Rebecca Chavez

CWC Play Therapist

Spero Family Services

“People begin to heal the moment they feel heard” has always been my therapy philosophy.  It is my hope to provide a safe space for my clients to feel supported, overcome their mental health challenges, to make self-care a priority, and to learn healthy coping mechanisms that will sustain them throughout their life.   

I am a therapist and Program Manager at Spero’s Counseling and Wellness Center.  I received a Master’s in Human Behavior at Capella University in 2015.  I am currently completing an additional Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University and my expected graduation date is June 2024.  My background includes 12 years of experience in the social work and mental health field which includes crisis counseling, residential treatment, and working with at-risk juveniles and their families. I have been employed by Spero for six years.  I am especially passionate about working with children, adolescents, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced trauma.  I am trained in play therapy, sand-tray therapy, Brainspotting, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Triple P Parenting.