Many of us seek therapy to aid us in accepting ourselves and the world around us. We intend to align our physical, mental, and spiritual connections. Otherwise, we may experience disabling depression and anxiety that disrupt our ability to feel a relationship within ourselves and with others.

For many, these challenges can be an incentive for change and growth. For others, it can create roadblocks. Often, understanding that we are at a standstill can be the key to opening ourselves up to life’s possibilities. Emotional vulnerabilities, self-doubt, linear thinking, and recurring negative and judgmental thoughts can all be overcome when one feels understood and accepted with validation, insight, and guidance. Via therapy, you will address concerns, develop new skill sets, and implement realistic strategies for positive change in your life choices.

With over 10 years of experience and specialized training in the management of bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) I understand that with the right support system and therapeutic approach, you can create positive patterns and overcome roadblocks and challenges.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Trinity College
Master of Social Work, Columbia University School of Social Work
John and Julie Gottman Couples Method Levels I & II Training
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training Levels I & II
The New York Milton Erickson Society for Psychotherapy and Hypnosis
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Certificate

Affiliations

The American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Mental Health Professional Group
Women’s Mental Health Consortium
The National Association of Social Workers
Family Equality
The LGBTQ Center of NYC
Path2Parenthood
Park Slope Parents

Celeste offers both practical and therapeutic advice to enable people to discover new ways to approach their life concerns.

Celeste’s therapeutic approaches are drawn from training in many different modalities including:

Interpersonal
Cognitive Behavioral
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
EMDR
Hypnotherapy/Mindfulness
Gottman Couples Training
Family Systems
Fertility and pregnancy loss education and training