Psychiatry in La Mesa, California Chelsea Connell, Nurse Practitioner

Chelsea Connell, PMHNP, is dedicated to helping individuals across California navigate their mental health journey with compassion and clinical expertise. Specializing in a broad range of psychiatric conditions, she serves patients from children and teens to adults and seniors, offering personalized care tailored to meet each person’s unique needs. Whether it’s treating depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, Chelsea’s approach emphasizes the use of medication as one of many tools to support mental wellness, ensuring that her patients receive comprehensive care that addresses both symptoms and underlying causes. Chelsea is particularly passionate about supporting patients with ADHD, PTSD/trauma, and childhood behavior issues. She offers compassionate care to help children, teens, and adults work through challenging behaviors and emotional struggles, using evidence-based interventions to foster growth and resilience. Her expertise in trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder allows her to create a safe and supportive environment for patients to process their experiences and move toward healing. Additionally, Chelsea works extensively with individuals dealing with attention-deficit disorders, offering effective management strategies that enable them to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

In addition to these specialties, Chelsea also has experience working with populations such as women, military veterans, and those within the adoption and foster care systems. Her inclusive approach ensures that every patient feels seen, heard, and supported throughout their treatment. With a strong focus on medication management, Chelsea believes in using a holistic approach, recognizing that mental health treatment often requires a combination of therapeutic interventions for long-term success. Outside of her professional life, Chelsea is an avid animal advocate and enjoys fostering animals in need. In her spare time, she loves exploring the San Diego area, where she has resided since 2019. Her commitment to balance, well-being, and compassion shines through both in her personal and professional life, making her an empathetic and knowledgeable provider.