Let’s figure it out together

Since it’s inception in 2022, Open Chair Therapy has been serving clients in the San Diego area and throughout California. Open Chair Therapy was born out of a desire to provide high quality, accessible, mental health care, that is free of restrictive policies and procedures. Owner and clinician Grace Charlton’s training and experience was primarily in the non-profit world. While these agencies can create space for those who may not otherwise have access to mental health care, the services many experience in the nonprofit world can be subpar, and occasionally, harmful (of course with some beautiful exceptions!). After witnessing a conveyor belt of clients in and out, and a revolving door of folx not seeing lasting results, Open Chair was born. Grace desired to create a practice that employs clinicians of the highest caliber in education, training, and delivery, while also remaining accessible. Every Open Chair clinician holds a percentage of spots on their caseload at a very reduced fee, as well as sliding scale spots. Clients get to decide how long they are in therapy, instead of being timed-out and discharged, losing all autonomy. All clinicians are trained in Evidence-Based Modalities that incorporate the mind and body together, offering an opportunity for meaningful change to come from the inside out. While we are unable to change the oppressive and underproducing mental health system in the US, we remain committed to providing an ethical and accessible experience for both our clients and clinicians.