Celisa Hardesty, LISW

Celisa Hardesty is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with ten years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. She also supports those navigating family conflict, trauma and abuse, and related life challenges.

Her style centers on seeing each person as the expert on their own life. She works collaboratively, drawing on clients' strengths to set realistic steps forward. Sessions are meant to be practical and straightforward, with attention to what a person can try between meetings.

Celisa has worked with people who are autistic and with members of the LGBTQ+ community. She also helps with concerns linked to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care, and attachment or abandonment questions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work and tailors them to each person's needs.

She values courage and small, steady changes. In session she offers support, encouragement, and a plan for moving forward. Outside work she enjoys animals, The Ohio State Buckeyes, horror movies, Harry Potter, reading, and travel.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location and availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear tools and steps people can use between sessions. For example, cognitive approaches look at the link between thoughts and behavior and help people test new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and depression. Trauma-informed methods emphasize safety, pacing, and building coping skills to manage memories or strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try approaches that fit their needs, and adjust plans over time. This process includes checking what works and what doesn’t, and making changes together as progress unfolds.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also be helpful when quieter surroundings or not being on camera better suit someone’s needs. Ask about available session formats when completing the matching questionnaire so the logistics fit daily life.