Meet 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.

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:

  • $175 for a 50-minute session
  • $260 for a 80-minute session
  • $250 for a 2 hour SYMBIS assessment session for premarital/newlywed counseling
  • $35 for SYMBIS assessment fee
Schedule A Session

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

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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

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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

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