Chelsea F. Holland
Curriculum Vitae
Boulder, Colorado
303.859.3810
drchelsea.co@gmail.com
Education:
Doctor of Human Sexuality
Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, San Francisco, CA
Research: Self-Identified Consensual Non-Monogamous Individuals
February 2012
Masters of Science, Mental Health Counseling
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
School of Counseling and Social Service
May 2014
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Science, News-Editorial / Emphasis in Integrative Physiology
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
May 2009
GPA: 3.07
Certifications:
Clinical Sexology Certificate
Description: A total of 150 hours on the socio-cultural implications of sexology, sexual
anatomy and physiology, health perspectives, sexual dysfunctions, legal/ethical issues,
and erotology.
October 2011
Associate in Sex Education Certificate
Description: Prepares professionals to answer sexual questions and provide relevant sex
education to their respective clientele. A total of 150 hours focusing on sex education, the
history of sexology, and developmental sexology throughout the life span
June 2011
Clinical and Work Experience:
Sex and Relationship Therapist
The Intimacy Institute, LLC
Boulder, CO
October 2014-Present
Responsibilities: Help couples and individuals address sexual concerns as well as
emotionally enrich their relationships. Use specific behavioral exercises in combination
with talk therapy to address sexual issues. Provide treatment supplemented by at-home
behavioral exercises, discussion, and relevant reading to help couples and individuals
enhance sexual function, pleasure, and knowledge of human sexuality.
Mental Health Counseling Internship
The Intimacy Institute, LLC
Wheat Ridge, CO
**-May 2014
Responsibilities: Help individuals and groups address mental health concerns including,
but not limited to, depression and anxiety. Use of therapy focused on cognitive
behavioral techniques as well as a person-centered approach to ensure quality care to
clients. Assignments and readings were given for home exercises to help strengthen the
in-session process.
Book Reviewer
Cleis Press and Viva Editions
March 2012 – December 2014
Responsibilities: Write book reviews on books written on the subjects of sexuality, gay
and lesbian studies, fiction, erotica, gender studies, and human rights.
Administrative Volunteer
Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services
Tucson, AZ
February 2010 – May 2010
Responsibilities: Administrative work, assisted organizing health education and teen
mentor programs
Education Volunteer: “Our Whole Lives” kids sexuality program
Unitarian Universalist Church
Tucson, AZ
January 2010 – March 2010
Responsibilities: Assisted with outreach, helped prepare parents/kids for the program,
helped participants understand importance of teaching kids sexuality.
Event Outreach Coordinator
Watershed Management Group
Tucson, AZ
October 2009 – December 2009
Responsibilities: Assisted with organizing outreach and fundraising events in
coordination with the Events Committee by formulating event logistics and publicizing.
Features Intern
The Daily Camera
January 2009 – May 2009
Responsibilities: Conducted interviews and research to write features pertaining to health, fitness,
profiles and art. Articles written include Pre-natal Fitness, Workout of the Week, Boulder Ballet, and
profiles on winners of the Pacesetter Award from The Daily Camera.
Team Project Manager
Creative Challenge Public Relations Campaign
Denver, CO
January 2009 – May 2009
Responsibilities: Provided project specifications, time requirements, attention to detail and organization
as well as ensured collaboration of ideas and suggestions from team members. Worked with client to
identify needs and developed objectives to remedy those needs. Developed a fully executable PR campaign
for Creative Challenge, a program designed to inform kids, a unique audience, about organ and tissue
donation through creative means. Efforts included: research through interviewing and the web; planning;
development of communication objectives, strategies and tactics; budget; and writing press releases and
media advisories.
Public Relations Intern
Flatirons Habitat for Humanity
Boulder, CO
May 2008 – August 2008
Responsibilities: Assisted in promoting a partner event between Bike and Build and Habitat for
Humanity by writing media advisories, news releases and newsletter articles.
Journalism Board Secretary
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO
Spring 2006 – Fall 2007
Responsibilities: Facilitated weekly meetings geared towards assisting incoming and current journalism
student. Co-led planning for events, such as the Media Mixer and Career Fair, where journalism students
can meet professionals from the media
Link Leader
Standley Lake High school
Broomfield, CO
Fall 2004 – Spring 2005
Responsibilities: Assisted incoming freshman with becoming comfortable in a new environment.
Taught weekly class sessions on how to handle situations such as those pertaining to transitioning into a
new school, sexual harassment, as well as information on sexual health related topics. Available to
freshman for one-on-one discussions about personal questions about sex, friends and school.
Employment:
Wholesale Packaging Manager
Bamboobies @ Softstyle, Inc
Boulder, CO
October 2012 - Current
Responsibilities: Contribute to packaging and product design as well as package products
made of bamboo fabric for nursing mothers.
Executive Assistant
Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Tucson, AZ
December 2009 – August 2010
Responsibilities: Greet customers, answer phones, bookkeeping, marketing, and
newsletter development.
Server: Restaurant and Bar Industry
Blancos Tacos and Tequila, California Pizza Kitchen, Hacienda Colorado, and The
Sundowner Saloon
Boulder, CO & Tucson, AZ
March 2006 – September 2010
Responsibilities: Customer relationships and service, attention to detail, problem
resolution, teamwork and extensive multitasking.
Professional Organizations:
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), Active Member
Awards and Honors:
2012-2014
Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society
Public Speaking and Teaching:
Sexual Deviancy, Red Rocks Community College Sociology Departent, Boulder, CO, February 2015
What is Sex Therapy?, CU Psychology Department Talk Series , Boulder, CO, February 2015
Talking Sex with Clients, Clinician Education Presentation, Wheat Ridge, CO, May 2014
Online Publications:
Sexuality Blogger
SEXuality Education from Dr. Chelsea
September 2011 – Current
Responsibilities: Uses an open-minded, sex-positive, and nonjudgmental approach to
help individuals through the written medium to become aware and accepting of who they
are, to learn to be authentic in society about who they are, and to gain the skills that will
help them develop and maintain positive relationships that are accepting of the
individual's authenticity.
Sexuality Journalist
Good Vibrations Magazine and Blog
March 2012 – Current
Responsibilities: Help individuals through the written medium regarding sexuality,
pleasure, and intimacy using an open-minded, sex-positive, and nonjudgmental approach.
Sexuality Journalist
NotSoSecret.com
April 2012 – Current
Responsibilities: Help women through the written medium regarding sexuality, pleasure,
and intimacy using an open-minded, sex-positive, and nonjudgmental approach.
Sexuality Advice Columnist
Dick-n-Jane.com
April 2012 – Current
Responsibilities: Answer sex-related questions in an online forum using an open-minded,
sex-positive, and nonjudgmental approach.
Sexuality Journalist & Advice Columnist
RelateSpace.com
April 2012 – Current
Responsibilities: Help individuals through the written medium regarding sexuality,
pleasure, and intimacy using an open-minded, sex-positive, and nonjudgmental approach.
Answer sex-related questions in an online forum.
Written Publications:
Holland, C., Boulder Exercise and pregnancy: Yes you can -- and should. The Daily
Camera, March 2, 2009
Holland, C., Workout of the Week: Nia with Five Stages of Self-Healing. The Daily
Camera, March 2, 2009
Holland, C., Pacesetters 2009: BUSINESS: Stephen Tebo. The Daily Camera, February
20, 2009
Holland, C., Pacesetters 2009: YOUTH: Megan Schwartz. The Daily Camera, February
20, 2009
Holland, C., Boulder Ballet presents five world premieres in new contemporary show.
The Daily Camera, February 13, 2009