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Celeste Soto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating teens, young adults, parents, caregivers, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Anxiety, and other anxiety disorders. She has over a decade experience working in various settings supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and life stages.
Celeste's work is grounded in the whole person model, trauma-informed care, and cultural humility. Her therapeutic style is collaborative and supportive, while also focusing on building practical skills that empower clients to create meaningful change. Celeste often integrates mindfulness and self-compassion practices to strengthen resilience and reduce the shame that frequently accompanies anxiety disorders.
Celeste works with individuals across California, Tennessee, and Mississippi through secure telehealth sessions. She is dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel both understood and encouraged to grow. Her ultimate goal is to help clients reclaim their time, energy, and sense of self so they can focus on what matters most in their lives.
Years of Experience: 12 years
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Body dysmorphia - Coping with negative beliefs and feelings of shame about one’s appearance; building skills to manage distressing situations and thought patterns
Skin picking (excoriation) - Support around tolerating anxiety, stress, and boredom; reduction or elimination of compulsive skin-picking behaviors; strategies for developing alternative coping mechanisms.
Trichotillomania (hair pulling) - Support around tolerating anxiety, stress, and boredom; reduction or elimination of compulsive hair-pulling behaviors; strategies for developing alternative coping mechanisms.
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