Celena Shivers is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who specializes in treating adults, adolescents, and children living with a mental health diagnosis such as ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, mood disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, depression and psychosis to name a few. Her commitment is to service you with hope, courage, and purpose to improve your well-being while living with your diagnosis. She is devoted to providing a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere, while allowing you the opportunity to come face to face with steps to managing the things that are preventing you from having a healthy quality of life.
Your first session at Greater Alliance Behavioral Health is all about connection, comfort, and understanding. This is your time to share whatâs been weighing on you â whether itâs anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or just feeling âoff.â Thereâs no pressure to have all the answers; you donât have to prepare anything or say the ârightâ thing. Iâll guide the conversation with care and curiosity. We'll start by discussing your concerns, your goals for therapy, and a bit about your personal and medical history. Iâll ask questions to better understand how you're feeling, what brought you in, and how I can best support you. Youâre welcome to go at your own pace â whether youâre ready to talk or just beginning to open up. Weâll also cover important topics like confidentiality, what therapy will look like moving forward, and any questions you have. By the end of the session, my goal is for you to leave feeling heard, supported, and hopeful â with a clear next step. You're not alone in this, and you're in the right place to begin your healing.
At Greater Alliance Behavioral Health, I use a range of evidence-based treatment methods tailored to meet each clientâs unique needs. Therapy with me is never one-size-fits-all â I draw from several proven approaches to help you gain insight, build resilience, and create lasting change. Some of the methods and tools I use include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps you identify and challenge negative thought patterns that influence mood, behavior, and self-esteem. Weâll replace unhelpful thinking with realistic, empowering thoughts. Supportive Talk Therapy: Sometimes, you just need a safe space to talk through lifeâs challenges and receive nonjudgmental support. This approach allows you to feel heard and understood. Solution-Focused Therapy: Weâll focus on whatâs working, build on your strengths, and create realistic, goal-oriented plans to help you move forward. Behavioral Activation: Especially helpful for depression, this technique encourages small, meaningful actions to help rebuild motivation and connection to joy. Psychoeducation: I believe in empowering you with knowledge. Iâll help you understand how your brain, body, and emotions work together â and how to manage symptoms more effectively. Mindfulness and Coping Tools: You'll learn how to stay grounded during stress, reduce emotional reactivity, and manage anxiety in real-time through breathing exercises, thought tracking, and grounding strategies. These tools arenât just used in session â theyâre skills youâll take with you into everyday life. Together, weâll build a toolkit that helps you feel more in control, more confident, and more connected.
What sets my work apart at Greater Alliance Behavioral Health is the balance between clinical expertise and real-life connection. I combine evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supportive talk therapy, and solution-focused strategies with a deeply empathetic, culturally sensitive approach. I donât believe in one-size-fits-all care. Every session is tailored to who you are â your personality, your experiences, and your goals. I meet you where you are emotionally, whether you're overwhelmed with anxiety, navigating depression, processing trauma, or simply needing a space to be seen and understood. What truly stands out is the transformation clients experience. My clients leave sessions with practical tools they can use right away, a deeper understanding of themselves, and a renewed sense of control. They often tell me they feel lighter, more grounded, and hopeful again â sometimes for the first time in a long time. Youâre not just another appointment. Youâre a person with a story that matters â and Iâm here to help you rewrite the parts that no longer serve you.
19 ratings with written reviews
October 22, 2025
I feel like I've found a provider who listened to my concerns and took the time to explore the issues I wanted to address.
October 6, 2025
This was a great visit!! One of the best therapy sessions I have ever experienced
September 1, 2025
First appointment went well. She gets it.