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Laura Christofferson Celnar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
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I work with children and young adolescents struggling with anxiety, stress, or managing their emotions. I also provide therapy for parents who are in need of support around parenting, anxiety, depression, and/or their own childhood trauma.
My approach is rooted in attachment, play therapy, and mindfulness. I am trained in EMDR, which can be an effective way to process the triggers that come up for you as a parent and for kids/adolescents to process significant life stressors and traumatic events.
As a Registered Play Therapist with over 20 years experience, I specialize in working with kids, tweens, and parents. I come to my work with families from a place of empathy, compassion, and above all - absolute imperfection.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Out of Network for PPO plans
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- Out of Network
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Laura Christofferson Celnar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCS26576 Laura Christofferson Celnar
- In Practice for 13 Years
- Certificate from UC San Diego Extension 2011
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy T1763 / 2011
- Attended San Diego State University, Graduated 2007
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Parenting
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
- Young Children
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Parent-Child Therapy
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Encinitas, CA 92024
(619) 367-9515Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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Laura Christofferson Celnar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT