What is therapy like? What does a typical session with you look like?

I bring compassion, kindness and a sense of humor to my work. I believe therapy should be collaborative and a safe space for you to process your emotions.

If you are looking for an empathetic and supportive space for recovery, then you are in the right place. I am Licensed Clinical Social with fourteen years of experience treating trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction.We all need and deserve support and compassion on our journey. Some of our life experiences can leave us with feelings of depression, anxiety and self doubt. Despite our best efforts to change, obstacles can be difficult to overcome. I am dedicated to helping you heal, replace harsh self talk with self compassion and connect to the internal strength you already have. Regardless of the challenges you are facing in your life, positive change is possible. I believe therapy should be collaborative. Together we will create a safe space to help you meet your goals.

Clients typically bring issues to the session—-perhaps things that have transpired over the week.  Other times clients may want to use the session to target particular patterns that are holding them back.  We then talk about healthier strategies or tools to enact change.

I offer a unique style—a blend of insight-oriented, practical problem solving and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients achieve their goals.  

A typical session begins with a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. We meticulously examine your complete medical and psychiatric history, carefully assess your medication regimen, and delve into the symptoms that are affecting you. This thorough assessment is essential for pinpointing a diagnosis and understanding its underlying causes. The insights gained during this initial appointment lay the groundwork for our treatment plan. We also consider your individual priorities and, together, we evaluate the potential risks and benefits of treatment, which may encompass a combination of medications or integrative approaches. Our aim is to collaboratively develop a personalized plan that leads to your improved well-being. ~ 90-Minute One-time Consultations & Second Opinions ~ Our 120 min intake session is a compass that really guides the next steps. You can take your next steps with me, or if you’d prefer, to pass the baton onto a different doctor—like a general adult psychiatrist, your PCP, or OB GYN. I can communicate our work to your treatment team with a comprehensive consultation report and assist with the coordination of your care. ~ 20-Minute Express Medication Visit (Medication Refill) ~ These visits are reserved for patients who have achieved stability and only need a quick check in or routine follow up for the safe and responsible medication management of their medications. ~ 45-Minute Medication Management (+ Psychotherapy) ~ If we decide to work together, follow up visits will be how we spend the majority of our time together. During these appointment we may further refine our treatment plan and explore the destinations in the map we drew together in the initial assessment. These appointments are best for patients who are just starting treatment, actively experiencing symptoms, working through side effects or recent medication changes, are committed to regular psychotherapy, or just need a little more TLC.

With 8 years of experience as an adult psychiatrist and Board Certification, I specialize in Reproductive Psychiatry and Integrative Women's Mental Health. As a Harvard-trained physician with a Master of Science in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, I've had the privilege of delivering lectures for prestigious organizations like The American Psychiatric Association. My primary aim is to empower you to thrive, moving beyond mere day-to-day management. I am deeply committed to equipping you with the knowledge you need to make well-informed choices regarding your health. Within a female-centered approach, I provide medication management and psychotherapy, prioritizing your well-being at the core of our work together. I firmly believe that women deserve exceptional support and care from the onset of menses through menopause. Our collaboration is based on a partnership, and I am dedicated to ensuring you feel genuinely acknowledged, supported, and heard throughout your journey. Additionally, I am deeply passionate about social justice and the exploration of racial and maternal healthcare issues. A significant portion of my practice is devoted to assisting women of color in navigating the unique challenges they face while seeking top-quality, culturally sensitive medical care. As a reproductive psychiatrist, I possess extensive expertise and training to guide you through hormonally-driven life transitions with evidence-based care. My knowledge of integrative and holistic healthcare enables me to craft tailored treatment plans aimed at enhancing your overall well-being. My work has been prominently featured across a variety of platforms and publications, including renowned outlets such as CNN and the Journal of the American Medical Association. Your health and well-being are at the heart of everything I do, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey to better mental health and overall wellness.

I am very understanding and I never judge. I have excellent rapport with my clients even after just one session.

I use positive approach and help my clients with improving self esteem and reducing overthinking and anxiety. I was providing individual and couple therapy since 2006.

During our initial session, we will explore the issues at hand, and collaborate to create an individualized plan for addressing them in a way that helps you reach your goals.

I'm an LPC-A, NCC and graduate of West Virginia University with a dual MS degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling.

My approach is warm, empathetic, and strengths-based. Most sessions combine exploration and skill-building. I am EMDR certified and utilize EMDR, Lifespan Integration, Mindfulness, and CBT. I strongly believe that you are the expert on your own life. I will meet you where you are, and together, we will formulate a plan that fits you and your unique needs. I fully embrace the belief that a positive alliance between client and clinician makes an immense difference. This is why choosing your clinician is so essential. I work best with those who are motivated to begin the healing process. I hope you will choose to partner with me. There is no better time to invest in yourself than now.

My passion is to help survivors of trauma, challenging life experiences and grief events become unstuck and break the cycle of emotional pain. Often these problematic situations from the past have led to an inability to move forward in life, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Sometimes they lead to questioning your purpose in life. If you're feeling lost, hurt, and emotionally overwhelmed, and looking to heal from the past so you can move forward into a brighter future, I'd love to come alongside you on your journey.

Therapy looks different for everyone but the biggest ways I have seen therapy help is by freeing people from the idea that they need to do certain things or act a certain way in order to be accepted by others. The biggest transformations I have seen for patients has been when someone begins to act authentically in every area of their life. One of the ways this works is by setting boundaries with ourselves and others so we are able to feel more in control of our lives. Therapy can also be more specific. Sometimes it is helpful to have an objective person be there for us as we process a difficult event in our lives.

Hi, my name is Dr. Celia and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who opened my practice to help those who want to make a change in their lives. I specialize in working with trauma across the lifespan, which is how I know how significantly our brains and bodies can shift after a difficult event and/or a series of difficult life circumstances. Therapy is a space for us to explore how our past informs who we are. Being able to form meaningful relationships is a key part of our mental wellness, but it isn’t always so easy to do. Reach out for a consultation if you would like help making a change.

We check-in, zoom in, zoom out, discuss options, elicit your inner and external support, and, at times, I provide offerings for your consideration.

LLMSW therapist taking an attachment- and trauma-based, harm reductionist approach using ACT, CBT, DBT, IFS, MI, & narrative therapy.

No two sessions in our practice look exactly alike, because no two clients are exactly alike. We tailor therapy to what YOU need and what works for you. You don't have to talk about the same thing each session, but you can if you want to. If you prefer "homework" after session, great. If not, no problem! You're a totally unique person and therefore therapy should be just as unique as you are.

Hi! Thanks for stopping by. I'm a licensed therapist and co-founder of a mental health and wellness practice based in Brooklyn, Viva Wellness. We have a team of diverse, multiculturally competent therapists who support clients with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship conflicts, career, and general life stress. We make therapy more accessible, inclusive, holistic - and work for you. Contact me to learn more!

Little ice breaker, week review, catch up/check in… I ask what you would like to talk about today… if unsure, I will pick & we dive in. I like to add in humor 😂

I am a learner, INFJ, communicator kind, caring, fun, spur of the moment, empathic, great listener, whose friends don’t believe I am an introvert. I am obsessed with fall, rain, thunder, lightning & snow storms! I can life coach in all states.