Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Celena Chong, LCSW-R, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW-R, LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904013431
- Licensed in Massachusetts
- LICSW, licence LICSW126014
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW-R, licence 085967
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06032800
- NPI
- 1124579495
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Celena supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- stress and anxiety
- self esteem work
- life transitions
About Celena
Celena Chong is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R in New York and an LCSW with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life changes. Her practice also addresses abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose.
She helps people notice how past relationships shape present reactions. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage anxious thoughts and low self-regard. Conversations often include ways to improve everyday communication and reduce isolation in social situations.
Celena pays attention to how feelings of abandonment and attachment wounds show up in daily life. She offers clear, steady feedback and helps people test new ways of relating to others. Work with her usually looks like checking patterns, practicing new responses, and reflecting on what matters most to the client.
When someone is coping with a major life change, she helps break big problems into smaller tasks. She supports planning, problem solving, and finding realistic next steps. The goal is better functioning day to day, not quick fixes.
Her approach is practical and relationship-focused. She aims to help clients build more reliable self-regard, communicate more directly, and feel less alone. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the fit feels.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based techniques for online work
Celena describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and everyday functioning. One common approach is helping clients track and test patterns - noticing triggers, changing small behaviors, and seeing how those changes affect mood and relationships. This method can help with social anxiety, communication problems, and repetitive unhelpful reactions. Another frequent focus is skills-based coping for anxiety and stress - teaching brief practices to reduce overwhelming feelings, manage worry, and improve sleep or daily routines. These skills can be useful during life transitions and periods of high stress.Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and therapist collaborate to find practical techniques that fit the client's needs and day-to-day life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit into workdays, cut commute time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make regular follow-up easier and let clients practice communication skills between meetings while keeping therapy integrated with busy schedules.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment wounds, communication difficulties, guilt, loneliness, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and relationship-focused. She offers direct feedback, helps identify patterns, and practices new ways of relating.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW-R in New York and the LCSW in New Jersey and is based in New York.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers