Celeste Soto

Celeste Soto

LCSW

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When it comes to treating OCD, I'm empathetic, direct, and collaborative. I recognize there are phases of change that occur in your treatment and will meet you where you are to help you feel empowered to reach your goals. This is a safe and non-judgemental space. I want you to be as honest as possible in sharing your story. This helps me to better support you on your journey of recovery and improved quality of life. I also treat other anxiety disorders, BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors), depression, and body dysmorphic disorder.

Location

Licensed in California

About

Clinical Expertise

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Body dysmorphic disorder, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, PTSD, Children and Adolescents

LGBTQ+ affirming

Cultural competencies

Christianity, Agnosticism, Atheism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism

Education

Loma Linda University

Insurance

Plans accepted by Celeste

Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Gold Coast Health Plan, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Key Benefit Administrators, L.A. Care Medi-Cal, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, San Francisco Health Plan, Sutter Health Plan, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services, Western Health Advantage,

Why our members love working with Celeste

H.W.

H.W.

Good experience
Sep 21, 2026

Celeste is incredibly understanding and genuinely supportive. She celebrates my progress in a way that feels meaningful, and I feel completely comfortable opening up to her about my thoughts and emotions. She listens, gets me, and creates a space where I feel safe.

D.L.

D.L.

Good experience
Jan 24, 2024

The therapist helps me to understand how I can cope with my compulsions. We do exercises that I can use on a daily basis. She listens what I have to say and how I feel.

A.N.

A.N.

Good experience
Dec 31, 2023

Celeste Soto has been extremely helpful, caring and has given our family much hope. She is very knowledgable and nurturing. So grateful!

M.C.

M.C.

Good experience
Nov 13, 2023

Slowly but surely my son is getting comfortable with his discomfort. I’m doing less reassurance.

H.B.

H.B.

Good experience
Sep 30, 2023

Celeste has earned my daughter’s trust and therefore encouraging my daughter to commit to the challenges. Celeste is kind and compassionate and never judgemental.

M.C.

M.C.

Good experience
Sep 23, 2023

Just finished the assessment and booked the second session for my son. Hopeful and eager to start therapy.

M.C.

M.C.

Good experience
Sep 9, 2023

I think Celeste understood what we as a family have been going through and she was honest with my son that he is an integral part of this process and that he has to want to get better in order for the therapy to work.

A.R.

A.R.

Good experience
Sep 3, 2023

Was very happy.

H.B.

H.B.

Good experience
Sep 2, 2023

Celeste is amazing! She’s knowledgeable, intuitive, sensitive and creates a safe environment to help my 15 yr old feel comfortable to be honest and vulnerable in her answers. I’m extremely grateful to have found this resource and Celeste as her therapist!

A.W.

A.W.

Good experience
Aug 28, 2023

Celeste Soto is very understanding and I really appreciate how she talks in a positive way to my daughter, Alivia, and to us both mom and dad.

H.B.

H.B.

Good experience
Aug 27, 2023

Celeste was kind and empathetic while assessing my daughter during our first session. She made my daughter and I feel comfortable while asking initial questions, so my daughter could answer with honesty without feeling embarrassed.

H.F.

H.F.

Good experience
Aug 21, 2023

I’m Looking forward to continue working with Celeste.

C.T.

C.T.

Good experience
Aug 19, 2023

My therapist was awesome...I felt she listened to me very well.

C.P.

C.P.

Good experience
Mar 1, 2023

Celeste is a wonderful therapist. She’s empathetic, patient and kind. We were able to work through a lot of my issues and got me through some hard times. Can’t say enough about her!

M.A.

M.A.

Good experience
Feb 20, 2023

Celeste is great

V.M.

V.M.

Good experience
Feb 7, 2023

Celeste helps me to continue to make progress. I’m grateful to her.

V.F.

V.F.

Good experience
Nov 11, 2022

Helped me realize things I've never really realized were part of OCD

V.M.

V.M.

Good experience
Oct 27, 2022

Celeste is my personal Angel.❤️

V.M.

V.M.

Good experience
Oct 21, 2022

Celeste is always so amazing!!

L.G.

L.G.

Good experience
Oct 3, 2022

Celeste is friendly and easy to talk to.

J.V.

J.V.

Good experience
Sep 9, 2022

Celeste is insightful, empathetic and a great communicator.

R.G.

R.G.

Good experience
Aug 25, 2022

❤️

V.M.

V.M.

Good experience
Aug 15, 2022

Celeste is so real, honest, empathetic. She has help tremendously.

R.G.

R.G.

Good experience
Jul 26, 2022

Incredible breakthrough every session ?

R.G.

R.G.

Good experience
Jul 12, 2022

Rockstar ???

V.M.

V.M.

Good experience
Jun 23, 2022

Celeste is an amazing, kind, and intelligent therapist. She is so understanding, and is so personal to me. She is one of the main reasons why I’m doing better with my OCD.

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
May 9, 2022

Excellent therapist! Easy to share my experiences!

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
May 6, 2022

I feel comfortable with my therapist. She listens to me.

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Apr 26, 2022

I feel comfortable with my therapist. I feel like she understands me.

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Mar 22, 2022

I’m moved by the understanding and empathy. Most importantly, knowing how to guide one in the direction of self-understanding and healing. Celeste is one of a kind.

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Mar 15, 2022

Wonderful 🥇

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Feb 3, 2022

❤️

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Jan 27, 2022

She was really nice and I felt well understood.

anonymous

anonymous

Good experience
Jan 6, 2022

Celeste is great! I like and need constant reminders about appointments.

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