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Celeste is a kind-hearted, passionate professional within the field of social work. With a Master’s degree from the Rhode Island College School of Social Work. Celeste has committed her career to helping children, youth and families navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. Celeste’s journey in the therapeutic realm began with her profound interest in bridging the gap between mental health services and the BIPOC community. Her academic pursuits were driven by the desire to create and hold a safe space for individuals and families affected by trauma. After completing her master's in social work, Celeste became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, continuing to work for a therapeutic visitation program in downtown Providence. Celeste has a particular interest in working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma caused by their experiences within the child welfare system. She understands the unique challenges they face and is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for healing. Her approach is both empathetic and evidence-based, utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions to meet the individual needs of her clients.
Throughout her career, Celeste has gained extensive experience working in various therapeutic environments. She has been a pivotal part of multidisciplinary teams in therapeutic foster care agencies, in home therapy for children, teens and adolescents, and therapeutic visitation programs. Her holistic approach to therapy includes expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Cultural adaptation and trauma response therapy. These modalities have been instrumental in helping her clients achieve sustainable outcomes and emotional well-being.
Outside of her professional life, Celeste enjoys fostering dogs, spending time outdoors, and finding new adventures with her young child. She is an advocate for mental health awareness and frequently participates in initiatives aimed at reducing the stigma associated with the BIPOC community and mental illness.
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Abandonment issues - Developing an understanding of one’s abandonment issues, including their origins and how they impact relationships; practicing trust and growing confidence in relationships