- psychodynamic approach
- mindfulness skills
- client-centered listening
About Iréné
Iréné Celcer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia with 30 years of experience. She is also listed as a CSW. She provides therapy in English and Spanish and helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, eating and body image issues, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and blended family issues among other topics.
She draws on several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions include psychodynamic ideas to look at how past patterns affect today. Mindfulness skills are used to reduce reactivity and to notice physical and emotional responses. Client-centered listening guides the work so the person sets the pace and priorities.
Her background includes education across the United States and Argentina and experience working with people from Latin American and some European cultures. That experience informs practical work on communication and cultural concerns. She names multicultural issues, prejudice, and gender identity among the topics she addresses.
In sessions she uses direct talk and reflective listening. She will help people notice patterns, try small experiments, and learn skills to manage strong emotions or eating behaviors. The focus may shift between understanding how a problem began and trying concrete steps to change daily routines.
Iréné aims for clear, respectful collaboration. She emphasizes giving the client control over goals and timing. Practical steps such as skill practice, checking progress, and adjusting plans are part of the process.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Iréné uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how patterns from earlier relationships influence current behavior. This helps when recurring conflicts or attachment issues affect trust or closeness. Mindfulness therapy is used to build awareness of thoughts, body sensations, and emotions. It supports people who want tools to reduce anxiety, manage urges, or slow reactivity. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the person defines goals and the pace of work.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate to match methods to the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining understanding of past patterns with hands-on skills and short experiments to see what helps most.
Session formats are not detailed in the available biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy lives - fewer trips, easier scheduling around work or childcare, and the ability to check in during short breaks. Others prefer a shorter phone check-in when bandwidth is limited or a video session when visual cues are helpful. Discussing what works in practical terms is part of the first appointment.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among many focus areas and works with people managing stepfamily transitions, loyalty conflicts, and merged routines.
How would she approach step-parenting or co-parenting stress?
She combines psychodynamic ideas, mindfulness, and client-centered listening to help people spot patterns and try practical communication and coping strategies.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW with 30 years of practice experience and education in the United States and Argentina.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Georgia and is credentialed as a GA LCSW and CSW.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in Spanish in addition to English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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