The Marketing Psychologist™ is the discipline developed by Chelsea Burns, a marketing leader, brand ethicist and applied psychologist. It exists to re-center business around human behavior, bringing depth, clarity, and cultural awareness to the way brands grow and communicate.
Who is The Marketing Psychologist?
With a Master’s in Applied Psychology and 17 years leading strategy roles, Chelsea brings a high level of rigor to understanding how people make decisions and what creates meaningful connection.
Chelsea founded The Marketing Psychologist™ to bridge a persistent gap she saw in the field: marketing was often disconnected from the psychological realities driving human behavior. Her work integrates behavioral insight with strategic structure, helping brands move beyond surface-level tactics toward communication that feels aligned and trustworthy.
Her practice supports founders and leadership teams navigating inflection points, brand misalignment, or growth that requires a more thoughtful approach. Chelsea’s expertise helps organizations articulate who they are, strengthen how they communicate, and build marketing systems that reflect their values and long-term vision.
For the leaders shaping what comes next
For Founders and Entrepreneurs
Chelsea works with founders who want their marketing to match the depth of their work. Her approach brings structure, behavioral insight, and clarity to the moments where identity, message, and growth need to align.
For Companies and Leadership Teams
She supports values-driven organizations experiencing quiet misalignment across brand or culture. Her work helps leadership teams see the psychological patterns beneath their communication challenges and create strategies grounded in trust.
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“Chelsea sees who you really are and turns that clarity into a brand that feels like home. Working with her is both strategic and grounding, and the impact lasts long after the project ends.”
Debbie Solomon
Private Celebrity Chef -
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“Chelsea brings clarity, focus, and follow-through. She turns strategy into action with a level of precision and impact that elevated our entire transformation.”
Michael Gillespie
Founder & CEO, BlueEQ™ -
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“Chelsea understands the work at a level few do. She honored my goals, built a strategy that fit, and delivered with consistency and care from start to finish.”
Debora Trimpe, Ph.D.
President, Prime Performance Strategies -
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“Chelsea brings a level of psychological depth and strategic rigor that is rare in marketing. Her frameworks reflect how people actually think, and the results show it.”
Sebastian D. P. Hidalgo
VP of Sales @ DURINDAL & BOD Care -
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“Chelsea leads with kindness and real knowledge. She shares what matters, builds your confidence, and makes every step feel supported and achievable.”
Natasha Saraf
Owner, art by snp -
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“Chelsea approaches marketing psychology with thoughtfulness and cultural awareness. She brings a level of intelligence and integrity that makes her an essential voice in any strategic room.”
Evante Daniels
Chief Strategy Officer, Seeqer
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