About me

Hello, my name is Celia Gardner. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Wisconsin.
I've been in the counseling field for 16 years, working in a variety of settings and with different age groups. A specific area of interest for me is working with adolescents. I worked with adolescents placed in foster care for several years and during this time gained helpful skills in learning to engage with them. I have training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Informed Care and Adoption Competency.
I recognize one of the most difficult things for someone going through depression, anxiety or history of trauma is to make that first move for help. Once that first step is taken, the next steps come a little bit easier. As a parent of an adolescent, you may feel hopeless and frustrated, but there is light at the end of the tunnel!
I believe 80% of an individual's success in therapy is based on their relationship with the counselor. In my experience, I have been able to gain clients' trust and comfort level to enable a positive relationship and the ability to delve into their life's challenges.

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have to help make a decision on a counselor.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Anger management
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Blended Family Issues , Body image , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 16

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

WI LPC 4304-125

TX LPC 61185

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Celia Gardner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Celia for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management

I love having our weekly sessions I find them very helpful dealing with my mental health.

Written on Jan 17, 2022 after therapy with Celia for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Celia is a fantastic therapist. First and foremost, she listens very well and takes notes throughout the sessions you know she is paying attention. She's also very nonjudgemental, and takes feedback really well. You can speak your mind without having to worry about who's listening, which is one of the marks of a great therapist. I highly recommend her.

Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Celia for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Fantastic so far. Really enjoying our time with her

Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Celia for 1 year and 1 month

Celia is an amazing therapist! I was very hesitant about starting counseling as it can be very intimidating thing for a lot of people. I mean you’re sharing very personal things about your life with someone you don’t even know. But talking with Celia for almost over a year now has helped me out so much in my life. She’s very attentive to what you’re saying and really puts herself in your shoes. She always makes sure that you’re comfortable and she’s created a safe space where I can go and speak to her. She does her best to find solutions and tools to best help with the situations we find ourselves in. I’ve really enjoyed her being mr counselor and she really goes above and beyond for me. Greatest person I’ve ever known. She’s definitely the best to go with ! I absolutely love her and she’ll always have an impact on my life in the best way possible!

Written on Apr 16, 2021 after therapy with Celia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Celia is very professional, she really cares and listens to all of your concerns and will work with you in regards of schedule to help you the best.

Written on Apr 14, 2021 after therapy with Celia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem

She’s honestly the best! Nonjudgmental and compassionate, I adore her.

Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Celia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Celia is fantastic - she’s warm and kind and inquisitive in a way that puts you at ease. Highly recommend!

Written on Mar 03, 2021 after therapy with Celia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Celia has helped me through the hardest time in my life, I strongly recommend her and I am thankful for teen counseling.

Written on Jan 22, 2021 after therapy with Celia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Celia makes counseling so easy. She's good at keeping the conversation going and she helps point out things that I hadn't even noticed about my concerns. She is very good at feeding positive thoughts and is a good listener.

Work with me!