About
Chelsey Solar, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Chelsey Solar is a licensed clinical psychologist who partners with clients to explore patterns, clarify values, and build a more authentic and fulfilling life. She brings compassion, curiosity, and humor to her work. She welcomes clients of diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities and views her clients and work through a social contextual lens.
Expertise
Where emotional and physical health meet
As a health psychologist, she has a deep appreciation for the connection between emotional and physical health. Dr. Solar has specialized expertise in helping clients adapt to and manage chronic and rare medical illnesses, along with depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and life transitions. Her integrative approach draws on evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy, tailored to each client's strengths and goals.
What to expect
How we'll work together
Collaborative
Goals are set together, and therapy moves at a pace that works for you.
Grounded in evidence
Treatment draws on approaches with strong research support.
Whole-person
Mind, body, relationships, and context are all part of the picture.
Warm and direct
Compassion, curiosity, and a sense of humor, with honest feedback along the way.
Approach
Integrative and evidence-based
Treatment is tailored to your strengths, needs, and goals, drawing on approaches with strong research support.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Practical skills for shifting unhelpful thoughts, habits, and patterns.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Making room for difficult experiences while moving toward what matters most.
Relational and narrative approaches
Exploring your story, relationships, and identity in context.
Education & Training
Dr. Solar earned her B.S. in Psychology from University of Florida, her Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Florida State University, and her Ph.D. in Clinical Health Psychology from East Carolina University. She completed her internship and advanced postdoctoral fellowship at VA Boston Healthcare System in the Behavioral Medicine and General Mental Health Tracks with a special emphasis in gender-affirming care. She also held teaching fellow appointments at Harvard Medical School and Boston University Medical Campus in addition to being selected as a VA/MIT linQ Catalyst Innovation Fellow. Her research on diabetes, chronic pain, behavior change, and weight stigma has been published in over 20 peer-reviewed articles. Prior to starting her own practice, she worked as a staff psychologist, clinical supervisor, and Assistant Training Director in a local group practice in the Boston area.
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