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Online therapist

Celita Hastie

Focused help for stress and parenting

Credentials
LISW-CP
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Celita

Celita Hastie is a licensed independent social worker - clinical practice (LISW-CP) based in South Carolina with 18 years of experience. She has spent most of her career supporting teenagers through adults in individual and small group work. Her practice emphasizes practical steps to manage stress, anxiety, and the effects of trauma while helping clients build self-esteem and confidence.

She creates a relaxed but focused atmosphere. Sessions often balance goal-oriented work with space to name and release difficult feelings.

Background and approach

Celita uses clear plans to help people make changes and track progress over time. Her training includes Motivational Interviewing and Solutions-Focused Therapy, approaches that aim to identify goals and take small, achievable steps toward them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot and shift unhelpful thought patterns that affect mood and behavior.

Celita has a particular interest in parenting and family-related concerns and addresses communication problems, body image, mood disorders, and compassion fatigue among other topics. She meets people where they are and works collaboratively to find practical next steps. People who prefer a direct but empathetic style may find her approach helpful.

She combines action-oriented techniques with time to process emotions, so sessions can feel both productive and supportive.

Therapeutic methods and how they work online

Celita commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want and build internal motivation for change; this method focuses on small, realistic steps and works well for goals like improving parenting responses or reducing anxious habits. She also uses Solutions-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on identifying practical next steps and building on what already works in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach for examining and shifting thought patterns that affect mood and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try first and adjusts based on needs, goals, and personal preference. The plan is shaped together so clients feel actively involved in deciding what will help most.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video and phone allow deeper conversation while chat and messaging can be useful for quick check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options give flexibility for busy parents and people balancing multiple responsibilities, making it easier to keep therapy consistent.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self esteem, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like body image and communication problems.
How does she approach therapy day to day?
Her style is relaxed but focused, mixing task-oriented work with space to share emotions and process difficult experiences.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of professional experience, primarily working with teenagers through adults in individual and small group settings.
Which credentials and region are listed?
She is licensed as LISW-CP with license number SC LISW-CP 8488 and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to allow flexible ways to connect.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
South Carolina
Languages
English

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