Celita Hastie , LISW-CP

Celita Hastie is a South Carolina licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience supporting teenagers and adults through individual and small group work. She brings a steady, approachable presence to therapy and focuses on practical strategies to help clients manage stress and anxiety, work through trauma and relationship strain, and build self-esteem and confidence.

Known for creating an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment, she balances a relaxed interpersonal style with goal-focused sessions. Her training includes Motivational Interviewing and Solutions-Focused Therapy, which inform her task-oriented approach and emphasis on developing clear action plans. At the same time, she recognizes that some sessions are most useful as space to release and process strong emotions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine how experiences, emotions, and behaviors interact and to help clients shift unhelpful thought patterns. Celita is licensed as LISW-CP, a clinical social work license, and she meets clients where they are to collaboratively find a path forward toward healthier coping and greater resilience.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Celita uses approaches that translate well to remote sessions and focus on practical change. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative technique that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change - it is often useful for making sustained shifts in behavior and commitment. Solutions-Focused Therapy centers on identifying goals and small, achievable steps toward them, making it helpful for clients who want clear direction and actionable plans. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and offers tools to reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, low mood, and related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to access consistent care from home or elsewhere. These options allow for regular check-ins, timely interventions, and steady support from licensed professionals while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.