Chelsea Kelligher, Ph.D.

SHCS Service Announcement

Due to scheduled union action on 
Tuesday, April 1st, 
there may be a reduction in services at SHCS. 

We are taking necessary precautions to assure your visit to SHCS during that timeframe goes smoothly. 

Anytime, including when SHCS has reduced services, students can call the following resources: 

Medical:  

Medical Advice Nurse at 530-752-2349 

Counseling:  

Counseling Services 24 Hour Consultation Line: 530-752-0871  or

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: at 988

Additional support is available:  LiveHealth Online for SHIP students (virtual medical and mental health care) and UWill (virtual mental health care).

Chelsea Kelligher

Eating Disorder Coordinator
Licensed Psychologist

  • Counseling Services
she/her/hers

Education

Ph.D. in Urban Education: Counseling Psychology Specialization, Cleveland State University 

M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, John Carroll University 

How I Work With Students

I believe that the therapeutic alliance is the most important aspect of therapy, and I strive to develop warm, genuine, and collaborative relationships with my clients. I also believe that human beings possess the knowledge and skills necessary for change, and I support my clients with working toward self-awareness, behavior change, and personal growth. My way of being as a therapist is rooted in humanistic therapy, and I incorporate mindfulness-based, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavior-informed therapies into my work with clients. I utilize a blend of acceptance- and change-based strategies to validate clients’ concerns and gently challenge them to meet their therapy goals. I am looking forward to assisting students in achieving meaningful change and personal growth throughout our therapeutic work together.
 
I work with all students and have specialty interest that include eating disorders, body image concerns, LGBTQIA+ populations, accessibility of mental health treatment, multicultural counseling, feminist perspectives, clinical supervision, and adolescent and young adult populations.

About Me

I am currently the Eating Disorder Coordinator at Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS). Prior to coming to UC Davis, I provided counseling services within the university counseling, community mental health, and private practice settings. I completed my postdoctoral residency and APA-accredited doctoral internship in the eating disorder emphasis area at UCD’s SHCS. I am particularly interested in working with college students, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and individuals presenting with eating disorders and body image concerns. My dissertation focused on the access to eating disorder treatment for transgender and gender diverse individuals, and I am passionate about increasing access to effective eating disorder care. In my spare time, I enjoy all things music-related (listening to music, attending live shows, and playing guitar) and am currently learning to play the piano. I also enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and orange tabby cat, Sigmund (“Siggy”).

Which Communities Represent Me

LGBTQIA+

Contact Information
Students are advised to use Health-e-Messaging for all communications.