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Chelsea Totaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
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Chelsea Totaro

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
2000 Pennington Road Ewing, NJ 08618
My website
Veterinary Social Work, Nature-Informed Therapy & Walk and Talk Sessions. People I work with often come to me feeling stuck second-guessing decisions, replaying conversations, navigating grief, or feeling disconnected from themselves and the life they want to create. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection: connection to ourselves, to others, to animals, and to the natural world around us. I offer teletherapy, office based, & nature-based therapy (walk and talk) sessions when clinically appropriate - for individuals looking for a different therapy experience.
I am a NYU-trained Veterinary Social Worker. My practice is informed by the One Health framework - that human, animal, and environmental wellbeing are interconnected. This perspective influences how I approach anxiety, grief, relationships, compassion fatigue, identity, and healing, while honoring the important role animals and nature can play in our lives.
As the daughter of an immigrant, I understand how culture, identity, and lived experience shape our stories and influence how we move through the world. You deserve a space where your whole self, your identity, history, joy, grief, and complexity, is welcomed and understood. Therapy doesn't have to feel clinical to be powerful.
Chelsea Totaro now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Forcina Hall - The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)

2000 Pennington Road

Ewing, NJ 08618 map

Washington Crossing State Park - Delaware Canal

River Drive

Titusville, NJ 08560 map
My website
Meet me at the TCNJ office or outside in nature! Teletherapy available to clients in NJ, PA, CT, MA, & OH.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Depression 
$200 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
TIP! Try a Sit Spot: 10 min/day, same outdoor spot, 5 days. With your eyes/ears open, observe nature, notice what you might otherwise miss.
Chelsea Totaro
Connect with Chelsea Totaro
Photo of Chelsea Totaro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Forcina Hall - The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)

2000 Pennington Road

Ewing, NJ 08618 map

Washington Crossing State Park - Delaware Canal

River Drive

Titusville, NJ 08560 map
My website
Meet me at the TCNJ office or outside in nature! Teletherapy available to clients in NJ, PA, CT, MA, & OH.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Depression 
$200 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
TIP! Try a Sit Spot: 10 min/day, same outdoor spot, 5 days. With your eyes/ears open, observe nature, notice what you might otherwise miss.
Chelsea Totaro

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Mentaya helps private-pay clients get reimbursed through their out-of-network benefits. Check your benefits here: mentaya.co/b/6VfmGUOXtcgdHkimziFt
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Chelsea Totaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Mentaya helps private-pay clients get reimbursed through their out-of-network benefits. Check your benefits here: mentaya.co/b/6VfmGUOXtcgdHkimziFt
Photo of Chelsea Totaro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
Chelsea Totaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC05989600 Chelsea Totaro

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Marshall University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2018

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor 2024
  • Certificate from Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants: DBT Foundational-Adolescent/Family (Linehan Certified Program) 2021
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LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, and NYU-trained Veterinary Social Worker. My background in sociology, anthropology (anthrozoology), and gender studies informs a holistic, relationship-centered approach with connection, curiosity, and compassion.
Photo of Chelsea Totaro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
Chelsea Totaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, and NYU-trained Veterinary Social Worker. My background in sociology, anthropology (anthrozoology), and gender studies informs a holistic, relationship-centered approach with connection, curiosity, and compassion.
Photo of Chelsea Totaro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
Chelsea Totaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Animal Companion Grief
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • ESA Assessment and Documentation
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
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I offer both virtual and in-person therapy for persistent worry-stress, low mood, life's transitions, relationships, and grief - including losing a beloved animal. I also provide Emotional Support Animal (ESA) evaluations when clinically appropriate and enjoy helping clients explore the therapeutic role of the human-animal bond in their lives.
Photo of Chelsea Totaro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
Chelsea Totaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I offer both virtual and in-person therapy for persistent worry-stress, low mood, life's transitions, relationships, and grief - including losing a beloved animal. I also provide Emotional Support Animal (ESA) evaluations when clinically appropriate and enjoy helping clients explore the therapeutic role of the human-animal bond in their lives.
Photo of Chelsea Totaro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
Chelsea Totaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Endorsement

Main Line and Princeton DBT Therapy
Main Line and Princeton DBT Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd
Chelsea is an excellent clinician with a gift for working with families, teens and young adults offering them concrete tools and compassionate support to improve their relationships and overall emotional health.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Integrative
  • Nature-Informed Therapy / Nature-Based Walk & Talk
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Veterinary Social Work
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I practice Veterinary Social Work, Nature-Based Therapy/Ecotherapy (Walk and Talk), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT-Informed), and relational approaches. Here's an example: a walk together by the lake on TCNJ's campus, sitting on a bench, talking about what you want to explore, and ending our session with a mindfulness practice listening to the birds.
Photo of Chelsea Totaro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
Chelsea Totaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I practice Veterinary Social Work, Nature-Based Therapy/Ecotherapy (Walk and Talk), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT-Informed), and relational approaches. Here's an example: a walk together by the lake on TCNJ's campus, sitting on a bench, talking about what you want to explore, and ending our session with a mindfulness practice listening to the birds.
Photo of Chelsea Totaro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
Chelsea Totaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Forcina Hall - The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)

2000 Pennington Road

Ewing, NJ 08618

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

Washington Crossing State Park - Delaware Canal

River Drive

Titusville, NJ 08560

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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Meet me at the TCNJ office or outside in nature! Teletherapy available to clients in NJ, PA, CT, MA, & OH.
Photo of Chelsea Totaro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
Chelsea Totaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
"
Meet me at the TCNJ office or outside in nature! Teletherapy available to clients in NJ, PA, CT, MA, & OH.
Photo of Chelsea Totaro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW
Chelsea Totaro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, VSW, LICSW, LISW, MSW