Learn More About Celine R. Williams, MA, LMFT

Founder of Thea Integrative Therapy | San Francisco Bay Area & California

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”

— Anais Nin

Hi, I’m Celine, the face and founder of Thea Integrative Therapy

At Thea Integrative Therapy, I help people reconnect with their authentic selves and align their lives with their truest joyful expression. My approach blends depth and playfulness — because therapy doesn’t have to feel dry or clinical to be meaningful. Healing can be both meaningful and lighthearted, and I believe that laughter, creativity, and curiosity belong in the room just as much as insight and reflection do.

Think of our work together as expansive play therapy for grown-ups and inner children alike — or two people engaged in an honest, compassionate, and deeply human conversation. My goal is to create a space where you can explore, experiment, and grow while feeling genuinely seen and supported.

My approach is informed by my life experience and the intersections of my identity. I am neurodivergent, queer, and gender fluid. I have experienced adversity and trauma, and I feel deeply. I am an imaginative, expressive, and imperfect human, just like you. My unique life experiences and identity inform the type of care I provide to my clients, and I strive above all things to be connective, caring, and authentic with you, and to invite you to do the same.

My Approach

My work is integrative, relational, and creative. I draw from a range of modalities including:

Psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy
Somatic resourcing and expressive arts therapy
Narrative and humanistic approaches
Internal Family Systems (IFS) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Trauma-informed, social-justice-oriented, and culturally affirming frameworks

At its core, my work is person-centered — you are the expert of your life. I’m here to hold up a mirror that helps you deepen your self-awareness, connect with your emotions, and move toward greater alignment and joy.

Who I Work With

As a Bay Area therapist, I’m honored to serve individuals, couples, and families across California through both in-person and telehealth sessions. I work with adolescents (ages 12+), adults, and partnerships navigating life transitions, identity exploration, creative blocks, and relational challenges.

I specialize in supporting:

LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients seeking gender-affirming therapy and transition support
Neurodivergent individuals (including ADHD and Autism)
People struggling with depression and anxiety
Polyamorous, kink, and sex-positive communities
Creatives and artists looking to reconnect with their voice and authenticity
LBGTQ+ couples and partnerships exploring communication challenges, intimacy, and deeper connection who identify outside of the “typical” relationship structure

I also provide letters of support for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and other gender-affirming medical care, as part of my commitment to accessible and affirming mental health support.

My Background

I am lucky to have been born and raised in the San Francisco East Bay Area, and I’m grateful to immerse myself in this vibrant, diverse, and social-justice oriented community. I studied Sociology at UCLA and earned my Master’s in Clinical Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute in Berkeley. I’ve provided direct clinical mental health services since 2016, and continue to find joy and inspiration in witnessing my clients’ growth and transformation journeys.

My Philosophy

Above all else, I believe the most healing aspect of therapy is the genuine, trusting connection between therapist and client. Research supports what I’ve seen time and again — that real change happens in affirming relationships. I aim to build that trust through authenticity, humor, curiosity, and care.

You can expect therapy with me to be collaborative, playful, creative, and affirming — a space where your identity is celebrated and your story is honored.

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