Celeste Trevino , LCPC

Celeste Trevino is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 35 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She practices in Illinois and brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions. People often come to her when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.

Celeste focuses on clear, practical steps that clients can use between sessions. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and offers ways to try new responses. Conversations are direct but compassionate, aimed at building skills and insight that matter in daily life.

Her work pays special attention to attachment issues and women's issues, and she often addresses concerns like communication problems, body image, codependency, and the emotional effects of divorce or separation. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, dissociation, and the impact of traumatic experiences.

Celeste uses tools from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. She tailors methods to each person's needs and goals rather than following a single formula. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented.

Over a long career she has seen many kinds of situations and keeps the focus on practical change. Her aim is to help people find clearer choices, better day-to-day coping, and a renewed sense of agency. The work moves at a pace set by the client.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck from avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior into manageable parts and teaches specific skills to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, anger, and self-esteem work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they affect current connections, helping people improve communication and closeness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Celeste will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's history, goals, and preferences. That exploration can include trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people interact face to face when bandwidth allows, while phone sessions can work well when a camera is not ideal. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone needs flexibility during a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and fit therapy into everyday life.