Celisa Hardesty
Ohio LISW supporting stress, anxiety, trauma, and families
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About
Celisa Hardesty, LISW, is a licensed clinician in Ohio with ten years of professional experience working with individuals and families. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem concerns, trauma and abuse, and family conflict. She also works with concerns related to self-harm and suicidal ideation, motivation, and confidence.
In addition to those primary areas, she has experience supporting people with autism and individuals who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Her broader areas of focus include issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, attachment difficulties, body image, and blended family challenges. Her approach emphasizes recognizing strengths and supporting clients as they take steps toward change.
Outside of her clinical work she enjoys animals, follows The Ohio State Buckeyes, and has an interest in horror movies, Harry Potter, reading, and traveling. She aims to create a collaborative environment in which clients’ perspectives and goals guide the work together.
In addition to those primary areas, she has experience supporting people with autism and individuals who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Her broader areas of focus include issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, attachment difficulties, body image, and blended family challenges. Her approach emphasizes recognizing strengths and supporting clients as they take steps toward change.
Outside of her clinical work she enjoys animals, follows The Ohio State Buckeyes, and has an interest in horror movies, Harry Potter, reading, and traveling. She aims to create a collaborative environment in which clients’ perspectives and goals guide the work together.
- Location:
- Ohio, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: OH LISW I.1901425-SUPV
- NPI Number: 1164807442
- License: LISW (Ohio)
Remote session options and collaborative focus
Celisa offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to connect with clients from Ohio. Those communication options allow flexibility in how conversations happen and can be selected based on the client’s preferences and practical needs.
The profile does not specify particular clinical approaches by name. What is documented is her strengths-oriented stance: she treats clients as experts in their own stories and focuses on supporting and empowering people as they move toward the changes they seek. During early conversations she discusses goals and how best to structure sessions so the work reflects each person’s priorities.
Her remote work is suited to people seeking support for stress, anxiety, depression, family and relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-harm ideation, and related focus areas such as autism or caregiver stress. Prospective clients can indicate their preferred communication mode and discuss how video, phone, chat, or messaging will be used to meet their needs.
What is Celisa Hardesty's clinical experience?
She has ten years of professional work experience as a clinician licensed in Ohio.
What are her professional credentials?
Celisa is credentialed as an LISW and holds license OH LISW I.1901425-SUPV.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
The profile indicates she conducts sessions in English.
Where is she based?
She is based in Ohio and licensed to practice there.
How can I meet with her remotely?
She is available for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
This profile states that she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
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