Who is Dr. Celeste?
Personal:
Happily partnered for over 20 years
I enjoy hanging out with my two teenagers
Enjoy loving on my alaskan klee kai puppy
Have lots of hobbies to relax me on my days off including crafting projects like crocheting, diamond painting, and coloring, bowling league, outdoor adventures, agility training with my dog, and reading.
I am very social, spending quality time with friends and whenever possible my family
Love talking to my mom and sisters anytime I can
I am a nerd at heart and enjoy science-fiction in books and shows like Star Wars and Star Trek.
I enjoy a good crime show and can be found watching them on my days off.
Professional:
My professional credentials include:
PhD in Clinical Sexology
MS in Marriage and Family Therapy
BS in Psychology
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington State
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST)
Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC)
Completed extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), including specialized courses in grief, trauma, shame, and attachment injury resolution.
In my practice, I specialize in working with couples and individuals, focusing on issues such as marital and premarital relationships, sex therapy, and emotional healing. I have extensive training in addressing the unique challenges faced by first responders and military couples.
I am the author of Room In Her Head, a book aimed at helping men understand the mental and emotional labor often carried by women in relationships.
Through my writing and therapy, I empower clients to build healthier, more equitable partnerships grounded in empathy and shared responsibility.