It takes courage to start a new life journey, and I believe you deserve a life you are excited to wake up to. I am here to provide a safe, compassionate space, whether you are healing from past trauma or writing a new future. I have specialized experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community on identity exploration and affirmation, and I am committed to helping you find your strength.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Christian, LDS/Mormon, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
Approach Description: I utilize a compassionate, client-centered approach that is non-judgmental and tailored to you. I integrate DBT and CBT to help manage thoughts and behaviors, alongside EMDR to process traumatic experiences. My goal is to help you build self-trust and empowerment through the therapeutic relationship.
Education & Credentials
Celest Rice LAC
- Female
- License # LAC-23298
- Licensed in Arizona
- Practicing Since 2024
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $125
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna/Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare (Student Resources & UHC/UBH) Wellfleet.
Celest Rice Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Mesa, AZ 85206 and Tempe, AZ 85282
- Available Online for residents of Arizona
- Online Therapy Details: Telehealth sessions are conducted through our secure SimplePractice platform. Before your appointment, you will receive a link to join your session and can simply click it at the scheduled time to connect with me.
I am a trauma-informed therapist passionate about the therapeutic relationship and committed to helping you find the strength within yourself to live a peaceful, joyful life. Through a non-judgmental, client-centered approach, I tailor Dialectical and Cognitive Behavior Therapies (DBT and CBT), EMDR, and other mindfulness-based modalities to your unique journey. My goal is to help you heal past wounds and create a future you are excited to wake up to.