Available
she/her
Celeste BenitezLCSW
Nice to meet you
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and taking the first step is brave. I believe deeply in resilience and work from a strengths-based perspective. Together, we’ll address your challenges while identifying and building on your existing strengths. My goal is to create a safe, supportive relationship where you feel accepted and not alone on this journey. I’m here to walk alongside you and create a space where you can feel safe to grow and heal. Welcome!
About Celeste
Location
Virtual, New York
Insurance Accepted
Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cash (out of pocket)
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Empowering, Engaging, Humorous
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Panic, Self-Harm, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, Latine Community
Years of Experience
9+
I’m here to walk alongside you and create a space where you can feel safe to grow and heal. Welcome!
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Education
MSW - Social Work, Fordham University
Interests
I enjoy puzzling, coloring, and watching movies.