Celeste Vaughan-Briggs, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Celeste!

Looking to start your exploration of the season you find yourself in? Life’s circumstances can be challenging. I invite you to partner with me to navigate depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions with sensitivity and compassion.

My focus

Are you struggling to make sense of a changing and chaotic world? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed navigating life changes, anxiety, chronic or acute illness? I assist adults in navigating the challenges they are facing, building partnerships to build skills, find clarity, strengthen resilience, and grow.

My approach

I utilize a variety of modalities (Narrative, CBT, etc) to explore and collaborate on practical and helpful tools to highlight and add to the skills you bring to the work. I have expertise in working with persons who have acute or chronic illness, as well as their caregivers. I seek to create a supportive, culturally affirming space for healing.

My communication style

I value clear communication to create a non-judgmental environment conducive to healing. Centering your experiences by engaging in active listening and reflection with empathy is an important part of our work together.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey as a therapist is shaped by my deep belief and respect for the healing journey. Working with individuals and communities from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences has further deepened my commitment to walking along those on the path. I am committed to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and person-centered care.

My goals for you

Therapy is a partnership, and together we will identify goals that are meaningful, helpful, and purposeful. As you gain new insights, we will continue to revise your goals to ensure they continue to be relevant. In this process, I am here to explore current coping strategies, and we will build upon them together to continue on the path to healing.

Our first session

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. It’s normal to feel nervous—therapy is a process we’ll build together over time. We’ll move at your pace, one step at a time, and I’ll be here to guide you throughout.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Mindfulness-Based

Narrative

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Sandplay

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Focus populations

Cancer

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work from University of Pennsylvania.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Celeste Vaughan-Briggs