I’m Celeste…

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Counselor, and the owner of Thoughtful Journey Counseling. I am not accepting new clients.

My expertise lies in: 

• Treatment of anxiety and OCD

• Helping clients with depression, including postpartum symptoms and Bipolar Disorder

• Guiding clients through the stressful process of getting a divorce, changing jobs, becoming a caregiver, or starting college

• Supporting clients who struggle with perfectionism and imposter syndrome

• Teaching clients to identify negative relationship patterns

• Working with Christian clients in a way that does not force a particular theology

Meet Ashley…

Ashley Saint is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who has been a valued part of our team since 2024. Ashley has previous experience at regional mental health clinics and with Alabama Mentor.

Ashley has experience and training in treatment of:

• Trauma

• Couples’ Therapy

• Substance Use Issues

• Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and Bipolar

• Parenting Concerns

Ashley is also an EMDR trained provider, giving her added expertise in this fascinating method. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy is a research-proven technique that helps clients get quick relief especially from PTSD symptoms, but also from a variety of emotional concerns.

Kaitlyn Tew is a Licensed Professional Counselor who joined our team in 2025, specializing in trauma work using narrative therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and cognitive-behavioral approaches.

She has worked with clients of all ages to help them:

• Explore relationship patterns

• Develop coping skills for managing symptoms of anxiety or depression

• Use EMDR to process past distress or trauma

• Feel supported and build resilience as they experience life changes

  Kaitlyn has additional experience for working with Christian clients, and she is committed to serving clients of all spiritualities (or no faith at all) in an ethical and supportive way. TJC team members are committed to helping clients without pushing them toward any one belief system.

What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy that helps people heal from trauma or upsetting memories. While you briefly focus on a painful memory, the therapist guides your eye movements (or uses tapping or sounds), which helps your brain process the memory in a healthier way. Over time, the memory becomes less distressing and feels more like something from he past rather than something that still hurts now. Often these techniques result in noticeable improvement within just a few sessions. Ashley is EMDR trained and can help support you in deciding if this treatment is right for you.