- Respectful listening
- Practical steps
- Sleep focus
About Celena
Dr. Celena Heine helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, or major life changes. She uses a straightforward, respectful style and aims to make conversations clear and practical. She introduces steps people can try between meetings so progress feels tangible.
Dr. Heine is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of experience. She has worked with concerns such as trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. Sleeping and rest concerns are among the issues she addresses when they affect daily life and wellbeing.
Her approach adapts to each person. She draws on attachment-based work to look at relationship patterns, client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities, and cognitive behavioral tools to examine thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are also used to manage intense emotions and improve day-to-day coping.
Sessions center on listening, practical skill building, and planning small steps forward. She aims to balance understanding with concrete techniques people can practice at home. The therapist frames goals collaboratively and adjusts the plan as needs change.
People who value clear guidance, practical tools, and a compassionate listener may find this approach helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and expectations. Online sessions can be used to talk through relationship patterns, practice new ways of communicating, and try exercises that shift how people relate to others.Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's pace. In remote sessions the therapist reflects concerns back, helps set priorities, and supports the person's goals without pushing a one-size-fits-all plan.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and teaches practical steps to change them. Online sessions often include structured problem-solving, homework assignments, and short skill practices to use between meetings.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust techniques as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports working on sleep, stress management, and coping skills in ways that can be practiced in day-to-day routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, sleep and rest problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, grief, and related challenges.
How would she approach therapy with me?
The style is collaborative and practical, using attachment-based work, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral strategies to set goals and teach skills you can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience and holds the credential LMHC, which indicates licensure as a mental health counselor in Florida.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and practices under that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a counseling relationship?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.