Celeste M. Soto, LCSW # 96044

If your mind feels stuck on repeat, obsessing, avoiding, overthinking, or battling urges, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not broken. Hi, I’m Celeste Soto, a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in treating teens, young adults, parents, caregivers, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Anxiety, and other anxiety disorders. I have over a decade experience working in various settings supporting families, teens, young adults, adults, and older adults. I use evidence-based approaches including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Habit Reversal Training, and compassion-focused care. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in both science and compassion. Together, we’ll go beyond coping to build practical skills that create real change while honoring your humanity. I often integrate mindfulness and self-compassion practices to strengthen resilience and reduce the shame that can accompany anxiety disorders. I work with clients across California, Tennessee, and Mississippi via secure telehealth sessions, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and encouraged to grow. My goal is to help you feel more confident, calm, and in control, so you can reclaim your time, energy, and sense of self to focus on what matters most. I earned my Bachelor’s in Sociology from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles and my Master’s in Social Work and Gerontology from Loma Linda University.