As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I whole heartedly believe that every individual deserves the highest quality of life achievable, with the initial focus on mental and emotional well-being. With this in mind I've adopted a person centered approach to therapy. I work closely with my clients to pinpoint their therapy goals and customize each treatment strategy to incorporate evidence-based practices while also aligning with their individual aspirations.
What sets my practice apart is my commitment to creating a safe, compassionate space where you can feel truly heard and understood. I emphasize the importance of building a trusting relationship and using a holistic approach to mental health, considering all aspects of your life to help you heal and grow.
I am deeply passionate about this work because I believe in the transformative power of therapy. Helping individuals move past their struggles and reclaim their lives is incredibly rewarding, and I am honored to be a part of that journey with you.
IN LCSW 34012404A
KY LCSW 255556
OK LCSW 20814
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Celes Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
He's very understanding and has been very helpful while I navigate not only struggles I have in general life but trouble specific to being a first responder and queer as well.
Written on Jul 31, 2026 after therapy with Celes for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Celes is amazing! He is very supportive in the goals I have set. He holds me accountable when I slack! Always willing to meet with me when I am having a melt down and works hard to get me through it. He has been the best I have seen!
Written on Mar 22, 2026 after therapy with Celes for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Celes is an active listener who works hard to understand what brought you to therapy and how he can help. I love his compassionate and informative approach! He gave me specific things to try and asked really great questions that helped me process my feelings and feel empowered to move forward. You will leave sessions with him feeling understood and energized!
Written on Jan 30, 2026 after therapy with Celes for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and bipolar disorder
He has helped me understand things about myself that I never recognized before, in an extremely supportive and understanding way too! I feel like I could spend hours dumping my emotional loaf on him, he's completely present in our sessions, I always end feeling heard and a little lighter.
Written on Jan 18, 2026 after therapy with Celes for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
great guy
Written on Jan 14, 2026 after therapy with Celes for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
He is dope. Listens. Acknowledges. Guide.
Written on Dec 27, 2025 after therapy with Celes for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue