Celestine Serna, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Celestine!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing telehealth therapy to teens, adults, and seniors throughout California. I help people navigate anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences using a personalized approach that draws from CBT, ACT, IFS, and trauma-informed care.

My focus

I work with teens, adults, and seniors who are struggling with anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, or the effects of past experiences. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next steps, I provide a supportive space to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and develop tools

My approach

My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your individual needs. I draw from CBT, ACT, IFS, and trauma-informed care to help you understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, build practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, supportive, and direct. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself while also feeling challenged to grow, offering honest feedback, compassion, and practical guidance along the way.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to becoming a therapist because I have always been passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges and discover their own strength and resilience. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, which has deepened my appreciation for the importance of personalized care.

My goals for you

I help clients identify goals that feel meaningful and realistic, then break them down into manageable steps. Together, we track progress, build practical coping skills, and address the underlying patterns that may be getting in the way so you can create lasting change and feel more confident moving forward.

Our first session

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and discuss what brought you to therapy. We'll explore your current concerns, personal history, and goals for treatment, while also giving you space to ask questions and share what you're hoping to gain from the experience. My goal is to create a comfortable and warm environment.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Psychodynamic

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

+ 11 more

Focus populations

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

+ 1 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Celestine Serna