Chelsea Kading, LCSW-S
Chelsea graduated from Angelo State University in 2007, earning a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She began her career in San Angelo, focusing on community agency work. Continuing her education, she obtained a Master's in Social Work from Texas State University in 2013, which sparked her passion for healthcare social work. This led her to pursue a second Master's Degree in Public Health Administration.
Chelsea has gained extensive experience in medical social work across the United States, piloting various programs in major metropolitan areas, including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, and Richmond, VA. In 2017, she returned to San Angelo and began teaching in various academic programs while working towards her Ph.D. in Social Work, concentrating on Medical Social Work.
She is dedicated to advocating for clients, particularly children with chronic illnesses, individuals with eating disorders, and couples navigating therapy. Chelsea also works with marginalized populations, including parolees facing challenges during their reintegration into society.
Chelsea currently serves as a clinical supervisor for the Behavioral Health Executive Council in Texas. Additionally, she serves as a National Clinical Supervisor for Bethany Christian Services, serving undocumented and unaccompanied minors globally.
Chelsea embodies the principles found in Colossians 3:12-14, which remind us to "clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience."
While she is not accepting new patients at this time, she closely supervises her team, providing daily support to maintain top-tier mental health services in the community.
Jay Mendez, LMSW
Javier "Jay" is a LMSW in both Texas and Kansas. He graduated from Angelo State University while working at the Local Mental Health Authority commonly known as MHMR. He enjoys giving others space to breathe and talk about their concerns and his goal is to come together as an alliance and face the issues that bring stress, concern and distraction from living our most healthy and fulfilling lives.
Jay works clients struggling with depression and anxiety utilizing CBT frameworks to engage clients where they are with currently knowledge and understanding of their problems in a practical sense.
Jay is accepting new clients and is under clinical supervision of Chelsea Kading, LCSW-S.
Current Status: Accepting new patients with same day availability.
Emily McKenzie, LCDC
Emily McKenzie, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor since 2020, earned her degree from Howard College. Her journey began as an intern at a residential treatment center in San Angelo, Texas, where she developed her skills in supporting individuals with addiction. Currently, she serves as a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Counselor at The Springboard Center in Midland, Texas and joined the Village Therapy team in 2024.
Emily is dedicated to helping individuals battling alcoholism and drug addiction, providing them with support, encouragement, coping strategies, and relapse prevention skills. Her mission is to illuminate the path to recovery, demonstrating that a fulfilling life free from the fear of relapse is achievable for everyone.
Current Status: Accepting new patients with same day availability.
Ginny
Ginger "Ginny" is Chelsea's favorite part of therapy. Ginny is a 3 year old Golden Retriever rescue. She has sat in on countless therapy sessions and never ask for your copay (that's Chelsea's job). While she will not turn away pets from anyone, Ginny is particularly fond of sitting quietly nearby in therapy offering a nudge of comfort at the most opportune times.
To schedule a session with Ginny present, just ask ahead of time to see her. She loves coming to work every day.
Ginny is certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
