- Anxiety and depression
- Grief and loss
- Communication skills
About Cecelia
Cecelia uses straightforward methods to help people understand what keeps problems going. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build better ways to cope with stress. Sessions are focused on skills that can be used between appointments.
Her approach pays attention to life transitions and the ongoing pressures of caregiving, chronic illness, and aging. She also addresses issues tied to intimacy, communication, commitment, and recovery from trauma and abuse. People bring questions about career changes, parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, and managing guilt or forgiveness.
Cecelia aims to make therapy a collaborative process. She listens for what matters most, then works with each person to set practical goals and try small changes. Progress is measured by what the client notices in daily life rather than abstract milestones.
In sessions she emphasizes clearer communication, stronger coping skills, and ways to rebuild emotional resilience. Her background includes work with people facing cancer, chronic pain, and caregiver stress. She offers calm, direct guidance for those navigating end-of-life concerns and grief.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
CBT and practical strategies for online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot patterns between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It focuses on testing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.When grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, or relationship problems are the focus, CBT offers short-term tools to manage intense emotions and improve daily functioning. The therapist can introduce coping techniques, communication practice, and problem-solving steps that clients can use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Cecelia collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and preferences. She will adjust methods over time based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when life gets hectic. Licensed professionals can use a range of techniques remotely to support coping, communication, and planning during difficult transitions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cecelia commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and challenges tied to caregiving and chronic illness.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on skills people can use between sessions and clear steps to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience practicing in Michigan and has supported people through life transitions, caregiving strain, and end-of-life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.