Founder, Managing Director (She/her)

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Celeste Viciere, the spirited founder of Shifting the Way You Think, brings two decades of clinical expertise and a down-to-earth approach to the world of mental health. Known as Celeste The Therapist®️, she’s the voice behind the podcast that’s captured audiences across the globe, making mental health talk feel approachable, real, and, yes—even a little fun. Whether chatting with guests or sharing insights, Celeste's relatable style has made her a go-to resource for anyone looking to dive into emotional wellness without the jargon.

Her wellness center in Stoughton, MA, isn’t just a place for therapy sessions—it’s a community hub where people come to feel heard, find tools for growth, and connect with a supportive network. Celeste and her team offer everything from individual therapy to immersive workshops, all designed to help people on their path to healing.

When she’s not in the therapy room or behind the podcast mic, you’ll find Celeste on stages around the country, passionately tackling the stigma around mental health, especially in communities of color. Her books, 365 Days of Intentional Living and Relationship Goals: A Guide to a Healthy Relationship, extend her commitment to helping others live mindfully and cultivate healthy connections. Through her work, Celeste is changing the conversation around mental health one person at a time, proving that taking care of your mind can be both empowering and genuinely transformative.

Therapist

Accepting New Clients

With over 11 years of experience, Zachary Stephenson is a compassionate therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, racial trauma, and faith-based counseling. Licensed in both Connecticut (LCSW) and Massachusetts (LICSW), I have worked extensively in the substance abuse and mental health fields, offering individual, couples, and group therapy.

I hold a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Connecticut and two theology degrees from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Boston College. I particularly skilled in working with African American/Black clients, helping them navigate the impacts of racial trauma and supporting healing from the unique challenges of systemic racism. Using evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing, I work with clients to develop coping strategies, build emotional resilience, and integrate faith-based principles for those seeking Christian counseling.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, racial trauma, or self-esteem, I am committed to providing a safe, culturally sensitive space for healing and personal growth

Therapist

Accepting New Clients

1 Best Seller on Amazon, My book: Why Can't I Be Happy: From Self-Hate to Self-Love. You don't have to be "crazy" to seek counseling. In fact, counseling, seeking new ways of looking at a problem, getting professional help, being coachable, re-framing some of the things that have been falsely thought to us, are all signs of having a healthy mind in search of the doing better. At times the same issues keep happening over and over and you wonder "Why me?" I will show you how to break that cycle and avoid the reoccurring patterns.

I'm compassionate, loving and listen without judgments. I'll show you new ways of thinking by separating the facts from the stories we tell ourselves: We've been taught to think with limitations ei religious beliefs limiting our potential, creating judgments. I'll refocus your thinking without limitations.

I don't label my clients (e.g.. addicts, depressed, etc.) This just keeps you in that box. I assign homework to keep the therapy consistent. You will also discover yourself through these assignments: reflections, mirror work, meditation and gratitude journals. I treat the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.