Somatic Therapists in Kingsport, TN

Celeste specializes in working with clients who are seeking to unseat, and unlock long held patterns in their lives. Individuals who wish to get to the root of their problems, and face issues that may be preventing meaningful change and peace in their lives. Oftentimes these clients are those who have had traditional therapy methods or have been doing their own self-help work and are at a “stuck” point and are looking for answers that can be accessed through somatic or meditation based work. She also works with therapists looking to deepen their own personal process to increase their efficacy and joy in their work as a therapist.

Healing begins when we learn to understand ourselves. I help adults, children, adolescents and families shine a compassionate light on their thoughts, feelings, and patterns of relating to find new possibilities beyond the habitual survival strategies that have helped you to defend against stress and trauma. Therapy can give you the tools and awareness to make the changes that you want to make while you learn to experience a greater sense of safety and resilience, recover from difficult experiences, find more acceptance, get your needs met with more clarity, balance connection with boundaries, and live life with greater meaning.

At Within Holistic Counseling, we believe in getting to the root of the problem. Traditional talk therapy has been proven highly effective, so we combine this with meditation based therapy and somatic psychology to make it even better. To create lasting change in your life, you need to understand where your feelings are coming from. We are clinically trained in psychological techniques as well as, having specialized training in mindfulness meditation and the ability to create a holistic framework that will assist you in getting to the root of your patterns to heal and change them. Your work will be tailored individually for you.

What if you were able to remove mental blocks, self-doubt, get clear on how to achieve your goals, overcome trauma, and improve your relationships? What will that look and feel like? Take a moment to envision it. If you've been feeling like you are unable to catch a break, anxious or depressed, stressed out, emotionally defeated and exhausted - I am here to help. I specialize in individual and relationship counseling; with a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD. I am also able to address and explore many issues and concerns related to Mental Health and Wellness to provide you with an effective therapy experience.

Life is a natural ebb and flow. However, when we get stuck in the ebb we can begin to develop patterns of being that do not serve our physical and emotional wellbeing; this can be a difficult place from which to emerge. The decision to seek guidance during these times is a bold act of self-compassion. We have incredible internal resources and an inherent capacity for healing. My role is to help guide clients back to connection with their authentic selves and others through the process of curious exploration, loving-kindness, and present moment awareness.

I view therapy (and the world) through an intersectional, social justice, trauma- and attachment-informed lens. I believe that a diagnosis does not define who people are, have been, or will become and I prefer to work collaboratively to determine what works best in regard to the therapeutic process. My approach is informed by a variety of philosophies and models including Internal Family Systems, somatic practices, and Buddhist/mindfulness philosophy. I provide psychoeducation and support for building resilience, learning effective communication, understanding emotions, and being fully present and embodied.

I most often work with with depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I help people in recovery from addiction find a satisfying life, work with those with more complicated mental health issues and also work with those with a history of trauma. My style is to work collaboratively with my clients. This means I help set reasonable and attainable goals for treatment.

Welcome! It is my privilege to meet with others as they seek to address issues that get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. Symptoms of distress that we can address include the following: Interpersonal Difficulties, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Addictions, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex/Developmental Trauma, Personality Disorders, and other Disorders of Emotional and Behavioral Regulation (e.g. Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse). Collaborative, compassionate and integrated care is my intention. I am a Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Provider as well.

I am a counselor that values the depth of human relationships. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions that can be summarized as somatic and attachment focused, relational, and mindful. All of these interventions are built off of the idea of present moment awareness. This means that I use each moment as potential for awareness into your inner experience. I spend time assisting each client in expanding their window of tolerance for discomfort as well as developing tools and techniques for structural changes. I am experienced working with general mental health concerns as well as what people identify as trauma and PTSD.

We heal best in the presence of others. A trusting relationship is key to this process and you’ve already taken one of the most difficult steps…to let another into this space with you. Everyone can benefit from shared space and time with a neutral ally. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds with various relational needs. My clients describe me as approachable, present, empathetic, authentic, knowledgeable, & candid. Understanding our relational patterns, the impacts of our experiences, & our nervous system cues are essential in shaping new ways of being.

Sometimes life gets hard and talking with someone is helpful. My approach to counseling is Salutogenic in nature and allows my clients to ground in their reality, explore their authentic self as well as find self-regulation through their personal competencies and experiences. We will partner together to help you formulate and understand this view of yourself through a holistic, person-centered approach.