- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship focus
- Trauma recovery
About Celeste
Celeste Trevino is an Illinois-based therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. She draws on 35 years of clinical experience to support people through painful moments and complex life changes. Celeste focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions to feel steadier in daily life.
She starts by listening to what matters most and then helps people name patterns that get in the way. Celeste often works on attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and the emotional fallout of divorce or separation. She also supports people dealing with identity and body image concerns, kink and alternative sex culture questions, and care-related stress.
Her work combines several approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, and existential perspectives. That mix is used to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts, tend to painful emotions, and make values-driven choices. Sessions include clear, doable practices and space to reflect on progress.
Celeste holds an Illinois LCPC credential and has spent decades in clinical work across a range of concerns. She aims to create a calm, respectful setting where people can practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. The overall goal is to build more resilience and a clearer sense of direction.
People who want to begin can expect straightforward conversation about goals and next steps. Celeste helps clients find the small changes that add up to bigger shifts in mood, confidence, and relationships.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them, then choose actions that match their values; this can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop safer, more connected ways of relating to others, which is often helpful for relationship and abandonment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives concrete tools for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods feel most useful for their situation and goals. That process may involve trying different techniques and tracking what helps over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools learned in session where they live and work, and the therapist can adapt exercises for audio or video conversations depending on what the client prefers.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to money or financial stress?
Financial worries fit under stress and anxiety, and Celeste can help people manage the emotional impact of money problems and related relationship conflict.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and pragmatic, with a focus on naming patterns, practicing skills, and connecting choices to personal values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an Illinois LCPC license and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.