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.
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.
Good experienceCeleste 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.
Good experienceThe 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.
Good experienceCeleste Soto has been extremely helpful, caring and has given our family much hope. She is very knowledgable and nurturing. So grateful!
M.C.
Good experienceSlowly but surely my son is getting comfortable with his discomfort. I’m doing less reassurance.
H.B.
Good experienceCeleste 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.
Good experienceJust finished the assessment and booked the second session for my son. Hopeful and eager to start therapy.
M.C.
Good experienceI 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.
Good experienceWas very happy.
H.B.
Good experienceCeleste 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.
Good experienceCeleste 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.
Good experienceCeleste 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.
Good experienceI’m Looking forward to continue working with Celeste.
C.T.
Good experienceMy therapist was awesome...I felt she listened to me very well.
C.P.
Good experienceCeleste 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.
Good experienceCeleste is great
V.M.
Good experienceCeleste helps me to continue to make progress. I’m grateful to her.
V.F.
Good experienceHelped me realize things I've never really realized were part of OCD
V.M.
Good experienceCeleste is my personal Angel.❤️
V.M.
Good experienceCeleste is always so amazing!!
L.G.
Good experienceCeleste is friendly and easy to talk to.
J.V.
Good experienceCeleste is insightful, empathetic and a great communicator.
R.G.
Good experience❤️
V.M.
Good experienceCeleste is so real, honest, empathetic. She has help tremendously.
R.G.
Good experienceIncredible breakthrough every session ?
R.G.
Good experienceRockstar ???
V.M.
Good experienceCeleste 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
Good experienceExcellent therapist! Easy to share my experiences!
anonymous
Good experienceI feel comfortable with my therapist. She listens to me.
anonymous
Good experienceI feel comfortable with my therapist. I feel like she understands me.
anonymous
Good experienceI’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
Good experienceWonderful 🥇
anonymous
Good experience❤️
anonymous
Good experienceShe was really nice and I felt well understood.
anonymous
Good experienceCeleste is great! I like and need constant reminders about appointments.
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