Meet Dr. Celeste Mcclannahan

Hi, I'm Celeste

(she/her)

I am an attachment-based therapist using the emotionally focused therapy modality. I feel that in order to heal, we must go more deeply into ourselves and build stronger attachments with those closest to us.

I aspire to provide a safe place for clients to be vulnerable and develop stronger attachment bonds while knowing that I will hold and make space during those brave and vulnerable moments.

I am friendly and non-judgmental towards all people including being affirmative towards LGBTQIA+ members, affirming first responders including police and military members, is faith-based friendly, and strives to be culturally sensitive and aware towards all. Let me know how best to respect you as I am open to learning from all.

In addition to my clinical work, I am an author, passionate about exploring and writing on themes of attachment, healing, and emotional connection.

Fun Facts: I am not very good at bowling but I absolutely love doing it. I am actually part of a social league! In my downtime I love to crochet and have been doing it for about a decade.

Areas of Focus with Clients

Couples and Polycules
First responder couples, particularly LEO and Military couples
Individuals, including first responders and teenagers
Insecure attachment styles
Attachments issues
Conflict and relational distress
Miscommunications in relationship
Communication skills
Life transitions/challenges
Desire discrepancies
Sexual challenges
Premarital Counseling using SYMBIS assessment
Parenting

Credentials and Training

PhD in Clinical Sexology
BS from Weber State University
MS from Capella University
Completed Certification for First Responder training
Completed Trauma Treatment Certification Training
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) 4-day externship training 2021
EFT training 6-day in grief, loss, and trauma
EFT training 4-day in healing attachment injuries with attachment injury resolution model (AIRM)
EFT training in dealing with shame
EFT training in emotional healing
EFT training in working with reactivity and blocks
EFT training in EFIT
Certified facilitator for SYMBIS assessment
PFLAG Stanwood Support Group Facilitator

Professional Memberships

Member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Member of Washington Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT)
Member of American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT)
Member of International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

Session Fees:

Celeste's Contact Information:

Email: Celeste@healingmomentscounseling.net

Phone: 360-499-6051

Celeste sees clients in Washington State via telehealth and in person in Stanwood.

Celeste McClannahan is working in association with Healing Moments Counseling and is solely responsible for the healthcare services

Client Reviews

Healing Moments Counseling is an excellent resource to the community. The therapists are competent, caring, and exceptional. As a local Psychologist I cannot say enough how wonderful Dr. Kimberly Castelo and her team are. I highly recommend this practice!

Rachel Needle

Google Review

Healing Moments Sex and Couples Therapy is my number one recommendation for a group practice. The practice and the providers are top quality in education and training with Kimberly Castelo guiding and mentoring the team.

Ronda Evans

Google Review

Kim brings a listening ear and so much wisdom as she counsels. You can dump your stuff and she’s not phased by it. She’s a great partner in the healing process. We could all use another counseling session with Kim!

Trish Beagle

Google Review

Dr. Celeste’s Book

Dr. Celeste’s book, “Room in Her Head” is available on amazon and at any local bookstore!

For men in heterosexual relationships who want to better support their partners, this book unpacks the invisible emotional and mental labor many women carry—and how it impacts connection, intimacy, and stress. Understand what’s really going on and how to show up in ways that truly matter.

We’ve been hearing incredible feedback from readers of all genders about Dr. Celeste’s book!

Women are telling us it’s helping them put words to feelings they’ve carried but couldn’t always explain, while men are sharing that it’s given them a new lens to understand experiences that once felt mysterious or confusing.

It’s opening up conversations, deepening empathy, and helping partners truly see each other!

Dr. Celeste’s book is a must read!