Celina McDonald, LPC

(She/Her) |

Counselor:

Adults, Parents

Celina has over 15 years of experience working as a therapist. She uses a combination of counseling approaches to let clients guide their journey and allow for space to practice vulnerability, find acceptance of one’s self and discover their desires for change.

Celina believes that unconditional positive regard and genuineness are two key elements to having a healthy relationship with yourself and others. Acceptance of ourselves for who we are, as we are in the moment, is what she believes opens up possibilities and changes lives. As a therapist, Celina brings these elements to her work with her clients. She incorporates a variety of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Humanistic and mindfulness therapy.

Celina enjoys working with adults to help them work through a variety of issues. She specializes in working with adults seeking personal and interpersonal growth, young adults trying to navigate life, as well as those who have experienced trauma, have a mood or anxiety disorder, or face co-parenting and parenting challenges.

Areas of Specialty

Life Transitions
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Trauma
Women's Issues

Fees

$175 per session for individuals

Practice Location(s)

Why Therapy?

I volunteered at a Children’s Crisis Center while I was a senior in high school. It had a big impact on my perspective of the world. This experience was the start of my journey to becoming a therapist.

Professional Motivation

I love connecting with my clients on a relational level. We are all human and need connection and a space to just be who we are in the moment and explore who we want to become. Watching my clients continue to grow and find their true selves is a great honor that I am so lucky to witness.

Education

BA at Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX, MAC St. Edward’s University, Austin TX

Hobbies

I enjoy hiking and traveling. I find cooking relaxing. Watching soccer, particularly the USWNT, is one of my favorite seasonal activities.

Previous Occupations

I have worked in crisis centers serving survivors of DV and SA, Counselor for clients that were public safety, cps clients, and on court related custody cases including supervised visitation. I have been in the private practice world since 2010 working with clients ages 5 and up. I have also been a barista, preschool teacher and pizza delivery driver!