- Strengths based
- Direct and practical
- LGBTQ+ aware
About Celisa
Celisa Hardesty is a licensed independent social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She uses a down-to-earth style and focuses on the strengths each person brings to change. Her approach aims to make the work feel manageable from the first session.
She has 10 years of professional experience and is licensed in Ohio as an LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker. She supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and thoughts of self-harm. Codependency and attachment concerns are also areas she pays attention to during sessions.
Celisa has worked with people on a wide range of issues, including adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems. She also has experience with autism and with clients who identify as LGBTQ+. In sessions she listens closely and helps clients set small, clear goals that fit their lives.
Her style is collaborative and supportive. She treats clients as the experts in their own stories and looks for existing strengths to build on. Outside of work she enjoys animals, watching horror movies, reading, travel, and The Ohio State Buckeyes.
If someone is deciding whether to try therapy, Celisa encourages a first step that feels doable. She helps people move from worry to practical changes without pressure or judgement.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Celisa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then practice small changes to try at home; this is useful for anxiety, low mood, and self-doubt. Another approach emphasizes building and using personal strengths and relationships to manage stress and heal from trauma; this helps when people feel stuck by past events or codependent patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work together with each person to choose strategies that match their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That collaborative planning can change over time as goals shift or new challenges appear.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the original biography does not specify which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce commute time, and let people meet from locations that better suit their schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, family conflict, and related concerns such as codependency and attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on strengths and small, practical steps that fit into everyday life.
What is her experience background?
She has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people through mood, relationship, and trauma-related challenges.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LISW, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, licensed in Ohio and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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