- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Anger and communication
- Stress and life transitions
About Cecelia
Cecelia Salamone is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps someone can use day to day.
Cecelia uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help people manage strong emotions and repeated patterns. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful responses. That often includes short exercises to try between sessions.
Her approach is direct and problem-focused. Conversations look at communication, boundaries, and what gets in the way of change. Work may include practicing new ways to speak with others and small behavior changes that reduce escalation.
She has long experience helping people cope with life changes such as caregiving, illness, blended family challenges, and the stress of career shifts. Those topics are treated alongside issues like intimacy, commitment concerns, and forgiveness when they affect mood or relationships.
Clients can expect clear explanations of techniques and concrete homework to test what works. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Cecelia’s practice centers on steady, practical work to make daily life easier to manage.
How CBT-based work translates to online sessions
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In practice this means identifying specific thinking patterns that fuel anger or anxiety, testing those thoughts, and trying new behaviors to see if they change outcomes. It is useful for concerns like stress, anger management, anxiety, depression, and trouble communicating with others.Sessions also include problem-solving and communication skills. That work looks at what triggers escalation and builds simple practice exercises to interrupt those cycles. Homework is often brief and concrete so people can test changes between sessions and report back.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist and client review goals, current struggles, and preferences before deciding on techniques. That collaborative planning helps prioritize which skills to learn first and how to apply them to daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and to maintain momentum between visits. It may also allow for shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling when needed, which helps people practice skills in real time and build steady progress.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, anger, and related issues such as caregiving stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using exercises and behavior changes to reduce emotional escalation and improve communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience as a therapist practicing in Michigan.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients based in Michigan.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.