focus on human factors may seem very different, in reality, they are two paths that complement one another and continue to constantly inform my work in meaningful ways. 

Outside of therapy, I’m a wildlife photographer, consultant, lifelong learner, and volunteer. At home, I’m kept on my toes by four rescue dogs and a rescue cockatoo!