Eva Carlston Academy is thrilled to announce that Celesta Jones, LCSW, has joined its clinical team. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a graduate degree from Fordham University, Celesta brings more than a decade of experience in the mental health field. Her background includes community integration, program development and leadership, outreach initiatives, and as a primary therapist in residential, outpatient, and transitional living levels of care.
Celesta will support her students through a relationship-centered, trauma-informed approach that aligns with Eva Carlston's mission of fostering emotional growth and healing through clinically informed and evidence-based modalities. Her expertise enhances Eva Carlston’s multidisciplinary model, which integrates clinical sophistication, academics, and creative and expressive arts to create a comprehensive and supportive healing environment for adolescent girls navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges
“We’re excited to welcome Celesta to the team. She brings extensive expertise working with adolescents and families and is adept at treating complex mental health concerns, including trauma, OCD, substance use, and family dynamics. We’re thrilled to have her on board," says Sue Johansen-Hoffman, Executive Clinical Director of Eva Carlston.
About Eva Carlston:
Eva Carlston Academy is a licensed residential treatment center located near Salt Lake City's urban center. The program serves young women ages 11-17 through a clinically intensive, family-style program that creates opportunities for students to explore the arts while working toward continued growth and healing. For more information on Eva Carlston, contact Ally at ally@evacarlston.com or 801-896-4677.