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Therapy for Teens and Adults in New Jersey
Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and managing life transitions.
Katie Celentano, LCSW, LLC
About Me
I am a licensed psychotherapist with extensive experience working with adults and adolescents who struggle with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and other issues that interfere with them having the quality of life they desire and deserve.
About Katie Celentano
My Background
I received my Bachelors of Science in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State University and a Masters degree in Social Work from Rutgers University.
My passion for working with those with eating disorders began while working as an intern at the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) as an undergraduate. My clinical background includes working with individuals at the partial hospital and intensive outpatient levels of care in a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) based program. Here, I worked with individuals struggling with a wide variety of mental health issues, including mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, self-harm, suicidal ideation, substance use, and eating disorders.
I also have experience working with adults and adolescents who struggle with eating disorders at the residential level of care.
What I treat and How I can help you
Eating Disorders
Depression and Mood Disorders
Depression and Mood Disorders
Eating disorders are complex and require a properly trained professional with the right experience to treat. My approach to eating disorders goes beyond simply looking at food and weight. I utilize various evidence based techniques including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), compassion focused therapy, and mindfulness based techniques.
I can provide therapeutic meal sessions to individuals and families to help address eating disorder behaviors in the moment. I will also work closely with other valued members of your care team.
I am a Health at Every Size (HAES) informed therapist and firmly believe in intuitive eating principles.
Depression and Mood Disorders
Depression and Mood Disorders
Depression and Mood Disorders
Depression can be such an isolating experience. You may find yourself feeling hopeless and helpless. Or perhaps you are noticing frequent shifts in your mood and it feels hard to keep up and manage. Together, we will work to understand your mood patterns and I will teach you the tools that you need to know in order to regulate your mood.
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Life Transitions
Anxiety can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed. It can leave you avoiding or giving up activities that you once really valued. Perhaps you find you can't stop worrying about certain things and tend to replay things in your head over and over again. Maybe you're even experiencing physical symptoms of anxiety, such as panic attacks. I will help you come to an understanding of what is underlying your anxiety while teaching you concrete coping strategies necessary to manage these overwhelming symptoms.
Life Transitions
Life Transitions
Life Transitions
Perhaps you aren't entirely sure what you are experiencing. Maybe you just know that you are feeling stressed and are having difficulty handling certain events or transitions in your daily life. Maybe it's conflict in a relationship, work stress, or starting college. Whatever it is, you don't have to walk through it alone.