Dr. Karin Celosse , CA Psychologist 29839

Dr. Karin Celosse is a licensed clinical psychologist in California (CA Psychologist 29839) who brings seven years of clinical experience to her work with adults facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and the psychological effects of chronic medical conditions. She works extensively with people struggling with substance use disorders, first responder and work-related trauma, severe and persistent mental illness, mood disorders, and those transitioning back into the community after incarceration. Her background also includes experience with homelessness and related challenges, and she can provide psychological testing and evaluation when appropriate.

Her therapeutic stance is client-centered and strengths-based, rooted in respect for each person as the expert on their own life. She aims to help individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or lost by gently challenging unhelpful patterns and guiding practical choices toward a more fulfilling life. Her methods draw from a range of evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), existential and humanistic perspectives, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies, tailored to each person’s needs.

Prior to her career in mental health, she served for well over a decade as a medic and field training officer in emergency medical services, experience that informs her understanding of trauma and its effects. Though phone and video sessions are not offered at this time, live chat can be discussed after therapy begins to develop a schedule that works for both practitioner and client.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and it supports values-based action to move toward a more meaningful life; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and emotional safety, which can be helpful for abandonment, relationship struggles, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive space where individuals lead the pace of change and build on their strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Karin Celosse collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as the work unfolds to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options support consistent engagement and permit therapy to adapt to individual schedules and comfort levels.