Celestine David

Frederick Douglas once said, "Without struggle there can be no progress.” Where we are now as a society and what we are dealing with is a struggle. As individuals and/or a group, we’re experiencing stress like never before. The daily roles we perform takes an immense toll on our minds, bodies and souls. Or, maybe this experience has forced you to focus on yourself in a way you never have before? Let me meet you where you’re at in this moment. Whether you are a caregiver to challenging times to unemployment, etc., let me be your guide and together we can explore your past and/or current issues in your struggle, towards the future, you envision for yourself.

While I am versed in helping a client change his/her negative thought patterns or beliefs, I also use other treatments which helps the client with adjusting to difficulties or life transitions. I focus on solutions appropriate for you the client, concentrating on your awareness, and dealing with managing your stress. I believe in creating a “safe space” which nurtures the client-therapist relationship, and leads you towards empowerment and growth. I believe in meeting you where you’re at based on your strengths, needs, history and experiences. Working together we can get you closer to your ideal self. A self, you envision without hesitation and fear, but with hope. Approaches I draw on include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for trauma, tailoring each to your unique needs and goals.

Our first session is all about getting to know you. We will talk about what brought you to therapy, what you have been carrying, and what you hope might feel different. I want to understand you as a whole person, so I may ask about your background, your relationships, and your experiences. There is no pressure to share more than you are ready to. By the end of our first session, we will have a clearer picture of your needs and begin mapping out a path that is completely tailored to you.