About
Dr. Celiano is a clinical health psychologist licensed in Illinois and Indiana. He has expertise helping clients manage emotional volatility through innovative technologies and simple mind-body processes that quickly reduce anxiety, despair and feelings of helplessness.
Areas of practice include individual/couple/family psychotherapy (adolescents & adults), executive coaching, family business consulting, and trader performance coaching. He has been a faculty instructor at Northwestern University, has published writings in magazines and textbooks and has appeared on numerous televised programs.
Dr. Celiano received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. He earned a Masters Degree in clinical psychology with a chemical dependency specialization and doctorate in clinical health psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.
Personal philosophy
I believe the foundation for optimal human performance and life satisfaction rests in understanding and regulating our emotional lives. Investing oneself in managing the energy that moves us toward our desired outcomes; be it resolving interpersonal conflict, appreciating oneself, hitting financial targets, performing optimally in sport, or growing a successful business; at minimum requires mindfulness, persistence and emotional intelligence.
Applied Expertise
Dr. Celiano has cultivated knowledge and experience from neuroscience, traumatic stress, biofeedback, performance coaching, leadership development and strategic planning into positive and pragmatic interventions that reshape his clients’ personal and professional lives.
He has training in the use of computer-assisted technologies to make practical digital tools available that support his clients’ unique needs. He uses safe and secure videoconference platforms and mobile connectivity to make access simple and quick. He also utilizes mobile technology for tracking progress, celebrating achieved goals, and reinforcing growth.
Other frameworks/modalities that are foundational in his work include positive and wellness psychology, mindfulness-based stress reduction, biofeedback, EMDR, energy psychology, emotionally focused couples therapy, acceptance-commitment and coherence therapy.
Dr. Celiano is a devoted spouse of 27 years and the father of two young adults. He is also an accomplished golfer and composer who enjoys meditative yoga, cycling and the beauty of natural landscapes.
Specialty
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