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Dr. Celena Heine

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Dr. Celena Heine, LMHC

Florida

LMHC - Anxiety and Stress care

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  • CBT informed
  • Attachment focus
  • Mindfulness skills

About Celena

Dr. Celena Heine is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and offers coaching for executive and professional concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from Florida.

She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people notice patterns that keep problems going. That can mean tracking thoughts and behaviors, practicing new coping skills, or looking at how early relationships influence current reactions. Sessions tend to be structured and focused on steps people can try between meetings.

Dr. Heine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-focused work and client-centered methods. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness when they suit a person’s needs. These tools are used to address mood, anxiety, relationship stress, sleep problems, addiction concerns, and issues with self-worth.

In a typical session she helps people define a clear goal, test habits that contribute to distress, and practice alternative responses. Practical skills might include thought records, grounding exercises, or behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance. Progress is tracked in simple ways so adjustments can be made as needed.

People who prefer straightforward, structured help may find this approach useful. The focus is on learning specific skills and making small changes that fit daily life. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's intake flow to match with her and schedule a first appointment.

Approaches used in online sessions

Dr. Heine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try specific alternative responses. CBT is practical and often involves short exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions. This approach helps people notice relational triggers and practice different ways of connecting or responding. Client-Centered Therapy appears in her work as a way to keep conversations focused on what the person finds most meaningful and relevant.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life, and adjusts the plan as progress is observed.

The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and avoid commuting time, which many people find helpful when managing busy schedules.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with most often?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and professional coaching concerns, plus related areas like ADHD, addictions, sleep, and self-esteem.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and structured, using focused conversations, skill practice, and simple behavioral experiments to change unhelpful patterns.

What is her professional background and experience?

She holds a PhD in Psychology and has seven years of clinical experience working with adults in Florida.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the first steps to start working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Dr. Celena Heine

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