What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Talking with her is like sitting down with a friend who has the best advice and solutions in ways that you may not have thought of. She even goes the extra mile and offers you additional time if you need it. I highly recommend her.”
More than 1 year ago
“Truly the best therapist anyone could ever ask for. She listens, remembers, cares, and helps. She never gives up, judges, or pushes she gives you the tools you need to be empowered and try new ways of feeling good.”
More than 1 year ago
About Ceresa González
Focus areas
Anger Management
Mood Disorders
Stress Management
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Parenting Counseling
Suicidal Tendencies
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Self Esteem Issues
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Integrative
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Ceresa González
Hi there! My name is Ceresa Gonz?lez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience in mental health. I earned my Master's in Social Work from Fordham University and my Bachelor's degree from Saint Peter's University. Early on, I recognized that my intuitive ability to understand and connect with people would lead to a lifelong career helping others do the same. At its core, I believe the relationship we have with ourselves shapes how we interact with our environment, others, and the world.
I have had a colorful career dedicated to helping others in many different capacities, including inpatient, outpatient, and psychiatric emergency room settings, trauma clinics, schools, shelters, courtrooms, prisons, and criminal justice reform. I have also had opportunities to supervise and train other clinicians, educate communities, oversee programs, and contribute to social policy change.
If you're feeling stuck, you will be amazed at how capable you are of exploring parts of yourself you never knew existed. I would like to be your guide and offer the chance to uncover patterns you may not be aware of, learn control over your emotions, stop ruminating thoughts, resolve past traumas, confront avoided thoughts, feelings, and conflict, communicate effectively, improve relationships and boundaries, and embrace life transitions-to name a few!
What should a new client know about working with you?
Seeking therapy can be scary, so please take a moment and acknowledge this huge step you've just taken. With that in mind, information can sometimes help ease ambivalence in new experiences and clarify expectations.To that end, my role is to challenge you, present new perspectives, and share insights to help you reach the goals you identify as important. My role is not to tell you how you should feel or what you should do, but rather, to help you become more clear on the path that's right for you. Compassion, authenticity, transparency, curiosity, patience, open-mindedness and attention to what you say and don't say are all attributes you can expect from me.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Fordham University, Master's in Social Work
- Saint Peter's University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1235644691
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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11 reviews
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She’s the best! Knowledgeable, solution oriented, open-minded, fun, kind and intelligent.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Talking with her is like sitting down with a friend who has the best advice and solutions in ways that you may not have thought of. She even goes the extra mile and offers you additional time if you need it. I highly recommend her.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Truly the best therapist anyone could ever ask for. She listens, remembers, cares, and helps. She never gives up, judges, or pushes she gives you the tools you need to be empowered and try new ways of feeling good.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Ceresa is sincere and direct. She always offers insightful observations and affirms the positive that already exists. She always gives me concrete strategies to cope with my experience. Very helpful and supportive.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
It may have taken me nearly 20years to find ceresa, but better late than never! She is the absolute best. She has made me feel comfortable, heard, validated, and si.ply human since the first time we spoke, and every times since. She is incredibly educated and knowledgeable about a wide variety of tools and techniques that had previously never been mentioned to me before.
I truly can not say enough wonderful things about Ceresa. She has helped save my life.
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What practice does Ceresa González work with?
Ceresa González works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Ceresa González?
Ceresa González frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ceresa González on their profile.
What languages does Ceresa González speak?
Ceresa González speaks English.
How do patients rate Ceresa González in reviews?
11 patients have reviewed Ceresa González. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.