Hi! I'm Celeste and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California. I received my master's degree from the University of South Carolina (go gamecocks!) in 2020 and since then, have worked in a variety of different fields, including hospice and all levels of mental healthcare including inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient. While I believe you're the expert on you, I am here to provide support, a safe place to grow, and a fresh perspective!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, I'd like to get to know your reason for pursuing therapy and the goals you have! I like to hear about clients' experiences in therapy and general life history. We will also cover informed consent and logistics, should you continue to book with me as your therapist -- things like safety precautions, setting expectations, confidentiality, etc.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strengths are flexibility, open-mindedness, and integrity. I strive to give the best possible care that I can while meeting clients where they are in the process of making change.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
While I love having clients that are motivated to be in therapy, it can be difficult, and I am willing to walk alongside you if you're not 100% there yet! Most of my experience has been with teens and their families in a residential setting, so I am well-equipped for navigating life after crisis or higher levels of care.
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT helps by learning ways to increase value-based decision making and psychological flexibility to manage parts of your life outside of your control.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT offers great concrete skills related to its 4 main tenets: emotional regulation, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Motivational Interviewing
This a client-centered approach that helps assess and encourage your sense of readiness towards goals and making changes.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT can be helpful if you have a lot of negative self-talk or general thinking errors!
Attachment-based
This involves looking at your attachment style and its impact on how you navigate relationships. Your attachment style is developed by interactions with your primary caregiver at a young age.