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- Self esteem work
- Attachment issues
- Life transitions
About Celena
LCSW-R and LCSW based in New York with 16 years of experience, Celena Chong helps people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She works with individuals who are struggling with social anxiety, feelings of isolation, or questions about life purpose. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways to handle daily pressures.
Celena talks with clients about how early attachment and abandonment experiences shape current relationships. She addresses communication difficulties and the guilt or shame that can block self-compassion. Therapy often includes looking at patterns people repeat and trying different ways of responding in relationships.
Her style is relational and straightforward. She listens for what matters most to each person and suggests concrete practices to test between sessions. Conversations aim to reduce immediate distress while also building longer-term skills for emotion regulation and healthier interactions.
Over her career she has helped people reconnect to self-worth and clarify what they want next. Work may include exercises to increase self-love, role-playing to practice new communication skills, and steps to manage social anxiety in real situations. The focus is on what a person can do differently now to feel steadier.
Clients find the process useful when they need practical tools and a consistent conversational partner. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the approach fits their goals.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Celena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on relationships and daily functioning. One common approach is working on attachment-related patterns, which looks at how early relationships influence current reactions and helps people try new ways of relating. This approach can be useful for people managing abandonment wounds, chronic loneliness, or repeating conflicts.Another typical focus is skills for anxiety and emotion regulation. That involves identifying triggers, practicing short behavioral or thought-based strategies, and rehearsing responses so anxiety becomes more manageable in everyday situations. These skills aim to reduce immediate distress and build confidence over time.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals and preferences. Early sessions are used to clarify needs and decide what to try first, and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. In practice, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping continuity during life changes, but confirm which formats are offered when you arrange the first session.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. The focus is on identifying patterns, improving communication, and trying concrete practices between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on anxiety, relationship patterns, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW-R and LCSW credentials and practices in New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.