Women's Issues Therapists in Fredericksburg, VA

My personal mission is to provide, protect, and treat others with love and respect and to positively inspire their desire to believe in self. I put an emphasis of building a positive and trusting relationship with each client through providing a safe therapeutic environment in which the client is able to process their feelings and disappointments and ultimately rebuild that which is broken.

I have an interest in depression, anxiety, self-harm/ suicidal ideation, women's issues , LGBTQIA+ issues, disability and chronic illness, infertility, self-improvement, social justice, body image issues and I am gender affirming and sex/kink positive.

I believe having healthy and whole relationships is the key to well-being and happiness. As a therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families in developing effective communication and in building meaningful connection. My approach is collaborative, practical, yet integrative, striving to help individuals utilize their strengths and understand their growing edges.

Everyone comes to therapy for different reasons, and I feel each client I see is the expert on themselves. I seek to first listen to what brings them in before we plan together how to proceed. Everyone’s path is individual to them. I believe I provide an environment that is safe and compassionate to help you on your journey.

As women we play so many roles and often have little time to care for our personal needs. This can become a way of being which often leads to feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed, drained, and stressed. When we create a healthy balance that includes our needs as priority, we experience more energy, more love, more joy, and a clearer sense of purpose. As your therapist, I will explore your concerns, assist you in identifying your personal strengths, and help you to develop effective coping strategies that will enhance your daily life.

Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or discontent? Do you feel like there is more you want to experience or do and don’t know how to get there? Are you struggling with being your authentic self in your professional and/or personal relationships? Do you want to experience joy, peace, and fulfillment, but just don't know how to make that happen?

Counseling services for women. Life can be overwhelming at times. Are you are feeling stressed due to pressures at home or on the job? Are you experiencing problems in your relationship and desire to make positive changes? Do you have the desire to make meaningful changes in your life but unsure where to start? Challenges such as these can often cause you to feel stuck, frustrated, or even depressed. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to create a life of balance and stability.

Are you feeling overwhelmed during this time of uncertainty? Are you finding it difficult to complete your normal daily tasks due to irritability, anxiety, and depression? Do you feel overwhelmed to a point where you cannot control your fear of negative thoughts about the future? I am passionate about empowering you to find the best within yourself to overcome life’s stressors and traumas. I would like to partner with you, identify your feelings and thought patterns, and assist you in fostering healing and creating effective change in your life.

I believe that every person has the ability to break through barriers that we are faced with in life, but sometimes we may need some assistance, and this is when I come in. I enjoy helping people navigate change, promote growth, healing and restore hope. I take an active role in helping you to clarify your issues and identify an effective solution that fits your personal need. When I work with clients, I employ evidenced-based treatment including cognitive-behavioral therapy, crisis-intervention, bereavement counseling, Solution-Focused Brief therapy and spiritual counseling.

"I help people LOVE people better."

Life is a journey that we all go through, and it presents us with many obstacles to navigate. Sometimes these obstacles can present us with challenges that can lead us to feel depressed, overwhelmed, stressed, withdrawn, or even isolated. When we learn to create balance in our life, we begin to feel a sense of joy and happiness for the person we are meant to be. I would like to partner with you as you explore life’s challenges and concerns and help you in identifying feelings and thought patterns and assist you in developing effective coping and self-care strategies that will strengthen your everyday life.

Struggling just to get out of bed? Has the motivation that was once there, now gone? Are you tired of feeling like this? I have experience working with a variety of diagnosis to include: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, Personality Disorder, Mood Disorder, and Psychotic Disorders. Additionally, I have extensive experience with assisting my clients with relationship issues, work/school related stressors, life adjustments, conflict resolution, women's health, grief and loss, self-esteem, domestic violence, substance abuse, and trauma. Let me help you get back to feeling like yourself. I am accepting new patients.

What all of my clients have in common is a desire to be self-reflective (even though this may be scary), to learn more about themselves at a deeper (unconscious) level, and to grow in ways that allow them to have the life and relationships for which their hearts yearn. Psychotherapy is a process of learning to listen to, care for and heal the pained parts of ourselves that burden our mind, body, heart and spirit. Including the body in this process is essential, as it carries our pain until we learn how to engage the brain and body to release our burdens. This is not always easy, but is certainly self-empowering and life-changing.

Are you having a difficult time handling the struggles in your life? Are you finding it difficulty to manage life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma or relationship difficulties? We, at Play Therapy Essentially, PLLC believe that any person can change and improve their situation. There are no “cookie-cutter” interventions because each person has their own uniqueness. We are available to address such issues as postpartum concerns, stress, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, parenting concerns, family discord and trauma related issues.

My goal is to provide a warm and accepting environment for individuals to explore feelings and life experiences that may allow for personal reflection and growth. We all may experience a feeling of being "stuck" at some point in our lives and may be unsure of how to move forward. I believe the path forward is discovered through personal reflection and self-exploration. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults utilizing a strength based approach. I work with individuals that may be experiencing mood disorder/depression, anxiety, adjustment to life changes, grief/loss, and a variety of other presenting issues.

I love working with people who are striving to rise from a place of brokenness; those who need help seeing their innate value and worth. There can be many things that block our vision of ourselves as being great. My goal is to work with clients who need help dusting off their glasses and learning how to reframe their way of seeing the world. Whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, infidelity, self-hatred, or fear that is stopping you; if you are willing to be vulnerable, then you can experience change. The goal being a new or improved vision for a new and improved you.

My goal is to provide compassionate care to help you address and adjust to life's challenges in meaningful and long lasting ways in order gain access to a fulfilling life. I do not have an "ideal client is you! If you are hesitant to begin treatment let me help calm some of your fears so that we can do the work together. It is okay if you are unsure of how to get there, I can assist. I offer free 10 minute consultations if you would like.

I’m Celeste Keller a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Fredericksburg, Va. I received my MSW at Salisbury University. I spent my internship working at a Naval hospital working with specialized populations including HIV, Cystic Fibrosis, and OBGYN. I spent the past three years working with patients and families in the hospice setting helping them find peace at the end of life.

Want to find your way back to yourself? I see you. You’re suffocating under the weight of unattainable and ever-changing expectations. You feel uncomfortable in your own skin. When you look in the mirror, it stirs up a storm of body shame. You’ve tried critiquing and shaming your body into changing, but the more you do, the more disconnected from yourself you feel. You want to learn how to stop the war with your body, heal the parts of you that are hurting, and gain a sense of freedom.