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Iréné Celcer

Iréné Celcer

LCSW, CSW Georgia

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Bilingual, experienced social worker and listener

  • Bilingual Spanish
  • Client-centered
  • 30 years experience

About Iréné

Iréné Celcer is a bilingual psychotherapist based in Georgia. She is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, eating concerns, and grief. She speaks Spanish and brings cultural awareness to sessions for clients from diverse backgrounds.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client leads and the therapist listens with respect. Sessions focus on rooted, everyday conversations about what is causing distress and what the client wants to change. Iréné values sensitivity and avoids labels, aiming to help people feel more whole in their bodies and minds.

Her approach blends several ways of working rather than relying on a single method. Psychodynamic ideas are used to look at recurring patterns and past influences. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help steady attention and manage difficult feelings. Client-centered principles guide the pace and shape of conversations to match each person's preferences.

Iréné also draws on attachment-informed ideas to look at how close relationships affect wellbeing. She uses solution-focused steps when practical, problem-solving tasks are needed. With thirty years in the field, she adapts methods to each person's goals and life situation.

People who value cultural sensitivity, a respectful listening style, and a mix of talking and practical tools may find this approach helpful. To begin, readers should use the site's Start Therapy button and follow the matching steps to schedule a first appointment.

How her approaches translate to online work

Iréné offers a mix of client-centered care, attachment-informed thinking, and mindful practice that can work well in remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and following the client's lead; this helps people set the pace and topics for each meeting. Attachment-Based ideas look at patterns in close relationships and help people identify recurring dynamics that affect their current life. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. She will work together with each person to decide which methods to try first and will adjust plans based on progress, goals, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative stance helps people stay in control of their care and make practical decisions about next steps.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It can also let people practice mindfulness or homework between meetings and bring real-life situations into conversation for problem-solving.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesEating disordersDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Iréné works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career challenges, parenting strain, ADHD, and LGBT-related topics.

How would you describe the therapy style?

She blends client-centered listening with psychodynamic reflection and mindfulness practices, while using solution-focused steps for practical problems.

What is her background and experience?

She holds a master's degree and has thirty years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns across cultural contexts.

Where is this therapist licensed and located?

She is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia and carries the credentials LCSW and CSW.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy match?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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