Celeste Gilmore
* Celeste is contracted with KCAPS only to provide services to individuals receiving Medicaid.
Celeste (she, her) is a born and raised Colorado native. She has been working in the mental health field with a wide array of ages from 2 years old to 70 years old since 2021. She has worked with homeless populations, domestic violence cases, people diagnosed with Autism and other underserved populations. Celeste has a passion for coming alongside people and helping people work through difficult situations and finding the healing each person looks for.
Celeste's therapeutic strategy, while tailored to the individual, generally focuses on a holistic approach, integrating trauma-focused therapies with a cultural lens. She believes in the mind-body connection and works with people to incorporate this into sessions. She does this through strategies such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Modalities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
People who have worked with Celeste have described her as down to earth, genuine, warm, and comforting when working through difficult topics. She loves connecting with people and being able to provide a judgement free space for each individual.
Celeste completed her Bachelor's of Science in Psychology at Regis University. She went on to complete her Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University. She is now a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) working to fulfill her hours to be fully licensed. Personally, she is an energetic and fun-loving person, who enjoys nurturing plants of all kinds and going on adventures across the United States.